Luriani

Starport	A	Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size	7	Medium (11,200 km, 0.70g - 0.94g)
Atmosphere	6	Standard
Hydrographics	A	Water World 100%
Population	A	High (50 billion)
Government	7	Balkanization
Law	6	Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech Level	E	High Stellar (anti-grav cities)

Primary Star

K0 V

Atmosphere

Standard

Off-world presence

Yes

Zoetic individuals

Yes

Source

Reference

Humaniti 103-112.

Canon

Yes

Also see

The Luriani of Daramm (Ley 0812) are a Minor Human Race with a humanoid appearance and technologically advanced sophonts.

Biology (Physical Sophontology)

The Luriani are a Minor Human Race are one of the few truly amphibious Human races. They are also known as the Roryniar.

The Ancients did extensive genetic engineering in the Luriani to adapt them to the water world that is their home, including webbed feet and hands, an ability to surive on the oxygen in their blood stream for up to an hour, and dive to much greater depths than normal humans. Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.

Evolution & Environment (Epigenetics)

This species originated on Daramm (world) and developed intelligence.

Sophonce (Evolution)

This species developed intelligence in response to climactic factors.

Climate & Ecotope (Environment)

This species holds the following environmental preferences:

Terrestrial planet (water world)
Temperate climate
Oceanic ecotopes (aquatic adaptation)
Standard gravity
Standard atmosphere

Anatomy & Physiology (Phenotype)

Sophontologists studying this species have discovered the following data.

Body Plan (Morphology)

Mammalianoid

Humanoid
Bilateral symmetry (2-ial)
Tetrapod (4-ped)
- Two limbs used for manipulation "arms"
- Two limbs used for locomotion (biped) "legs"
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)

This species has a conventional carbon-water based biochemistry.

Respiration (Reaction)

This species employs a conventional respiration cycle consisting of:

Oxygen-nitrogen inhalant
Carbon dioxide exhalant

Diet & Trophics (Consumption)

Omnivore/gatherer
- Homeotherm
- Apex predator
This species favors a mix of foodstuffs.

Gender & Sexuality (Reproduction)

This species has the following reproductive characteristics:

Two genders (male & female)
- Mild sexual dimorphism
(sexual reproduction)
- Conjugal intercourse
- Varied mating systems (primarily serial monogamy) (1m:1f average)
Viviparous birth
- (Iteroparous): Uses K-selection and have few offspring that require considerable amounts of time to raise to maturity.

Adolescence & Lifecycle (Ontogeny)

Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.

Psychology (Cultural Sophontology)

The race has a widespread reputation for being highly emotional and unpredictable. They are also noted for their mistrust and dislike of Vilani due to their near genocide during the Ziru Sirka in a unique event known as the 'Year of Woe'

Culture & Society (Ethnology)

Their culture is based around close knit family groups and governed by extensive rules of etiquette and honour. Luriani are best known for the artistic and musical achievements.

Social Organization: 1116

The Imperium has established an Order of Knighthood specifically for loyal Luriani citizens: The Order of Eerynaaia.

Civilization (Societal Sophontology)

The civilization and society of this species is known as Luriani Cultural Association.

Astrography

This race is primarily located in the following areas:

Ley Sector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

Daramm (Ley 0812)

World Listing

Significant communities of this race are known to dwell within the following systems and worlds:

61 of 61 World articles in Luriani

409-704 • Ahadi • Akkaad • Arum • Ayarynea • Daramm • Derri • Diagidt • Dirir • Dukh • Eshuun • Gaguume • Galir • Gashiddi • Gimram • Girmaha • Gishuumka • Gorshon • Horner • Huagamm • Ibix • Iguu • Integrity • Integron • Intiaura • Isk • Kaapelli • Kashapkhi • Kidush • Kii Tarnii • Lakam • Leshuil • Luan (Le 1314) • Luria • Luur (Le 0811) • Mastiraak • Mistletoe • Mur Mura • New Batu • Piir Kalaan • Prouse • Qaarz • Re • Rurur • Sarun • Sashi • Sauma Forain • Secord • Shah Moran • Shi • Shirshagi • Shore • Stalwart • Tamandare • Tender Mercy • Tile • Triton • Urdilinu • Ushtar (Le 1415) • Zagu • Zinka •

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References & Contributors (Sources)

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.

Dave Cheever. "Luriani MHR". Alien Realms Volume 1 Issue 2 (1990):10-12
Martin Rait. "Race Name: Lurinai." Meshan Saga 06 (1998): 8-12.
Martin Dougherty, Hunter Gordon. The Traveller's Handbook (QuikLink Interactive, 2002), 26-27.
Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Humaniti (Steve Jackson Games, 2003), 103-112.
Martin Dougherty, Hunter Gordon. Gateway to Destiny (QuikLink Interactive, 2004), 20-21.
Andrea Vallance. Luriani (Mongoose Publishing, 2012), 4-17.
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Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science