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Unathi

Basic Information

Homeworld:	Moghes
Language:	Sintha’Unathi (:o)
System:	Beta Centaurus

Physiology

Height:	190cm
Lifespan:	45 years
Breathes:	Oxygen

Game Mechanics

Can consume tiny animals.

Boons

Claws (unarmed is sharp).

Higher heat threshold.

Slight low-light vision()

Ability to chug welding fuel and then breathe a very small amount of fire (enough to light a cigarette)

Maluses

Lower cold threshold.

Unathi (oo-nath-ee) are a species of scaled, reptilian beings. They hail from the arid world of Moghes.

Unathi and YOU

Greetings, esteemed crewmember!

In an effort to encourage inter-species cooperation and workplace efficiency, Nanotrasen has compiled a series of helpful guides on the various species that you may be working with!

(NOTE: If you are a member of the species this guide pertains to, please give it to the nearest crewmember of another species)

This particular guide refers to the species known as the Unathi (singular: Unathi).

Unathi Naming Schemes

The Unathi naming schemes tend to follow a rigid system of stratification, with similar last names frequenting some of the more insular factions of Unathi and extra names and honorifics being awarded to both rulers and those who display exemplary military prowess. Unathi lack given names until they reach maturity, at which point they may elect to adopt their own name or the name of a noteworthy progenitor. While some Unathi adopt names prior to adulthood, these individuals are usually shunned for defying proper custom.

As a result of this naming phenomenon, and the importance associated with an Unathi's given name, the given name is generally reserved only for use by close friends and family; using an Unathi's first name without earning the right to do so is typically seen as a grave insult. Unathi typically adopt a pseudonym for use by those they don't implicitly trust, such as outsiders to their clan or members of other species.

Unathi Physiology

Unathi are a carnivorous species of tall, scale-covered reptilian beings. While many Unathi have a single contiguous colour across their body and the spectrum of possible colours is wide, with certain sects of Unathi even customarily etching and dyeing various markings into their scales and hide. The colouration of Unathi males tends to have deeper or more robust shades of greens, grays, reds and browns, whereas the lighter or more pallid colourations involving blue and purple generally only emerge in females and newborns. The colouration of male Unathi tends to darken and deepen as they age, with females gradually losing their colour as they become older.

Like many sexually dimorphic species, the average male Unathi stands around two metres tall, with the females generally averaging about twenty to fourty centimeters shorter. The snouts of male Unathi are typically sharper and more narrow, with females typically displaying shorter and rounded snouts. All Unathi stand on plantigrade legs with clawed toes, which has lead many Unathi to shun footwear both out of tradition and simple practicality - despite this, standard issue footwear can often be modified to accommodate Unathi feet.

Unathi have slender, clawed, digits that are suitable for manipulating and creating various tools. Unlike human ligaments and hand bones, Unathi hand bones are much more dense and more robust suggesting that the precursor to modern Unathi may have relied heavily on their claws for the purposes of hunting. Unathi also possess long, forked tongues that are capable of briefly telescoping out to sample the air, a trait which is believed to have been an evolutionary adaptation geared toward hunting. Unathi are one of the few known sapient species to also be cold blooded, suffering from bouts of fatigue when exposed to low temperatures. Unathi hearts have an extra valve to help distribute blood through their vascular system, which aids in evenly distributing heat through the body.

Unathi are strictly carnivorous, and while capable of eating various plant-matter their digestive system is incapable of breaking down and metabolizing plant-based proteins and fibres.

Language

Sinta'Unathi is the tongue native of the species and is still their dominant language even after the introduction of Galactic Common. Comprised of hisses and guttural yelps, Sinta'Unathi is generally difficult, if not impossible, to emulate by most other sentient species. Unathi have been observed also using a variety of vocal gestures that fall outside of the boundary of the language to convey other information, these gestures typically used to either voice displeasure or to intimidate an opponent.

Though many of the outlying Unathi colonists speak fluent Galactic Common, much of the Unathi population shuns the language in favour of Sinta'Unathi.

The Unathi Homeworld

Moghes is an arid world with rich metallurgic deposits and little potable water. Geological records have shown that Moghes had a vast ocean at one point, with a large salt flat where water once was. It is believed that Moghes thin atmosphere and its proximity to its nearest star contributed to the substantial loss of water on the planet. Average planetary temperatures exceed 40Cº with the winter seasons generally manifesting as mild periods of harsh winds and seasonal storms.

