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* Strangeness: 4 (Familiar)
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* Symbols: 1 (Everyday)
  
 
=== Demographics ===
 
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600 million.
  
 
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One unique language per caste.
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A "noble tongue" understood by all castes.  
  
 
=== Social Organization: ===
 
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Revision as of 18:03, 8 January 2018

Hoppers
Base Information
Classification
Status Minor Race
Locomotion
Terrain
Body Form
Confluence
Bio-Identenoid
Size 1.3 m
Weight 80 kg
Culture
Languages
Social Structure
Technological Epoch
Psionic potential Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location Fedan (Far Home 1111)
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 Ade Stewart
Canon No
Also see

Hoppers are a minor race native to Fedan, in the coreward half of Far Home Sector in the Distant Fringe.

Description:

No information yet available.

Homeworld:

Fedan

Physiology:

Physical form: Bilateral HBS-T-AA-LN-N, Exoskeleton, Ichor fluids, Leathery exterior, No natural weapons, Hands.

Senses

  • Energy: V-14-BPS. Hopper vision is slightly inferior to that of humans and is centered towards the near ultra-violet region of the visible spectrum.
  • Vibration: H-16-9373. Hopper hearing is similar to that of humans, though they can hear a broader spectrum of sound.
  • Volatiles: S-18-2. The Hopper sense of smell is far more acute than that of humans.
  • Matter: T-6-2. Hoppers have a similar sensitivity to pressure and texture as humans.
  • Fields: A-0. Oblivious.
  • Aura: P-10-22. Hoppers are sensitive to bioelectrical activity and are innately aware of the condition, needs and wants of other living organisms around them.

Characteristics

A baseline Hopper has the following characteristic ranges:

  • Strength 2D6
  • Dexterity 2D6
  • Stamina 3D6
  • Intelligence 2D6
  • Instinct 2D6
  • Caste -

Aptitudes:

No information yet available.

Movement

No information yet available.

Reproduction

No information yet available.

Life Stages

  • 0 Larva: (2 years)
  • 1 Hatchling: (4 years)
  • 2 Adolescent: (4 years)
    • Career starts at age 10.
  • 3 Young adult: 1 term (4 years)
  • 4 Adult: 1 term (4 years)
  • 5 Peak: 7 terms (28 years).
    • Physical aging begins (46+ years).
  • 6 Midlife: 2 terms (8 years).
  • 7 Senior: 1 term (4 years).
  • 8 Elder: 1 term (4 years).
  • 9 Retirement: 3 terms (12 years).
    • Mental aging begins (62+ years).

Typical lifespan is around 74 years.

Diet and Trophics

No information yet available.

Psychology & Philosophy

No information yet available.

Primal Drives

Species psychology is driven by factors common to many sophonts:

  • Acquisition (stemming from the need to gather adequate nutrition),
  • Preservation (derived from the need to continue their personal existence), and
  • Perpetuation (the urge to continue the species).

Behaviours

A number of other factors factor in the mental processes of the species:

Major Drives

  • No information yet available.
    • No information yet available.


Minor Drives

  • No information yet available.
    • No information yet available.

Outlook

Philosophical viewpoint.

Society & Culture:

  • Homogeneity: 7 (Discordant)
  • Acceptance: 7 (Aloof)
  • Strangeness: 4 (Familiar)
  • Symbols: 1 (Everyday)

Demographics

600 million.

Language

One unique language per caste.

A "noble tongue" understood by all castes.

Social Organization:

No information yet available.

Government

No information yet available.

Laws and Justice

No information yet available.

Military

No information yet available.

Interstellar Relations:

No information yet available.

Technology & Trade

Technological Overview

Current Average Technology: TL

  • Energy:
  • Computers:
  • Communications:
  • Medical:
  • Environment:
  • Land Transport:
  • Water Transport:
  • Air Transport:
  • Space Transport:
  • Personal Weapons:
  • Personal Armor:
  • Heavy Weapons:
  • Heavy Armor:

Technological Research

No information yet available.

Economics

  • Resources:
  • Labor:
  • Infrastructure:
  • Efficiency:

History & Background

Primal ancestors

Human contact (2255AD onwards)

Calendar:

No information yet available.

Timeline of Historical Events

References & Contributors / Sources:

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