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'''Polysmorphs''', often referred to singularly as polys, are human-xenomorph hybrids that were spawned as part of a series of failed experiments conducted by '''Sano-Waltfield Industries''', a notable subsidiary of '''Nanotrasen''' that specializes in colonization. While they have since been released from their colonies into Nanotrasen care, theirs is a dying species that is unlikely to see the next century. Regardless of this eventual doom, polysmorphs tend to function as relatively stable workers, ignorant of the quick decline of their kind. While most have some level of unstableness due to trauma inherently sustained from their biology, they’re still lightly trusted on SIC stations, so long as their employment with Nanotrasen continues. | '''Polysmorphs''', often referred to singularly as polys, are human-xenomorph hybrids that were spawned as part of a series of failed experiments conducted by '''Sano-Waltfield Industries''', a notable subsidiary of '''Nanotrasen''' that specializes in colonization. While they have since been released from their colonies into Nanotrasen care, theirs is a dying species that is unlikely to see the next century. Regardless of this eventual doom, polysmorphs tend to function as relatively stable workers, ignorant of the quick decline of their kind. While most have some level of unstableness due to trauma inherently sustained from their biology, they’re still lightly trusted on SIC stations, so long as their employment with Nanotrasen continues. | ||
=Gameplay = | =Gameplay = | ||
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*Likes all forms of meat | *Likes all forms of meat | ||
*Dislikes grain, dairy, vegetables, and fruit. | *Dislikes grain, dairy, vegetables, and fruit. | ||
== Unique Mechanics == | == Unique Mechanics == | ||
* Their unarmed is a slash with their claws, though this deals no additional damage | * Their unarmed is a slash with their claws, though this deals no additional damage | ||
* Surgery can be hazardous on them due to their acidic blood | * Surgery can be hazardous on them due to their acidic blood | ||
=Lore= | =Lore= | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The '''xenomorph''' threat was first encountered in 2436 by colonists who found derelict eggs in a strange, gem-encrusted, humming ruin. As the colonists had gone out on their own, illegally claiming a world, it was not until the second batch of colonists, under a charter from Sano-Waltfield Industries, arrived from Ceres in 2439. Armed with the assumption that there would be squatters to evict, the second group had a sole survivor that managed to launch off the planet. Submitting a hostile xenobiology report to the '''Sol Interplanetary Coalition''', Sano-Waltfield secured military intervention to assess and eliminate the threat. What quickly became clear to recon teams was that the creatures that had massacred both groups of settlers bore a resounding similarity to the creatures imagined in a series of films produced in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, also dubbed xenomorphs. While it is theorized that one of the first human '''wizards''' was responsible for their spontaneous creation, some notable differences can be discerned between the fictional and the real, though it’s easy to wave this as imperfections or biases in the wizard’s spell or imagination. There is yet no confirmed explanation as to how they exist. The colony was cleared mostly by bullets and fire, though some eggs and facehuggers were held in a state of relative security by Sano-Waltfield. | The '''xenomorph''' threat was first encountered in 2436 by colonists who found derelict eggs in a strange, gem-encrusted, humming ruin. As the colonists had gone out on their own, illegally claiming a world, it was not until the second batch of colonists, under a charter from Sano-Waltfield Industries, arrived from Ceres in 2439. Armed with the assumption that there would be squatters to evict, the second group had a sole survivor that managed to launch off the planet. Submitting a hostile xenobiology report to the '''Sol Interplanetary Coalition''', Sano-Waltfield secured military intervention to assess and eliminate the threat. What quickly became clear to recon teams was that the creatures that had massacred both groups of settlers bore a resounding similarity to the creatures imagined in a series of films produced in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, also dubbed xenomorphs. While it is theorized that one of the first human '''wizards''' was responsible for their spontaneous creation, some notable differences can be discerned between the fictional and the real, though it’s easy to wave this as imperfections or biases in the wizard’s spell or imagination. There is yet no confirmed explanation as to how they exist. The colony was cleared mostly by bullets and fire, though some eggs and facehuggers were held in a state of relative security by Sano-Waltfield. | ||
