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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
The [[Tobai]] are an aquatic {{Minor race}} native to {{WorldS|Tobibak|Corridor|1011}}. They are similar to the [[Githiaskio]], including some genetic similarities. | The [[Tobai]] are an aquatic {{Minor race}} native to {{WorldS|Tobibak|Corridor|1011}}. They are similar to the [[Githiaskio]], including some genetic similarities. | ||
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=== Physiology & Environment ([[Ecology]]) === | === Physiology & Environment ([[Ecology]]) === | ||
Physically a Tobai consists of a central body, about half a meter long and 30 cm in diameter and six half meter tentacles. They are strong swimmers and are capable of diving to depths of up to 650 meters. In addition to normal eyesight, the Toabi also possess a form of sonar. Tobai have gills and can breath under water. | Physically a Tobai consists of a central body, about half a meter long and 30 cm in diameter and six half meter tentacles. They are strong swimmers and are capable of diving to depths of up to 650 meters. In addition to normal eyesight, the Toabi also possess a form of sonar. Tobai have gills and can breath under water. | ||
− | Removing a Tobai from the water results in death (usually quite painfully) in a few minutes of either organ failure, dehydration, or asphyxiation. | + | Removing a Tobai from the water results in death (usually quite painfully) in a few minutes of either organ failure, dehydration, or asphyxiation. |
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
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Classification | Carnivore/chaser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Locomotion | Diver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Terrain | Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confluence | Non-humanoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bio-Identenoid | Cephalopodoid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | 2.0 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 50 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Culture | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Languages | Tobaian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Social Structure | Anarchy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technological Epoch | TL:1-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Origin World | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Homeworld location | Tobibak (Corridor 1011) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
UWP | C96A410-A
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Primary Star | M2 V M3 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atmosphere | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Off-world presence | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Zoetic individuals | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Source | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference | Planetary Survey 5: Tobibak 3-4,6,11-15,26. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Tobai are a technologically primitive sophont species.
- They are a Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance.
Description (Specifications)
The Tobai are an aquatic Minor race native to Tobibak (Corridor 1011). They are similar to the Githiaskio, including some genetic similarities.
Image Repository
No information yet available.
Physiology & Environment (Ecology)
Physically a Tobai consists of a central body, about half a meter long and 30 cm in diameter and six half meter tentacles. They are strong swimmers and are capable of diving to depths of up to 650 meters. In addition to normal eyesight, the Toabi also possess a form of sonar. Tobai have gills and can breath under water.
Removing a Tobai from the water results in death (usually quite painfully) in a few minutes of either organ failure, dehydration, or asphyxiation.
History & Background (Dossier)
Culture & Society (Ethnology): The Tobai are a TL–0 society, consisting of tribes of hunter/gatherers, organized from several family groups. They are transitioning to a TL-1 society.
Technology & Trade (Economy)
Proto-sophont: The Tobai are a TL–0 society, consisting of tribes of hunter/gatherers, organized from several family groups.
Government Structure: 1105
Tobai mate for life, children are reared by the entire tribe, Tribes are ruled by a group of elders, the old and wise ones, who are also religious leaders or healers as well.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Homeworld
The homeworld of this race is:
World Listing: 1105
Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Scott Haring, Loren Wiseman. Planetary Survey 5: Tobibak (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), 3-4,6,11-15,26.
- EXTERNAL LINK: Tobai by Admiral Savage
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science