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~Major Races~




-Humans-

Humans are the commonly thought of as the median between all other races. Their features and abilities are average, and their only weakness is the lack of extraordinary power. Though, the humans of this age have far surpassed their Earthen ancestors. Adapting to space survival, the human form has become more resilient and it’s structure less frail; and exposure to mana-based technology has awoken the latent meta-physical powers within roughly 4.5% of the population. The diversity of the human race has grown, as different countries have turned into different planets, in different systems, causing a growth in genetic diversity; though no outstanding mutations have occurred as a result. In society, humans have no set role, playing merchants and mercenaries to diplomats and drifters.

-Mul’Grosh-

The Mul’Grosh are a slightly more physically prowessed race, though on the individual scale they are a bit more lacking intellectually. Though, for the most part, they remain one of the closest related sentient species to the humans. However, the genetic similarities are the only commonality between the Mul’Grosh and their ‘pale’ brethren. Mul’Grosh are extremely aggressive and are often portrayed as war-mongering barbarians, though their traditions and culture are derived from the hostile system in which their race was born. Their population is the second largest, dwarfed only by the humans who seem to populate every parsec of the known universe. Since the last great war, the Mul’Grosh have played a less than honorable role in society, often forced to take menial labor jobs and work the undesirable occupations.

-Dalon-

The Dalon are a noble race, along with the Merrick, their political power is hard to rival; though with good reason. Physically, the Dalons most visible trait is their always-bright colored hair, which brightens and dims as a reaction to a nearby mana source or the absence of such; it is often said that a Dalon’s hair color is a way to measure their abilities, but its merely an indication of the mana concentration in the area of their birth. Dalon’s are powerful people with superb athletic tendencies and their most notable ability being meta-physical manipulation. Basing their people’s culture and technology around this trait, the Dalon race has spread their influence to every corner of the farthest galaxies. In society, Dalon are often wealthy, more than 55% of the population live of royalties from their technology, another 30% work as diplomats and emissaries, leaving only 15% to work more average occupations.

-Merrick-

Merrick are recognized for their military prowess and arrogance. Though very physically similar to Dalons, the Merrick have a few subtle but very important difference; most notably their inability to use metaphysical energy and their in-affinity towards mana based technology. In addition, the Merricks usually possess naturally dark hair and pale features, which directly contrast the Dalon’s normal tan complexion and brightly colored hair. The hold a high seat in the federation military, which secures an equally powerful seat in the government.

-Gnoum-

The Gnoum are a minute race, roughly half the size of an average adult human. Their features mimic most humans as far as bone structure, hair and eye color, and constitution; the only notable difference being a bony, ridged nose. They have the smallest population of any known sentient race but with far greater lifespans. Very few work labor type professions as they're often better fit for business and political positions. Despite their population size, theyre regarded as one of the most powerful races in political terms, conspiracy attributes this to unconfirmed tax records indicating that as a whole, the Gnoum control a powerful 40 % of the federations credits.

-Dorll-

The Dorll are another minute race among the major races, the taller of the two normally. The Dorll bone and muscle structure has mutated over the millenia, reflecting their hard working nature and hardy outlook. Commonly dark haired and complected, with wide jaws and a nasal bone similar to the Gnoum. Though the need for manual labor has diminished, many Dorll insist upon it, working as artisan craftsmen or superb engineers. Their monopoly on zero gravity construction gives them a solid power in politics.



~Minor Races~




-Metamorphmagus-

Possibly the most mysterious sentient race known to the federation. Possessing the unique ability to change cosmetic appearance at will. This ability prevents conventional census methods from recording their population. They often play the role of assassin and spy, but the more public known and respected individuals use their powers as actors and models. The spice "Teh-Smecks," is a narcotic for them, causing hallucinations, loss of control, and severe loss of inhibitions. Other than this, the only known methods of detecting a metamorph is their increased body temperature while disguised, or the design of their iris as it is the only thing they cannot shift.

-Uchoo Ookami- [Ukami]

The proud space wolves, the Uchoo Okami are excellent combatants. Endowed with the ability to shift between three forms, a small disarming appearance, a large more humanoid form, and a massive melee dominating beastial form. Originally, they were accepted into the federation as mercenaries in small warbands, but as the need for there prowess grew, military leaders resorted to abduction. Their homeworld, Tartorus Prime, was pillaged in the process, destroying a world of culture. Despite the conflicts and struggle, the Uchoo Okami remain a strong people, their abilities make them unrivalled in melee combat.

