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| − | |name | + | |name = Jellyfish |
| − | | | + | |image = Distant Fringe Logo.gif |
| − | | | + | |caption = Distant Fringe sophont |
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| − | | | + | |type = Omnivore/gatherer |
| − | | | + | |status = Minor Race |
| − | |code | + | |terrain = Ocean |
| − | | | + | |locomotion = Floater |
| − | | | + | |code = Jell |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |confluence = Non-humanoid |
| − | | | + | |typoid = Cephalopodoid |
| − | |home | + | |size = 0.5 [[meter]]s |
| − | | | + | |weight = 800 [[kg]] |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |languages = Native Language |
| − | |multi | + | |government = Anarchy |
| − | | | + | |epoch = TL:0-3 |
| − | |ref = | + | |psi = Standard |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |home = {{WorldS|Axasorsa|Far Home|2802}} |
| − | | | + | |uwp = C667978-5 |
| − | | | + | |pop = 1 |
| − | | | + | |primary = F8 V M8 VI |
| − | | | + | |atmo = Standard |
| − | | | + | |multi = Yes |
| + | |existing = Yes | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |ref = [[Ade Stewart]] - [[Distant Fringe]] | ||
| + | |canon = No | ||
| + | |alsosee = | ||
| + | |footnote = | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |author = Ade Stewart | ||
| + | |era = 1105 | ||
| + | |gravity = Standard | ||
| + | |limbs = 10-ped | ||
| + | |symmetry = R-ial | ||
| + | |TL = TL-3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The [[Jellyfish]] are an aquatic | + | The [[Jellyfish]] of {{WorldS|Axasorsa|Far Home|2802}} are an aquatic [[Minor Non-Human Race]] with a [[Non-humanoid]] appearance and technologically primitive [[sophont]]s. |
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| − | == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | + | Jellyfish are omnivorous ocean-dwelling creatures displaying characteristics typical of both [[Cephalopodoid]]s and [[Cnidarianoid]]s. They prefer the benthic zone of sheltered coastal shallows. They mass approximately 800 kg, with a saucer-shaped neutrally buoyant body surrounded by a fringe of beating tentacles. At the lowest point of the body is a mass of manipulator tentacles and sensory stalks surrounding a mouth, and towards the rear is a muscular extendable ‘foot’ that allows the creature to anchor itself in place. They communicate through the use of “song”, deep booms and rumbles and clicks that can carry for hundreds of kilometers. | |
Jellyfish carry a number of small (20kg) semi-independent organisms called “Squids” within their body. Squids can be ejected as required and sent to carry out simple tasks, usually gathering food or resources. Squids can move on land as well as in water but they can only survive for a limited period on their own, needing to return to their parent Jellyfish to receive nutrition and remove body waste – they are able to “download” their memories and experiences at the same time. They can either re-enter the body or latch onto a specialised tentacle to achieve this. If squid are lost, Jellyfish are able to grow replacements as required. | Jellyfish carry a number of small (20kg) semi-independent organisms called “Squids” within their body. Squids can be ejected as required and sent to carry out simple tasks, usually gathering food or resources. Squids can move on land as well as in water but they can only survive for a limited period on their own, needing to return to their parent Jellyfish to receive nutrition and remove body waste – they are able to “download” their memories and experiences at the same time. They can either re-enter the body or latch onto a specialised tentacle to achieve this. If squid are lost, Jellyfish are able to grow replacements as required. | ||
| − | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | === Image Repository === |
| + | # A ''Jellyfish'' near a human diver. <br> [[File:Jellyfish.jpg|600px]] | ||
| + | # A ''Squid',' a mutualistic symbiotic lifeform that lives in close conjunction with Jellyfish. <br> [[File:Squid.jpg]] | ||
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| + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
Most Jellyfish live in vast, carefully laid out communal farms, dwelling within large decorated “scrapes”. They are generally uninterested in much outside of their own experience. Their main drive is the acquisition of food – a Jellyfish is happiest in its aquatic garden. When they are required to interact they are distant and cold in their manner, and are considered bad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to negotiate with. Though they are largely uninterested in offworld affairs there is a thriving trade in trinkets and baubles, usually paid for in valuable mineral ores. | Most Jellyfish live in vast, carefully laid out communal farms, dwelling within large decorated “scrapes”. They are generally uninterested in much outside of their own experience. Their main drive is the acquisition of food – a Jellyfish is happiest in its aquatic garden. When they are required to interact they are distant and cold in their manner, and are considered bad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to negotiate with. Though they are largely uninterested in offworld affairs there is a thriving trade in trinkets and baubles, usually paid for in valuable mineral ores. | ||
| − | Jellyfish (and many other Axasorsan species) are also found on [[Kedol (world)|Kedol]], a relatively similar world a few | + | === Mystery of the Kedol === |
| + | Jellyfish (and many other [[Axasorsa (world)|Axasorsan]] species) are also found on [[Kedol (world)|Kedol]], a relatively similar [[world]] a few [[parsec]]s from [[Axasorsa (world)|Axasorsa]], though it is unclear exactly how they first arrived there. Archaeological evidence appears to indicate that they have been present on [[Kedol (world)|Kedol]] for many millennia. This is known as the [[Kedol Mystery]]. | ||