Moghes has no central authority governing the entirety of the planet, and is generally divided into a variety of factitious kingdoms that often fall into conflict with themselves and their constituent colonies. While diplomatic relations are generally permitted on Moghes, namely for the purposes of trade and the import of water, non-Unathi are prohibited from setting foot on the planetary surface without heavy military escort.

A Brief History


Moghes

Unathi have revered martial prowess for millennia, with few things being resolved peacefully through diplomacy or trade. Having spent centuries fighting with one another, the roving bands of Unathi on Moghes eventually grew in size - forming various kingdoms under the control of warchief's and clans. These kingdoms, in their ever-growing quest for conquest and demonstrating their military prowess, were one of the first true form of governance and stability on Moghes. From these militaristic kingdoms progress would arise, largely in the name of perfecting the military arts, empires forming and being constantly usurped and shattered in an ever-growing struggle for supremacy.

In 2036 these conflicts would finally find their way outside the boundaries of Moghes, with rival factions of Unathi either discovering the possibilities of space flight themselves or acquiring the technologies through conquest. The constant fighting and warring on Moghes had left much of the water on homeworld unfit for drinking or unusable, leading the proud kingdoms of Unathi into a period of fevered colonization of nearby worlds - desperate to finance and supply their campaigns on the home front. During this period it is believed that the Unathi made first contact with The Technocracy, with many factions vying for the technology and resources they might offer. Ultimately, and most likely due to the poor diplomatic skills of the Unathi, the discovery of another sapient species was written off as inconsequential and no official diplomatic ties were ever established. There were campaigns to win, and it would be a stain to the honour of any warrior were they found to be taking the help of an outsider.

Unathi Culture

Unathi organize themselves in a warrior culture, which places high value on honour, prowess in military affairs, and history. All Unathi are expected to contribute in some form or another to their constituent kingdoms, whether this be through the invention of new technologies to aid ongoing campaigns, through enlistment, or through exploration and exploitation of new mineral-rich worlds. Though generally regarded under suspicion, this includes working for various non-Unathi organizations such as Nanotrasen - though the Unathi in question is often expected to pay an additional levy to their superiors as compensation.

From an outside perspective, Unathi females appear to be treated as little more than chattel - though this is far from the case. Though often constrained to the service of their families, female Unathi enjoy immunity from enlistment, direct contribution to ongoing campaigns, and are sheltered and protected from the ravages of war - often leaving them the time and ability to take up important functionary roles as scientists, scholars, and historians.

Unathi lack a unified belief system or religious hierarchy, with various clans and sects holding their own individual beliefs about creation. One of the more common themes throughout these scattered religious practices however is the belief that an Unathi can only be put to rest through proving their valor - either by themselves in their own lives, or by a proxy who takes up their name after their death.

Present Day

Due to constant infighting Unathi currently lack any formal diplomatic ties with any of the known species in the galaxy and existing agreements with outsiders are often tenuous at best and generally fall flat when the ruling power is either conquered, usurped, or dissolved. Though the Unathi tirelessly fight a war among one another, collectively the species makes up the largest naval fleet in the galaxy by a large margin, with some of the largest colonial holdings second only to recent Human expansionism. The Unathi with their proud history, military prowess, and tireless resolve to prove themselves, have carved out their place in the galaxy.

With new discoveries, battles, and opportunities, many Unathi now find themselves among the stars - seeking to prove themselves to their families, their clans, and their kingdoms.

Remember, knowledge, respect and cooperation are the key tenets of success and productivity!

