Species and Races
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MAIN RACES
Human - There are three "Species" of Humans in the Dyson Universe. Although nearly identical their history and cultures vary.
Terran:
Humans originating from the planet Earth (Sol III). Highly adaptive to adverse situations they excel at no one
thing. Many Terrans appear drawn to space flight and are some of the best pilots
ever found.
Hunea: Humans populating the entirety of the Republic. The largest difference between them and Terrans being their pointed ears. The reason why the humans of the republic look so differently from the Terrans has been lost through time. Some scientists believe that genetic engineering is to blame for the differences between the the two species. It is very common for Terrans to refer to Republic humans as 'Elves' due to their appearance. Republic humans find the names elf or elves offensive.
Dyson: Often mistaken for Terrans, the humans found on the Dyson Sphere are exiles from the anchient Republic who traveled across space for years before stumbling across the Dyson Sphere. Select individuals of this race have been found to possess Telepathic and Telekinetic abilities. The legends of these people claim that they were led to the Dyson Sphere by the Anchients.
Kavarian - Grey skinned Humanoids from the planet Tevin II. They tend to borrow and adapt existing technologies rather than invent new ones. Kavarian civilization is based around the personal acquisition of power. In their lifetimes most Kavarians build up huge networks of alliances. They are renowned for their engineering and ship building abilities. Kavarian systems form the core of most space faring civilizations and can be adapted to almost any ship.
Rovinar - A reptilian species by appearance, the Rovinar are slow to anger and believe in finding meaning behind each action. Many of their people have a tendency toward the Arts or studies of Logic and reasoning. Their people have long held an alliance with the Krath and would do nothing to upset the current balance. Despite their apparent peacefulness the Rovinar are vicious in battle, especially against the Kavarians.
Krath - More secretive about themselves then even the Neeran, no Krath has ever been seen by anyone other than select Rovinar ambassadors. Assumed to be extremely xenophobic, they never the less have setup a widespread intelligence gathering network. There have been rumors in recent years that the Krath may be shape shifters.
Droall - The gray skinned
species which makes up most of the Dominion. The species sex changes
depending on which of their life stages they are in.
Neeran
- The
longest lived species currently known in the universe. Neeran have been known to
live to ages exceeding 1,500 years.
Light
Neeran: At nearly 2.5m tall the Light Neeran
appear very thin though they still have impressive physical strength.
Capable of advanced Telepathic and Telekinetic abilities, they prefer to live
with others of the same race. They are very secretive about their
ways with outsiders.
Dark Neeran: Slightly shorter than the light Neeran, The Dark Neeran tend to reach a height of 2.3m but are far from being thin. Possessing incredible amounts of physical muscle, Dark Neeran appear to others as hulking brutes with lightning reflexes and strength enough to crush concrete with their bare hands. They also have some telepathic abilities which most use to will themselves faster or stronger in combat.
Shall'na - A Species whose most prominent features are their blue skin, pointed ears and short stature. Though they prefer to be near water this hardy but short species of people can adapt to almost any climate given time. Archaeologists have found evidence that this species originates from near the capital of the Republic, and that they fled through space in days past.
Nekonian - This feline species was found on the Dyson Sphere near human settlements. While most Nekonians are small and thin most of their lives, they do have a higher muscle density. Reaction speeds can be as high as 2-3 times that of human norm. It is believed that their original home world was destroyed at some point as no other Nekonians were ever found off of the Dyson Sphere before the slavery wars in the 4400's. By the year 4500ty their influence in the universe had greatly exceeded their numbers.
Minor species and races.
Watchers - A species of people who watch and explore but never or rarely interfere. Most other species tolerate their curiosity as long as they cause no trouble. They are commonly seen in the Pandora Cluster, the trading hub of the universe.
Anchients - Very little is known about the species referred to as the "Anchients" other than that they are responsible for the construction of the Dyson Sphere. It is widely believed that the Neeran are withholding vast amounts of information pertaining to the Dyson Sphere and its creators.
Shen'tall - A not so distant cousin of the Shall'na. They were one of many species coerced into fighting for the Dark Neeran during their reign. Following the war they became strongly allied with the Shall'na.
Ulgean - One of many species coerced into fighting for the Dark Neeran during their reign. Following the war they became one of the more powerful races that chose to defy the Alliance.
Norune - A species which achieved space flight before the Republic existed. They claim they were driven from their ancestral homeworld by the Republic thousands of years in the past.
Shape
Shifters - Able to take on any form that they
choose or slip through the cracks in the walls. There are many legends of
shape shifters existing in the known universe.
Shape Changers - Often confused for shape shifters, shape changers can change back and forth between 2 different forms. The Light Neeran employ Shape changers as some of their best spy's and infiltrators.
(In Need Of Names)
(Lots) - Pre-Light speed Civilizations / Species within Alliance space and under Quarantine.
(6) - Former Races allied with the Dark Neeran. Now Alliance Protectorates.
(20) - Former Races allied with the Dark Neeran. Not allied with the Alliance / Under Blockade.
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