| + | === Sophont Timeline === | ||
* ca 600,000BCE: Jellyfish emerge on their [[homeworld]]. | * ca 600,000BCE: Jellyfish emerge on their [[homeworld]]. | ||
* pre-5000BCE: Jellyfish present on [[Kedol (world)|Kedol]]. | * pre-5000BCE: Jellyfish present on [[Kedol (world)|Kedol]]. | ||
| − | == | + | == [[Astrography]] == |
| − | This race | + | This race is primarily located in the following areas: |
* [[Far Home Sector]] | * [[Far Home Sector]] | ||
| − | ** [[ | + | ** [[Xelan Subsector]] |
| − | === Homeworld | + | === Homeworld === |
The [[homeworld]] of this race is: | The [[homeworld]] of this race is: | ||
| − | * | + | * {{WorldS|Axasorsa|Far Home|2802}} |
=== World Listing: 1105 === | === World Listing: 1105 === | ||
| − | Significant communities of this race | + | Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s: |
{{ClusterWorlds2}} | {{ClusterWorlds2}} | ||
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[ | + | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
| − | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{LEA|Races|Distant Fringe races}} | |
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| − | {{LEA|Distant Fringe}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:59, 15 February 2020
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 Distant Fringe sophont | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Omnivore/gatherer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locomotion | Floater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terrain | Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Confluence | Non-humanoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bio-Identenoid | Cephalopodoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | 0.5 meters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 800 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Culture | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Languages | Native Language | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Social Structure | Anarchy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technological Epoch | TL:0-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin World | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Homeworld location | Axasorsa (Far Home 2802) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UWP | C667978-5
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| Primary Star | F8 V M8 VI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atmosphere | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Off-world presence | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoetic individuals | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reference | Ade Stewart - Distant Fringe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canon | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Also see | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Jellyfish of Axasorsa (Far Home 2802) are an aquatic Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance and technologically primitive sophonts.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Jellyfish are omnivorous ocean-dwelling creatures displaying characteristics typical of both Cephalopodoids and Cnidarianoids. They prefer the benthic zone of sheltered coastal shallows. They mass approximately 800 kg, with a saucer-shaped neutrally buoyant body surrounded by a fringe of beating tentacles. At the lowest point of the body is a mass of manipulator tentacles and sensory stalks surrounding a mouth, and towards the rear is a muscular extendable ‘foot’ that allows the creature to anchor itself in place. They communicate through the use of “song”, deep booms and rumbles and clicks that can carry for hundreds of kilometers.
Jellyfish carry a number of small (20kg) semi-independent organisms called “Squids” within their body. Squids can be ejected as required and sent to carry out simple tasks, usually gathering food or resources. Squids can move on land as well as in water but they can only survive for a limited period on their own, needing to return to their parent Jellyfish to receive nutrition and remove body waste – they are able to “download” their memories and experiences at the same time. They can either re-enter the body or latch onto a specialised tentacle to achieve this. If squid are lost, Jellyfish are able to grow replacements as required.
Image Repository[edit]
- A Jellyfish near a human diver.
- A Squid',' a mutualistic symbiotic lifeform that lives in close conjunction with Jellyfish.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Most Jellyfish live in vast, carefully laid out communal farms, dwelling within large decorated “scrapes”. They are generally uninterested in much outside of their own experience. Their main drive is the acquisition of food – a Jellyfish is happiest in its aquatic garden. When they are required to interact they are distant and cold in their manner, and are considered bad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to negotiate with. Though they are largely uninterested in offworld affairs there is a thriving trade in trinkets and baubles, usually paid for in valuable mineral ores.
Mystery of the Kedol[edit]
Jellyfish (and many other Axasorsan species) are also found on Kedol, a relatively similar world a few parsecs from Axasorsa, though it is unclear exactly how they first arrived there. Archaeological evidence appears to indicate that they have been present on Kedol for many millennia. This is known as the Kedol Mystery.
Sophont Timeline[edit]
Astrography[edit]
This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Homeworld[edit]
The homeworld of this race is:
World Listing: 1105[edit]
Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- 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