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|name       = Luriani
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|atmo    = Standard
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|caption    = ''Homo luriani sapiens''
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|author  = TBD
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|canon  = Yes
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|type        = Omnivore/gatherer
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|caption = ''Homo luriani sapiens''
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|status      = Minor Human Race
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|code   = Luri
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|terrain    = Ocean
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|environ = Ocean
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|locomotion  = Amphibian
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|era    = 1105
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|code       = Luri
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|existing = Yes
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|footnote= TBD
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|confluence  = Non-humanoid
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|gravity = Standard
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|home   = {{WorldS|Daramm|Ley|0812}}
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|size        = 1.6 [[meter]]s
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|image  = Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
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|weight      = 100 [[kg]]
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|lang    = Aaca
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|limbs  = 4-ped
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|languages  = Aaca, Anglic
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|locomotn= Ambulatory (walker) & Swimmer (diver)
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|government  = Balkanization
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|multi   = Yes
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|epoch      = TL:13-15
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|psi    = Standard
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|psi        = Standard
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|ref     = {{Ludography ref|name= Humaniti|page=103-112}}
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|size   = 1.6 m
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|home       = {{WorldS|Daramm|Ley|0812}}
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|socstrct= TBD
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|uwp        = A76AA76-E
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|status  = Minor Race, Minor Human Race
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|pop        = 5
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|symmetry= 2-ial
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|primary    = K0 V
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|TL      = TL-14 
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|atmo        = Standard
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|epoch =TL:13-15
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|multi       = Yes
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|type   = Omnivore/gatherer
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|existing    = Yes
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|weight  = 100.0 kg
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|ref         = {{Ludography ref|name= Humaniti|page=103-112}}
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The [[Luriani]] are a technologically sophisticated sophont species.
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* They are a [[Minor Human Race]] with a [[humanoid]] appearance.
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The [[Luriani]] of {{WorldS|Daramm|Ley|0812}} are a [[Minor Human Race]] with a [[humanoid]] appearance and technologically advanced [[sophont]]s.
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== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
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The [[Luriani]] are a [[:Category:Minor Human Race|minor Human race]] with a homeworld at {{WorldS|Daramm|Ley|0812}}, one of the few truly amphibious Human races.  
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The [[Luriani]] are a [[Minor Human Race]] are one of the few truly amphibious Human races. They are also known as the ''Roryniar''.
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* They are also known as the ''Roryniar''.
 
  
 
=== Biology (Physical Sophontology) ===
 
=== Biology (Physical Sophontology) ===
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Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.
 
Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.
  
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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== Psychology (Cultural Sophontology) ==
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''Psychology (Cultural Sophontology):'' The race has a widespread reputation for being highly emotional and unpredictable. They are also noted for their mistrust and dislike of [[Vilani]] due to their near genocide during the [[Ziru Sirka]] in a unique event known as the '[[Year of Woe]]'
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The race has a widespread reputation for being highly emotional and unpredictable. They are also noted for their mistrust and dislike of [[Vilani]] due to their near genocide during the [[Ziru Sirka]] in a unique event known as the '[[Year of Woe]]'
  
 
=== Culture & Society (Ethnology) ===  
 
=== Culture & Society (Ethnology) ===  
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The civilization and society of this species is known as [[Luriani Cultural Association]].
 
The civilization and society of this species is known as [[Luriani Cultural Association]].
  
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== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
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== [[Astrography]] ==
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This race ([[sophont]] species) is primarily located in the following areas:
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This race is primarily located in the following areas:
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* [[Fornast Sector]]
 
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** [[TBD Subsector]]
 
 
* [[Ley Sector]]
 
* [[Ley Sector]]
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** [[Guadix Drift Subsector]]
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** [[Ikhnaton Subsector]]
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** [[Nightmare Subsector]]
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** [[Spearhead Subsector]]
  
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=== Homeworld: 1105 ===
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=== Homeworld ===
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The [[homeworld]] of this race (sophontic species) is:
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The [[homeworld]] of this race is:
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* [[Daramm (world)]]
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* {{WorldS|Daramm|Ley|0812}}
  
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=== World Listing: 1105 ===
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=== World Listing ===
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Significant communities of this race ([[sophont]] species) are known to exist within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s:  
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Significant communities of this race are known to dwell within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s:  
 
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
{{Advanced}}
 
{{Advanced}}
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{{Detail}}
 
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
 
|S1= [[Dave Cheever]]. "Luriani MHR". ''[[Alien Realms (fanzine)|Alien Realms]] Volume 1 Issue 2'' (1990):10-12
 
|S1= [[Dave Cheever]]. "Luriani MHR". ''[[Alien Realms (fanzine)|Alien Realms]] Volume 1 Issue 2'' (1990):10-12
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Revision as of 05:06, 6 December 2019

Luriani
Imperial-Sunburst-Green-wiki.png
Homo luriani sapiens
Base Information
Classification Omnivore/gatherer
Status Minor Human Race
Locomotion Amphibian
Terrain Ocean
Body Form
Confluence Non-humanoid
Bio-Identenoid Alien
Size 1.6 meters
Weight 100 kg
Culture
Languages Aaca, Anglic
Social Structure Balkanization
Technological Epoch TL:13-15
Psionic potential Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location Daramm (Ley 0812)
UWP
A76AA76-E
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size7 Medium (11,200 km, 0.70g - 0.94g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
HydrographicsA Water World 100%
PopulationA High (50 billion)
Government7 Balkanization
Law6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech LevelE High Stellar (anti-grav cities)
Primary Star K0 V
Atmosphere Standard
Off-world presence Yes
Zoetic individuals Yes
Source
Reference Humaniti 103-112.
Canon Yes
Also see

The Luriani of Daramm (Ley 0812) are a Minor Human Race with a humanoid appearance and technologically advanced sophonts.

