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| ====== Wrathians ====== | ====== Wrathians ====== | ||
| - | The Wrathians are a species from the blighted moon of [[:system:Leto's Wrath#Leto’s Wrath II-C]] in the [[:sector:Grus Sector]]. The star around which their homeworld orbits is a colossal red giant, which is renowned for its furious coronal ejections. Leto’s Wrath II-C orbits a hydrogen gas giant at significant distance from the star. The protective envelope of Leto’s Wrath II’s magnetosphere and regular periods of eclipsing allowed life to develop on what would otherwise be a molten cinder. Despite this protection, the active star’s electromagnetic disruptions made it very difficult for the Wrathian’s society to develop reliable electronics, and they had only just entered the digital age when they were discovered by the Ascendancy in 3104 PT. | + | [{{:species:rad_wrathian_e3_bysjeganphotography.jpg?250 |<html><font color="black">Wrathian biology both requires and emits poisonous chemicals.</font></html>}}]The Wrathians are a species from the blighted moon of [[:system:Leto's Wrath#Leto’s Wrath II-C]] in the [[:sector:Grus Sector]]. The star around which their homeworld orbits is a colossal red giant, which is renowned for its furious coronal ejections. Leto’s Wrath II-C orbits a hydrogen gas giant at significant distance from the star. The protective envelope of Leto’s Wrath II’s magnetosphere and regular periods of eclipsing allowed life to develop on what would otherwise be a molten cinder. Despite this protection, the active star’s electromagnetic disruptions made it very difficult for the Wrathian’s society to develop reliable electronics, and they had only just entered the digital age when they were discovered by the Ascendancy in 3104 PT. |
| With their advanced technology, shielded systems and ordered society, the envoys of the Ascendancy were hailed as mortal gods. In awe at the marvels that the Ascendancy possessed, the Wrathians devoutly fell in line and over the next few centuries embraced Ascendancy orthodoxy, which laid the groundwork for the tragedy to come. The nobles of [[:Noble Houses#House Pontez]] were impressed at the time at how quickly the Wrathians, with their close physical resemblance to Terrans, accepted the Ascendancy’s order, and were considering allowing individual Wrathians to leave their homeworld by the time of the [[:timeline#First Tulaki Invasion]]. | With their advanced technology, shielded systems and ordered society, the envoys of the Ascendancy were hailed as mortal gods. In awe at the marvels that the Ascendancy possessed, the Wrathians devoutly fell in line and over the next few centuries embraced Ascendancy orthodoxy, which laid the groundwork for the tragedy to come. The nobles of [[:Noble Houses#House Pontez]] were impressed at the time at how quickly the Wrathians, with their close physical resemblance to Terrans, accepted the Ascendancy’s order, and were considering allowing individual Wrathians to leave their homeworld by the time of the [[:timeline#First Tulaki Invasion]]. | ||
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| The cocktail of exotic mineral dust and radiation had a powerful mutagenic effect, and although the majority of the population perished, those who survived became genetically adapted to their toxic world. Wrathians require the poisons of their home moon to survive, and their toxic metabolisms can handle incredible hostile environments. They exude small amounts of poisonous substances at all times, which the Ascendancy has found several uses for. Wrathians retain a burning fervour to serve the Ascendancy, and their devotion to the cause is seen as unnerving to even many Terrans, particularly given their blighted origin. | The cocktail of exotic mineral dust and radiation had a powerful mutagenic effect, and although the majority of the population perished, those who survived became genetically adapted to their toxic world. Wrathians require the poisons of their home moon to survive, and their toxic metabolisms can handle incredible hostile environments. They exude small amounts of poisonous substances at all times, which the Ascendancy has found several uses for. Wrathians retain a burning fervour to serve the Ascendancy, and their devotion to the cause is seen as unnerving to even many Terrans, particularly given their blighted origin. | ||
| - | ==== Character ==== | + | [{{ :species:wrathian_paradee5_bysjeganphotography.jpg?300|<html><font color="black">Wrathians are, for the most part, fiercely loyal to the Ascendancy and fully embrace the Faction's culture.</font></html>}}]==== Character ==== |
| Most modern Wrathians are utterly devoted to the Ascendancy cause, sometimes even to the point of madness. They enjoy participating in parades and inspections, and take pride in their uniforms and discipline. They are committed to rigid social order, and despise what they see as deviant, hedonistic behaviour or waste. Few have had the opportunity to peer behind the veil of the Noble Houses high society, but would likely be disgusted at what they saw there. | Most modern Wrathians are utterly devoted to the Ascendancy cause, sometimes even to the point of madness. They enjoy participating in parades and inspections, and take pride in their uniforms and discipline. They are committed to rigid social order, and despise what they see as deviant, hedonistic behaviour or waste. Few have had the opportunity to peer behind the veil of the Noble Houses high society, but would likely be disgusted at what they saw there. | ||
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| * Immune to RADIATION Conditions. | * Immune to RADIATION Conditions. | ||
| * Immune to TOXIC Conditions. | * Immune to TOXIC Conditions. | ||
| + | * Unaffected by [[:Glowfish Toxin]]. | ||
| * Wrathian Toxins (show-me lammie) | * Wrathian Toxins (show-me lammie) | ||
| - | Wrathians have 1 body hit and a death count of 400 seconds – their bodies tend to be somewhat frail owing to their toxic biology, but their blood is thick and viscous, and their will to survive is strong. Wrathians unique biology makes them highly resistant to Radiation and Toxins. They are immune to any **Radiation** or **Toxic** [[:Conditions]] that do not also have the Wrathian keyword - this particular immunity also extends to Conditions with the Universal keyword. | + | Wrathians have 1 body hit and a death count of 400 seconds – their bodies tend to be somewhat frail owing to their toxic biology, but their blood is thick and viscous, and their will to survive is strong. Wrathians unique biology makes them highly resistant to Radiation and Toxins. They are immune to any **Radiation** or **Toxic** [[:Conditions]] that do not also have the Wrathian keyword - this particular immunity also extends to Conditions with the Universal keyword. They are also immune to the positive effects of some toxins, such as [[:Glowfish Toxin]]. |
| Wrathians both require and exude toxins as part of their natural biological processes. A Wrathian character must have a physrep breathing mask or similar apparatus for delivering toxins to their system (outlined in appearance above). Without a breathing apparatus they will slowly sicken and may die. Wrathian characters can also afflict others with their toxins by remaining in close contact for a short time – this tends to induce feelings of nausea and weakness, and can disrupt the mental concentration needed to use [[:psionics skills|Psionic powers]] or [[:Discipline skills]] - this power is a Show-me lammie effect. Finally, members of other species using the [[:professional skills#physician]] skill to perform surgery on or otherwise assist a Wrathian without appropriate protection is a dangerous task, and may end up with the physician being poisoned (usually if a Ref is present). | Wrathians both require and exude toxins as part of their natural biological processes. A Wrathian character must have a physrep breathing mask or similar apparatus for delivering toxins to their system (outlined in appearance above). Without a breathing apparatus they will slowly sicken and may die. Wrathian characters can also afflict others with their toxins by remaining in close contact for a short time – this tends to induce feelings of nausea and weakness, and can disrupt the mental concentration needed to use [[:psionics skills|Psionic powers]] or [[:Discipline skills]] - this power is a Show-me lammie effect. Finally, members of other species using the [[:professional skills#physician]] skill to perform surgery on or otherwise assist a Wrathian without appropriate protection is a dangerous task, and may end up with the physician being poisoned (usually if a Ref is present). | ||
| {{tag>ascendancy science}} | {{tag>ascendancy science}} | ||
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