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* Slime core for brain.
* Slime core for brain.


* They only have a heart, "brain", and lungs for internal organs.
* They only have a "brain" for internal organs that performs the duties of the heart and lungs.


* Has water for blood.
* Has Slime jelly for blood.


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* Regains blood by drinking water.


* Can regrow lost limbs.
* Can regrow lost limbs.
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* Lower cold threshold.
* Lower cold threshold & 3x damage from cold.


* +150% brain damage.
* +50% brain damage.


* Cannot be cloned.
* Cannot be cloned.
* Have to replenish blood with slime jelly.
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Slime People are a race of gelatinous and translucent beings from the vast oceans of the tropical world Xarxis 5.
'''Slime People''' are a race of gelatinous and translucent beings hailing from the vast oceans of the tropical world of Xarxis.
= Slime People and YOU =
==Overview==
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!
===The Bubblish Language===
Slime People traditionally communicate with a series of bubbling and popping sounds produced via the vibration of their cores. The nature of these sounds make it difficult if not impossible to successfully emulate the language through natural means. Direct translation has proven incredibly problematic without immense amounts of computing power thanks in part to Slime People’s unique production of sound, along with the abstract structure of the language itself.


(NOTE: If you are a member of the species this guide pertains to, please give it to the nearest crewmember of another species)
Despite widespread adoption of Galactic Common, Slime People still make heavy use of their native language. Fascinatingly, the native language of Slime People appears to be an innate characteristic rather than a learned one. The exact biological mechanism for this innate language is unknown and is a hot topic of debate among scholars.


This particular guide refers to the species known as the Slime People.
Written language, however, has proven far easier to translate, with most Slime languages following a pattern of flowing characters with occasional stylized pictograms, similar to contemporary Egyptian. This, in conjunction with the universal proliferation of Bubblish, has permitted extensive translation and copying of even ancient Slime works, such as the famed epic poetry of the ancient Slime poet Anaras.


== Slime People Naming Schemes ==
===Slime People Naming Schemes===
Slime People utilize an unorthodox naming system that to this date lacks a traditional analogue or proper translation. As a result of the unusual pronunciation and characteristics of traditional names within Slime People society, many names are impossible to vocally reproduce for other species.
Slime People utilize an unorthodox naming system that to this date lacks a traditional analogue or proper translation. As a result of the unusual pronunciation and characteristics of traditional names within Slime People society, many names are impossible to vocally reproduce for other species.


As a result of this language barrier and for the sake of simplicity, many Slime People choose an appropriate analogue in Galactic Common. Perhaps as a throwback to their unique physiology, many of the names chosen in Galactic Common include variations of phrases such as squish, bubble or pop.
As a result of this language barrier and for the sake of simplicity, many Slime People choose an appropriate analogue in Galactic Common, or select an entirely separate secondary name for use when communicating with non-slimes. Interestingly, many of these second names are inspired by Mediterranean and Polynesian societies on Earth, as the many cultural exchanges between Earth and Xarxis has lead many to notice the surprising parallels between these societies and Slime history.
 
== Slime People Physiology ==
Slime People are made up of what appears to be a transparent jelly-like substance that varies in colour based upon the genetic predilection of the individual. Internally, Slime People possess a unique skeleton-like structure, while their overall Gelatin is similar to Ballistic Gel, the gelatins that compose this skeleton-like structure contain quintuple helixes of collagen instead of the common triple helixes, rendering the skeletal structure both extremely flexible and hard enough to offer support to the body. This renders their ability to stand as well to exercise strength. This unique skeletal structure, in combination with their gelatinous form, offers them a wide range of motion and flexibility, traits that were likely adapted due to the environmental conditions of Xarxis 5. Though this flexible "skeleton" is less sturdy than that of other species, their gelatinous exterior helps in supporting the body's overall balance as well.


