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The [[Osp]] are a technologically primitive [[Minor Non-Human Race]] with a [[Non-humanoid]] appearance.
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The [[Osp]] of [[Lomodo (world)|Lomodo IV]] are a [[minor race]] native to [[Alpha Subsector]] of [[Theta Borealis Sector]].
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* They have a [[non-humanoid]] appearance.
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* Their technological competency is rated as ''primitive''.
 
   
 
   
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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[[Lomodo IVA (world)|Lomodo IVA]] is a [[homeworld]] to the following species: [[Osp]], [[Byl]], and the [[Irf]]
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An average Osp is about [[Meter|two meters]] in diameter and stands around [[Meter|a meter]] tall. They are structurally gelatinous, with cartilaginous, lumpy, brown-colored exoskeleton on their upper portions, and are generally categorized as ''[[amoeboid]]'': although they have no permanent limbs, they can temporarily form their elastic body mass into whatever limbs are necessary. They move by extending and contracting their body and can scale sheer surfaces by squeezing "fingers" into tiny cracks. The Osp's mouth is located on the central underside of the body, directly below its brain, and is equipped with a radular tongue and small pointed teeth. They will consume any organic matter they chance across. They have an extremely unpleasant body odor.
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The Osp senses of touch and hearing are very developed, but they cannot see or smell. They are sensitive to electromagnetic fields, and can "visualize" their distant surroundings - in surprising detail - through tiny variances in ambient [[Electromagnetic Spectrum|electromagnetic fields]].
  
 
[[File:Osp Sophont Species Jeff Johnson.jpg|500 px]]
 
[[File:Osp Sophont Species Jeff Johnson.jpg|500 px]]
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==== Psychology ====
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The Osp exhibit recognized characteristics of [[Sophont|intelligence]]:
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* Conceptual thought, including abstract language.
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* Social structure, including social organization.
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* Tool use, allowing environmental manipulation.
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Osp psychology is driven by factors common to many [[sophont]]s:
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* ''Acquisition'' (stemming from the need to gather adequate nutrition),
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* ''Preservation'' (derived from the need to continue their personal existence), and
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* ''Perpetuation'' (the urge to continue the species).
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==== Native Culture ====
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* Homogeneity: 1 (monolithic)
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* Acceptance:  3 (xenophobic)
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* Strangeness: 1 (very typical)
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* Symbols:    3 (very concrete)
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Osp colonies (numbering 500-1500 individuals) are primarily nomadic, although they establish temporary dwellings during the fourteenth lunar month, which is their spawning season. The rest of their time is spent travelling from one waterside encampment to the next. Many Osp colonies keep a herd of large herbivorous ''abetu'', used as reserve provisions in case of a food shortage.
  
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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[[Lomodo IVA (world)|Lomodo IVA]] is the [[homeworld]] of a number of [[Sophont|sophont species]]:
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* The Osp, with a population of approximately 8 million.
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* The [[Byl]], an extinct species.
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* The [[Irf]], an extinct species.
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The [[Byl]] and the [[Irf]] exterminated each other [[1050s|during the 1050s]].
  
 
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The [[homeworld]] of this race is:
 
The [[homeworld]] of this race is:
 
* [[Lomodo IVA (world)|Lomodo IVa]]
 
* [[Lomodo IVA (world)|Lomodo IVa]]
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==

Latest revision as of 16:58, 8 February 2024

Osp
Imperial-Sunburst-Green-wiki.png
Base Information
Classification Scavenger/generalist
Status Minor Race
Locomotion body Undulations
Terrain Plains
Body Form
Confluence Non-humanoid
Bio-Identenoid Amoeboid
Size
Weight
Culture
Languages Unknown Native Language
Social Structure Anarchy
Technological Epoch TL:0-3
Psionic potential Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location Lomodo (Theta Borealis 0204)
UWP
E7A6650-0
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size7 Medium (11,200 km, 0.70g - 0.94g)
AtmosphereA Exotic
Hydrographics6 Wet World 60%
Population6 Moderate (1 million)
Government5 Feudal Technocracy
Law0 No Law
Tech Level0 Pre-Industrial (primitive)
Primary Star G3 V G5 V
Atmosphere Exotic
Off-world presence No
Zoetic individuals Yes
Source
Reference Lomodo IVA 5,7.
Canon No
Also see Amoeboid

The Osp of Lomodo IV are a minor race native to Alpha Subsector of Theta Borealis Sector.

  • They have a non-humanoid appearance.
  • Their technological competency is rated as primitive.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

An average Osp is about two meters in diameter and stands around a meter tall. They are structurally gelatinous, with cartilaginous, lumpy, brown-colored exoskeleton on their upper portions, and are generally categorized as amoeboid: although they have no permanent limbs, they can temporarily form their elastic body mass into whatever limbs are necessary. They move by extending and contracting their body and can scale sheer surfaces by squeezing "fingers" into tiny cracks. The Osp's mouth is located on the central underside of the body, directly below its brain, and is equipped with a radular tongue and small pointed teeth. They will consume any organic matter they chance across. They have an extremely unpleasant body odor.

The Osp senses of touch and hearing are very developed, but they cannot see or smell. They are sensitive to electromagnetic fields, and can "visualize" their distant surroundings - in surprising detail - through tiny variances in ambient electromagnetic fields.

Osp Sophont Species Jeff Johnson.jpg

Psychology[edit]

The Osp exhibit recognized characteristics of intelligence:

  • Conceptual thought, including abstract language.
  • Social structure, including social organization.
  • Tool use, allowing environmental manipulation.

Osp 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).

Native Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 1 (monolithic)
  • Acceptance: 3 (xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 1 (very typical)
  • Symbols: 3 (very concrete)

Osp colonies (numbering 500-1500 individuals) are primarily nomadic, although they establish temporary dwellings during the fourteenth lunar month, which is their spawning season. The rest of their time is spent travelling from one waterside encampment to the next. Many Osp colonies keep a herd of large herbivorous abetu, used as reserve provisions in case of a food shortage.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Lomodo IVA is the homeworld of a number of sophont species:

  • The Osp, with a population of approximately 8 million.
  • The Byl, an extinct species.
  • The Irf, an extinct species.

The Byl and the Irf exterminated each other during the 1050s.

LomodoIVA Osp.png

Astrography[edit]

This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Charted Space:

Homeworld[edit]

The homeworld of this race is:

Lomodo IVa Updated.jpg

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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