Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee

Starport	A	Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size	5	Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere	7	Standard (tainted)
Hydrographics	4	Wet World 40%
Population	A	High (30 billion)
Government	C	Charismatic Oligarchy
Law	9	High Law (no weapons out of home)
Tech Level	F	High Stellar (anagathics)

Primary Star

K8 V M4 V

Atmosphere

Standard, Tainted

Off-world presence

Yes

Zoetic individuals

Yes

Source

Reference

The Third Imperium 202-204.

Canon

Yes

Also see

The Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee are a technologically advanced Minor Non-Human Race native to Night (Core 0830). Resembling large caterpillars, the vocal range of most Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee is above the range of normal human hearing, leading to the human nickname for them of 'Whistlers'.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

General Physiology[edit]

Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee adults have multi-segmented bodies reminiscent of a Terran caterpillar. Forty-five pairs of small legs provide locomotion and three pairs of larger legs serve as manipulators at the head end. Adults typically measure 40-60 centimetres long, with a mean mass around 25 kilograms. Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee are extremely dense relative to their body size.

Body structure: Bilateral HBS-T-AL-LL-T

There are four genders recognised in Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee physiology; male, female, neuter and matcher. The male and female are the only two genders capable of reproducing, the neuter performs a role similar to a 'worker' in most insectoid species, while the matcher fulfils an important support role in reproduction. Only the neuter Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee can produce sounds at a sufficiently low-frequency for typical human hearing to detect, and thus are the only members of the race able to communicate with humans without the aid of technology.

Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee are capable of climbing almost any surface at any angle due to their complex locomotor system; their multiple legs are tipped with very small claws and they employ a sticky exuded substance if necessary to aid climbing.

General Psychology[edit]

Members of the neuter gender fulfil most active roles in Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee society outside of mating-related areas. The male, female and matcher's focus is predominantly concerned with the extensive rituals and requirements of Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee mating and reproduction. Each gender is extremely concerned, to the point of obsession, with their own interest and function. In the case of neuters this has aided the technological advance of the species, which matches the highest levels of advancement within the Imperium.

Native Culture[edit]

Homogeneity: B (discordant)
Acceptance: E (extremely xenophilic)
Strangeness: 6 (very distinct)
Symbols: G (extremely abstract)

Primal Drives[edit]

Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee 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).

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

While it is not known exactly when humans and Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee first made contact, first contact was made by the Vilani. Solomani settlers reached Night and made contact with the Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee during the Rule of Man.

Human visitors must be aware, and cautioned, that prolonged exposure to the pheremones of the Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee (which has become known as the 'Whistler effect') have an effect on their relationships, and removal from an environment after such exposure can cause adverse psychological effects which can continue for weeks.

Demographics[edit]

The total known population is some tens of billions.

Astrography[edit]

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

Core Sector
- Cadion Subsector (the location of the homeworld of the race).
Massilia Sector
- Kerr Subsector (the location of a colony).

Homeworld[edit]

The homeworld of this race is:

Night (Core 0839).

Local Technology[edit]

Night possesses a Technology Level of TL–15 or TL-F in Hexadecimal Notation.

Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Meson Communicators and Pseudo Reality Communications.
Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, improved collectors, and advanced Fusion+.
Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
- Land & Water: Advanced gravcraft.
- Air: Advanced gravcraft and speeders.
- Space: Advanced gravcraft and G-Carriers.
- FTL: Jump Drive-6.

Local Government[edit]

Night is governed by a Charismatic Oligarchy, like a charismatic dictatorship in that a larger group has asserted their right to rule. The group will likely have better rules of succession than a single dictator and may last longer, or may transition to a non-charismatic dictatorship.

Local Law[edit]

Night has a high law level with laws covering many areas of interactions of people, corporations, and the government. A few worlds with this law level may be Amber Zones. Any interaction with the judicial system requires an Advocate trained in the local legal system. Law enforcement is present almost everywhere, either as people or via technology. Legal proceedings can take weeks to months to resolve and involve a dozen or more people. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (outside private residences or visiting starships).

World Listing: 1105[edit]

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

2 of 2 World articles in Oo-ne-beto-pon-tee

Night (Co 0839) • Raldery IV •

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References[edit]

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Christopher Griffen. The Third Imperium (Mongoose Publishing, 2021), 202-204.