Difference between revisions of "Schalli"
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | In [[1098]], the first of several thousand "wild kiiroka" were captured (using chemical agents) and relocated to a | + | In [[1098]], the first of several thousand "wild kiiroka" were captured (using chemical agents) and relocated to a research station on the nearly uninhabited and relatively worthless world {{WorldS|Schall|Old Expanses|0638}} as part of a research project by Dr. Darch von Changli. The sapience of the "kiiroka" was recognized immediately. {{Page cite|name=Alien Races 4|page=102}} |
| − | research station on the nearly uninhabited and relatively worthless world {{WorldS|Schall|Old Expanses|0638}} as part of a research project by Dr. Darch von Changli. The sapience of the "kiiroka" was recognized immediately. {{Page cite|name=Alien Races 4|page=102}} | ||
These findings were suppressed out of concern for complication of property and mineral rights on Vras. (There were large and very lucrative private mining operations on Vras owned by several powerful noble families.) {{Page cite|citeName=PoT25}} | These findings were suppressed out of concern for complication of property and mineral rights on Vras. (There were large and very lucrative private mining operations on Vras owned by several powerful noble families.) {{Page cite|citeName=PoT25}} | ||
| − | Dr. Sarah Covington, who had been instrumental in proving Schalli sentience, managed to have her findings published | + | Dr. Sarah Covington, who had been instrumental in proving Schalli sentience, managed to have her findings published anyway in [[1113]] by adopting the fiction that the Schalli were native to the planet Schall(hence the name she used), thus sneaking the book past Imperial censors. Once that fiction was pierced (in a matter of months), the book was suppressed and Covington was imprisoned for violating Imperial security statutes. {{Page cite|citeName=PoT25}} |
| − | anyway in [[1113]] by adopting the fiction that the Schalli were native to the planet Schall(hence the name she used), thus sneaking the book past Imperial censors. Once that fiction was pierced (in a matter of months), the book was suppressed and Covington was imprisoned for violating Imperial security statutes. {{Page cite|citeName=PoT25}} | ||
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Revision as of 18:55, 15 February 2020
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| Classification | Carnivore/chaser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locomotion | Swimmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terrain | Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Confluence | Non-humanoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bio-Identenoid | Amphibianoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | 3.1 meters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kilograms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Culture | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Languages | Native Language | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Social Structure | Technocracy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technological Epoch | TL:0-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin World | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Homeworld location | Vras (Old Expanses 0738) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UWP | A78A773-E
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| Primary Star | M2 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atmosphere | Dense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Off-world presence | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoetic individuals | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reference | Path of Tears 25-27. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Also see | Amphibianoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Schalli of Vras (Old Expanses 0738) are a Minor Non-Human Race with a non-humanoid appearance and technologically primitive sophonts. They have also been known as Kiiroka.
Description (Specifications)
They are amphibious piscinoids (fish-like beings) specialized to take advantage of maritime and littoral environments. They are highly intelligent puzzle solvers and have an advanced language, culture, literature, and civilization. They keep a primarily carnivorous diet, but also eat small amounts of plant-like foods. The dexterity possessed by Schalli is adequate for sophisticated tool use.
The Schalli have a unique lung/gill system that allows them to breath both air and water. They are believed to have evolved from amphibians when the prehistoric polar ice caps of Vras melted and inundated most of the land surfaces. [1]
History & Background (Dossier)
In 1098, the first of several thousand "wild kiiroka" were captured (using chemical agents) and relocated to a research station on the nearly uninhabited and relatively worthless world Schall (Old Expanses 0638) as part of a research project by Dr. Darch von Changli. The sapience of the "kiiroka" was recognized immediately. [2]
These findings were suppressed out of concern for complication of property and mineral rights on Vras. (There were large and very lucrative private mining operations on Vras owned by several powerful noble families.) [1]
Dr. Sarah Covington, who had been instrumental in proving Schalli sentience, managed to have her findings published anyway in 1113 by adopting the fiction that the Schalli were native to the planet Schall(hence the name she used), thus sneaking the book past Imperial censors. Once that fiction was pierced (in a matter of months), the book was suppressed and Covington was imprisoned for violating Imperial security statutes. [1]
Astrography
This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Charted Space:
Homeworld
The homeworld of this race is:
- Vras (Old Expanses 0738)
World Listing: 1105
Significant communities of this race are known to dwell within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen, Loren Wiseman. Path of Tears (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), 25-27.
- Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman. Alien Races 4 (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), 101-106.
- Daniel Hammersley. The Freedom League (Avenger Enterprises, 2008), 146.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen, Loren Wiseman. Path of Tears (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), 25.
- ↑ Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman. Alien Races 4 (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), 102.