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-{{toc_right}}<onlyinclude>The [[Unathi]] are a race of tall, reptilian humanoids that possess both crocodile-like and serpent-like features. Their scales are hard and plate-like, save for the softer ones that line the inside of their legs, armpits, and groin. Originating from the planet of [[Moghes]], the Unathi live in an extremely sexist society, with women being considered property.</onlyinclude>
+{{Rewrite|reason=Under review by lore team, slated to be rewritten completely}}
+{{Template:LoreTableMain}}
-'''Additional Information:''' [[Moghes]], [[Unathi Culture]]
-== Mechanics ==
+<div style="display: grid; float: right;">
-* Unathi have a unique language that only they can speak and understand. However, it cannot be used over radio channels. Use this in game by typing '''say ":o'''
-* Instead of punching, Unathi scratch people when unarmed, dealing a higher amount of brute damage than a human punch.
+{{SpeciesInfo
+ | name       = Unathi
+ | image      = Unathi4.png
+ | homeworld  = Moghes
+ | system     = Beta Centaurus
+ | language   = Sintha’Unathi (:o)
+ | height     = 190cm
+ | lifespan   = 45 years
+ | breathes   = Oxygen
+}}
+{{SpeciesMechanics
+ | features =
-* Unathi can see very slightly further in the dark compared to humans.
+* Can consume tiny animals.
-* Unathi have good heat resistance, but very little cold resistance.
+ | boons    =
-* Due to their clawed feet, clawed hands, and tails, Unathi cannot wear any human shoes or gloves. They are able to wear 'softsuits' (such as non-hardsuit space suits, biosuits, and fire suits), but are unable to wear hardsuits not tailed for Unathi anatomy. An example of an Unathi hardsuit is the breacher suit.
+* Claws (unarmed is sharp).
-== Overview ==
+* Higher heat threshold.
-===Naming===
-Unathi name themselves in manners that are heavy on E's, I's and O's and S's, almost sounding hissing, or guttural. Unless introductions have been made, using a Unathi's first name is not recommended.
-===Biology===
+* Slight low-light vision()
-Unathi are a race of tall, reptilian humanoids that possess both crocodile-like and serpent-like features. Their scales are hard and plate-like, save for the softer ones that line the inside of their legs, armpits, and groin.
-Males stand six to seven feet tall, while females are about a half of a foot shorter on average. Females also tend to possess rounder snouts than their male counterparts. Both stand on plantigrade legs with clawed feet that make wearing standard shoes painful.
+* Ability to chug welding fuel and then breathe a very small amount of fire (enough to light a cigarette)
-The life expectancy of a Moghes Unathi who has decent living conditions is about 70 years. Those with more advanced medical care outside of Moghes often live longer.
+ | maluses =
-As a cold-blooded species, they suffer fatigue and even short comas when exposed to extremely low temperatures. Their hearts have two valves that are spread across their chest, which makes it sound as if they have two heartbeats at once. Unlike humans, their ribs are in armor-like plates that interlock under their chest, protecting their vital organs expertly.
+* Lower cold threshold.
-They also have very long tongues, which may stretch up to a foot and a half long, forked just like a serpent's. In much the same manner as snakes, Unathi can sample the air around them using their tongue. Unathi tongues are usually black, extremely long, and very resilient to physical harm.
+}}
+</div>
-Since they are carnivorous species, their diet mostly consists of meat, though they do have a tolerance to plants and fruits. However, they do not get any nutrition from plants, so they are mostly used as garnish or decoration. Because they lack a second palate, Unathi cannot breathe while they are eating.
+'''Unathi''' (oo-nath-ee) are a species of scaled, reptilian beings. They hail from the arid world of Moghes.
+==Unathi and YOU==
+Greetings, esteemed crewmember!
-The reproductive system of a Unathi is very similar to that of Earth reptiles. Females lay eggs, with the average clutch being somewhere between one and three. They have a six month gestation period, after which they are laid in a humid, warm area. After two to three weeks, the fetus is fully developed and hatches from the egg, ready to start the cycle anew.
+In an effort to encourage inter-species cooperation and workplace efficiency, Nanotrasen has compiled a series of helpful guides on the various species that you may be working with!
-===Behaviour===
+(NOTE: If you are a member of the species this guide pertains to, please give it to the nearest crewmember of another species)
-Irritation or heightened emotion is expressed by thumping the tail against the ground. Verbal exclamations are also common, as are short barks, rattling of the throat, or 'chuffing' (forceful exhalations of air from low in the throat). Anxious or worried Unathi might sway (similar to snakes), rattle the heavy scaling on their neck, hiss, or sample air more often than necessary. When cold, a Unathi will usually bristle their scales in a manner analogous to human goosebumps. Overheated Unathi become sluggish and drowsy.
-It is a social faux-pass to use a Unathi's first name, to touch their tail, or to touch them ''at all'' before introductions are undertaken. When speaking to superiors, it is considered formal and respectful to refer to them by the extended name of their command. A clan leader would be referred to by the name of their clan, a squad leader by the name of their squad.
+This particular guide refers to the species known as the Unathi (singular: Unathi).