Slime People have a central nervous system that operates via subtle vibrations from their slime core - an organ which effectively acts as the brain for an individual slime person. Due to this unusual internal system of communication, developments in new medical and therapeutic practices board Xarxis 5 heavily incorporate the use of ultrasound devices. Additionally, Slime People have the capability to change the shape of the gelatinous layer surrounding their head, lending them the capability to effectively change their facial expression. While Slime People naturally lack any sort of hair, this trait has been used to co-opt a variety of human hairstyles. Though the natural colour of any given Slime Person is a matter of genetics, it can be changed via the ingestion of dyes or certain chemicals.
==Slime People Physiology==
Slime People are made up of what appears to be a transparent jelly-like substance that varies in color based upon the genetic predilection of the individual. Internally, Slime People possess a unique skeleton-like structure surrounded by a layer of durable gelatin which serves as an analogue of both skin and muscle tissue. Beneath the gelatin lies a skeleton-adjacent structure composed of a material similar to cartilage, which contains quintuple helixes of collagen instead of the common triple helixes, rendering the skeletal structure both extremely flexible and sturdy enough to offer support to the body. This renders their ability to stand as well to exercise strength. This unique skeletal structure, in combination with their gelatinous form, offers them a wide range of motion and flexibility, traits that were likely adapted due to the environmental conditions of Xarxis. Though this flexible "skeleton" is less sturdy than that of other species, their gelatinous exterior helps in supporting the body's overall balance as well.  


Slime People don’t have an inherent sex, but often assume a female or male gender and the associated accoutrements to adjust to the culture encountered aboard Nanotrasen facilities.
The organ structure of Slime People is similarly unique. A single organ, referred to as the Slime Core, performs the functions of the heart, lungs, and brain simultaneously with another curiosity of Slime anatomy: Slime Jelly. Slime Jelly forms the "blood" of Slime People, moving oxygen and nutrients through the body and providing additional structural support to the gelatin surrounding it. While highly efficient, Slime Jelly is notable for having an unusually high freezing temperature, which, in combination with a Slime's structural gelatin lacking in heat retention, means that Slime People are incredibly susceptible to cold temperatures, a trait which was responsible for many deaths in ages past. Additionally, Slime People have the capability to change the shape of the gelatinous layer surrounding their head, lending them the capability to effectively change their facial expression. While Slime People naturally lack any sort of hair, this trait has been used to co-opt a variety of human hairstyles. Though the natural color of any given Slime Person is a matter of genetics, it can be changed via the ingestion of dyes or certain chemicals.


== The Bubblish Language ==
Slime People don’t have an inherent sex, but often assume a female or male gender and the associated accoutrements to adjust to cultures encountered abroad.
Slime People traditionally communicate with a series of bubbling and popping sounds produced via the vibration of their cores. The nature of these sounds make it difficult if not impossible to successfully emulate the language through natural means. Direct translation has proven incredibly problematic without immense amounts of computing power thanks in part to Slime People’s unique production of sound, along with the abstract structure of the language itself.


Despite widespread adoption of Galactic Common, Slime People still make heavy use of their native language. Fascinatingly, the native language of Slime People appears to be an innate characteristic rather than a learned one. The exact biological mechanism for this innate language is unknown and is a hot topic of debate among scholars.
==The Slime People Homeworld==
Xarxis is a lush, tropical world with large amounts of plant life and native fauna, and is named after the god of the seas worshipped by the polytheistic pantheon of many ancient slime civilizations. The atmosphere of the planet is largely Earth-adjacent, consisting of a nitrogen-oxygen mix with small amounts of carbon dioxide and other trace gasses. While the many islands and archipelagoes show impressive amounts of biodiversity, Xarxis's most interesting features are its sprawling oceans - vast bodies of water that take up much of its surface and contain most of the world's species. While decently endowed with mineral wealth, much of this material is locked underneath the planet's vast oceans, which posed significant challenges for the Slime People of ages past. Xarxis has a single satellite in its orbit; the icy moon of Remin, believed to have formed eons ago when an asteroid impacted Xarxis and ejected a substantial portion of its water into space, which coalesced and formed the planetoid.  


