Daryen

Daryen
Homo sapiens darrianisis
Base Information
Classification	Omnivore/gatherer
Status	Minor Human Race
Locomotion	Walker
Terrain	Plains
Body Form
Confluence	Humanoid
Bio-Identenoid	Human
Size	2.0 meters
Weight	75 kg
Culture
Languages	Te-Zlodh
Social Structure	Feudal Technocracy
Technological Epoch	TL:16-18
Psionic potential	Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location	Darrian (Spinward Marches 0627)
UWP	A463955-G Starport A Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g) Atmosphere 6 Standard Hydrographics 3 Wet World 30% Population 9 High (2 billion) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 5 Moderate Law (no concealable weapons) Tech Level G High Stellar (terraforming)
Primary Star	G1 V D
Atmosphere	Standard
Off-world presence	Yes
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference	Darrians 2-4.
Canon	Yes
Also see	Darrian Confederation

The Daryen or Darrians of Darrian (Spinward Marches 0627) are a Minor Human Race with a human appearance and technologically advanced sophonts.

• For the ethnic group likewise known as Darrians, see Darrians (ethnicity)

Description (Specifications)

Daryen 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.

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1. A Daryen female.
   
2. A Daryen male.
   

Anatomy & Physiology

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.

Nearly 40% of Darrians are left-handed or ambidextrous. Equipment designs reflect this by being neutral as to handedness. The larger than average bridge between the two halves of the Darrian brain may be a cause for this trait as well as a factor in inventiveness and mathematical ability. Musical talent is also widespread.

Body Plan

• Humanoid
• Bilateral symmetry (2-ial)
• Tetrapod (4-ped)
  • Two limbs used for manipulation "arms"
    • Former brachiator (still capable climber)
  • 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

Daryen have a conventional carbon-water based biochemistry.

Respiration

Daryen use a conventional respiration cycle consisting of:

• Oxygen-nitrogen inhalant
• Carbon dioxide exhalant

Evolution & Environment

The Darrian physiology is a result of adapting to the alien environment. Darrians are generally tall and thin, averaging just over 2m in height and 78kg in weight. Their most significant adaption is the ability to digest a normally indigestible amino acid native to Darrian. They are poorly insulated as they do not develop subcutaneous fat layers very readily. Instead, their metabolism adjusts quickly to the available food supply, whether feast or famine. This adjustable internal "furnace" allows Darrians to be comfortable in a much colder climate, as long as food is available.

Protomelanin skin pigmentation protects Darrians from ultraviolet radiation, without the need for acquiring a tan. It absorbs UV light without darkening in response and controls Vitamin D production in any amount of sunlight. Usual Darrian skin colour is golden or greyish tan, and their hair is white or light-toned. Intermarriage with Solomani immigrants (largely of Semitic stock) introduced somewhat ruddier skin tones based on melanin pigments or darker hair, but only one or the other skin pigments occur, not a mixture.

The low gravity of Darrian means that, on average, Darrians are weaker than Imperials. However, they have faster reaction times and acute sight and hearing. Dexterity is highly valued along with mental agility, and most educational systems in the Darrian Confederation attempt to develop both.

Certain Darrian traits have been traced to retroviruses present in the environment. A few were able to meld successfully with Terran genes and produce favourable adaptions. For instance, Darrians can metabolise and thrive on a high concentration of ozone in the high altitudes of their atmosphere.

Overview:

• Hyper-acclimatization: Known to quickly adapt to many different climates and environments.
• Requires shelter and clothing.
• Prefer to shelter in defensible dens protected from the elements.

Ecology

Daryen are primarily a diurnal species and are active by day and rest during the night.

• They use a wide variety of technologies to master their environment including terraforming.

Diet & Trophics

• Omnivore/gatherer
  • Homeotherm
  • Sometimes called a "hunter-gatherer" due to many human's penchant for pursuing animal sustenance.
  • Known for advanced agriculture and livestock husbandry practices.
  • Regarded as an apex predator, through the use of technology, on their homeworlds.

Gender & Reproduction

Daryen have the following reproductive characteristics::

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

Psychology

Ethnic Darrians usually display a stoic, tolerant air.

Motivation

• Achievement
• Curiosity
• Technophilia

Philosophy (Mindset)

Darrian society is characterized more by individual's avocations than their vocations. Darrians have a keen fascination with all sorts of knowledge, encouraged by their educational system. Many Darrians develop an avocation of research, selecting a broad topic of interest and spending a lifetime following that topic.