-Intimate gestures between Unathi include twining necks, twining tails, and touching foreheads/muzzles. Hugging is usually considered something done by children, avoided by adults. In moments of privacy, when speaking to a very intimate other, a Unathi might refer to them by their own name.
+===Unathi Naming Schemes===
+The Unathi naming schemes tend to follow a rigid system of stratification, with similar last names frequenting some of the more insular factions of Unathi and extra names and honorifics being awarded to both rulers and those who display exemplary military prowess. Unathi lack given names until they reach maturity, at which point they may elect to adopt their own name or the name of a noteworthy progenitor. While some Unathi adopt names prior to adulthood, these individuals are usually shunned for defying proper custom.
-Baring the throat is the single most meaningful expression of trust in a lover or superior, often used as shows of extreme trust, compassion or admittance of shame, and within honourable contexts, clawing or biting the exposed throat is perfectly allowed.
+As a result of this naming phenomenon, and the importance associated with an Unathi's given name, the given name is generally reserved only for use by close friends and family; using an Unathi's first name without earning the right to do so is typically seen as a grave insult. Unathi typically adopt a pseudonym for use by those they don't implicitly trust, such as outsiders to their clan or members of other species.
-Female Unathi are treated as valuable property by males. For more information see [[Unathi Culture]].
+===Unathi Physiology===
+Unathi are a carnivorous species of tall, scale-covered reptilian beings. While many Unathi have a single contiguous colour across their body and the spectrum of possible colours is wide, with certain sects of Unathi even customarily etching and dyeing various markings into their scales and hide. The colouration of Unathi males tends to have deeper or more robust shades of greens, grays, reds and browns, whereas the lighter or more pallid colourations involving blue and purple generally only emerge in females and newborns. The colouration of male Unathi tends to darken and deepen as they age, with females gradually losing their colour as they become older.
-===Diet===
+Like many sexually dimorphic species, the average male Unathi stands around two metres tall, with the females generally averaging about twenty to fourty centimeters shorter. The snouts of male Unathi are typically sharper and more narrow, with females typically displaying shorter and rounded snouts. All Unathi stand on plantigrade legs with clawed toes, which has lead many Unathi to shun footwear both out of tradition and simple practicality - despite this, standard issue footwear can often be modified to accommodate Unathi feet.
-Unathi dishes are mostly, or all made up of meat, eggs, and fish, as they are a carnivorous species. Vegetables in meals are often just for decoration or flavor, but by no means ever make up the majority of the dish. Desert flowers may also be placed on the plate to make it seem well presented, and are also edible. The tools Unathi use to eat are very unorthodox to humans. Important meals like dinner and breakfast are meant to be consumed while surrounded by family, and as such there are no designated utensils. Food will be cut and picked up in strips or portions with their claws, or even daggers that some often carry around.
-== Background ==
+Unathi have slender, clawed, digits that are suitable for manipulating and creating various tools. Unlike human ligaments and hand bones, Unathi hand bones are much more dense and more robust suggesting that the precursor to modern Unathi may have relied heavily on their claws for the purposes of hunting. Unathi also possess long, forked tongues that are capable of briefly telescoping out to sample the air, a trait which is believed to have been an evolutionary adaptation geared toward hunting. Unathi are one of the few known sapient species to also be cold blooded, suffering from bouts of fatigue when exposed to low temperatures. Unathi hearts have an extra valve to help distribute blood through their vascular system, which aids in evenly distributing heat through the body.
-=== Culture ===
-Unathi are a species deeply rooted in family and tradition. Settlements are made up of many clans with an average being somewhere around five and seven at a time to thriving capitols that protect (for a tribute) the other settlements around it. They are part of a large trade network and even have space ports for foreign ships to dock at and unload their goods.
+Unathi are strictly carnivorous, and while capable of eating various plant-matter their digestive system is incapable of breaking down and metabolizing plant-based proteins and fibres.
-=== Home Planet ===
+===Language===
+Sinta'Unathi is the tongue native of the species and is still their dominant language even after the introduction of Galactic Common. Comprised of hisses and guttural yelps, Sinta'Unathi is generally difficult, if not impossible, to emulate by most other sentient species. Unathi have been observed also using a variety of vocal gestures that fall outside of the boundary of the language to convey other information, these gestures typically used to either voice displeasure or to intimidate an opponent.
-The planet Moghes is one dominated primarily by deserts as a result of an ancient nuclear disaster. Evidence of this previous, older race manifests itself in the form of ruins that dot themselves across the surface. Traces of swamp-land and jungles are present, showing that, at one time, Moghes was a lush world filled with a thriving ecosystem.
