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Semi-intelligent [[:Category:Minor Race|minor race]] native to a number of worlds, including {{WorldS|Vanejen|Rhylanor|3117}}. | Semi-intelligent [[:Category:Minor Race|minor race]] native to a number of worlds, including {{WorldS|Vanejen|Rhylanor|3117}}. | ||
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Chirpers are omnivore/gatherers in the 25 kilogram class. Living in small groups with limited social organization, they follow age-old patterns of gathering fruits and berries in the wild, supplementing their diets with occasional small animals, which they catch and kill with crude tools. | Chirpers are omnivore/gatherers in the 25 kilogram class. Living in small groups with limited social organization, they follow age-old patterns of gathering fruits and berries in the wild, supplementing their diets with occasional small animals, which they catch and kill with crude tools. | ||
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Finally, chirpers are extremely swift, much more so than their size or build would indicate. They can dash and dart about unseen, if they care to. It is nearly impossible to catch a chirper. | Finally, chirpers are extremely swift, much more so than their size or build would indicate. They can dash and dart about unseen, if they care to. It is nearly impossible to catch a chirper. | ||
| − | == History | + | == History and background == |
The species was originally native to [[Droynia]] and was spread to many worlds by the [[Ancients]]. They belong to the same genus as [[Droyne]]. Previously found on many worlds in and outside the {{Imperium}}, they have been systematically reduced to a few scattered groups in marginal territories. | The species was originally native to [[Droynia]] and was spread to many worlds by the [[Ancients]]. They belong to the same genus as [[Droyne]]. Previously found on many worlds in and outside the {{Imperium}}, they have been systematically reduced to a few scattered groups in marginal territories. | ||
Chirpers are recognized by Imperial authorities as intelligent, and as such, they enjoy the protections and responsibilities of intelligent species within the Imperium. Most Chirpers live in established reservations with only limited interchange with humans. | Chirpers are recognized by Imperial authorities as intelligent, and as such, they enjoy the protections and responsibilities of intelligent species within the Imperium. Most Chirpers live in established reservations with only limited interchange with humans. | ||
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Chirpers are intelligent to a point (at the low end of the scale and ranges from a few points above animal levels to a few points below the average for humans), and have been known to speak. | Chirpers are intelligent to a point (at the low end of the scale and ranges from a few points above animal levels to a few points below the average for humans), and have been known to speak. | ||
Their intelligence is more of a rudimentary cunning, devoted to stealing shiny objects or intriguing gadgets. Since this is usually sets of keys, or shiny coins, or other small valuable items, humans on Vanejen have never reacted well to the chirpers. | Their intelligence is more of a rudimentary cunning, devoted to stealing shiny objects or intriguing gadgets. Since this is usually sets of keys, or shiny coins, or other small valuable items, humans on Vanejen have never reacted well to the chirpers. | ||
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'''Chirpers''' can be found throughout [[Charted Space]]. | '''Chirpers''' can be found throughout [[Charted Space]]. | ||
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| − | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (A-M)|page=}} | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (A-M)|page=20}} |
| − | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Droyne|page=}} | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Droyne|page=2,11,IFC}} |
| − | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=}} | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=20}} |
| + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name=Alien Races 3}} | ||
| + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name=Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag|page=65}} | ||
|S4= Illustration: GURPS: Behind The Claw | |S4= Illustration: GURPS: Behind The Claw | ||
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| Classification | Omnivore/gatherer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Size | 1.0m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 25kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Homeworld location | Eskayloyt (Unknown location) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UWP | X000000-0
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| Off-world presence | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Reference | No results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Semi-intelligent minor race native to a number of worlds, including Vanejen (Rhylanor 3117).
Physiology and environment
Chirpers are omnivore/gatherers in the 25 kilogram class. Living in small groups with limited social organization, they follow age-old patterns of gathering fruits and berries in the wild, supplementing their diets with occasional small animals, which they catch and kill with crude tools.
Chirpers are named for the sharp bird-like chirp which characterizes their speech.
Finally, chirpers are extremely swift, much more so than their size or build would indicate. They can dash and dart about unseen, if they care to. It is nearly impossible to catch a chirper.
History and background
The species was originally native to Droynia and was spread to many worlds by the Ancients. They belong to the same genus as Droyne. Previously found on many worlds in and outside the Imperium, they have been systematically reduced to a few scattered groups in marginal territories.
Chirpers are recognized by Imperial authorities as intelligent, and as such, they enjoy the protections and responsibilities of intelligent species within the Imperium. Most Chirpers live in established reservations with only limited interchange with humans.
Culture ad society
Chirpers are intelligent to a point (at the low end of the scale and ranges from a few points above animal levels to a few points below the average for humans), and have been known to speak.
Their intelligence is more of a rudimentary cunning, devoted to stealing shiny objects or intriguing gadgets. Since this is usually sets of keys, or shiny coins, or other small valuable items, humans on Vanejen have never reacted well to the chirpers.
Worlds and sectors
Chirpers can be found throughout Charted Space.
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References and contributors
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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.
- John Harshman, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. Library Data (A-M) (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 20.
- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Droyne (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), 2,11,IFC.
- Dave Nilsen, David L. Pulver, Andy Slack, David Thomas. Alien Races 3 (Steve Jackson Games, 2000), .
- Illustration: GURPS: Behind The Claw