Karushin

Karushin
Base Information
Classification
Status	Minor Race
Locomotion
Terrain
Body Form
Confluence	Semi-humanoid
Bio-Identenoid
Size
Weight
Culture
Languages	Native Language
Social Structure	Balkanization
Technological Epoch	TL:1-3
Psionic potential
Origin World
Homeworld location	Kharounour
UWP	X65787A-1 Starport X No Starport Size 6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g) Atmosphere 5 Thin Hydrographics 7 Wet World 70% Population 8 Moderate (400 million) Government 7 Balkanization Law A Extreme Law (no weapons) Tech Level 1 Pre-Industrial (bronze, iron)
Primary Star	F5 V
Atmosphere	Thin
Off-world presence	No
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference
Canon	No
Also see

The Karushin of Kharounour are a Minor Non-Human Race native to Dhuerorrg Sector.

• Their homeworld is located within Aegroul Subsector.
• Their technological competency is rated as sophisticated.

Description (Specifications)

Karushin have a semi-humanoid body shape. They are large and physically strong.

General Physiology

Karushin are oxygen breathers.

General Psychology

Karushin psychology is driven by factors common to many sophonts:

• Acquisition (stemming from the need to gather adequate nutrition),
• Preservation (derived from the need to continue their personal existence), and
• Perpetuation (the urge to continue the species).

Karushin are considered to be aggressive and quick to anger.

Native Culture

• Heterogenity: 8 (discordant)
• Acceptance: 7 (aloof)
• Strangeness: 4 (somewhat distinct)
• Symbols: 5 (concrete)

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Demographics

The total known population equals 400 million individuals.

Urbanization

No information yet available.

Astrography

This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Charted Space - Vargr Extents:

• Dhuerorrg Sector
  • Aegroul Subsector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

• Kharounour.

Local Technology

Kharounour possesses a Technology Level of TL–1.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Runners or beast relay and long distance signaling such as the heliograph and semaphore.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Muscle power and water wheels.
• Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
  • Land: Riding animals, rickshaws, carts or other creature-drawn wheeled vehicles.
  • Water: Rowed galleys and early sailing vessels.
  • Air: Typically not available unless a bodily ability or ride-able flying beasts available.

Local Government

Kharounour has a Balkanized Government. There is no central world government. The world has several governments competing for control of the world. These may be allies, cooperating, competitors, or at war with each other.

World Military

No information yet available.

Local Law

Kharounour has an extreme law level which covers every area of interaction. Laws are complex, detailed, and difficult to understand. Every interaction with the government requires an Advocate. Law enforcement is omnipresent and strict. Legal proceeding can take months to years to resolve and may involve dozens of people. A few worlds with this law level may be a Red Zone and others will be an Amber Zone. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors).

World Listing

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

1 of 1 World articles in Karushin

Kharounour  •  

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS