Xu'rokotani

Xu'rokotani
Base Information
Classification	Omnivore
Status	Minor Race
Locomotion	Walker
Terrain
Body Form
Confluence	Non-humanoid
Bio-Identenoid	Quasi-arachnoid
Size
Weight
Culture
Languages	Native Language
Social Structure	Technocracy
Technological Epoch	TL:4-6
Psionic potential	Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location	Surogota (Empty Quarter 0231)
UWP	C554557-6 Starport C Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel Size 5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g) Atmosphere 5 Thin Hydrographics 4 Wet World 40% Population 5 Moderate (300 thousand) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 7 Moderate Law (no firearms) Tech Level 6 Pre-Stellar (nuclear)
Primary Star	G9 V
Atmosphere	Thin
Off-world presence	No
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference	Stellar Reaches 01 11.
Canon	No
Also see

The Xu'rokotanis of Surogota (Empty Quarter 0231) are a technologically developing Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance.

Description (Specifications)

Xu'rokotani, rendered in Anglic as Surogotan, are a minor race originating on Surogota (Empty Quarter 0231).

Physiology & Environment (Ecology)

Surogotans are biologically classified as octapedal, homeothermic, endoskeletal, asexual and pseudo-arachnid. In general, Surogotans appear quite spider-like, with eight multi-jointed legs that support the bulbous carapace that forms the Surogotan’s body.

Highly dexterous mandibles allow the Surogotans the ability to perform fine manipulations, thus granting some measure of control over their environment. The Surgotans possess a closed circulatory system and breathe a standard oxygen-nitrogen mix compatible with ranges comfortable to humaniti. Although Surogotans possess internal skeletal support, chitinous plates serve to protect Surogotans from the dangerous wildlife of their native homeworld.

History & Background (Dossier)

Discovered by the Vilani during the First Imperium and named Pikii, the insectile Surogotans became primitive supporters of Vilani culture and trade due to their limited technological advancement.

Imperial Scouts (re)discovered the Surogotan in 27. Fearing that settlers would enslave or destroy the low-tech insectoid species, the IISS advised Emperor Cleon to interdict the world in 30. Scout fears were eventually proven to be unfounded: most of the fauna of the system is quite dangerous, rendering the world unsuitable for settlement. The interdiction order was finally lifted in 51.

Their talent as surgeons was discovered only in the early 800s. As the renown of their medical skill grew, so did their wealth and their political voice in the courts of the local nobility.

Culture

Surogotan belief systems are difficult to decipher. The best work on Surogotan beliefs is a series of Bwap scientific and sociological studies. Bwap Ritualists and surgeons have been known to discuss Wapawab -- the Bwaps' guiding philosophy-religion -- with the Surogotans on Charity for hours at a time. Surogotans can't seem to discuss their own beliefs without referencing genetic structures, and nobody can figure out what these structures are supposed to represent.

Technology & Trade (Economy)

Despite their limited technological advancements, the Surogotans are very competent in the field of medicine and biotechnology, and often implement native wildlife bred or manipulated to duplicate the functions of Imperial technology. With proper training, Surogotans make very competent doctors and surgeons, although their approach to medicine is often more holistic than intrusive.

A certain level of technological complexity and functionality has greatly inhibited Surogotan advancements in the field of biotechnology, causing the Surogotans to use a mixture of Imperial and native technologies to maintain a steady TL–6.

Several Imperial scientists are engaged in a research project to see how far Surogotan practices might evolve with technologically-advanced biomedical training and support, but the rewards and cultural impact are unlikely to be seen for decades, if not centuries.

Astrography

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

• Empty Quarter Sector
  • Nulinad Subsector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

• Surogota (Empty Quarter 0231)

World Listing: 1105

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

No world articles for Xu'rokotani

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 Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Jason Kemp. Stellar Reaches 01 (FLTGames Gaming Group, 2005), 11.
• Alvin Plummer. Stellar Reaches 10 (Samardan Press, 2010), 12,17.
• Alvin Plummer. Stellar Reaches 12 (Samardan Press, 2010), 20.
• Alvin Plummer. Stellar Reaches 18 (Samardan Press, 2012), 16.
• Alvin Plummer. Stellar Reaches 19 (Samardan Press, 2012), 27.