Veghu

A sophont species, a Minor Race native to Xtus (Vanguard Reaches 1303).

Physiology

A Veghu can mass as much as two tons, although vital organs account for only 50 kilograms of this. The rest is a soft, near-translucent outer body, which serves as both locomotion and feeding apparatus. Vibrations of this outer 'bag' form the basis of communication.

Veghu reproduce by budding, with a new set of organs forming in a pocket and then separating to begin an independent existence. Reproduction is apparently a voluntary act, requiring no specific external stimulus, although it generally occurs only when surplus nutrients are available. A budding Veghu has an independent personality from the point of separation, and maintains no special relationship with its parent.

History and Background

Although initial encounters with Human miners led to violence due to ignorance on both sides, the Veghu are not unfriendly to outsiders. They have since allowed sophontologists to study them and have negotiated mining agreements with Human corporations who adhere to certain environmental restrictions.

Society

Veghu maintain sprawling 'cities' of domiciles and bacterial film 'farms' in the lava tunnels of their world. These can span more than five kilometres in width and hundreds of kilometres in length. Intricate waterworks provide irrigation and flood control.

References

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• Geir Lanesskog. The Spinward Extents (Mongoose Publishing, 2022), .