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The colonies were then only scarcely managed. They were given enough resources for them to survive, but no outside intervention was imposed. There were three notable trends observed across each and every colony, despite their various conditions of quality. The first was the development of a vocal dialect similar to but separate from the xenomorph’s tongue. While researchers had been unable to decipher the original at this time (the '''universal recorder''' was invented in 2503), it was hypothesized (later confirmed) that the polys’ tongue incorporated more gestures of the self. Simply put, the xenomorph language does not permit for an acknowledgment of oneself outside of the hivemind, nor are emotions represented in such a way outside of direct context to a present circumstance, such as “this mech is threatening” rather than “I feel threatened by the mech”. Polysmorph dialect, on the other hand, not only introduces the latter statement’s form but also allows for far more nuance in self-expression. As such, vocal disagreements could be observed between colony members. However, dissent never escalated to physical levels, sans body language that mirrored general human movements. | The colonies were then only scarcely managed. They were given enough resources for them to survive, but no outside intervention was imposed. There were three notable trends observed across each and every colony, despite their various conditions of quality. The first was the development of a vocal dialect similar to but separate from the xenomorph’s tongue. While researchers had been unable to decipher the original at this time (the '''universal recorder''' was invented in 2503), it was hypothesized (later confirmed) that the polys’ tongue incorporated more gestures of the self. Simply put, the xenomorph language does not permit for an acknowledgment of oneself outside of the hivemind, nor are emotions represented in such a way outside of direct context to a present circumstance, such as “this mech is threatening” rather than “I feel threatened by the mech”. Polysmorph dialect, on the other hand, not only introduces the latter statement’s form but also allows for far more nuance in self-expression. As such, vocal disagreements could be observed between colony members. However, dissent never escalated to physical levels, sans body language that mirrored general human movements. | ||
The second trend was that of general social equality. While various took on differing jobs of various hazards, each colony member was treated aptly by the others, and there was no development of a social hierarchy typical in human settlement and development. While disagreements and discussions occurred, there was never conflict that would have placed a single individual higher or lower than the others. Each earned their food, and priority was given to those sick or injured to better enable them to recover. The third and final trend was that of a seeming lack of need to | The second trend was that of general social equality. While various took on differing jobs of various hazards, each colony member was treated aptly by the others, and there was no development of a social hierarchy typical in human settlement and development. While disagreements and discussions occurred, there was never conflict that would have placed a single individual higher or lower than the others. Each earned their food, and priority was given to those sick or injured to better enable them to recover. The third and final trend was that of a seeming lack of need to communicate necessary tasks between the groups. While it would later be revealed that polysmorphs lack a hivemind connection, this still revealed some level of intuitive social order that exists in their communities. The dome-shapes that denoted various roles in xenomorphs mostly mirrored what became apparent in the polysmorph colonies; drones were laborious workers, sentinels acted as guards and hunters, and praetorians acted as logisticians and quartermasters. The curious divergence came in the form of the polysmorph queens; they generally took on roles of scientific or innovative roles. Despite this stacking of hierarchy, social equality still mostly stuck, though more value was given to related specialists when appropriate. | ||
These colonies never grew beyond a few hundred polysmorphs at a time. As polysmorphs are naturally incapable of reproduction, the only chance for this to be reversed was scientific intervention. This never came to be. '''Galactic Common''' began to be taught to polysmorphs in 2497, as colony life had worked in suppressing and stabilizing much of the dysfunctionality otherwise observed in isolation. Interviews then conducted revealed no connection with such a hivemind, and exposure to actual xenomorphs tended to produce an uncanny and anxiety-inducing effect in polysmorphs. Realizing their investment a complete failure, Sano-Waltfield moved to cut off support to the colonies entirely. It was at this point that Nanotrasen stepped in and scooped up whichever polysmorphs remained. Those that quickly grew distressed and ballistic outside of colonial society were quietly moved to various positions of undocumented, menial labor, most commonly plasma mines. Those stable (enough) were released into normal employment on Nanotrasen stations, albeit with significantly reduced benefits and pay. While SIC officials were greatly distressed at the thought of introducing xenomorph-human hybrids into the quickly diversifying society, an agreement was