Shotaro

Shotaro (The Philosopher) is a Colony leader in Master of Orion.

Background
Shotaro was a respected member of the Philosophers, those who investigate the technologies which bring Elerians into the modern age of combat. However, his curiosity got the best of him and he was exiled from society for harboring alien propaganda and educational materials. He simply wanted to teach the people about Psilon shielding tech which could save many lives, but the Elerians banished him for being seduced by the evil of outside information.

Bonuses

 * Colony research +10% per rank
 * Colony ground combat rating +10% per rank