Edur

Edur
Base Information
Classification
Status	Minor Race
Locomotion
Terrain
Body Form
Confluence
Bio-Identenoid
Size	2.0m
Weight	170 kg
Culture
Languages
Social Structure
Technological Epoch
Psionic potential	Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location	J'Lai Edur/Aredian (Far Home 3222)
UWP	X000000-0 Starport X No Starport Size 0 Asteroid/Planetoid Belt Atmosphere 0 Vacuum Hydrographics 0 Desert World 0% Population 0 Barren (0) Government 0 No Government structure Law 0 No Law Tech Level 0 Pre-Industrial (primitive)
Primary Star
Atmosphere
Off-world presence	Yes
Zoetic individuals
Source
Reference	Ade Stewart
Canon	No
Also see

The Edur are a sophont species native to J'Lai Edur, on the very trailing fringe of Far Home Sector.

Physiology

Rough terrain walker

Temperate climate atmosphere-breather

Omnivore Hunter

Asymmetrical N-TBS-AA-LL-N (1 single power limb and two paired manipulator limbs) (two individual legs operating as a pair)

Bony interior, hemolymph fluids, hairy pelt, no distinctive weapons, hands

Vertical torso

170 kg.

Edur are large, standing almost 2m high and weighing around 170kg, and are noted for their physical strength. They have a broad muscular torso supported by two short legs. Their bodies are non-symmetrical, with one side dominated by a “power” arm that makes up around a third of their weight. On the opposite side are two long thin manipulator arms located below a dome-shaped head that contains the brain and the major sensory organs. Edur are covered in dense fur that varies in colour from pale grey to russet to dark brown. Fur colouring and handedness denote different, often hostile, tribal groups.

Senses

• Vision 16 (standard - RGB (Red-Green-Blue)). Edur vision is very similar to that of humans.
• Hearing 18 (standard). Edur aural perception is slightly superior to that of humans. They can hear sounds at frequencies from about 20 Hz to 25,000 Hz.
• Smell 0 (anosmic). Edur possess no olfactory organs.
• Touch 12 (superior to humans). The Edur's fur and skin is sensitive to pressure.
• Aware 0 (oblivious).
• Life Perception 0 (oblivious).

Characteristics

A baseline Edur has the following characteristic ranges:

• Strength 6D (actual 12+4D)
• Dexterity 2D
• Stamina 3D
• Intelligence 2D
• Education 2D
• Social 2D

Reproduction

Dual gender

All Edur are female – males are small (typically massing around 25kg), semi-intelligent at best, and live within large wilderness reserves. Females seeking to have offspring make a journey into a reserve to find a suitable partner.

Life Stages

• 0 Infant (Whelp): 2 years.
• 1 Child: 8 years.
• 2 Teen: 12 years.
  • Career starts at age 22.
• 3 Young adult: 4 terms (16 years).
• 4 Adult: 4 terms (16 years).
• 5 Peak: 2 terms (8 years).
  • Physical aging begins (62+ years).
• 6 Midlife: 3 terms (12 years).
• 7 Senior: 3 terms (12 years).
• 8 Elder: 2 terms (8 years).
• 9 Retirement: 2 terms (8 years).
  • Mental aging begins (102+ years).

Diet and Trophics

Omnivore Hunter.

Preference for small game.

Psychology & Philosophy

Status and rank are important and Edur seem obsessed with their social position, endlessly politicking, squabbling, and forming petty alliances in order to further themselves. Edur are patient and reliable and like to have a clear plan to follow – they struggle with snap decisions. They come across as rather dour and stoical, even humourless, but they enjoy good relations with humans.

Society & Culture

• Homogenity: 5 (Harmonious)
• Acceptance: 8 (Friendly)
• Strangeness: 8 (Unusual) The Edur are an alien culture with their own unique styles, customs and habits.
• Symbols 4: (Familiar) A relatively uniform culture, similar in many respects to the human "norm".

Demographics

6 billion.

Language

The primary means of communication is through vocalisation.

A great many languages and dialects exist.

Calendar

375 day year, 22.5 hour day.

Social Organization

Edur live in close-knit family groups overseen by an elder matriarch.

Government & Law

Balkanisation. Competing rival nations.

Law and Justice

Generally moderate laws.

Technology

Edur are technologically backward, choosing to live their lives at pre-industrial levels of advancement. In their past they had an advanced spacefaring society.

Military

Each Edur nation maintains military forces.

History

• ca 350,000BCE Proto-Edur emerge on their homeworld.
• ca 10,000BCE Edur establish a spacefaring civilisation.
• ca 9700BCE Edur civilisation collapses.
• ca 2270AD Humans first contact the Edur.

The Edur's mythology, particularly their references to ancient space-dwelling demons, may have influenced the choice of names for significant astrographic features in the region.

References & Contributors / Sources

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science