made that Nanotrasen would hold responsibility for the behavior and actions of all polysmorphs, in return that they would be functionally forced to work for Nanotrasen under the presumptions of “overseen civilizing” and “social education”. | These colonies never grew beyond a few hundred polysmorphs at a time. As polysmorphs are naturally incapable of reproduction, the only chance for this to be reversed was scientific intervention. This never came to be. '''Galactic Common''' began to be taught to polysmorphs in 2497, as colony life had worked in suppressing and stabilizing much of the dysfunctionality otherwise observed in isolation. Interviews then conducted revealed no connection with such a hivemind, and exposure to actual xenomorphs tended to produce an uncanny and anxiety-inducing effect in polysmorphs. Realizing their investment a complete failure, Sano-Waltfield moved to cut off support to the colonies entirely. It was at this point that Nanotrasen stepped in and scooped up whichever polysmorphs remained. Those that quickly grew distressed and ballistic outside of colonial society were quietly moved to various positions of undocumented, menial labor, most commonly plasma mines. Those stable (enough) were released into normal employment on Nanotrasen stations, albeit with significantly reduced benefits and pay. While SIC officials were greatly distressed at the thought of introducing xenomorph-human hybrids into the quickly diversifying society, an agreement was made that Nanotrasen would hold responsibility for the behavior and actions of all polysmorphs, in return that they would be functionally forced to work for Nanotrasen under the presumptions of “overseen civilizing” and “social education”. | ||
While the experiments that create polysmorphs have since ended, most of the thousands that remain still work under Nanotrasen. There are some who have fled into space or away from their assigned positions, but the vast majority grapple with their new conditions as time grows ever-shorter on their species’ existence. Despite the response to being taken out of the colonies widely ranging among individuals, they fulfill their assigned roles regardless. There are very few polysmorphs who attempt to advocate for the continuation of polysmorph creation, criticizing Sano-Waltfield for their violation of the most fundamental ethical guidelines in scientific research, then permitting a sapient species to slowly die out. Despite the fervor they can possess, public opinion mostly remains indifferent; polysmorphs remain the rarest species in SIC space, and the eccentricities of most enforce a general idea of “wrongness” around the hybrids. | While the experiments that create polysmorphs have since ended, most of the thousands that remain still work under Nanotrasen. There are some who have fled into space or away from their assigned positions, but the vast majority grapple with their new conditions as time grows ever-shorter on their species’ existence. Despite the response to being taken out of the colonies widely ranging among individuals, they fulfill their assigned roles regardless. There are very few polysmorphs who attempt to advocate for the continuation of polysmorph creation, criticizing Sano-Waltfield for their violation of the most fundamental ethical guidelines in scientific research, then permitting a sapient species to slowly die out. Despite the fervor they can possess, public opinion mostly remains indifferent; polysmorphs remain the rarest species in SIC space, and the eccentricities of most enforce a general idea of “wrongness” around the hybrids. | ||
== Naming Conventions == | == Naming Conventions == | ||
Polysmorphs tend towards single-word names, usually with two or three syllables, and almost always end in a vowel. Examples include “Thrinia,” “Alei,” and “Saavi.” They do not have surnames as they do not have any true families, but it is not unheard of for them to adopt one based on their home colony, which could be the planet's name or some name bestowed by the scientists that oversaw their colony. | Polysmorphs tend towards single-word names, usually with two or three syllables, and almost always end in a vowel. Examples include “Thrinia,” “Alei,” and “Saavi.” They do not have surnames as they do not have any true families, but it is not unheard of for them to adopt one based on their home colony, which could be the planet's name or some name bestowed by the scientists that oversaw their colony. | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
To be done soon | To be done soon | ||
== Lifespan and Health == | == Lifespan and Health == | ||
To also be done soon | To also be done soon | ||
== Roleplay Traits == | == Roleplay Traits == | ||
* Most are significantly odd or eccentric in some wild capacity. Very few functional polysmorphs exist, though they tend to take higher positions within the Company | * Most are significantly odd or eccentric in some wild capacity. Very few functional polysmorphs exist, though they tend to take higher positions within the Company | ||
* The first generation of polysmorphs still live; it is unknown how long they can last before perishing of old age | * The first generation of polysmorphs still live; it is unknown how long they can last before perishing of old age | ||