Sadly, as Slime People were discovered in their infancy they appear to lack any form of standardized written version of their language. While many early writing systems appear to exist, they lack the structure and lexicon of more advanced written languages. This has lead to much of the treaties established with Slime People to be written in Galactic Common rather than their native script.
Perhaps the most notable feature of the planet is its highly elliptical orbit which led to unstable periods of cooling and heating as the planet draws closer or further away from its star. As a result of this orbit, the plant and animal life living above the vast oceans are incredibly hardy, being resilient to both hot and cold periods. While this used to be an issue of considerable importance for early Slime civilizations, the planet today is far more temperate thanks to the construction of the Xarxis Orbital Shade Array, an array of massive mirrors and solar shades which have done much to stabilize the world's seasons. While this array has caused a statistically significant amount of ecological damage due to the sudden climate stabilization, the Republic leadership at the time considered it worth the costs, a sentiment which easily persists today.


== The Slime People Homeworld ==
Today, as the capital world of the Xarxis Republic, Xarxis is a thriving, cosmopolitan world and proud bastion of the Trans-Solar Federation, harboring not only sophisticated homegrown industry, but a massive tourism economy thanks to Xarxis’s beautiful oceans and rich cultural history. Of particular note are the beautiful floating cities of the Sapphire Sea, a massively ambitious engineering project designed to create additional livable land on the world's surface.
Xarxis 5 is a lush, tropical world with large amounts of plant life and native fauna; the atmosphere of the planet largely consists of argon, with minute amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide. While the coastal regions show an impressive amount of biodiversity, Xarxis 5’s most interesting features are its sprawling oceans - vast bodies of water that take up much of its surface and contain most of the world's species. Xarxis 5 has a single satellite in its orbit; an icy moon with indistinct features.


Perhaps the most notable feature of the planet is its highly elliptical orbit which leads to unstable periods of cooling and heating as the planet draws closer or further away from its star. As a result of this orbit, the plant and animal life living above the vast oceans are incredibly hardy, being resilient to both hot and cold periods. While the thermal mass of the oceans is significant and helps mitigate the effects of these hot and cold periods, Slime People still make routine mass migrations to different depths to better ensure their survival. Like other creatures on Xarxis 5, they enter into a hibernation-like state after ingesting large amounts of mass during the cold season and become more active in the hot season.
==Slime People Culture==
PLEASE STAND BY


Thanks to the industrial expertise offered by Nanotrasen, the world of Xarxis 5 is slowly becoming more civilized, with small towns and cities now housing larger populations of the indigenous species. Prior to intervention by Nanotrasen, industry was extremely limited outside of very primitive workshops due to the migratory and hibernation patterns of Slime People. Now, factories are rapidly dotting the planet’s surface and ocean floor, allowing for further development and industrialization.


= A Brief History [[file:Slimeflag.png]]=
==A Brief History [[file:Slimeflag.png|32px]]==
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|}Slime People, up until recently, lived in fairly isolated and primitive tribes. With agriculture being a recent adoption and Slime People traditionally being horticulturalists, their civilization was a long ways away from discoveries enabling wide-scale industrialization, let alone space flight.
|} Known Slime history begins around the year 2000 BC, based upon carbon dating from ancient Slime artifacts and tools. Early Slime tribes of the period were highly nomadic, as Xarxis’s unusual orbit led to massive shifts in temperature over the course of the year. This, in combination with the massive oceans of Xarxis, lead to the Slime People developing a heavily maritime culture early into their societal development. Indeed, one of the oldest recovered artifacts on Xarxis is an ancient canoe, well-preserved within a dry cave. These early rafts and canoes would enable the Slime People to make short trips within their birth archipelago, and would lead to the development of ever-larger and faster vessels to travel to new lands for migration.  
 
