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Unathi possess a mix of draconic and reptilian characteristics, with a variety of differing body features showing these heritages, from hard scales to leathery hide on their bodies, horns on their heads, large head frills, and pointed or rounded snouts. Coloration for their scales and hides can vary across the entire spectrum, from red to yellow, green, and blue. While coloration is not indicative of any particular traits or differences, some Unathi and Humans tend to castigate those with vibrant colors, seeing them as too bright or unique. | Unathi possess a mix of draconic and reptilian characteristics, with a variety of differing body features showing these heritages, from hard scales to leathery hide on their bodies, horns on their heads, large head frills, and pointed or rounded snouts. Coloration for their scales and hides can vary across the entire spectrum, from red to yellow, green, and blue. While coloration is not indicative of any particular traits or differences, some Unathi and Humans tend to castigate those with vibrant colors, seeing them as too bright or unique. | ||
Unathi males stand from six to seven feet tall on average, with females being anywhere from five and a half to | Unathi males typically stand from six to seven and a half feet tall on average, with females being anywhere from five and a half to seven feet tall. A healthy weight for males is around 250 pounds (including the tail), with a typical range of roughly 30 pounds in either direction. A healthy weight for females is around 220 pounds, with an equivalent typical range of roughly 20 pounds in either direction. | ||
Unathi of both genders are born from an egg, laid by females in a clutch of two to five. Reflecting their status as a race of hunter-gatherers on a harsh planet, they are hatched with their eyes open and with basal scuttling mobility, akin to common lizards found on Earth. Their maturity cycle is accelerated compared to Humans, and they attain an age of functional adulthood (roughly equivalent to 20 Human years) at 16 solar cycles. Beyond this milestone, their lifecycles progress mostly in parallel to Humans, with the exception that Unathi of both genders can live to a venerated age of over a century, with some reaching even | Unathi of both genders are born from an egg, laid by females in a clutch of two to five. Reflecting their status as a race of hunter-gatherers on a harsh planet, they are hatched with their eyes open and with basal scuttling mobility, akin to common lizards found on Earth. Their maturity cycle is accelerated compared to Humans, and they attain an age of functional adulthood (roughly equivalent to 20 Human years) at 16 solar cycles. Beyond this milestone, their lifecycles progress mostly in parallel to Humans, with the exception that Unathi of both genders can live to a venerated age of over a century, with some reaching even 130 solar cycles of age due to their powerful physiology, resultant of adapting to the general hostility of living on Moghes. | ||
Unathi legs come in either plantigrade (flat footed) or digitgrade (backwards jointed leg) structure, due to vast genetic drift on Moghes. Many Unathi view digitigrade legs as a sign of pure heritage, hearkening back to their reptilian and draconic ancestors, whilst other Unathi view digitgrade legs as a biological flaw - a complicated and ultimately vestigial structure that prevents the wearing of most modern day footwear. | Unathi legs come in either plantigrade (flat footed) or digitgrade (backwards jointed leg) structure, due to vast genetic drift on Moghes. Many Unathi view digitigrade legs as a sign of pure heritage, hearkening back to their reptilian and draconic ancestors, whilst other Unathi view digitgrade legs as a biological flaw - a complicated and ultimately vestigial structure that prevents the wearing of most modern day footwear. | ||
Unathi tongues are bifurcated, bearing a unique fork down the center. Their tongues are sensitive to smells and variances in atmosphere, akin to snakes, and they give Unathi a distinctive hiss when speaking. This lisp is oftentimes ridiculed or found annoying by Humans, which has led to some Unathi seeking tongue transplants as a way to better integrate into Human society. | Unathi tongues are bifurcated, bearing a unique fork down the center. Their tongues are sensitive to smells and variances in atmosphere, akin to snakes, and they give Unathi a distinctive hiss when speaking. This lisp is oftentimes ridiculed or found annoying by Humans, which has led to some Unathi seeking tongue transplants as a way to better integrate into Human society. Other Unathi look down on this replacement practice. | ||
Unathi eyes tend to be stronger than Humans, able to perceive things more sharply, as many generations of their species were hunter-gatherers on the surface of Moghes. They are also skilled at tracking motion, but are occasionally fooled by things that remain very still. | Unathi eyes tend to be stronger than Humans, able to perceive things more sharply, as many generations of their species were hunter-gatherers on the surface of Moghes. They are also skilled at tracking motion, but are occasionally fooled by things that remain very still. | ||
