Hamaran

Hamaran
Base Information
Classification	Omnivore/gatherer
Status	Minor Race
Locomotion	Walker
Terrain	Jungle
Body Form
Confluence	Semi-humanoid
Bio-Identenoid	Alien
Size	60 cm
Weight	30 kg
Culture
Languages	Kiriani, Anglic
Social Structure	Democracy
Technological Epoch	TL:13-15
Psionic potential	Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location	Tethys (Dagudashaag 1114)
UWP	B89A241-C Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g) Atmosphere 9 Dense (tainted) Hydrographics A Water World 100% Population 2 Low (100) Government 4 Representative Democracy Law 1 Low Law (no explosives, poison gas) Tech Level C Average Stellar (robots)
Primary Star	M1 V M0 V
Atmosphere	Dense (tainted)
Off-world presence	No
Zoetic individuals	Yes
Source
Reference	Signal-GK 03 51,53.
Canon	No
Also see

The Hamaran of Tethys (Dagudashaag 1114) are a Minor Non-Human Race with a semi-humanoid appearance and technologically advanced sophonts.

Physiology and Ecology

Hamaran grow to a length of about 60cm from snout to prehensile tail and are one of the smallest intelligent races within the Imperium. They are bipedal and have two powerful arms which end in extremely dexterous paws with five digits arranged in a star-like symmetry. They have two pairs of eyes, each of which is capable of independent focus and movement. They are as intelligent as humans, though with a much higher curiosity factor.

Diet

Hamaran are omnivorous, though most followers of the mainstream Böru religion avoid red meat, and many eat no animal flesh at all. However, fish is frequently eaten, not being categorised as "animal flesh" under their laws.

Archaeological and Cultural Sophontology

Originally descended from island dwelling hunter gatherers, at the time of their contact by the Vilani the Hamaran had reached a stable TL–5 society but were near to collapse due to population problems. Because of their apparently natural affinity with electronics, Hamaran were allowed to return with the survey team. Within a hundred years, small settlements of Hamaran were established throughout the sector, though they never colonized a world on their own, preferring to partner with humans in their endeavors.

Most Hamaran today are to be found working in medicine or in the electronic or mechanical industries and a great many have become engineers amidst the Free Traders.

During the Psionic renaissance the Hamaran displayed strong taboos against psionics and to this day have an intense racial hatred of psionic users. While extremely passive and gentle it should be noted that the Hamaran display extremely violent behavior when confronted by arachnid-like creatures.

Culture

Hamaran will join a specific Tas (voluntary interest group) at ten years old and will show allegiance to that group by supporting it both socially and financially. Although they will continue to live with their clan their primary allegiance is now to their Tas. Hamaran place no restrictions on their pups and many will join philosophically opposing groups from their parents.

Religion

Most Hamaran are deeply religious. The mainstream religion is Böru. This is a complex philosophy, but might be summed up as seeking the Three Jewels:

• Directing one's life towards the enlightenment and compassion personified by Tä Gyasu, the first Hamaran to walk the path to mortal godhood
• Following the teachings of Shaihyka
• Devoting themselves to upholding and strengthening their community

Hamaran believe that the greatest acts of charity are those that grant comfort to the Gyasö, the monks and nuns that act as examples of the holy Path of Shaihyka.

Language

The primary Hamaran language is Kiriani.

Most Hamaran speak Kiriani, though one of the requirements for entry into the Hachar Gyasö (Government) or working at a starport is a fluency in Galanglic and Galaach.

Astrography

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

• Dagudashaag Sector
  • Arnakhish Subsector
  • Khandi Subsector
  • Old Suns Subsector
  • Ushra Subsector

Homeworld

The homeworld of this race is:

• Tethys (Dagudashaag 1114)

World Listing: 1105

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

6 of 6 World articles in Hamaran

Laruu  •  Muikha  •  Nukaush  •  Tethys  •  Tiffany (Da 1913)  •  Ziruushda  •  

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References & Contributors (Sources)

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.

• Jae Campbell, Leighton Piper. "Library Data: Ushra." Signal-GK 03 (1989): 51,55.
• Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 144-145.
• Artist: Tim Osbourne