In the year 2521, a small Nanotrasen probe discovered life in the Xarxis system, leading to the prompt establishment of formal communications with Slime People. Following a lengthy period of diplomatic talks, initially made difficult by the considerable language barrier, Nanotrasen established work agreements and began developing the first modern factories and mines on Xarxis 5. While there was limited amounts of local resistance (mostly due to isolated tribes), the establishment of Nanotrasen facilities on the planet’s surface has been met with widespread approval.
 
The home world of the Slime People is presently managed by a provisional government on behalf of Nanotrasen and education and employment initiatives are ongoing. Laying the basic groundwork for setting up a competent bureaucracy, these initiatives are rapidly bringing the Slime People of Xarxis 5 up to galactic standards. In fact, the best and brightest from Xarxis 5 have already become scientists and employees aboard Nanotrasen facilities. Continued investment by Nanotrasen on Xarxis 5 has not only helped the local economy flourish, but has brought many of the disparate tribes of Xarxis 5 under the folds of the local Nanotrasen-led administration. While there are some isolated tribes who have been holdouts to these recent industrial advances, efforts are being made to contact and civilize them.
 
== Slime People Culture ==
Slime People culture is traditionally a collective affair and tightly intertwined with the practice of horticulturalism. Commonly forming large and extended bands, the group is often more important than the individual. These bands come together during the hot seasons of Xarxis 5 to form larger tribes, cooperating during the hot, productive seasons and returning to their band structures during cooler periods.
 
The religious and cultural practices of Slime People almost ubiquitously feature references to the cyclical nature of things, likely inspired by the elliptical orbit of the world and the migratory patterns it has lead to. While there are no formal religious structures, traditional beliefs are tightly entwined with the metaphysical concept of a soul. Individual Slime People are commonly believed to house the spirits of their ancestors and carry them with them, both as guides and protectors.


While many Slime People still practice their traditional beliefs, tribal and band-like structures have started to break down with the introduction of agriculture and industry. Larger communities have begun to form due to new buildings that are capable of withstanding the planet’s seasonal fluctuations. This in part has lead to a gradual abandonment of the old ways in favour of new amenities and opportunities.
Early Slime civilization was heavily influenced by their world’s aggressively changing seasons. Without the protection afforded to them by constant migration, the Slimes who chose to settle were forced to use every resource at their disposal to survive the harsh winters of Xarxis. While many settlements failed, those that survived showcase ingenious mechanisms and methods for retaining heat and making the most of Xarxis’s limited resources. Following these initial difficulties, the nascent city-states quickly asserted supremacy over the old nomadic ways and began to engage in conflict over resources and territory. Naturally, the primary decider of these conflicts was naval power. The size and strength of a given nation’s navy was the primary measure of political power and national prestige, with land forces looked down upon as merely existing to hold territory.


== Present Day ==
For much of Slime history, these island-based city states and small nations would form the primary societal model across Xarxis due to the inherent challenge in forming a unitary state across many kilometers of open water. While commerce and migration between these states were commonplace, true unity was impossible for all but the most powerful or geographically close states. Instead, Slime history primarily revolved around these mini-nations and their constant feuding, both in terms of the ever-present naval warfare and the Byzantine arrangement of political treaties and agreements that inevitably grew in a given island chain.


With the the assistance of a provisional government, a basic fleet, as well as a quickly developing economy, Slime People are on their way to becoming a player in the galactic arena. With the help of Nanotrasen, Slime People have been able to find employment on a variety of stations as both labourers and scholars.