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[[File:FirstContact.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Artistic rendering of first contact between Humanity and the Unathi]] | [[File:FirstContact.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Artistic rendering of first contact between Humanity and the Unathi]] | ||
First contact with Humanity took place in the year 2480, with Human explorers representing the United Earth Government (UEG) and corporate interests, including Nanotrasen, coming across the Unathi while scouting Moghes for usable resources. While the United Earth Government classified the expedition as a failure, as it failed to find much in terms of mineral or environmental wealth, the explorers from Nanotrasen and other corporations rejoiced, as they had discovered a wealth of labor to be exploited. With political strong-arming and multiple well placed bribes, Nanotrasen received UEG approval to bring Moghes under their control. Eager to expand, Nanotrasen launched what amounted to just under a full-scale invasion of Moghes, obliterating massive swathes of the population, planet, and government. Though brave and skilled combatants, the Unathi stood little chance against corporate soldiers with space-age technology. Within three months of conflict, what little remained of the Great Clan formally surrendered, giving Nanotrasen full control of the planet and its population. The Great Clan was dissolved, and Nanotrasen installed themselves as the new leaders of the Unathi, quickly filling the planet with space-age developments, from medicine to space travel, bringing about a technological revolution for the people they had just conquered. The Unathi population reeled from this development, having been deprived of their sovereignty, and suddenly forced into a new future; their corporate overlords were fast to exploit this. Nanotrasen quickly began staffing dangerous and menial job vacancies in their workforce with Unathi, shipping them to various corporate mining installations across space and other planets. Though beaten and all but enslaved, the Unathi held their heads high and applied themselves wholeheartedly to the jobs they were given, in many cases working harder than their Human counterparts to prove their worth. Resented and reviled by Humans, the reptilian Unathi fought an uphill battle every day of their lives, but their pride and spirit remained unbroken. Unfortunately, not all Unathi were set on this prideful path, and some segments of Unathi became slavers and raiders, gaining fearsome reputations while the others of their race toiled to earn basic respect. | First contact with Humanity took place in the year 2480, with Human explorers representing the United Earth Government (UEG) and corporate interests, including Nanotrasen, coming across the Unathi while scouting Moghes for usable resources. While the United Earth Government classified the expedition as a failure, as it failed to find much in terms of mineral or environmental wealth, the explorers from Nanotrasen and other corporations rejoiced, as they had discovered a wealth of labor to be exploited. With political strong-arming and multiple well placed bribes, Nanotrasen received UEG approval to bring Moghes under their control. Eager to expand, Nanotrasen launched what amounted to just under a full-scale invasion of Moghes, obliterating massive swathes of the population, planet, and government. Though brave and skilled combatants, the Unathi stood little chance against corporate soldiers with space-age technology. Within three months of conflict, what little remained of the Great Clan formally surrendered, giving Nanotrasen full control of the planet and its population. The Great Clan was dissolved, and Nanotrasen installed themselves as the new leaders of the Unathi, quickly filling the planet with space-age developments, from medicine to space travel, bringing about a technological revolution for the people they had just conquered. The Unathi population reeled from this development, having been deprived of their sovereignty, and suddenly forced into a new future; their corporate overlords were fast to exploit this. Nanotrasen quickly began staffing dangerous and menial job vacancies in their workforce with Unathi, shipping them to various corporate mining installations across space and other planets. Though beaten and all but enslaved, the Unathi held their heads high and applied themselves wholeheartedly to the jobs they were given, in many cases working harder than their Human counterparts to prove their worth. Resented and reviled by Humans, the reptilian Unathi fought an uphill battle every day of their lives, but their pride and spirit remained unbroken. Unfortunately, not all Unathi were set on this prideful path, and some segments of the Unathi became slavers and raiders, gaining fearsome reputations while the others of their race toiled to earn basic respect. | ||
