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{{Race
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#REDIRECT [[Daryen]]
|name= Darrian
 
|image=
 
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|intel= [[:Category:Minor Human Race|Minor Human Race]]
 
|type= Omnivore/gatherer
 
|size= 2.0 meters
 
|weight= 78 kg
 
|home= {{WorldS|Darrian|Spinward Marches|0627}}
 
|multi= 18 world [[Confederation]]
 
|canon= Yes
 
|extinct= Extant
 
|ref= [[Darrians (Alien Module)|Alien Module 8: Darrians]]
 
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== Darrian (Sophont) Synopsis ==
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Darrians are a [[:Category:Minor Human Race|minor Human race]], native to {{WorldS|Darrian|Spinward Marches|0627}}.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Physiology & Environment ==
 
[[Darrian]]s are Humans who have developed independently on Darrian. Some [[Solomani]] blood is evident as Solomani traders encountered Darrian in [[-1511]] and provided them with sufficient technology to explore the subsector.
 
 
 
Physiologically, Darrians sport a number of adaptations resulting from their homeworld's environment. However most are not apparent at a glance. The noticeable differences lie in their golden pigmentation, slight build, and pointed ears. Their biology remains closely enough linked to allow interbreeding with the [[Solomani]]. Ethnic Darrians usually display a stoic, tolerant air.
 
 
 
Their homeworld is {{WorldS|Darrian|Spinward Marches|0627}}.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) History & Background ==
 
The Darrian Confederation is an ally of the {{Imperium}}, and has been historically opposed to the [[Sword Worlds]] and the [[Zhodani Consulate]].
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Psychology & Philosophy ==
 
n/a
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Culture & Society ==
 
The Darrians have a very tolerant society with inhabitants from many different cultures, who practice many different philosophies and religions (belief systems). Confederation inhabitants are known for their focus in scholastic and technological activities.
 
 
 
One of the primary Darrian values is a strong belief in curiosity and the scientific method. Pursuant to this value, Darrians have formed many different academic institutions, and it is a rare Darrian urban area that isn't a ''university town''. Even some very rural areas maintain significant institutions of learning.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Social Organization ==
 
POPULATION CENSUS: As of (1110), the Darrian Confederation compositionally consists of a blend of races: 60% Darrian, 20% [[Solomani]], 8% [[Aslan]], and 12% assorted other [[Humaniti|human]] races.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Government & Law ==
 
An association of worlds inhabited primarily by members of the [[Darrian]] [[Humaniti|human]] [[minor race]], settled during the period [[-1137]] to [[-927]]. The Confederation, consisting of 21 worlds, lies [[spinward]] of the [[Sword Worlds]] in the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]].
 
 
 
The Darrian Confederation contains 18 worlds, all within the same subsector (...as well as another 3 worlds in a different subsector), and has a population of 17.19 billion. The Darrians control some 18 worlds known as the [[Darrian Confederation]] in the [[Darrian Subsector]] of the [[Spinward Marches Sector]]. The current capital is {{WorldS|Mire (SM 0527)|Spinward Marches|0527}}.
 
 
 
See [[Darrian Confederation]] for more information.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Language ==
 
The Darrian language, known as [[Te-Zlodh]], or Te-Zapet, is the language spoken by the [[Darrian]] people, a [[:Category:Minor Human Race|Minor Human Race]], native to {{WorldS|Darrian|Spinward Marches|0627}}.
 
 
 
See [[Darrian language]], known as [[Te-Zlodh]], for more information.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Calendar ==
 
Very little is known about how the Darrian form a calendar or mark the passing of time although it is assumed that the Darrian calendar is based upon the planetary rotation of their homeworld, {{WorldS|Darrian|Spinward Marches|0627}}.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Technology & Trade ==
 
The Darrian maintain a technological level of expertise between TL 10 and TL 15. Some Darrian lead researchers have even begun to make breakthroughs classified as TL 16.
 
 
 
Scientific knowledge and research are the primary exports. Tourism also plays a significant role in their economy.
 
 
 
Darrian merchants and traders are well-known throughout the Third Imperium and beyond.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) Military ==
 
The Darrians maintain local constabularies and a private military. The [[Darrian Navy]] is used to ensure the safety of their territory.
 
 
 
The Darrian Confederation is an ally of the Third {{Imperium}}, and has been historically opposed to the Sword Worlds and the [[Zhodani Consulate]]. 
 
 
 
See [[Darrian Navy]] for more information.
 
 
 
== Darrian (Sophont) References ==
 
{{Sources
 
|S1= [[Darrians (Alien Module)|Alien Module 8: Darrians]]
 
|S2= [[GURPS Traveller: Humaniti]]
 
|S3= {{JTASref|14}}
 
|S4= [[MegaTraveller]] [[Imperial Encyclopedia]]
 
}}
 
 
 
== Non-Canon Darrian (Sophont) Data ==
 
Please feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this race.
 
 
 
 
 
'''External Link'''
 
[http://www.caddocourt.com/traveller/darrian/index.html Daryen's Traveller Page]
 
 
 
{{LE|Darrian|Races|Minor Human Race|Era: Milieu 1116}}
 

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