Though a great deal of Slime People prefer the comforts and traditions of their homeworld, many more have decided to take their chances among the stars, trying to find a better life for themselves and their species.
===Present Day===


'''Remember, crewmember, the road to success is paved with the foundations of initiative and productivity!'''
PLEASE STAND BY


==Gallery==
[[File:Squish.png|frameless|250x250px]]


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Slime People
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Basic Information
Homeworld: Xarxis
Language: Bubblish (:f)
System: Delta Equuleus
Physiology
Height: 145cm
Lifespan: 130 years
Breathes: Oxygen
Game Mechanics
  • Slime core for brain.
  • They only have a "brain" for internal organs that performs the duties of the heart and lungs.
  • Has Slime jelly for blood.
Boons
  • Can regrow lost limbs.
  • They cannot "break bones".
Maluses
  • Lower cold threshold & 3x damage from cold.
  • +50% brain damage.
  • Cannot be cloned.
  • Have to replenish blood with slime jelly.

Slime People are a race of gelatinous and translucent beings hailing from the vast oceans of the tropical world of Xarxis.

Overview

The Bubblish Language

Slime People traditionally communicate with a series of bubbling and popping sounds produced via the vibration of their cores. The nature of these sounds make it difficult if not impossible to successfully emulate the language through natural means. Direct translation has proven incredibly problematic without immense amounts of computing power thanks in part to Slime People’s unique production of sound, along with the abstract structure of the language itself.

Despite widespread adoption of Galactic Common, Slime People still make heavy use of their native language. Fascinatingly, the native language of Slime People appears to be an innate characteristic rather than a learned one. The exact biological mechanism for this innate language is unknown and is a hot topic of debate among scholars.

Written language, however, has proven far easier to translate, with most Slime languages following a pattern of flowing characters with occasional stylized pictograms, similar to contemporary Egyptian. This, in conjunction with the universal proliferation of Bubblish, has permitted extensive translation and copying of even ancient Slime works, such as the famed epic poetry of the ancient Slime poet Anaras.

Slime People Naming Schemes

Slime People utilize an unorthodox naming system that to this date lacks a traditional analogue or proper translation. As a result of the unusual pronunciation and characteristics of traditional names within Slime People society, many names are impossible to vocally reproduce for other species.

As a result of this language barrier and for the sake of simplicity, many Slime People choose an appropriate analogue in Galactic Common, or select an entirely separate secondary name for use when communicating with non-slimes. Interestingly, many of these second names are inspired by Mediterranean and Polynesian societies on Earth, as the many cultural exchanges between Earth and Xarxis has lead many to notice the surprising parallels between these societies and Slime history.

Slime People Physiology

Slime People are made up of what appears to be a transparent jelly-like substance that varies in color based upon the genetic predilection of the individual. Internally, Slime People possess a unique skeleton-like structure surrounded by a layer of durable gelatin which serves as an analogue of both skin and muscle tissue. Beneath the gelatin lies a skeleton-adjacent structure composed of a material similar to cartilage, which contains quintuple helixes of collagen instead of the common triple helixes, rendering the skeletal structure both extremely flexible and sturdy enough to offer support to the body. This renders their ability to stand as well to exercise strength. This unique skeletal structure, in combination with their gelatinous form, offers them a wide range of motion and flexibility, traits that were likely adapted due to the environmental conditions of Xarxis. Though this flexible "skeleton" is less sturdy than that of other species, their gelatinous exterior helps in supporting the body's overall balance as well.

The organ structure of Slime People is similarly unique. A single organ, referred to as the Slime Core, performs the functions of the heart, lungs, and brain simultaneously with another curiosity of Slime anatomy: Slime Jelly. Slime Jelly forms the "blood" of Slime People, moving oxygen and nutrients through the body and providing additional structural support to the gelatin surrounding it. While highly efficient, Slime Jelly is notable for having an unusually high freezing temperature, which, in combination with a Slime's structural gelatin lacking in heat retention, means that Slime People are incredibly susceptible to cold temperatures, a trait which was responsible for many deaths in ages past. Additionally, Slime People have the capability to change the shape of the gelatinous layer surrounding their head, lending them the capability to effectively change their facial expression. While Slime People naturally lack any sort of hair, this trait has been used to co-opt a variety of human hairstyles. Though the natural color of any given Slime Person is a matter of genetics, it can be changed via the ingestion of dyes or certain chemicals.

