Khiabodlam

Khiabodlam
Base Information
Classification
Status	Minor Race
Locomotion
Terrain
Body Form
Confluence
Bio-Identenoid	Alien
Size
Weight
Culture
Languages	Native Language
Social Structure	Balkanization
Technological Epoch	TL:1-3
Psionic potential
Origin World
Homeworld location	Plutting
UWP	X676776-1 Starport X No Starport Size 6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g) Atmosphere 7 Standard (tainted) Hydrographics 6 Wet World 60% Population 7 Moderate (80 million0 million) Government 7 Balkanization Law 6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns) Tech Level 1 Pre-Industrial (bronze, iron)
Primary Star	K7 V
Atmosphere	Standard, Tainted
Off-world presence	Unknown
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference
Canon	No
Also see

The Khiabodlam of Plutting are a Minor Non-Human Race native to Astron Sector.

• Their homeworld is located within Plutting Subsector.
• Their technological competency is rated as primitive.

Description (Specifications)

Jungle terrain walker, omnivore gatherers.

Trilateral H-TBS-AN-LN-P Chitinous legs, bony interior, hemolymph fluids, skin exterior, hands.

Average around 1.5 meters in length and weigh around 60 kg.

Hard articulated tripod legs ending in chitinous stubs. Join to an egg-shaped torso that contains the brain and the senses in its upper part. Three arms in a cluster below the sensory organs that can pick and grab at small mobile prey. A head containing the mouth and a long prehensile tongue that can grasp and pull vegetable matter.

Demographics

The total known population equals 80 million individuals.

Native Culture

• Homogeneity: 7 (discordant)
• Acceptance: 6 (aloof)
• Strangeness: 7 (confusing)
• Symbols: 1 (extremely concrete)

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Astrography

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

• Astron Sector
  • Plutting Subsector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

• Plutting, a pleasant agricultural world with a thin, tainted atmosphere.

Local Technology

Plutting 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

Plutting 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.

Local Law

Plutting has a moderate level with laws covering many areas of government and interaction. These laws are simple enough that most people can act as their own advocate, though for serious issues a professional is recommended. Law enforcement officials will be present, but not in great numbers. All firearms except shotguns, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Listing: 1105

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

1 of 1 World articles in Khiabodlam

Plutting  •  

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References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Author & contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data)
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS