Xabulamanti

Xabulamanti
Base Information
Classification	Omnivore
Status	Minor Race
Locomotion	Swimmer
Terrain	Ocean
Body Form
Confluence	Non-humanoid
Bio-Identenoid	Alien
Size
Weight
Culture
Languages	Native Language
Social Structure	Democracy
Technological Epoch	TL:7-9
Psionic potential	Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location	Xabula (Neworld 0520)
UWP	D778651-7 Starport D Poor: No Construction, Minor Repair, Unrefined fuel Size 7 Medium (11,200 km, 0.70g - 0.94g) Atmosphere 7 Standard (tainted) Hydrographics 8 Wet World 80% Population 6 Moderate (4 million) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 1 Low Law (no explosives, poison gas) Tech Level 7 Pre-Stellar (electronics)
Primary Star	G3 V
Atmosphere	Standard (tainted)
Off-world presence	No
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference	Solomani 28.
Canon	Yes
Also see

The Xabulamanti of Xabula (Neworld 0520) are an aquatic Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance.

• While apparently technologically competent, they exist without the use of technological items.

Description (Specifications)

The Xabulamanti are a poorly understood aquatic species native to the shallow coastal regions of Xabula, their tropical homeworld.

Physiology

The Xabulamanti take the form of gelatinous, malleable spheres that swarm together. They make fine movements by beating tiny cilia that cover their surfaces. They can move themselves relatively rapidly through the water, when needed, by pulling in fluid and expelling it behind them. The main body of spheres is connected by a mass of almost invisible filaments, but smaller spheres, while still integral to the organism, seemingly operate and act independently. Larger spheres can separate from and later rejoin the mass of filaments without harm to the overall organism. Spheres that are separated from the main mass for prolonged periods die. Larger spheres can "bud" off smaller spheres to replace any that are lost.

Xabulamanti appear to form a spiral shape when stationary.

How the spheres function together to form a single individual being remains unclear.

The Xabulamanti are known to be omnivorous, consuming both aquatic plants and small creatures, typically seabed-dwelling crustacean-analogs. Some spheres appear to specialize in acquiring and digesting food, which once suitably processed is passed to other spheres in the form of discrete packets of fluids and ingested.

Their senses are not at all understood. They are sensitive to acoustics and can produce a variety of sounds by expelling water or causing clicks or pops. They are also sensitive to light and appear to have the ability to visualize things, but routinely avoid bright light.

Manipulation of objects is achieved by smaller spheres, either individually or working together, surrounding an object and "working" it. Spheres can adjust their shape and can lift, move, or squeeze objects with surprising delicacy or with considerable force. There are reports of swarms of small Xabulamanti spheres working together to successfully use human weapons such as spearguns, though reloading such weapons seems to be beyond their capabilities.

Some reports have indicated that Xabulamanti are able to generate a powerful electrical discharge, though this remains unconfirmed.

Psychology

Very little is known of Xabulamanti brain processes, psychology, or thinking.

Individuals are mostly solitary – it is rare to see groups of Xabulamanti. When two or more members of the species are in close proximity they have been observed to "swap" small spheres before departing, possibly sharing genetic material as part of their reproductive process.

They are generally regarded as shy or cautious and avoid direct contact with dolphins or humans. They do not appear to be willing to engage in physical confrontations.

History & Background (Dossier)

The aquatic Xabulamanti swarms are perhaps too alien to adjust to the concept of Solomani society. Under pressure from uplifted dolphin colonists, they continue to decline.

The dolphins and the few humans that inhabit their homeworld have a local technological level of TL–7. The Xabulamanti appear to have a level of advancement equivalent to TL–0, though they seem to fully understand the concept of technology and on occasion have manipulated technological devices. The dolphin settlements present on their homeworld are engaged in large-scale aquaculture, while the few resident humans operate the starport facilities. The prime fisheries that the dolphins exploit happen to overlap Xabulamanti feeding grounds.

The Xabulamanti language has never been fully deciphered, though a number of individual words and some basic terms are broadly understood.

Solomani Security keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the Confederation and the well-being of its loyal citizens.

Any new findings regarding this species should be reported to the Colonial Office of the Ministry of Colonization.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This race is found in the following areas:

Charted Space – Solomani Confederation:

• Neworld Sector
  • Borethane Subsector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

• Xabula, an aquaculture world considered dangerous to visitors.

World Listing

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds that are associated with the Xabulamanti is available.

• The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
• Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
• Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.

AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:

1 of 1 World articles in Xabulamanti

Xabula  •  

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Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, may already be out of date.

• Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), pages 8-11, various others. (dot map locating the world)
• David L. Pulver. Solomani (Mongoose Publishing, 2012), page 28. (mention of the race)