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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. | 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. | ||
| − | 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, | + | 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. |
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 05:09, 24 March 2012
| Blimps | |
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| Status | Minor Race |
| Classification | Herbivores/ Filter |
| Size | |
| Weight | |
| Homeworld | Bondi (Zarushagar 1707) |
| Multi-world | no |
| Canon | no |
| Extinct | {{{extinct}}} |
| Reference | Greg Videll |
A nonhuman minor race which inhabits the atmosphere of the gas giant Andu in the Bondi (Zarushagar 1707) system.
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.
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.
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.
Today, Andu's atmosphere is still skimmed for useful gases, but only under the supervision of the local inhabitants. Scientific research is Andu's major product.