Subol

Starport	D	Poor: No Construction, Minor Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size	6	Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g)
Atmosphere	8	Dense
Hydrographics	7	Wet World 70%
Population	7	Moderate (70 million0 million)
Government	4	Representative Democracy
Law	6	Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech Level	3	Pre-Industrial (basic science)

Primary Star

F3 V M5 V

Atmosphere

Dense

Off-world presence

No

Zoetic individuals

Yes

Source

Reference

Canon

No

Also see

Sophont

The Subol of Subava are a Minor Non-Human Race native to Iphigenaia Sector.

Their homeworld is located within Shillelagh Subsector.
They are walker / swimmers that have a non-human appearance.
Their technological competency is rated as fair.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

A species with a growing population.

Scavengers.

Large, substantially larger than humans. Brain contained within the torso. Flexible leathery exoskeletons that can be a variety of colors, major sensory organs mounted atop extendable stalks. Limbs, rear flippers / tail. Semi-aquatic. Fond of muddy hollows: habitations usually contain a large communal wallow.

Bilateral N-SBT-AA-LL-T

Subol have four paired grippers, rather than hands, mounted at the end of articulated arms. They have a "heavy" pair and a "fine" pair.

(image drawn from T5 rules).

Broadly shrimp-like in their appearance.

Territorial and tribal. Strong odor.

Disparagingly called "Roaches".

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

Demographics[edit]

The total known population equals 90 million individuals.

Native Culture[edit]

Homogeneity: 6 (harmonious)
Acceptance: 7 (aloof)
Strangeness: 4 (somewhat distinct)
Symbols: 3 (very concrete)

Astrography[edit]

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

Iphigenaia Sector
- Shillelagh Subsector

Homeworld[edit]

The homeworld of this race is:

Subava, a rich garden world.

Local Technology[edit]

Subol possesses a Technology Level of TL–3.

Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Printing press, the mechanical telegraph, and the first audio recordings.
Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Coal or other simple hydrocarbon fuels and early steam engines.
Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
- Land: Bicycles and early steam coaches with advanced roadways.
- Water: Advanced sailing and early steam engine ships.
- Air: The earliest hot air balloons.

Local Government[edit]

Subol is governed by a Representative Democracy where government leadership is by representatives elected by eligible voters. What determines an eligible voter varies. The representatives determine policy, including selecting members of the bureaucracy. There can be referenda, votes by eligible voters on specific subjects.

Local Law[edit]

Subol 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[edit]

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

No world articles for Subol

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