+Though many of the outlying Unathi colonists speak fluent Galactic Common, much of the Unathi population shuns the language in favour of Sinta'Unathi.
+===The Unathi Homeworld===
+Moghes is an arid world with rich metallurgic deposits and little potable water. Geological records have shown that Moghes had a vast ocean at one point, with a large salt flat where water once was. It is believed that Moghes thin atmosphere and its proximity to its nearest star contributed to the substantial loss of water on the planet. Average planetary temperatures exceed 40Cº with the winter seasons generally manifesting as mild periods of harsh winds and seasonal storms.
+Moghes has no central authority governing the entirety of the planet, and is generally divided into a variety of factitious kingdoms that often fall into conflict with themselves and their constituent colonies. While diplomatic relations are generally permitted on Moghes, namely for the purposes of trade and the import of water, non-Unathi are prohibited from setting foot on the planetary surface without heavy military escort.
+==A Brief History [[File:Unathiflag.png|32px]]==
+{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;"
+|[[File:Moghes.png]]
+|-
+|style="text-align:center;"|<font size="2">Moghes</font>
+|}Unathi have revered martial prowess for millennia, with few things being resolved peacefully through diplomacy or trade. Having spent centuries fighting with one another, the roving bands of Unathi on Moghes eventually grew in size - forming various kingdoms under the control of warchief's and clans. These kingdoms, in their ever-growing quest for conquest and demonstrating their military prowess, were one of the first true form of governance and stability on Moghes. From these militaristic kingdoms progress would arise, largely in the name of perfecting the military arts, empires forming and being constantly usurped and shattered in an ever-growing struggle for supremacy.
+In 2036 these conflicts would finally find their way outside the boundaries of Moghes, with rival factions of Unathi either discovering the possibilities of space flight themselves or acquiring the technologies through conquest. The constant fighting and warring on Moghes had left much of the water on homeworld unfit for drinking or unusable, leading the proud kingdoms of Unathi into a period of fevered colonization of nearby worlds - desperate to finance and supply their campaigns on the home front. During this period it is believed that the Unathi made first contact with [[Grey|The Technocracy]], with many factions vying for the technology and resources they might offer. Ultimately, and most likely due to the poor diplomatic skills of the Unathi, the discovery of another sapient species was written off as inconsequential and no official diplomatic ties were ever established. There were campaigns to win, and it would be a stain to the honour of any warrior were they found to be taking the help of an outsider.
+===Unathi Culture===
+Unathi organize themselves in a warrior culture, which places high value on honour, prowess in military affairs, and history. All Unathi are expected to contribute in some form or another to their constituent kingdoms, whether this be through the invention of new technologies to aid ongoing campaigns, through enlistment, or through exploration and exploitation of new mineral-rich worlds. Though generally regarded under suspicion, this includes working for various non-Unathi organizations such as [[Nanotrasen]] - though the Unathi in question is often expected to pay an additional levy to their superiors as compensation.
+From an outside perspective, Unathi females appear to be treated as little more than chattel - though this is far from the case. Though often constrained to the service of their families, female Unathi enjoy immunity from enlistment, direct contribution to ongoing campaigns, and are sheltered and protected from the ravages of war - often leaving them the time and ability to take up important functionary roles as scientists, scholars, and historians.
+Unathi lack a unified belief system or religious hierarchy, with various clans and sects holding their own individual beliefs about creation. One of the more common themes throughout these scattered religious practices however is the belief that an Unathi can only be put to rest through proving their valor - either by themselves in their own lives, or by a proxy who takes up their name after their death.
+===Present Day===
+Due to constant infighting Unathi currently lack any formal diplomatic ties with any of the known species in the galaxy and existing agreements with outsiders are often tenuous at best and generally fall flat when the ruling power is either conquered, usurped, or dissolved. Though the Unathi tirelessly fight a war among one another, collectively the species makes up the largest naval fleet in the galaxy by a large margin, with some of the largest colonial holdings second only to recent [[Human]] expansionism. The Unathi with their proud history, military prowess, and tireless resolve to prove themselves, have carved out their place in the galaxy.
+With new discoveries, battles, and opportunities, many Unathi now find themselves among the stars - seeking to prove themselves to their families, their clans, and their kingdoms.
+'''Remember, knowledge, respect and cooperation are the key tenets of success and productivity!'''
+==Gallery==
+[[File:Unathi4.png|frameless|250x250px]]
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+[[Category:Lore]][[Category:Species]]

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