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'''Gurungan''' are an aquatic race native to {{WorldS|Ugarup|Solomani Rim|0502}}. | '''Gurungan''' are an aquatic race native to {{WorldS|Ugarup|Solomani Rim|0502}}. | ||
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Their ships tend to have extremely sensitive sensors and active EMS scanners. Their targeting and fire control systems are very accurate. They prefer a multi-environmental gun ship design for security. These vessels are equally comfortable at the bottom of an ocean or hiding in a gas giant. The weapon systems are adapted to a variety of environmental conditions as well. They contract with non human firms to transport these vessels between stars as battle riders. They vary in size but most are smaller than a few thousand tons in displacement. They are described by human observers as visually non-descript/plain. | Their ships tend to have extremely sensitive sensors and active EMS scanners. Their targeting and fire control systems are very accurate. They prefer a multi-environmental gun ship design for security. These vessels are equally comfortable at the bottom of an ocean or hiding in a gas giant. The weapon systems are adapted to a variety of environmental conditions as well. They contract with non human firms to transport these vessels between stars as battle riders. They vary in size but most are smaller than a few thousand tons in displacement. They are described by human observers as visually non-descript/plain. | ||
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== Biology (Physical Sophontology) == | == Biology (Physical Sophontology) == | ||
| − | [ | + | '''Gurungan''' resemble octopus or [[Githiaskio]], with a bulbous central body and six tentacles and grow up to two meters and 100kg. There have no internal structure, instead using internal pressure to maintain their shape. This makes them vulnerable out of the water. A lack of moisture can kill them within an hour. '''Gurungan''' have two sexes, but the males live their existance as parasites on the body of the female. '''Gurungan''' have no eyes or other visual sensors, having evolved in the deep oceans on a world with a dim star. Instead the have a sophisticated sonar, which doubles as a speech system. |
=== Evolution & Environment (Epigenetics) === | === Evolution & Environment (Epigenetics) === | ||
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=== Homeworld: 1116 === | === Homeworld: 1116 === | ||
The homeworld of this species is: | The homeworld of this species is: | ||
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=== World Listing: 1116 === | === World Listing: 1116 === | ||
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=== Sector Listing: 1116 === | === Sector Listing: 1116 === | ||
This race ([[sophont]] species) is primarily located in the following areas: | This race ([[sophont]] species) is primarily located in the following areas: | ||
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== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
Revision as of 16:09, 24 March 2016
| Gurungan | |
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| Status | Minor Race |
| Classification | Omnivore/gatherer |
| Size | 2.0 m |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Homeworld | Ugarup (Solomani Rim 0502) |
| Multi-world | No |
| Canon | Yes |
| Extinct | Extant |
| Reference | GURPS Traveller: Rim of Fire |
Gurungan are an aquatic race native to Ugarup (Solomani Rim 0502).
History
When first contacted by the Vilani during the First Imperium, the Gurungan were only beginning their use of tools. The Vilani exploited both the Gurungan and their world. The Solomani treated the Gurungan better, but the Gurungan natural xenophobia and distrust of Humaniti keeps them enigmatic and little seen.
Military
Their ships tend to have extremely sensitive sensors and active EMS scanners. Their targeting and fire control systems are very accurate. They prefer a multi-environmental gun ship design for security. These vessels are equally comfortable at the bottom of an ocean or hiding in a gas giant. The weapon systems are adapted to a variety of environmental conditions as well. They contract with non human firms to transport these vessels between stars as battle riders. They vary in size but most are smaller than a few thousand tons in displacement. They are described by human observers as visually non-descript/plain.
Biology (Physical Sophontology)
Gurungan resemble octopus or Githiaskio, with a bulbous central body and six tentacles and grow up to two meters and 100kg. There have no internal structure, instead using internal pressure to maintain their shape. This makes them vulnerable out of the water. A lack of moisture can kill them within an hour. Gurungan have two sexes, but the males live their existance as parasites on the body of the female. Gurungan have no eyes or other visual sensors, having evolved in the deep oceans on a world with a dim star. Instead the have a sophisticated sonar, which doubles as a speech system.
Evolution & Environment (Epigenetics)
This species originated on [homeworld] and developed intelligence.
Sophonce (Evolution)
This species developed intelligence in response to [factors].
Climate & Ecotope (Environment)
This species holds the following environmental preferences:
- ? type of planet
- ? type of climate
- ? type of ecotope
- ? type of gravity
- ? type of atmosphere
Genetic Code (Genotype)
- No information yet available.
Anatomy & Physiology (Phenotype)
Sophontologists studying this species have discovered the following data.
Body Plan (Morphology)
Confluence (humanoid, semi-humanoid, non-humanoid, etc.)
- ? symmetry (?-ial)
- Kind of -pod (#-ped)
- ? limbs used for manipulation "arms"
- ? limbs used for locomotion "legs"
- ? tail/s
- Body consists of three segments
- Segment 1...
- etc.
Biochemistry (Function)
This species has a [conventional / unconventional] biochemistry.
Respiration (Reaction)
This species used a [conventional / unconventional] respiration cycle consisting of:
- ? inhalant
- ? exhalant
Ecosystem & Population (Ecology)
No information yet available.
Diet & Trophics (Consumption)
This species survives using the following methods of consumption:
- (common consumptive classification)
- This species favors [blank] kinds of foodstuffs.
- No information yet available.
Gender & Sexuality (Reproduction)
This species has the following reproductive characteristics:
- ? gender/s
- ? sexual morphism
- (type of reproduction)
- kind of reproductive act
- ? mating system
- type of birth
- type of childrearing
Adolescence & Lifecycle (Ontogeny)
No information yet available.
Psychology (Cultural Sophontology)
No information yet available.
Goals (Motivation)
No information yet available.
Expectations
No information yet available.
Traditions
No information yet available.
Belief System & Philosophy (Mindset)
No information yet available.
Philosophy
No information yet available.
- Attitudes?
Belief System
No information yet available.
- Religion?
Interventionary Stance
No information yet available.
- [tribalism vs. galactism]
Culture & Society (Ethnology)
No information yet available.
Social Organization: 1116
This species organized its society with the following methods:
- No information yet available.
Cultural Hierarchies: 1116
This species ranks its members in the following manners:
- No information yet available.
Language (Linguistic Sophontology)
This species is known to communicate with other species using the following methods.
Language & Letters (Communication)
This species uses the following types of language to communicate:
- No information yet available.
Aesthetics (Symbology)
This species holds the following values regarding art, architecture, ornamentation, etc.
- No information yet available.
Morality (Ethics)
This species holds the following values regarding a sense of right and wrong:
- No information yet available.
History (Archaeological Sophontology)
This species has had a [long, short, etc.] history and is widely known for [blank].
Historical Eras
No information yet available.
History: General Overview
No information yet available.
History-Era: Mileu 1100
No information yet available.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:
- No information yet available.
Civilization (Societal Sophontology)
The civilization and society of this species is known as [blank].
Government & Politics (Leadership)
No information yet available.
- Please see polity entry at TBD for more information.
Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)
No information yet available.
- Please see polity entry at TBD for more information.
Business & Trade (Economy)
No information yet available.
- Please see polity entry at TBD for more information.
Research & Technology (Knowledge)
No information yet available.
- Please see polity entry at TBD for more information.
Astrography (Range)
This species can primarily be found within Charted Space in the following locations.
Homeworld: 1116
The homeworld of this species is:
World Listing: 1116
Significant communities of this race (sophont species) are known to reside within the following systems and worlds:
Sector Listing: 1116
This race (sophont species) is primarily located in the following areas: