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− | |name | + | |name = Nunclee |
− | | | + | |image = Imperial-Sunburst-Green-wiki.png |
− | | | + | |caption = |
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− | | | + | |type = Omnivore |
− | |code | + | |status = Minor Race |
− | | | + | |terrain = Waterways |
− | | | + | |locomotion = Amphibian |
− | | | + | |code = Nunc |
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− | | | + | |confluence = Non-humanoid |
− | |home | + | |typoid = Alien |
− | | | + | |size = 8 cm |
− | | | + | |weight = 10 [[gram]]s |
− | | | + | | |
− | |multi | + | |languages = Native Language |
− | | | + | |government = Anarchy |
− | |ref | + | |epoch = |
− | | | + | |psi = Standard |
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− | | | + | |home = [[Trenamii (world)|Trenamii]] |
− | | | + | |uwp = |
− | | | + | |pop = 0 |
− | | | + | |primary = G7 V |
− | | | + | |atmo = |
+ | |multi = No | ||
+ | |existing = Yes | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name= Aliens Archive|page=77-82}} | ||
+ | |canon = Yes | ||
+ | |alsosee = | ||
+ | |footnote = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |author = Timothy B. Brown | ||
+ | |era = 1105 | ||
+ | |gravity = Standard | ||
+ | |limbs = #-ped | ||
+ | |symmetry = #-ial | ||
+ | |TL = TL-? | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | The [[Nunclee]] are a technologically | + | The [[Nunclee]] are a technologically primitive [[Minor Non-Human Race]] with a [[Non-humanoid]] appearance. |
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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
[[Nunclee]] are a conglomerate organism. The base form is a small worm, roughly 8cm long and 10g, grey or pink in color. When gathered into larger groups, they form any shape, with each individual contributing mobility and intelligence. | [[Nunclee]] are a conglomerate organism. The base form is a small worm, roughly 8cm long and 10g, grey or pink in color. When gathered into larger groups, they form any shape, with each individual contributing mobility and intelligence. | ||
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+ | The building block of the Nunclees is the single worm. Each one is roughly 8 centimeters long, half a centimeter in diameter, and weighs about 10 grams. They are gray or pink, lined with tiny blood vessels visible beneath the skin. It is a simple animal that can perform all the tasks necessary for survival. It can eat and digest food, contract its muscular body for locomotion and digging, all controlled by a miniscule brain and alien nervous system. | ||
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+ | === Least Form === | ||
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+ | A grouping of roughly 200 component worms is called a Least Form, weighing in at about 2 kilograms. These are self aware and able to sustain more damage than the individuals would separately. In fact, these are their only two characteristics. Joint protection may be the only impetus to conglomerate in the first place. | ||
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+ | === Lesser Form === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The lesser form is equivalent to the mass of four Least Forms, or about 800 worms and around 8 kilograms. The Lesser Form protrudes short extremities for the sole purpose of locomotion. The four tentacles are only about 20 centimeters long. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Median Form === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Median Nunclees are intelligent insofar as they can perform simple tasks and follow instructions, much like an obedient dog. They are equivalent to four lesser forms at 3200 worms and 32 kilograms. Medians have eight tentacles that reach out to 40 centimeters. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Supreme Form === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Supremes are highly intelligent, cognizant creatures, with complete reasoning and problem-solving abilities. A Supreme is equivalent to about four Median Forms, or 12,800 worms at 128 kilograms. They have eight tentacles that reach out 60 centimeters. Supreme Form conglomerates are arguably as intelligent as human beings. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Ascension === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Each form below Supreme can grow new worms or gather loose worms from the environment to make the ascension to the next level. The conditions must be right, and there seems to be some overriding mass consciousness that dictates how many of each form there will be in a given area of the swamp. Nevertheless, ascension is fairly common on their homeworld, as the Nunclees still have predators. | ||
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
− | + | Civilization among Nunclees began about 50,000 years ago. The biological advance from single worm life to full Supreme Nunclees was apparently swift, perhaps no more than 100 years. Individual worms banded together into larger, more effective forms. The impetus to do so is unclear, since individual worms thrive to this day in the same swamplands where they evolved. | |
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+ | The Nunclees civilization grew quickly and has remained unchanged for 40,000 years. Their technology is simple agrarian, using muscle power, fossil fuels, and natural materials. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nunclees live as individuals (that is, individual conglomerations). There is no community effort in accomplishing tasks, which explains their slow technological growth. Cooperation to manage a goal is unknown to them, though many individuals may be working toward the same goal. | ||
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+ | The only social stratification is based purely in physiology. Dominance is maintained by the most intelligent Supreme forms, followed in descending order by the Medians, Lesser, Least, and then the component worms themselves. Beyond that, there is no social organization among the Nunclees. | ||
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+ | == Imperial Contact == | ||
+ | |||
+ | See: [[Bell*Trenton Chemical]] | ||
− | == | + | == [[Astrography]] == |
− | This race | + | This race is primarily located in the following areas: |
