Acheron
Acheron | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Classification | Omnivore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Size | 1.6 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 65.0 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Homeworld location | Acheron (Diaspora 0932) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
UWP | X000000-0
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Off-world presence | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reference | Humaniti 20-23. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Acheron are a technologically sophisticated sophont species.
- They are a Minor Human Race and a Human Chimera with a humanoid appearance.
Description (Specifications)
The Acheron are a Human Chimera, genetically engineered during the Interstellar Wars period to exploit the mineral wealth of their homeworld.
Biology (Physical Sophontology)
They are considered ugly by human standards, but stronger, tougher and more resistant to high radiation levels.
Sophonce (Evolution)
This species was genetically engineered and did not develop intelligence through evolutionary processes.
Climate & Ecotope (Environment)
This species holds the following environmental preferences:
- Terrestrial type of planet
- Cold climate
- Barren plains ecotope
- Standard gravity range
- Standard atmosphere with a taint
- Increased radiation hardiness
Anatomy & Physiology (Corporeality)
Sophontologists studying this species have discovered the following data.
Body Plan (Appearance)
- Humanoid
- Bilateral symmetry (2-ial)
- Tetrapod (4-ped)
- Two limbs used for manipulation "arms"
- Former brachiator (still capable climber)
- Two limbs used for locomotion (biped) "legs"
- Two limbs used for manipulation "arms"
- Body consists of three segments
- Head with sensors and multiple-use orifice (consumption, communication, and respiration)
- Torso with manipulatory limbs
- Abdomen with locomotor limbs
Biochemistry (Function)
Acheron have a conventional carbon-water based biochemistry hardened to survive in a high radiation, atmospherically tainted environment.
Respiration (Reaction)
Acheron use a conventional respiration cycle consisting of:
- Oxygen-nitrogen inhalant
- Carbon dioxide exhalant
- Taint filtering
Ecosystem & Population (Ecology)
Overview:
- Hyper-acclimitization: Known to quickly adapt to many different climates and environments.
- Requires shelter and clothing.
- Prefer to shelter in defensible dens protected from the elements.
Diet & Trophics (Consumption)
- Omnivore/gatherer
- Homeotherm
- Sometimes called a "hunter-gatherer" due to many human's penchant for pursuing animal sustenance.
Gender & Sexuality (Reproduction)
Acheron have the following reproductive characteristics::
- Two genders (male & female)
- Mild sexual dimorphism
- (sexual reproduction)
- Reproduces through conjugal intercourse
- Varied mating systems (primarily monogamy)
- Viviparous birth
- (Iteroparous): Uses K-selection and have few offspring that require considerable amounts of time to raise to maturity.
History & Background (Dossier)
Evolution & Environment (Development): This species originated on Acheron (world) as a geneered version if Humaniti, a Variant Human Race.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
This race (sophont species) is primarily located in the following areas:
- Diaspora Sector
- They occupy a rimward world-state and few have left their homeworld.
Homeworld: 1105
The homeworld of this race (sophontic species) is:
World Listing: 1105
Significant communities of this race (sophont species) are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Humaniti (Steve Jackson Games, 2003), 20-23.
- Colin Dunn. Library Data (Mongoose Publishing, 2011), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science