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Revision as of 19:11, 13 January 2016
| Gurungan | |
|---|---|
| Status | Minor Race |
| Classification | Omnivore/gatherer |
| Size | 2.0 m |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Homeworld | Ugarup (Solomani Rim 0502) |
| Multi-world | No |
| Canon | Yes |
| Extinct | Extant |
| Reference | GURPS Traveller: Rim of Fire |
Gurungan are an aquatic race native to Ugarup (Solomani Rim 0502).
Physiology
Gurungan resemble octopus or Githiaskio, with a bulbous central body and six tentacles and grow up to two meters and 100kg. There have no internal structure, instead using internal pressure to maintain their shape. This makes them vulnerable out of the water. A lack of moisture can kill them within an hour. Gurungan have two sexes, but the males live their existance as parasites on the body of the female. Gurungan have no eyes or other visual sensors, having evolved in the deep oceans on a world with a dim star. Instead the have a sophisticated sonar, which doubles as a speech system.
History
When first contacted by the Vilani during the First Imperium, the Gurungan were only beginning their use of tools. The Vilani exploited both the Gurungan and their world. The Solomani treated the Gurungan better, but the Gurungan natural xenophobia and distrust of Humaniti keeps them enigmatic and little seen.
Society & Culture
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Gurungan Social Organization
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Government & Law
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Language
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Technology & Trade
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Military
Their ships tend to have extremely sensitive sensors and active EMS scanners. Their targeting and fire control systems are very accurate. They prefer a multi-environmental gun ship design for security. These vessels are equally comfortable at the bottom of an ocean or hiding in a gas giant. The weapon systems are adapted to a variety of environmental conditions as well. They contract with non human firms to transport these vessels between stars as battle riders. They vary in size but most are smaller than a few thousand tons in displacement. They are described by human observers as visually non-descript/plain.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
This race is primarily located in the following areas:
World Listing: 1116