Darrians differentiate between original and secondary research. Original research usually requires extensive equipment and supplies. Even when published, results are often not understood. Secondary research is an analysis of published information in a search for new correlations and conclusions. Many Darrians have composed at least one analysis of existing research; some become experts in their field. Every secondary researcher on Darrian dreams of making a world-shaking discovery by taking two or more published pieces of research and using them to produce wholly unexpected or previously unsuspected results.

Language & Letters (Communication)

The Darrian language, known as Te-Zlodh, or Te-Zapet, originally the language of the Zlodh Basin is the common language spoken by the people of the Darrian worlds.

Naming

Darrians typically have three names.

• First name: zem te-mizbek, family name. This is inherited from the father, and is kept for a person’s lifetime. The family name is never used alone.

• Second name: zem te-natel, birth name. This is given to a baby by its parents, most often immediately after birth. It usually refers either to a personal characteristic or to a flower. During youth and adolescence, the child is known by this name, or a diminutive.

• Third name: zem te-rutin, taken name. When a Darrian reaches legal age (17 Darrian standard years, corresponding to 19.7 Imperial standard years), he or she chooses a taken name. In adult life, the person is known by this name.

When a Darrian is addressed by a relative or a close friend, the taken name alone is used. Formal address is by family name and taken name. The full, three-piece name is used only in writing or for full identificalion. Titles are added before or after the name, as appropriate. Proper use of the name is essential to correct manners

Culture & Society (Ethnology)

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.

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1. The logo of the Daryen state.
   

The symbology of the image includes the flaming bowl (representing learning and knowledge), infinity (a symbol borrowed from Anglic but remarkably similar to the Te-Zlodh glyph for continuance and renewal), and mighty trees with deep roots flanking them (recalling the primal Orchards in which the ancestors of the Daryen dwelt). The outer border is a stylized representation of the Flame Pits that provided heat, light and energy to those young societies.

1. Daryen naval banner.
   

Social Organization: 1105

POPULATION CENSUS: As of (1110), the Darrian Confederation compositionally consists of a blend of races:

• 92% Humaniti
  • 60% Daryen
  • 20% Solomani
  • 12% Assorted other human races.
• 8% Aslan

History & Background (Dossier)

The Darrian Confederation is an ally of the Imperium, and has been historically opposed to the Sword Worlds and the Zhodani Consulate.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1105

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:

• (-924): Maghiz

Civilization

The Daryen are known for their long-enduring and technologically advanced society.

Government & Politics (Leadership)

An association of worlds, a Confederation, inhabited primarily by members of the Darrian 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.

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 Mire (Spinward Marches 0527).

See Darrian Confederation for more information.

Government Structure: 1105

• Please see polity entry at Darrian Confederation for more information.

Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)

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.
• The Darrian 7th Armored Division is a classic example of their army units.
• See Darrian Navy for more information.
• Please see polity entry at Darrian Confederation for more information.

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1. Simplified symbols used by Daryen military forces.
   

Manufacturing & Trade (Economy)

Darrian merchants and traders are well-known throughout the Third Imperium and beyond.

• Please see polity entry at Darrian Confederation for more information.

Research & Technology: 1105

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.

• Please see polity entry at Darrian Confederation for more information.

Astrography

This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Charted Space:

• Spinward Marches Sector
  • Darrian Subsector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

• Darrian (Spinward Marches 0627)

World Listing: 1105

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

20 of 20 World articles in Daryen

Asteltine  •  Cunnonic  •  Darrian  •  Ektron  •  Engrange  •  Flexos  •  Ilium (SM 0426)  •  Jacent (SM 0624)  •  Laberv  •  Mire (SM 0527)  •  Nosea  •  Roget  •  Rorre  •  Saxe (SM 0231)  •  Spume  •  Stern-Stern  •  Terant 340  •  Torment  •  Trifuge  •  Zamine  •  

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References

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 Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Loren Wiseman. "Contact: The Darrians." Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 14 (1982): 16-18.
• Loren Wiseman. "The Darrian Way of Life." Challenge 25 (1986): 34-36.
• Marc W. Miller, Robert Parker, Nancy Parker, Matt Renner. Darrians (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 2-4.
• Rob Caswell. "Guide to the Domain of Deneb." MegaTraveller Journal 1 (1991): 24.
• Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Humaniti (Steve Jackson Games, 2003), 30-49.
• Pete Nash. Darrians (Mongoose Publishing, 2010), 30-48.
• Darren Bulmer. Aliens of Charted Space: Volume 3 (Mongoose Publishing, 2022), 4.
• Daryen's Traveller Page
• Traveller Library Data