Blimps

Blimps
Status	Minor Race
Classification	Herbivores/filter
Size	Unknown
Weight	Unknown
Homeworld	Bondi (Zarushagar 1707)
Multi-world	No
Canon	No
Extinct	Extant
Reference	Greg Videll

Blimp (Sophont) Synopsis

A nonhuman minor race which inhabits the atmosphere of the gas giant Andu in the Bondi (Zarushagar 1707) system.

Blimp (Sophont) Physiology

In shape, the Blimps take the form of large hydrogen filled gas bags with a ventral sense cluster/brain complex. Hydrogen is processed from the atmosphere and stored in the main body. Natural relief valves allow the Blimp to change direction and altitude. Reproduction is through a budding process. Four pliable tentacles are used as the Blimp's manipulative organs.

Blimp (Sophont) History

The Blimps were first discovered in 832 by atmospheric miners who had come to Andu to skim the gas giant for commercial purposes. The presence of an intelligent race prompted scientists to flock to the planet to study the airborne life forms.

While the Blimps have only a rudimentary tech level, between 0 and 1, they have developed a great body of theoretical knowledge, especially in the areas of philosophy, mathematics and physics. Xenologists surmise that this came about due to limited tool making resources and environmental constraints. The Blimps had little else to do but think and survive. Intelligence, as on many worlds, developed from the struggle to survive and avoid predators.

Blimp (Sophont) Society & Culture

No information yet available.

Social Organization

No information yet available.

Blimp (Sophont) Government & Law

No information yet available.

Blimp (Sophont) Language

No information yet available.

Blimp (Sophont) Calendar

No information yet available.

Blimp (Sophont) Technology & Trade

While the Blimps have only a rudimentary tech level, between 0 and 1, they have developed a great body of theoretical knowledge, especially in the areas of philosophy, mathematics and physics. Xenologists surmise that this came about due to limited tool making resources and environmental constraints. The Blimps had little else to do but think and survive. Intelligence, as on many worlds, developed from the struggle to survive and avoid predators.

Blimp Interstellar Trade

Today, atmospheric mining is still an important source of revenue, but while Andu's atmosphere is still skimmed for useful gases, atmospheric mining now only occurs under the regulation (supervision) of the locals.

Scientific research is Andu's major product.

The Blimps lack starfaring capability and are thus limited to trade with visiting merchants and traders. The Blimp government is considering using some of its newfound wealth to buy some starships.

Blimp (Sophont) Military

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Author & Contributor: Greg Videll