− | * | + | * Unknown location |
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− | === Homeworld | + | === Homeworld === |
− | The [[homeworld]] of this race | + | The [[homeworld]] of this race is: |
* [[Trenamii (world)]] | * [[Trenamii (world)]] | ||
− | === World Listing | + | === World Listing === |
− | Significant communities of this race | + | Significant communities of this race are known to dwell within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s: |
{{ClusterWorlds2}} | {{ClusterWorlds2}} | ||
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Aliens Archive|page=77-82}} | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Aliens Archive|page=77-82}} | ||
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[[Category: Aliens Archive Sophont]] | [[Category: Aliens Archive Sophont]] | ||
[[Category: Nunclee]] | [[Category: Nunclee]] | ||
− | {{LE | + | {{LE|Races}} |
Latest revision as of 15:39, 14 August 2023
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Base Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification | Omnivore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Locomotion | Amphibian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Terrain | Waterways | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confluence | Non-humanoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bio-Identenoid | Alien | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | 8 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 10 grams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Culture | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Languages | Native Language | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Social Structure | Anarchy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technological Epoch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Origin World | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Homeworld location | Trenamii | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
UWP |
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Primary Star | G7 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atmosphere | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Off-world presence | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Zoetic individuals | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference | Aliens Archive 77-82. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Also see | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Nunclee are a technologically primitive Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Nunclee are a conglomerate organism. The base form is a small worm, roughly 8cm long and 10g, grey or pink in color. When gathered into larger groups, they form any shape, with each individual contributing mobility and intelligence.
The building block of the Nunclees is the single worm. Each one is roughly 8 centimeters long, half a centimeter in diameter, and weighs about 10 grams. They are gray or pink, lined with tiny blood vessels visible beneath the skin. It is a simple animal that can perform all the tasks necessary for survival. It can eat and digest food, contract its muscular body for locomotion and digging, all controlled by a miniscule brain and alien nervous system.
Least Form[edit]
A grouping of roughly 200 component worms is called a Least Form, weighing in at about 2 kilograms. These are self aware and able to sustain more damage than the individuals would separately. In fact, these are their only two characteristics. Joint protection may be the only impetus to conglomerate in the first place.
Lesser Form[edit]
The lesser form is equivalent to the mass of four Least Forms, or about 800 worms and around 8 kilograms. The Lesser Form protrudes short extremities for the sole purpose of locomotion. The four tentacles are only about 20 centimeters long.
Median Form[edit]
Median Nunclees are intelligent insofar as they can perform simple tasks and follow instructions, much like an obedient dog. They are equivalent to four lesser forms at 3200 worms and 32 kilograms. Medians have eight tentacles that reach out to 40 centimeters.
Supreme Form[edit]
Supremes are highly intelligent, cognizant creatures, with complete reasoning and problem-solving abilities. A Supreme is equivalent to about four Median Forms, or 12,800 worms at 128 kilograms. They have eight tentacles that reach out 60 centimeters. Supreme Form conglomerates are arguably as intelligent as human beings.
Ascension[edit]
Each form below Supreme can grow new worms or gather loose worms from the environment to make the ascension to the next level. The conditions must be right, and there seems to be some overriding mass consciousness that dictates how many of each form there will be in a given area of the swamp. Nevertheless, ascension is fairly common on their homeworld, as the Nunclees still have predators.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Civilization among Nunclees began about 50,000 years ago. The biological advance from single worm life to full Supreme Nunclees was apparently swift, perhaps no more than 100 years. Individual worms banded together into larger, more effective forms. The impetus to do so is unclear, since individual worms thrive to this day in the same swamplands where they evolved.
The Nunclees civilization grew quickly and has remained unchanged for 40,000 years. Their technology is simple agrarian, using muscle power, fossil fuels, and natural materials.
Nunclees live as individuals (that is, individual conglomerations). There is no community effort in accomplishing tasks, which explains their slow technological growth. Cooperation to manage a goal is unknown to them, though many individuals may be working toward the same goal.
The only social stratification is based purely in physiology. Dominance is maintained by the most intelligent Supreme forms, followed in descending order by the Medians, Lesser, Least, and then the component worms themselves. Beyond that, there is no social organization among the Nunclees.
Imperial Contact[edit]
Astrography[edit]
This race is primarily located in the following areas:
- Unknown location
Homeworld[edit]
The homeworld of this race is:
World Listing[edit]
Significant communities of this race are known to dwell within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Timothy B. Brown. Aliens Archive (Imperium Games, 1996), 77-82.