One of the five ancient aborigine tribes of the Universal Federation, the Wild Bearded Broncos were a nomadic warrior people whose entire culture revolved around the sacred bearded bronco, a powerful hoofed creature they believed was bestowed upon them by the gods. Every tribe member—regardless of age or role—rode a bearded bronco, raised a personal herd, and lived in constant companionship with their animals. They slept beside them, ate among them, and treated them as spiritual kin, forming a bond that defined their identity and survival. In warfare, unridden bearded broncos fought voluntarily alongside their human companions, trained from birth to kick, stomp, or trample enemies with lethal force. This unique fusion of human and beast made the Wild Bearded Broncos one of the most formidable mounted forces in early Terran history. Their appearance was equally iconic: every member wore a bearded bronco headdress, often adorned with braids, beads, or bone, and wrapped themselves in bearded bronco hides to signify unity with their herds.