Bosaki

Bosaki
Base Information
Classification	Omnivore Gatherer
Status	Minor Race
Locomotion	Walker
Terrain
Body Form
Confluence	Non-humanoid
Bio-Identenoid	Alien
Size
Weight
Culture
Languages	Native Language
Social Structure
Technological Epoch	TL:13-15
Psionic potential	Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location	Bosak (Far Frontiers 1434)
UWP	A635721-D Starport A Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g) Atmosphere 3 Vacuum (very thin) Hydrographics 5 Wet World 50% Population 7 Moderate (50 million) Government 2 Participating Democracy Law 1 Low Law (no explosives, poison gas) Tech Level D Average Stellar (holo data)
Primary Star	M2 V
Atmosphere	Very Thin
Off-world presence	Yes
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference	Rescue On Galatea 15,16. - [T]
Canon	No
Also see

The Bosaki of Bosak (Far Frontiers 1434) are a technologically advanced Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance.

Description (Specifications)

A fastidious and private species, the Bosaki discourage outsiders from interacting with them in anything but a commercial setting, though a small subset have set out to travel the stars. They are mostly known for their successful sector-wide mercantile conglomerate, Qwuim Bosak, which has offices on most major worlds across the sector.

Physiology

Bosaki are omnivore gatherers with an insectoid appearance.

Respiration

Respiration occurs through holes surrounding the base of the mouth and through pores covering the surface of the torso. On worlds with Dense or Tainted atmospheres, Bosaki don a specialised filter mask and body suit to function. Arms and legs can be free, since the limbs do not feature breathing pores.

Senses

• Five lidless eyes provide 180 degree vision from the blue to the infrared on the EM spectrum. The four outer eyes focus on distant and stereoscopic vision while the central eye has impressive short range acuity, able to discern details down to microscopic scale (10 times better than Human vision).
• The movable antennae provide a sense of touch to objects above and behind a Bosaki's field of vision. These antennae also provide sensory input for hearing, which is limited compared to that of Humans.
• A Bosaki's tentacular fingers are tapered cylinders of muscle with dense nerve endings, allowing for a highly developed sense of touch and very fine motor control.
• Chemical sensitivity in the fingers compensates somewhat for the lack of smell or taste.

Life Cycle

Bosaki are assumed to be hermaphroditic, though outsiders are not given insight into their intimate affairs. The development and birthing process of the species is shrouded in mystery, although most observers believe a short gestation period produces a single live birth. Young Bosaki are identical in form to adults and grow to maturity within 16 standard years.

A Bosaki's colouration changes from lavender to tan over the course of their life, which appears to range from 80-140 standard years. While medical interventions for injury are extremely effective and illness appears to be extremely rare, ageing and a sudden death seem expected and fully accepted; the Bosaki do not use anagathics to extend life.

History & Background (Dossier)

Among their trade partners is the Haladon Cooperative.

The Bosaki control the Qwuim Bosak corporation.

Language

Bosaki speech consists of varying-pitch whistles and staccato belch-like clicks but their primary mode of expression is visual, with rapid hand and finger motions. These are supplemented by the whistles and clicks. Bosaki communicating with other species can emulate speech with a mask fitted with an artificial tongue and other mouth parts, or can use a translation device worn around their necks.

Astrography

This race is primarily located in the following areas:

• Far Frontiers Sector
  • Cabala Subsector
• Several worlds across the sector with major highports support a Bosaki enclave of the Bosak Starport Authority, providing speciality parts, maintenance and construction for BSA-built ships.

Homeworld: 1105

The homeworld of this race is:

• Bosak (Far Frontiers 1434)

World Listing: 1105

Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:

5 of 5 World articles in Bosaki

Bosak  •  Freedonia  •  Garth (FF 2228)  •  Haladon  •  Zelpha  •  

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References & Contributors (Sources)

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This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Mark Lawrence. Rescue On Galatea (FASA, 1982), 15,16.
• Dale Kemper. "The Far Frontiers". Ares Special Edition 2 (1984): 36
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
• JTAS 17 (2024)