-Toulsh-

The Toulsh are the only race other than the Dalon that have a common aptitude for meta-physical manipulation, though as potent due to their lack of shared progress between tribes. Their society is based on small shamanistic tribes and villages, only the few who make if off their home world become exposed and adapted to technology. With skin tones of dark green and navy, along with pronounced facial tusks, they're often thought to have a daunting, savage appearance. Despite their somewhat primitive society and appearance, Toulsh are brilliant individuals, often taking careers in space mechanics and maintanence.

-Blogase-

Blogase are best described with the term 'goblin' as depicted in many eathern myths and legends, though it is only their appearance that show this connection. They possess a durable exo skeleton similar to large bipedal insect, with a hive conscious similar to that of an colony of insectoids. Not much knowledge is available on their society save for the mental unity and coheasive consciousness shared between members of a colony. Those who seek citizenship and status within the federation are often part of small family units who wear specialized head units to quell the uni-mind effect that a hive possesses and acquire individuality. For those who do, they often find work as construction hands in Dorll contracting firms, the co-operation and unity of a Blogase task force being an effective tool.

-Cephan-

The term Cephan is an assigned name, as the individuals of this race are sparse and divided, their origins and nature remaining a mystery. The name is derived from the term used to describe the genus of several octopi and squid in earthen times, Cephalopod, as most registered Cephans have long, nimble tenctacles. Beyond this somewhat monstrous visage, the only noticable trait of their appearance is the semi-transparent gel that makes up their body; as viscous fluid that preform every organic and structural function a Cephan needs, eliminating the use of organs or a skeleto. Along with the unique property of absorbing meta-physical energy, this endows them with a remarkable durability in combat, making them difficult to injure by any means. With the ability to intergrate nearly any energy based form of technology into their forms, it's no surprise that Cephans are most often seen as bounty hunters and mercenaries.

A note... The reasons there are major and minor races is based on government and politics. Minor races have no direct representation in the federation government body, where as major races do. Nothing to do with what's better or has more people, and all that garbage.




-Various Technologies-


Bio-Augments: Developed initially by the Gnoum to balance out their lack of physical prowess, Bio-Augments do just as their name implies. Built for a variety of fuctions, augments can increase the user’s physical qualties above the norm, from strength and agility to optics and hearing. More recently the technology has been adapted so that it might boost the mental qualities of those who are otherwise lacking.

Beam Weapons: Not like the lightsabers and energy swords of old earthen fantasies, beam weapons impliment super conductive metals to radiate plasma down the shaft of a small tube where at the end, excess energy is reabsorbed and cycled back through the device, optimizing the life of the power core. These weapons are designed in a vast array of shapes and styles, though the commonly reflect the martial weapons of Old Earth.

Las-Guns: Unlike those depicted in the myth and legens of Old Earth, Las-guns are not hand held pistols or rifles used as the staple of militias across the galaxies, but massive cannon-like devices that can only be carried by means of machine. Every flag ship in the federation fleet is equipped with atleast one, though their massive power conductors make them too combersome in weight to engage and fire anywhere but zero gravity areas.

Plas-Guns: Not as much stopping power as a las-gun, plas-guns are much smaller and less restricting. Requiring only a normal power core to operate, plas-guns are capable of being made into small personal firearms, though unlike a melee plasma based arm, the excess energy cannot be recycled and any design that small quickly over heats and loses functionality. Plas-guns are more commonly applied to smaller ships that are incapable of wielding a las-gun.

Soul Arms: Invented by the ancient ancestors of Dalon and Merrick, Souls Arms are the mana based equivalent of a normal beam weapons but are not limited by the need for multiple power cores. It’s only draw back is the required ability to manipulate metaphysical energy. Soul Arms are commonly family relics, taking the form of both melee weapons and fire arms, though in recent decades, a few Dorll craftsman have been sucessful in replicating the forging technique used to contruct them. However, there are severe differences in quality between these and the original Ancestral Soul Arms.

Phase Rifles: Created and manufacture by the Merrick Military Forces, phase rifles were designed to directly counter energy and ballistic shielding. They fire specially designed shells that are capable of peircing energy based shielding, and in mid-flight are capable of dissentegrating to form a solid energy bolt with the ability to penetrate solid ballistic shielding. This functionality makes the weapon versatile enough to compete with mana based weaponry such as Soul Arms, with the direct intent to counter any seperatist uprising led by the Dalon. It remains exclusive to Merrick forces.

Nexi: These skin implants come in two forms, designed for the same purpose, but with different methods. The most common are referred to as pylons, and allow mana to be processed and stored in a body that normally would have no metaphysical ability, or to heighten a body that already possesses such and ability. The more scarce form are of Merrick design are designed to integrate more intricate phase weapons into a soldiers body to improve reaction time and reflexes.