Paranid, In TC they were next to useless and thus an easy target, especially given the attitude.
In AP as a Terran I have my arm twisted into a more accommodating relationship with them for the sake of Commodity Logistics Software, (and the opportunity to attack Argon shipping in 'friendly' sectors).
Frankly the Argies really shot themselves in the foot starting this war.
It's forcing the Terrans to side with the Profit Guild and sow dissent between the Commonwealth races at the point when a Xenon Invasion is threatening the existence of the Commonwealth.
Somewhere out there is a Cobra Mk III with my name on it.
It isn't mine, some rando actually wrote my name across the side of his ship...