Slime People don’t have an inherent sex, but often assume a female or male gender and the associated accoutrements to adjust to cultures encountered abroad.

The Slime People Homeworld

Xarxis is a lush, tropical world with large amounts of plant life and native fauna, and is named after the god of the seas worshipped by the polytheistic pantheon of many ancient slime civilizations. The atmosphere of the planet is largely Earth-adjacent, consisting of a nitrogen-oxygen mix with small amounts of carbon dioxide and other trace gasses. While the many islands and archipelagoes show impressive amounts of biodiversity, Xarxis's most interesting features are its sprawling oceans - vast bodies of water that take up much of its surface and contain most of the world's species. While decently endowed with mineral wealth, much of this material is locked underneath the planet's vast oceans, which posed significant challenges for the Slime People of ages past. Xarxis has a single satellite in its orbit; the icy moon of Remin, believed to have formed eons ago when an asteroid impacted Xarxis and ejected a substantial portion of its water into space, which coalesced and formed the planetoid.

Perhaps the most notable feature of the planet is its highly elliptical orbit which led to unstable periods of cooling and heating as the planet draws closer or further away from its star. As a result of this orbit, the plant and animal life living above the vast oceans are incredibly hardy, being resilient to both hot and cold periods. While this used to be an issue of considerable importance for early Slime civilizations, the planet today is far more temperate thanks to the construction of the Xarxis Orbital Shade Array, an array of massive mirrors and solar shades which have done much to stabilize the world's seasons. While this array has caused a statistically significant amount of ecological damage due to the sudden climate stabilization, the Republic leadership at the time considered it worth the costs, a sentiment which easily persists today.

Today, as the capital world of the Xarxis Republic, Xarxis is a thriving, cosmopolitan world and proud bastion of the Trans-Solar Federation, harboring not only sophisticated homegrown industry, but a massive tourism economy thanks to Xarxis’s beautiful oceans and rich cultural history. Of particular note are the beautiful floating cities of the Sapphire Sea, a massively ambitious engineering project designed to create additional livable land on the world's surface.

Slime People Culture

PLEASE STAND BY


A Brief History Slimeflag.png

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Xarxis

Known Slime history begins around the year 2000 BC, based upon carbon dating from ancient Slime artifacts and tools. Early Slime tribes of the period were highly nomadic, as Xarxis’s unusual orbit led to massive shifts in temperature over the course of the year. This, in combination with the massive oceans of Xarxis, lead to the Slime People developing a heavily maritime culture early into their societal development. Indeed, one of the oldest recovered artifacts on Xarxis is an ancient canoe, well-preserved within a dry cave. These early rafts and canoes would enable the Slime People to make short trips within their birth archipelago, and would lead to the development of ever-larger and faster vessels to travel to new lands for migration.

Early Slime civilization was heavily influenced by their world’s aggressively changing seasons. Without the protection afforded to them by constant migration, the Slimes who chose to settle were forced to use every resource at their disposal to survive the harsh winters of Xarxis. While many settlements failed, those that survived showcase ingenious mechanisms and methods for retaining heat and making the most of Xarxis’s limited resources. Following these initial difficulties, the nascent city-states quickly asserted supremacy over the old nomadic ways and began to engage in conflict over resources and territory. Naturally, the primary decider of these conflicts was naval power. The size and strength of a given nation’s navy was the primary measure of political power and national prestige, with land forces looked down upon as merely existing to hold territory.

For much of Slime history, these island-based city states and small nations would form the primary societal model across Xarxis due to the inherent challenge in forming a unitary state across many kilometers of open water. While commerce and migration between these states were commonplace, true unity was impossible for all but the most powerful or geographically close states. Instead, Slime history primarily revolved around these mini-nations and their constant feuding, both in terms of the ever-present naval warfare and the Byzantine arrangement of political treaties and agreements that inevitably grew in a given island chain.


Present Day

PLEASE STAND BY

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