Four decades after initial contact, Nanotrasen made a bold move and allowed the Unathi to reconvene a formal government on Moghes, one overseen by the UEG and Nanotrasen. This gave rise to the Unathi Hierarchy, an organization loosely based on the Great Clan of years past. The planet was divided into Districts roughly along old clan lines, with each receiving a delegate to the Hierarchy, whose power is scaled proportionally with the population and size of his or her District. The representative of the largest and most powerful District is recognized as the Great Patriarch or Matriarch, and is the official leader of the Unathi people. With a government reinstated, the Unathi became a more powerful and formal force on the galactic scale, able to represent themselves and conduct diplomatic and militaristic efforts of their own accord. | Four decades after initial contact, Nanotrasen made a bold move and allowed the Unathi to reconvene a formal government on Moghes, one overseen by the UEG and Nanotrasen. This gave rise to the Unathi Hierarchy, an organization loosely based on the Great Clan of years past. The planet was divided into Districts roughly along old clan lines, with each receiving a delegate to the Hierarchy, whose power is scaled proportionally with the population and size of his or her District. The representative of the largest and most powerful District is recognized as the Great Patriarch or Matriarch, and is the official leader of the Unathi people. With a government reinstated, the Unathi became a more powerful and formal force on the galactic scale, able to represent themselves and conduct diplomatic and militaristic efforts of their own accord. | ||
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Unathi names are typically two words in Draconic connected by a hyphen, or three "translated" words in English, also connected by hyphens. Examples of this are Czark-Azlan, or Fixes-The-Problem. | Unathi names are typically two words in Draconic connected by a hyphen, or three "translated" words in English, also connected by hyphens. Examples of this are Czark-Azlan, or Fixes-The-Problem. | ||
It is a '''strong''' social faux-pas to use an Unathi's first name if not family or | It is a '''strong''' social faux-pas to use an Unathi's first name if not family or close to the Unathi in question. Using one's whole name is considered a sign of respect and is typically the way to greet one upon meeting them. Generally, an Unathi will tell someone when they feel comfortable with the person using their first name. | ||
It is also '''extremely''' distressing to an Unathi for people (whether Humans or otherwise) to touch or tug on their tail. To be allowed to touch an Unathi's tail is a sign of deep trust, and the twining together of tails is a | It is also '''extremely''' distressing to an Unathi for people (whether Humans or otherwise) to touch or tug on their tail. To be allowed to touch an Unathi's tail is a sign of deep trust, and the twining together of tails is a deeply intimate gesture in Unathi culture. Additionally, due to their reptilian facial structures and lips, kissing is a less common gesture of affection between Unathi, and some will instead opt to press foreheads together, symbolizing trust by lowering their guards simultaneously. | ||
Unathi who work in team based environs, such as with Security forces, show a near unbreakable loyalty to their team. This can be attributed to how many teams emphasize friendship and cooperation between personnel, which is emulative of old Unathi Clan structures. | Unathi who work in team based environs, such as with Security forces, show a near unbreakable loyalty to their team. This can be attributed to how many teams emphasize friendship and cooperation between personnel, which is emulative of old Unathi Clan structures. | ||
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Unathi place great emphasis on oral traditions, as well as reading, writing, and knowledge of history. They believe those that lack these traditions are lacking in intelligence, and will attempt to spread these ideals when they can. | Unathi place great emphasis on oral traditions, as well as reading, writing, and knowledge of history. They believe those that lack these traditions are lacking in intelligence, and will attempt to spread these ideals when they can. | ||
Unathi are very proud and unwilling to admit weakness or ask for help in most cases, being descendants of dragons. Some view this attitude as arrogant, but they view it as self-sufficient. | Unathi are very proud and unwilling to admit weakness or ask for help in most common cases, being descendants of dragons. Some view this attitude as arrogant, but they view it as self-sufficient. This is not to say they won't ask for help when their lives are imminently in danger, however. | ||
Unathi are deeply curious and intelligent creatures, eager to glean new knowledge or perfect their existing knowledge. Many take knowledge and research based postings with ease. | Unathi are deeply curious and intelligent creatures, eager to glean new knowledge or perfect their existing knowledge. Many take knowledge and research based postings with ease. | ||
Most Unathi are powerful combatants, preferring to fight one on one without the crutch of ranged weapons. Melee and single-target based combat are viewed as an honorable true test of skill. | |||
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||