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MOTHPEOPLE
Mothperson	Genus: Bombycidae Lucerna Amans Homeworld: Lampetus Central Authority: Subservient to United Earth Government Allowed Command Roles: Not defined Guides: No external guides

With a taste for clothing and a fascination with things that are bright, mothpeople are sentient, nonhuman winged insects hired by Nanotransen to fill in gaps in their human workforce. They are barred from serving in command roles, and they are not protected by Asimov's laws of robotics.

History

The mothpeople have only recently come into contact with humans, in 2523. Nanotransen's Cold War with the Syndicate is in full swing and they are both preparing for a potential war. In an effort to land potential assets before the syndicate can, Nanotransen reluctantly began searching for xeno races on close-by planets. This resulted in the hiring of the Unathi in 2521, a second class race of lizardfolk. Due to the spotty history between humans and the Unathi, they were only hired to fill maintenance roles. Because of this, Nanotransen sought new xenos to ally with. They haven't had much luck until 2523, when the Regno Royal Breed returned a signal sent to them by Nanotransen. In a matter of weeks, a meeting between Centcom and the two lords of the most prestigious moth breeds, referred to as His Opulence (of the Regno Royal Breed) and His Benevolence (of the Candidos Royal Breed), was organized.

The meeting between the two powers had a slight air of tension at first, in no small part due to the extremities of moth culture and the incredible pride that His Opulence and His Benevolence has shown. Nanotransen nearly refused to trade with the two as a result. However, an agreement was eventually met due to an unexpected turn of events. One of the Centcom officials cleverly began to describe cotton to the two rulers. "It's plentiful, it's versatile, and it's even quite delicious!" he claimed. His Benevolence was offered some of this cotton (in the form of one of the Centcom official's spare jacket) and he quite agreed. From that point on, a deal was made. The Candidos would provide them with funding and unique medical technology, while the Regno would provide slaves and set up a recruitment program. Nanotransen would, in turn, offer them cotton and recruitment opportunities for any interested moths.

Today, human and mothperson relations are fairly well. While the humans still view nonhuman races as inferior, mothpeople often do not get subjected to the same ire that other races do.

Roleplay

Mothperson names are based on Latin and scientific names. Examples include Nymphicula Semicana, Hyalophora Empyrea, and Uranophora Intolerabilis. There are no restrictions on what name a mothperson can use so long as they conform to standard naming rules, so naming a mothperson based on the scientific name format is not required.

Though mothpeople do have a sense of camaraderie between them, they don't often form communities between them like the Unathi do. If two mothpeople have the same wing pattern, they're very likely to show much more respect towards each other than normal, as that would mean they come from the same background. Some wing patterns, however, will get more respect from other moths than others (see Lore). Humans often don't pay as much mind to mothpeople as they do to other nonhuman races, though there are some that believe that mothpeople are unclean, moronic beings, and as such treat them with far less respect, sometimes even less than lizards.

Mothpeople mostly have a very welcoming and easygoing demeanor, though they can be just as diverse as humans personality-wise. Certain wing patterns can cause a mothperson to have different personalities. You won't often see a friendly Deathshead mothperson.

Gameplay

Mothpeople subsist on a diet of vegetables, dairy, and cloth, and will get very sick if they eat meat. They slash with their claws when they attack much like lizardpeople, but this does no additional damage. They also "flutter" their words when talking, though this does not affect their dialogue whatsoever.

Mothpeople also have wings that they can use to fly around when gravity goes out. These wings are very flammable, however, and will be rendered useless if burnt enough. Their eyes are incredibly susceptible to light, and a single flash will have a moth on the ground for a while, with or without eye protection.

Also, don't drink the bartender's bug spray.

Lore (And Also Wing Patterns)

Lampetus, the mothpeople's homeworld, is a cold and dark planet with a thick atmosphere and unique, bizarre vegetation. Gravity is very low, allowing mothpeople to fly freely despite their weak wings. Fauna is mostly comprised of insects, both small and large. The planet's surface is mostly barren, consisting of vast planes of mountainous dirt and rock in between thick, mossy jungles surrounding volcanic vents. Oceans can also be found on the surface, housing its own brand of bizarre lifeforms. In the far north and south are frigid tundras, where a majority of the oceans are located. It is in these jungles and by the oceans that moth civilizations can be found.

The history of the mothpeople is long, bloody, and laced with a healthy dose of ethnic superiority complexes. In the beginning, the moth breeds were strictly tribal. They often interacted with one another, though they rarely shared a village. It wasn't until the Flammantia breed (now known as Firewatch moths) began to aggressively take over the other moth tribes and place the first king into power in 1972 -- the not-so-subtly-named His Omnipotence -- that a grand majority of the mothpeople began to enter a more civilized age. Cities were built, tools became more advanced, technology was improving at a rapid pace, and art was at its peak. Despite the fact that lesser tribes were slaughtered and sold into slavery, the mothpeople have entered a golden age that lasted for hundreds of years.

