Mermani

Mermani
Base Information
Classification	Omnivore
Status	Human Chimera
Locomotion	Swimmer
Terrain	Ocean
Body Form
Confluence	Humanoid
Bio-Identenoid	Human
Size	1.8 meters
Weight	100 kg
Culture
Languages	Anglic, Delphinic Trinary
Social Structure	Anarchy
Technological Epoch	TL:0-3
Psionic potential	Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location	Phaedrus (Alpha Crucis 1006)
UWP	B89A410-D Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g) Atmosphere 9 Dense (tainted) Hydrographics A Water World 100% Population 4 Moderate (80 thousand) Government 1 Company/Corporation Law 0 No Law Tech Level D Average Stellar (holo data)
Primary Star	K0 V K6 V
Atmosphere	Dense (tainted)
Off-world presence	No
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference	"Contact! Mermani." Traveller Chronicle 04 47-49.
Canon	No
Also see

The Mermani of Phaedrus (Alpha Crucis 1006) are a technologically primitive Human Chimera with a humanoid appearance.

Description (Specifications)

The Mermani lack any body hair and have no external ears. Their feet are large, with long, webbed toes; their fingers are webbed as well. The skin has been modified to serve as a "wetsuit" with a layer of fat to retain heat. This skin has no pigmentation, and is a pale white. A Mermani's nose is flat, with hooded nostrils whose passages seal.

The Mermani do not have gills and they do not breathe underwater. Instead they rely on symbiotic nano-machines to capture oxygen and release it into the bloodstream. They can stay underwater for 1-6 hours, and in the oxygen-rich environment of Phaedrus, up to 12 hours. They may operate at depths up to 100 meters.

Mermani do not wear much clothing, but do ornament themselves with shell, coral, and marine flora.

Mermani live in small family groups which follow a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle. These groups make temporary camps on islands or air-filled caves. Each Mermani family will have one or more Dolphins as companions. These serve as scouts, messengers, guides, and playmates.

The Mermani trade with others for corrosion-resistant metals and other goods unavailable to them.

History & Background (Dossier)

The Mermani originated in a project undertaken by a SuSAG research facility on Phaedrus (Alpha Crucis 1006) from 1105 until the end of the Rebellion in 1130. The goal was to create a subspecies of Humaniti capable of existing underwater, in an oceanic environment, for extended periods of time.

The success of the long-established Aquamorph and Aquan was a great inspiration in developing the "next generation" of aquatic Human. It is unknown if the researchers involved were familiar with the Nexxie project in Spinward Marches Sector.

In 1110 the first of the Mermani were cloned. Dolphins were recruited to serve as trainers and testers.

Astrography

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

• Alpha Crucis Sector
  • McKenzie Subsector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

• Phaedrus (Alpha Crucis 1006)

World Listing

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

No world articles for Mermani

References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Kevin Knight. "Contact! Mermani." Traveller Chronicle 04 (1994): 47-49.
• Kevin Knight. "The Mermani Descent." Traveller Chronicle 05 (1994): 21-23.
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science