Ziadd

Starport	X	No Starport
Size	0	Asteroid/Planetoid Belt
Atmosphere	0	Vacuum
Hydrographics	0	Desert World 0%
Population	0	Barren (0)
Government	0	No Government structure
Law	0	No Law
Tech Level	0	Pre-Industrial (primitive)

Primary Star

Atmosphere

Standard

Off-world presence

Yes

Zoetic individuals

Source

Reference

"Contact: Ziadd." Signal-GK 09 3.

Canon

Yes

Also see

TBD

The Ziadd are a technologically sophisticated sophont species.

They are a Minor Human Race with a humanoid appearance.

Description (Specifications)

The Ziadd are the only surviving Minor Human Race within the Dagudashaag Sector, the Miyavine having died off several thousand years ago.

Physiology & Environment (Ecology)

Ziadd were genetically engineered from Homo Neanderthalensis by the Ancients sometime after the year -400,000. Their ancestors were transplanted to Zeda in Dagudashaag Sector.

Ziadd are generally mesomorphic with thick ridges of bone above the eyes, a pronounced jaw and the eyelids exhibit an epicanthic fold, typical of Terrans of oriental descent. The head, shoulders and back are covered in a thick mane and both sexes grow extensive fine hair over their entire body. The arms are longer and more heavily muscled than those of baseline humans.

Ziadd have been extensively geneered. A transparent membrane covers the eye and the nose contains a gas permeable membrane to keep out dust. A similar membrane protects the ear. The hands consist of two thick fingers and a thumb, with each digit mutually opposable. The feet end in two prehensile toes. As a result, Ziadd are extremely dexterous and strong.

The most noticeable difference is the skin: the surface epidermis is coarse and thick and helps to protect against windblown dust. In addition, Ziadd display stripes. This is as a result of their pigment melanin being concentrated in bands running across the body. A small number have a mottled colouration instead. Some Imperial geneticists have proposed that the striped coloration of the Ziadd represent a variation of the usually invisible Blaschko's lines found in homo sapiens and may have been a recessive trait already present in Terran Neanderthals, similar to albinism. The question is currently unresolved.

History & Background (Dossier)

The Ziadd possessed a complex technological society and many sophisticated languages by the time they were contacted by the Vilani during the First Imperium. They expanded out to the stars during the Rule of Man, carrying their diverse culture with them.

Psychology & Philosophy (Mindset)

As a race they tend to be individualistic and are often motivated by personal or family honor. Most feel a strong bond to a particular geographical area. They see the community as an ideal that has to be protected, though this is a complicated concept: it includes such things as a nomadic family, an individual community or nation, or even a world.

Ziadd are by nature aggressive. They tend to launch into an attack, either physically or verbally, rather than looking for a peaceful solution to a problem. Tact is necessary in many situations but force is preferred.

Social status is affected by physical strength. Ziadd tend to act in a haughty manner toward those who are weaker. and deferentially to those who are stronger. They are aloof towards strangers and treat them as inferiors until they have proven their worth.

Government & Politics (Leadership)

Zeda Alignment

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This race (sophont species) is primarily located in the following areas:
Charted Space:

Dagudashaag Sector
- Zeda Subsector

Homeworld: 1105

The homeworld of this race (sophontic species) is:

Zeda (world)

World Listing: 1105

Significant communities of this race (sophont species) are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:

24 of 24 World articles in Ziadd

Adaskaglu • Akish • Ardchi • Bhuur • Cleci • Dakushan • Darzii • Derla • Fau • Glachith • Kashki • Mai • Maq'appav • Muruk • Oeth • Oewni • Sagikii • Shankida • Unishpiir • Urgu • Ushra (Da 1016) • Wilderness • Zeda • Ziamr •

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References & Contributors (Sources)

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Jae Campbell. "Contact: Ziadd." Signal-GK 09 (1994): 3.
Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
Artist: Tim Osbourne
Author & Contributor: Adie Stewart from an original concept by J. Duncan Law-Green of the HIWG
Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science