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Unathi tend to form close knit communities with their fellows, and they tend to be wary around Humans, due to a combination of the limited amount of Unathi on space stations, but also due to the harsh treatment their species suffered under Humankind. While many Humans are still somewhat | Unathi tend to form close knit communities with their fellows, and they tend to be wary around Humans, due to a combination of the limited amount of Unathi on space stations, but also due to the harsh treatment that their species has suffered under Humankind. While many Humans are still somewhat discriminatory towards Unathi due to lingering racial tension, many Unathi tend to hold little ill will towards Humans, and will mostly let these negative feelings go in the spirit of better race relations. This isn't to say they will completely roll over when faced with hostile derision, however - most Unathi have large amounts of pride, and will react accordingly. | ||
Unathi | The Unathi language is commonly referred to as Draconic, as other races are unable to pronounce its native moniker. Draconic consists of many harsh sounds and strange drawn out syllables that can be irritating for non-Unathi individuals to hear. This language is commonly spoken between Unathi in casual or serious conversation, as it evokes the familiarity of Moghes and home - places far away for Unathi serving at Nanotrasen facilities. | ||
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 Wields-The-Knife. While these naming conventions tend to be the most common, some Unathi have double hyphenated names which are more honorific or reflective of key events in their lives, such as Saves-Many-Lives. Others still have fully Human names, depending on their circumstances. | |||
It is | There is general ambivalence among Unathi as to which name of their segmented names is considered the "first" name. Czark-Azlan could either be referred to as Czark or Azlan, or their full name; the same goes for Fixes-the-Problem, either going by Fixes, or Problem. | ||
It is '''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 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 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. They are also inventive, with many ancient Unathi having been skilled builders and artisans. | ||
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. | 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. | ||