Description (Specifications)

The Luriani are a Minor Human Race are one of the few truly amphibious Human races. They are also known as the Roryniar.

Biology (Physical Sophontology)

The Ancients did extensive genetic engineering in the Luriani to adapt them to the water world that is their home, including webbed feet and hands, an ability to surive on the oxygen in their blood stream for up to an hour, and dive to much greater depths than normal humans. Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.

Evolution & Environment (Epigenetics)

This species originated on Daramm (world) and developed intelligence.

Sophonce (Evolution)

This species developed intelligence in response to climactic factors.

Climate & Ecotope (Environment)

This species holds the following environmental preferences:

  • Terrestrial planet (water world)
  • Temperate climate
  • Oceanic ecotopes (aquatic adaptation)
  • Standard gravity
  • Standard atmosphere

Anatomy & Physiology (Phenotype)

Sophontologists studying this species have discovered the following data.

Body Plan (Morphology)

Mammalianoid

  • Humanoid
  • Bilateral symmetry (2-ial)
  • Tetrapod (4-ped)
    • Two limbs used for manipulation "arms"
    • Two limbs used for locomotion (biped) "legs"
  • Body consists of three segments
    • Head with sensors and multiple-use orifice (consumption, communication, and respiration)
    • Torso with manipulatory limbs
    • Abdomen with locomotor limbs

Biochemistry (Function)

This species has a conventional carbon-water based biochemistry.

Respiration (Reaction)

This species employs a conventional respiration cycle consisting of:

  • Oxygen-nitrogen inhalant
  • Carbon dioxide exhalant

Diet & Trophics (Consumption)

  • Omnivore/gatherer
    • Homeotherm
    • Apex predator
  • This species favors a mix of foodstuffs.

Gender & Sexuality (Reproduction)

This species has the following reproductive characteristics:

  • Two genders (male & female)
    • Mild sexual dimorphism
  • (sexual reproduction)
    • Conjugal intercourse
    • Varied mating systems (primarily serial monogamy) (1m:1f average)
  • Viviparous birth
    • (Iteroparous): Uses K-selection and have few offspring that require considerable amounts of time to raise to maturity.

Adolescence & Lifecycle (Ontogeny)

Unlike most minor human races, the Luriani are classified as a seperate species, Homo luriani. As such they are not interfertile with other humans without extensive genetic engineering.

Psychology (Cultural Sophontology)

The race has a widespread reputation for being highly emotional and unpredictable. They are also noted for their mistrust and dislike of Vilani due to their near genocide during the Ziru Sirka in a unique event known as the 'Year of Woe'

Culture & Society (Ethnology)

Their culture is based around close knit family groups and governed by extensive rules of etiquette and honour. Luriani are best known for the artistic and musical achievements.

Social Organization: 1116

The Imperium has established an Order of Knighthood specifically for loyal Luriani citizens: The Order of Eerynaaia.

Civilization (Societal Sophontology)

The civilization and society of this species is known as Luriani Cultural Association.

Astrography

This race is primarily located in the following areas:

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

World Listing

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

62 of 62 World articles in Luriani
409-704  •  Ahadi  •  Akkaad  •  Arum  •  Ayarynea  •  Daramm  •  Derri  •  Diagidt  •  Dirir  •  Dukh  •  Eshuun  •  Gaguume  •  Galir  •  Gashiddi  •  Gimram  •  Girmaha  •  Gishuumka  •  Gorshon  •  Horner  •  Huagamm  •  Ibix  •  Iguu  •  Integrity  •  Integron  •  Intiaura  •  Isk  •  Kaapelli  •  Kashapkhi  •  Kidush  •  Kii Tarnii  •  Lakam  •  Leshuil  •  Luan (Le 1314)  •  Luria  •  Luur (Le 0811)  •  Mastiraak  •  Mistletoe  •  Mur Mura  •  New Batu  •  Piir Kalaan  •  Prouse  •  Qaarz  •  Re  •  Rurur  •  Sarun  •  Sashi  •  Sauma Forain  •  Secord  •  Shah Moran  •  Shi  •  Shikun Lake  •  Shirshagi  •  Shore  •  Stalwart  •  Tamandare  •  Tender Mercy  •  Tile  •  Triton  •  Urdilinu  •  Ushtar (Le 1415)  •  Zagu  •  Zinka  •  
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References & Contributors (Sources)

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