In 2221, the Flammantia empire became too big for its own good. Infighting among the higher-ups, a disorganized army, and a weak ruler ultimately led to a breaking point. The lesser breeds, tired of the Flammantia empire's tyranny, began to riot in the streets. The riots lasted several months, never showing any signs of slowing down. The ceaseless chaos in the streets provided the Deathshead raiders a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity -- one that they took.

The Deathshead moths were notorious raiders during the time of the Flammantia empire. They targeted everything and everyone from lowly merchants, small villages, and royalty-owned coffers. They were ruthless, cunning, and they were feared by villagers and royalty alike. However, during the riots of 2221, they sought to accomplish the greatest pillage of all: the Flammantia kingdom itself. They gathered everyone they could and stormed the Flammantia breed manor. Villagers that once feared the Deathshead raiders were fighting alongside them during this battle. After a grueling battle with many casualties on both sides, the Deathshead raiders captured His Omnipotence and promptly executed him via public immolation. The Deathshead raiders didn't just want to loot the Flammantia breed's riches; they sought to bring back the chaotic days of old, when the strongest breeds survived, and they succeeded... for two years.

In 2223, two breeds rose to prominence: the Regno and Candidos. The Regno rose to power through a combination of Flammantia-style slave trade and promise of a second golden age. The Candidos, distant relatives of the Regno breed who hail from the north, had a far more capitalistic approach to monarchy. They held a monopoly on medicine, a commodity that was in very high demand at the time. Over the course of over two hundred years, these two breeds started having a say in more and more global affairs, until they adopted kingdoms of their own. The Regno, with their slaves and their strong disposition for the advancement of mothkind, thrust the moths into an industrial revolution and built cities all over the world. Candidos, with their wealth and their strong drive to discover the undiscovered, was responsible for all research and development projects. With this research, they advanced the field of medicine to unprecedented levels. The moth lifespan has practically doubled since they have come into power.

The current rulers of the Regno and Candidos breeds, His Opulence (Regno) and His Benevolence (Candidos) respectively, are incredibly prideful of their race. They will do anything to advance mothkind to new levels, even if it involves cooperating with races other than their own. It is this driving force that led to His Opulence and His Benevolence cooperating with NT.

Mothpeople come in many varieties, evident by the vast spectrum of wing patterns found within their species. Mothpeople take great pride in their wings, and will often wear them like a badge of honor. In terms of moths interacting with other moths, however, some wing patterns will be treated differently than others due to that certain wing pattern's background. (Note: Not every moth with the same wing pattern is related. They just come from the same background. Think of them more as races and less as species/genetics.)

-Plain/Monarch/Luna/Atlas/Rugged wings are the most common varieties, found in most parts of their homeworld. And as such, most mothpeople are neutral towards those with these wing varieties.

-Reddish and Royal wing patterns are a symbol of royalty among moths, as they come from the prestigious Regno and Candidos breeds. They will often get treated with higher respect than other moths (especially since they're the entire reason they're even working for NT to begin with).

-Gothic and Lovers wings come from the homeworld's darker, more barren areas. They often trade and interact with the lower class breeds, though some of the higher class breeds may see them as untrustworthy.

-White Fly moths are viewed as bottom feeders, even amongst other moths. They are often subjected to slave labor in servitude to the royal breeds. Expect discrimination.

-Firewatch and Deathshead moths are particularly infamous. Firewatch moths derive from the old Flammantia kingdom. Some still view them as royal blood, but many will view them as tyrants nowadays. Deathshead moths historically come from a tribe of raiders, notorious for being the final nail in the Flammantia kingdom's coffin when they laid siege to the capital. Some fear the Deathshead moths, some shun them, and some even commend them for their efforts.

-Poison and Moon Fly moths are Rugged and Luna moths that have crossbred with other moth breeds. They are often paid little mind, though some moths see them as mutts who have betrayed their own kin.

-Snow moths are from the homeworld's colder areas. They're the second most common wing pattern behind the Plain variants, in no small part due one of Lampetus' two capital cities being located in the frigid north. They're treated similarly to the Plain breeds.

-Moths with damaged/missing wings are often the subject of ire and/or pity. In moth culture, to lose one's wings is the greatest shame one can feel. In fact, one of the most common forms of severe punishment in the Flammantia kingdom was to torch one's wings. In very severe punishments, their whole body was burned alive.

TEMPORARY IDEA BOARD NOT INTENDED FOR MAIN PAGE

-Mothpeople live for 40-45 years on average, but they may live longer due to the wonders of modern medicine.
-Children do not exist. They exist as maggots in early stages of life, then undergo metamorphosis after around 5-10 years, changing them into their adult moth form.
-Due to the mothpeople's short lifespan, they often exhibit careless and potentially even life-threatening behavior.