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− | |name= Gurungan | + | |name = Gurungan |
− | + | |image = Imperial-Sunburst-Green-wiki.png | |
− | |caption= | + | |caption = |
− | + | | | |
− | | | + | |type = Carnivore |
− | |size= 2.0 | + | |status = Minor Race |
− | + | |terrain = Ocean | |
− | |home= {{WorldS|Ugarup|Solomani Rim|0502}} | + | |locomotion = Swimmer |
− | + | |code = Guru | |
− | + | | | |
− | | | + | |confluence = Non-humanoid |
− | + | |typoid = Alien | |
− | + | |size = 2.0 [[meter]]s | |
+ | |weight = 100 [[kg]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |languages = Native Language | ||
+ | |government = | ||
+ | |epoch = TL:10-12 | ||
+ | |psi = Standard | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |home = {{WorldS|Ugarup|Solomani Rim|0502}} | ||
+ | |uwp = B89A8BE-C | ||
+ | |pop = 1 | ||
+ | |primary = M1 V | ||
+ | |atmo = Dense (tainted) | ||
+ | |multi = No | ||
+ | |existing = Yes | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name=Rim of Fire|page=34-35}} | ||
+ | |canon = Yes | ||
+ | |alsosee = | ||
+ | |footnote = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |author = | ||
+ | |era = 1105 | ||
+ | |gravity = Standard | ||
+ | |limbs = 6-ped | ||
+ | |symmetry = R-ial | ||
+ | |TL = TL-11 | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | The [[Gurungan]] of {{WorldS|Ugarup|Solomani Rim|0502}} are an aquatic [[Minor Non-Human Race]] and technologically sophisticated [[sophont]]s. | ||
− | + | == 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 existence 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. | |
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− | == | + | === 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) ==== |
− | + | Cephalopodoid | |
+ | * Non-humanoid | ||
+ | * Radial symmetry (r-ial) | ||
+ | * Hexapod (6-ped) | ||
+ | ** 6 limbs used for locomotion-manipulation "arm-legs" | ||
+ | * Body consist of one segment: central body (craniopod) | ||
+ | ** This segment houses all of the specie's viscera and important organs | ||
− | == | + | ==== 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) ==== |
− | + | This species survives using the following methods of consumption: | |
+ | * Omnivore/generalist | ||
+ | * This species favors a variety of foodstuffs. | ||
− | == | + | ==== Gender & Sexuality (Reproduction) ==== |
− | + | This species has the following reproductive characteristics: | |
+ | * Two genders (male & female) | ||
+ | ** Strong sexual dimorphism | ||
+ | * (sexual reproduction) | ||
+ | ** Conjugal intercourse | ||
+ | ** Monogamous mating system (1m:1f average) | ||
+ | * Ovviparous birth | ||
+ | ** (Semelparous): Uses r-selection and have many offspring that require little time to raise to maturity. | ||
− | == | + | == History (Archaeological Sophontology) == |
− | + | 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 & Intelligence (Force Projection) === |
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == [[Astrography]] == | ||
This race is primarily located in the following areas: | This race is primarily located in the following areas: | ||
* [[Solomani Rim Sector]] | * [[Solomani Rim Sector]] | ||
− | === World Listing: | + | === Homeworld === |
+ | The [[homeworld]] of this race is: | ||
+ | * {{WorldS|Ugarup|Solomani Rim|0502}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === World Listing: 1105 === | ||
+ | Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s: | ||
{{ClusterWorlds2}} | {{ClusterWorlds2}} | ||
− | == | + | == References & Contributors (Sources) == |
+ | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | |S1= [[ | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Rim of Fire|page=34-35}} |
+ | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Solomani Front|page=11}} | ||
+ | |S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
+ | |S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | [[Category: Third Imperium races]] | |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category: GURPS Traveller races]] |
− | {{LE|Races | + | {{LE|Races}} |
Revision as of 01:32, 20 August 2021
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Base Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification | Carnivore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Locomotion | Swimmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Terrain | Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confluence | Non-humanoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bio-Identenoid | Alien | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | 2.0 meters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 100 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Culture | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Languages | Native Language | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Social Structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technological Epoch | TL:10-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Origin World | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Homeworld location | Ugarup (Solomani Rim 0502) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
UWP | B89A8BE-C
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Primary Star | M1 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atmosphere | Dense (tainted) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Off-world presence | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Zoetic individuals | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference | Rim of Fire 34-35. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Also see | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Gurungan of Ugarup (Solomani Rim 0502) are an aquatic Minor Non-Human Race and technologically sophisticated sophonts.
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 existence 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.
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)
Cephalopodoid
- Non-humanoid
- Radial symmetry (r-ial)
- Hexapod (6-ped)
- 6 limbs used for locomotion-manipulation "arm-legs"
- Body consist of one segment: central body (craniopod)
- This segment houses all of the specie's viscera and important organs
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)
This species survives using the following methods of consumption:
- Omnivore/generalist
- This species favors a variety of foodstuffs.
Gender & Sexuality (Reproduction)
This species has the following reproductive characteristics:
- Two genders (male & female)
- Strong sexual dimorphism
- (sexual reproduction)
- Conjugal intercourse
- Monogamous mating system (1m:1f average)
- Ovviparous birth
- (Semelparous): Uses r-selection and have many offspring that require little time to raise to maturity.
History (Archaeological Sophontology)
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 & Intelligence (Force Projection)
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.
Astrography
This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Homeworld
The homeworld of this race is:
- Ugarup (Solomani Rim 0502)
World Listing: 1105
Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Jon F. Zeigler. Rim of Fire (Steve Jackson Games, 2000), 34-35.
- Martin Dougherty. Solomani Front (Mongoose Publishing, 2021), 11.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science