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| − | + | [[Jovionoid]] is the [[typoid]] classification of creatures with [[Gas Giant]]s as their native world. Jovionoids are considered [[unconventional life]]. | |
== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | The term ''Jovian'' derives from the [[Terran]] system planet [[Jupiter (world)]], the largest gas giant in | + | The term ''Jovian'' derives from the [[Terran]] system planet [[Jupiter (world)|Jupiter]], the largest gas giant in that system. The world of Jupiter has no lifeforms. |
In practice, Jovionoids are flyers or floaters and breathe hydrogen or hydrogen compounds with alternate biochemistries. Jovionoid civilizations are sometimes called "Hydrogen Societies." | In practice, Jovionoids are flyers or floaters and breathe hydrogen or hydrogen compounds with alternate biochemistries. Jovionoid civilizations are sometimes called "Hydrogen Societies." | ||
| − | It is known | + | It is known for conventional lifeforms to develop very similar biologies, physiologies, and appearances to jovionoids and to be found on terrestrial worlds. These are usually cases of parallel evolution. |
=== Image Repository === | === Image Repository === | ||
| − | # Two [[Jgd-ll-jagd]], a long-lived hydrogen species. <br> [[File: Jgd- | + | # Two [[Jgd-ll-jagd]], a long-lived hydrogen species. <br> [[File:Jgd-ll-jagd Sophont JTAS 17 Roy Guzzio.jpg|350 px]] |
| − | # The [[Domination]], an aggressive, threatening race of | + | # The [[Domination]], an aggressive, often threatening race of jovionoid. <br> [[File: Domination-sideview 350.jpg]] |
| − | === Jovionoid in Charted | + | === Jovionoid in Charted Space === |
| − | Jovionoid [[Lifeform]]s are still considered rare within [[Charted Space]]. There are numerous reports that | + | Jovionoid [[Lifeform]]s are still considered rare within [[Charted Space]]. There are numerous reports that they are much more common outside of its boundaries. The relative rarity of Jovian creatures within Charted Space is usually explained somewhat unconvincingly as a consequence of several interrelating factors. It is thought that a comprehensive program to search for hydrogen-breathing Jovionoid life would turn up many other such species, and that while many of them would be primitive pre-spacefaring [[civilization]]s there would be a small portion who have evolved to become more advanced sophonts. |
=== Specific Species examples=== | === Specific Species examples=== | ||
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=== World Listing: 1105 === | === World Listing: 1105 === | ||
| − | The following [[system]]s, [[world]]s, and | + | The following [[system]]s, [[world]]s, and [[gas giant]]s are known places of residence for ''jovionoid'' lifeforms: |
| − | [[gas giant]]s are known places of residence for ''jovionoid'' | + | |
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Querion (world)]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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| External Link: [http://www.downport.com/bard/bard/cari/cari9004.html Downport CARI] by Author & Contributor: [[Paul J. Drye]] {{dead link}} | | External Link: [http://www.downport.com/bard/bard/cari/cari9004.html Downport CARI] by Author & Contributor: [[Paul J. Drye]] {{dead link}} | ||
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[[Category: Jovionoid]] | [[Category: Jovionoid]] | ||
{{LEN|Lifeform|Sophontology}} | {{LEN|Lifeform|Sophontology}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:23, 17 February 2025
Jovionoid is the typoid classification of creatures with Gas Giants as their native world. Jovionoids are considered unconventional life.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The term Jovian derives from the Terran system planet Jupiter, the largest gas giant in that system. The world of Jupiter has no lifeforms.
In practice, Jovionoids are flyers or floaters and breathe hydrogen or hydrogen compounds with alternate biochemistries. Jovionoid civilizations are sometimes called "Hydrogen Societies."
It is known for conventional lifeforms to develop very similar biologies, physiologies, and appearances to jovionoids and to be found on terrestrial worlds. These are usually cases of parallel evolution.
Image Repository[edit]
- Two Jgd-ll-jagd, a long-lived hydrogen species.
- The Domination, an aggressive, often threatening race of jovionoid.
Jovionoid in Charted Space[edit]
Jovionoid Lifeforms are still considered rare within Charted Space. There are numerous reports that they are much more common outside of its boundaries. The relative rarity of Jovian creatures within Charted Space is usually explained somewhat unconvincingly as a consequence of several interrelating factors. It is thought that a comprehensive program to search for hydrogen-breathing Jovionoid life would turn up many other such species, and that while many of them would be primitive pre-spacefaring civilizations there would be a small portion who have evolved to become more advanced sophonts.
Specific Species examples[edit]
Charted Space knows only a handful of Jovionoid species:
| Selected Silicoid Species | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specie/s | Sophonce | Remarks | ||
| Blimps | Sophont | No information yet available. | ||
| Calipha | Proto-Sophont | No information yet available. | ||
| Domination | Sophont | No information yet available. | ||
| Jgd-ll-jagd | Sophont | No information yet available. | ||
| Sheol | Sophont & Creature | No information yet available. | ||
| Zakai | Creature | No information yet available. | ||
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
Jovionoids tend to be prolific species and experience much less competition for worlds than conventional, terrestrial life.
World Listing: 1105[edit]
The following systems, worlds, and gas giants are known places of residence for jovionoid lifeforms:
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See also: Querion (world)
See also[edit]
Selected Typoids
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C:
- Canidoid
- Celestoid
- Centauroid
- Cephalopodoid
- Chilopodoid
- Chondrichthoid
- Cnidarianoid
- Cosmoid
- Crustaceanoid
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F:
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J:
M:
O:
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Q:
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U:
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Z:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Loren Wiseman. Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 17 (Game Designers Workshop, 1983), .
- Jae Campbell. "Library Data: Zeda." Signal-GK 11 (1995): 90-91. via HIWG
- Leighton Piper. "Port of Call: Reshumirak." Signal-GK 13 (1997): 3-5.
- David L. Pulver. "The Sheol." Alien Races 1 (1998): 122-133.
- Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman. "Jgd-Il-Jagd." Alien Races 4 (2001): 90-94.
- Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 92-94.
- External Link: Downport CARI by Author & Contributor: Paul J. Drye dead link