Difference between revisions of "Symmonds Tree"
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The [[Symmonds Tree]] (''Caligoarbor subtilis symmondsi'') is a thick-stemmed "bush" which grows to perhaps eight meters in height. Native to {{WorldS|Medurma|Dagudashaag|2124}}. | The [[Symmonds Tree]] (''Caligoarbor subtilis symmondsi'') is a thick-stemmed "bush" which grows to perhaps eight meters in height. Native to {{WorldS|Medurma|Dagudashaag|2124}}. | ||
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== Physiology and ecology == | == Physiology and ecology == | ||
Strangely, many aspects of the Symmonds Tree's biochemistry still defy analysis, and it has yet to be placed satisfactorily in the Medurman evolutionary scheme. | Strangely, many aspects of the Symmonds Tree's biochemistry still defy analysis, and it has yet to be placed satisfactorily in the Medurman evolutionary scheme. | ||
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: [[Pharmacologique Fabrique]] - has taken a recent interest in the [[Symmonds Tree]] and its potential. | : [[Pharmacologique Fabrique]] - has taken a recent interest in the [[Symmonds Tree]] and its potential. | ||
: [[SuSAG]] - the {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in pharmaceuticals has also taken a recent interest in the [[Symmonds Tree]] and its potential. | : [[SuSAG]] - the {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in pharmaceuticals has also taken a recent interest in the [[Symmonds Tree]] and its potential. | ||
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| + | [[File:DeepLevel_Harvesting.jpg|150px]] [[File:Nei'Tan_Corp.jpg|150px]] [[File:Pharmacologique_Fabrique.jpg|150px]] [[File:SuSAG.jpg|150px]] [[File:Symmonds_Xenoculture.jpg|150px]] | ||
== Travellers' Aid Society Advisory == | == Travellers' Aid Society Advisory == | ||
The [[Travellers' Aid Society]] classifies Symmonds tree as non-threatening to most [[sophont]]s and makes no special advisory regarding this organism. | The [[Travellers' Aid Society]] classifies Symmonds tree as non-threatening to most [[sophont]]s and makes no special advisory regarding this organism. | ||
| − | == References | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Advanced}} | {{Advanced}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Signal-GK | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Signal-GK 02|page=47,49|article=Port of Call: Medurma}} via. {{HIWG}} |
|S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag|page=335}} | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag|page=335}} | ||
| + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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[[Category: Anagathics]] | [[Category: Anagathics]] | ||
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{{LEN|Plants}} | {{LEN|Plants}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:28, 24 December 2023
| Symmonds Tree | |
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| Base Information | |
| Classification | Chemotroph |
| Terrain | Forest |
| Locomotion | Sessile |
| Size | Large |
| Speed | 0.0 kph (Sessile) |
| Strength | n/a |
| Social Structure | Large groups (groves) |
| Weapons | None |
| Armor | None |
| Source | |
| Homeworld | Medurma (Dagudashaag 2124) |
| Multi-world | No |
| Canon | No |
| Extinct | Extant |
| Reference | "Port of Call: Medurma." Signal-GK 02 47,49. |
The Symmonds Tree (Caligoarbor subtilis symmondsi) is a thick-stemmed "bush" which grows to perhaps eight meters in height. Native to Medurma (Dagudashaag 2124).
Physiology and ecology[edit]
Strangely, many aspects of the Symmonds Tree's biochemistry still defy analysis, and it has yet to be placed satisfactorily in the Medurman evolutionary scheme.
Life Cycle and reproduction[edit]
The Symmonds tree reproduces by rhizomes, underground stems growing outward from the base of the plant. These appear different from the hyphae, used for feeding of the plant.
Diet and trophics[edit]
The plant appears to be chemosynthetic, and is a symbiont with an underground network of hyphae or nutrient-carrying tubes, which can extend for many kilometers.
History and background[edit]
The Symmonds Tree has proved to be a rich source of precursor chemicals for certain pharmaceuticals, including fibrillates, nerve growth factors, and other key ingredients for Anagathics. It can be processed into Symal, a soya-like protein.
Pharmaceutical Company Interest[edit]
The following companies have established a presence on Medurma (Dagudashaag 2124) and are actively harvesting, researching, and manufacturing pharmaceuticals based on the Symmonds Tree:
- Symmonds Xenoculture - founded in 318, it is perhaps the oldest company interested in the Symmonds Tree.
- DeepLevel Harvesting - formed in 862 to break Symmonds Xenoculture's monopoly on the Symmonds Tree harvesting.
- Nei'Tan Corporation - a biomedical co-operative run by the Snow Leopard tribe of Alikasch on Medurma (Dagudashaag 2124).
- Pharmacologique Fabrique - has taken a recent interest in the Symmonds Tree and its potential.
- SuSAG - the Imperial megacorporation specializing in pharmaceuticals has also taken a recent interest in the Symmonds Tree and its potential.
Travellers' Aid Society Advisory[edit]
The Travellers' Aid Society classifies Symmonds tree as non-threatening to most sophonts and makes no special advisory regarding this organism.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Jae Campbell, Leighton Piper. "Port of Call: Medurma." Signal-GK 02 (1989): 47,49. via. HIWG
- Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 335.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science