Evantha
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| Classification | Carnivore/pouncer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locomotion | Flyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terrain | Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Confluence | Non-humanoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bio-Identenoid | Avianoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | 1.5 meters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 30 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Languages | Detran, Anglic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Social Structure | Dictatorship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technological Epoch | TL:10-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin World | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Homeworld location | Temeraire (Daibei 3020) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UWP | B585779-A
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| Primary Star | M1 V M4 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atmosphere | Dense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Off-world presence | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoetic individuals | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reference | Alien Races 4 38-44. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Evantha of Temeraire (Daibei 3020) are a Minor Non-Human Race with a semi-humanoid appearance. They are technologically sophisticated sophonts.
Description (Specifications)
The ancestors of the Evantha were mountain-dwelling avian carnivores who hunted the skies of their homeworld in packs.
Winged hunters most comfortable in low gravity, the Evantha (who Imperials call Vanthians) are native to the planet Temeraire. They have been Imperial citizens for millennia, but have managed to retain a distinct culture. Recently unified under a charismatic dictator, they are moving toward closer integration with the Imperium, but not every Vanthian is willing to follow the path their leader has charted.
Biology (Physical Sophontology)
An adult Vanthian is about 1.5m tall, but weighs only 30Kg to 34Kg, males being slightly more heavily built. The humanoid head slants backward, ending in a curving sail-like crest. The long neck leads to the humanoid torso that terminates in a fan tail. The tail acts as a rudder when the Vanthian is airbome and supports the body when standing. Where the arms would be on a Human, a Vanthian has great wings -- folded down to serve as clumsy legs while the Vanthian is standing upright, spread out during flight. The wings are feathered and end in bony vestigial claws that act like feet. Where a Human's legs would be the Vanthian has arms, ending in hands with three fingers, tipped with sharp claws, and two opposing "thumbs" on opposite sides of the hand.
Climate & Ecotope (Environment)
This species holds the following environmental preferences:
- Terrestrial planet
- Cold climate
- Forested hilly and mountainous ecotopes
- Low gravity
- Dense atmosphere
Anatomy & Physiology (Phenotype)
Sophontologists studying this species have discovered the following data.
Body Plan (Morphology)
- Semi-humanoid
- Bilateral symmetry (2-ial)
- Biped (2-ped)
- 2 limbs used for flying locomotion / manipulation "wing-arms"
- 2 limbs used for ambulatory locomotion "legs"
- 1 tail
- Body consists of three segments
- Head
- Torso
- Abdomen
Respiration (Reaction)
This species uses a conventional respiration cycle consisting of:
- Oxygen-nitrogen inhalant
- Carbon dioxide exhalant
Linguistics
A common language is Detran.
Numerous dialects and other languages exist in Evantha society, and many private and government organizations have their own secret languages known only to their initiates. Military units typically have exotic battle languages designed to rapidly convey information in combat.
History (Archaeological Sophontology)
Soon after attaining space flight (in -4238), the Evantha were contacted by the then-expansionist Vilani, who had detected the race's electromagnetic broadcasts. The Evantha were incorporated into the Ziru Sirka, the First Imperium, as a client race. The Evantha themselves eventually spread to colonize some 17 star systems within the First Imperium. These worlds remained in contact during the Long Night as the Evantha Protectorate, and eventually all were absorbed into the Third Imperium.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:
- (-4238): Evantha develop successful spacecraft and achieve spaceflight.
- (-4233): First Contact between the Evantha and Vilani.
- (-3341): Evantha fully conquered by the largely indifferent Vilani and assimilated into the Ziru Sirka.
Astrography)
This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Homeworld: 1105
The homeworld of this race is:
World Listing: 1105
Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:
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References & Contributors (Sources)
- Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman. Alien Races 4 (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), 38-44.
- Author & Contributor: Garnfellow