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|S1= [[Dave Cheever]]. "Lurani MHR". ''[[Alien Realms (fanzine)|Alien Realms]] Volume 1 Issue 2'' (1990):10-12
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|S2= [[Andrea Vallance]]. "Race Name: Luriani". ''[[Meshan Saga 6]]'' ([[FSpace publications]] 1998): 8-12
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Revision as of 13:25, 4 March 2017

Luriani
Base Information
Classification Omnivore/gatherer
Status Minor Human Race
Locomotion
Terrain
Body Form
Confluence
Bio-Identenoid
Size 1.6 m
Weight 100 kg
Culture
Languages
Social Structure
Technological Epoch
Psionic potential Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location Daramm (Ley 0812)
UWP
X000000-0
StarportX No Starport
Size0 Asteroid/Planetoid Belt
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics0 Desert World 0%
Population0 Barren (0)
Government0 No Government structure
Law0 No Law
Tech Level0 Pre-Industrial (primitive)
Primary Star
Atmosphere
Off-world presence Yes
Zoetic individuals
Source
Reference GURPS Traveller: Humaniti
Canon Yes
Also see

The Luriani are a minor Human race with a homeworld at Daramm (Ley 0812), one of the few truly amphibious Human races.

They are also known as the Roryniar.

Biology (Physical Sophontology)

The Ancients did extensive genetic engineering in the Luriani to adapt them to the water world that is their home, including webbed feet and hands, an ability to surive on the oxygen in their blood stream for up to an hour, and dive to much greater depths than normal humans.

Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.

Evolution & Environment (Epigenetics)

This species originated on Daramm (world) and developed intelligence.

Sophonce (Evolution)

This species developed intelligence in response to climactic factors.

Climate & Ecotope (Environment)

This species holds the following environmental preferences:

  • Terrestrial planet (water world)
  • Temperate climate
  • Oceanic ecotopes (aquatic adaptation)
  • Standard gravity
  • Standard atmosphere

Genetic Code (Genotype)

  • No information yet available.

Anatomy & Physiology (Phenotype)

Sophontologists studying this species have discovered the following data.

Body Plan (Morphology)

Mammalianoid

  • Humanoid
  • Bilateral symmetry (2-ial)
  • Tetrapod (4-ped)
    • Two limbs used for manipulation "arms"
    • Two limbs used for locomotion (biped) "legs"
  • Body consists of three segments
    • Head with sensors and multiple-use orifice (consumption, communication, and respiration)
    • Torso with manipulatory limbs
    • Abdomen with locomotor limbs

Biochemistry (Function)

This species has a conventional carbon-water based biochemistry.

Respiration (Reaction)

This species employs a conventional respiration cycle consisting of:

  • Oxygen-nitrogen inhalant
  • Carbon dioxide exhalant

Ecosystem & Population (Ecology)

No information yet available.

Diet & Trophics (Consumption)

  • Omnivore/gatherer
    • Homeotherm
    • Apex predator
  • This species favors a mix of foodstuffs.

Gender & Sexuality (Reproduction)

This species has the following reproductive characteristics:

  • Two genders (male & female)
    • Mild sexual dimorphism
  • (sexual reproduction)
    • Conjugal intercourse
    • Varied mating systems (primarily serial monogamy) (1m:1f average)
  • Viviparous birth
    • (Iteroparous): Uses K-selection and have few offspring that require considerable amounts of time to raise to maturity.

Adolescence & Lifecycle (Ontogeny)

Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.

Psychology (Cultural Sophontology)

The race has a widespread reputation for being highly emotional and unpredictable. They are also noted for their mistrust and dislike of Vilani due to their near genocide during the Ziru Sirka in a unique event known as the 'year of woe'

Goals (Motivation)

No information yet available.

Expectations

No information yet available.

Traditions

No information yet available.

Belief System & Philosophy (Mindset)

No information yet available.

Philosophy

No information yet available.

  • Attitudes?

Belief System

No information yet available.

  • Religion?

Interventionary Stance

No information yet available.

  • [tribalism vs. galactism]

Culture & Society (Ethnology)

Their culture is based around close knit family groups and governed by extensive rules of etiquette and honour. Luriani are best known for the artistic and musical achievements.

Social Organization: 1116

The Imperium has established an Order of Knighthood specifically for loyal Luriani citizens: The Order of Eerynaaia.

Cultural Hierarchies: 1116

This species ranks its members in the following manners:

  • No information yet available.

Language (Linguistic Sophontology)

This species is known to communicate with other species using the following methods.

Language & Letters (Communication)

This species uses the following types of language to communicate:

  • No information yet available.

Aesthetics (Symbology)

This species holds the following values regarding art, architecture, ornamentation, etc.

  • No information yet available.

Morality (Ethics)

This species holds the following values regarding a sense of right and wrong:

  • No information yet available.

History (Archaeological Sophontology)

This species has had a [long, short, etc.] history and is widely known for [blank].

Historical Eras

No information yet available.

History: General Overview

No information yet available.

History-Era: Mileu 1100

No information yet available.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:

  • No information yet available.

Civilization (Societal Sophontology)

The civilization and society of this species is known as Luriani Cultural Association.

Government & Politics (Leadership)

No information yet available.

Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)

No information yet available.

Business & Trade (Economy)

No information yet available.

Research & Technology (Knowledge)

No information yet available.

Astrography (Range)

This species can primarily be found within Charted Space in the following locations.

Homeworld: 1116

The homeworld of this species is:

World Listing: 1116

Significant communities of this race (sophont species) are known to reside within the following systems and worlds:

62 of 62 World articles in Luriani
409-704  •  Ahadi  •  Akkaad  •  Arum  •  Ayarynea  •  Daramm  •  Derri  •  Diagidt  •  Dirir  •  Dukh  •  Eshuun  •  Gaguume  •  Galir  •  Gashiddi  •  Gimram  •  Girmaha  •  Gishuumka  •  Gorshon  •  Horner  •  Huagamm  •  Ibix  •  Iguu  •  Integrity  •  Integron  •  Intiaura  •  Isk  •  Kaapelli  •  Kashapkhi  •  Kidush  •  Kii Tarnii  •  Lakam  •  Leshuil  •  Luan (Le 1314)  •  Luria  •  Luur (Le 0811)  •  Mastiraak  •  Mistletoe  •  Mur Mura  •  New Batu  •  Piir Kalaan  •  Prouse  •  Qaarz  •  Re  •  Rurur  •  Sarun  •  Sashi  •  Sauma Forain  •  Secord  •  Shah Moran  •  Shi  •  Shikun Lake  •  Shirshagi  •  Shore  •  Stalwart  •  Tamandare  •  Tender Mercy  •  Tile  •  Triton  •  Urdilinu  •  Ushtar (Le 1415)  •  Zagu  •  Zinka  •  
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Sector Listing: 1116

This race (sophont species) is primarily located in the following areas:

References and contributors

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