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| * All characters start as one of the [[#playable species]] of the Orion Sphere. | * All characters start as one of the [[#playable species]] of the Orion Sphere. | ||
| - | * All playable species are linked with one of the four [[Factions]]. | + | * Most playable species are linked with one of the four [[Factions]]. |
| * Characters from a species can have special abilities that reflect their physiology, background, etc. | * Characters from a species can have special abilities that reflect their physiology, background, etc. | ||
| * To play as a species (aside from Terrans) you must wear its specific Species Trappings. | * To play as a species (aside from Terrans) you must wear its specific Species Trappings. | ||
| * It is possible to create a new Species to add to the game universe. | * It is possible to create a new Species to add to the game universe. | ||
| - | All player characters play one of the known Species of the Orion Sphere. When you create a character, the species you can choose are dependant on your starting Faction. Each Faction comprises a Core Species as well as numerous other species. The Core Species of each Faction are the iconic representatives of characters in that Faction - they are also usually the most numerous species in each Faction. | + | All player characters play one of the known Species of the Orion Sphere. When you create a character, the species you can choose are dependant on your starting Faction. Each Faction comprises a Core Species as well as numerous other species. The Core Species of each Faction are the iconic representatives of characters in that Faction - they are also usually the most numerous species in each Faction. There are also a few Species which can be played as starting characters in more than one Faction, but these are uncommon. |
| The Orion Sphere is home to many hundreds of different species, each with their own unique traits, societal background and evolutionary history. Some possess special abilities that represent the effects of their unique physiology, cultural mores or psionic powers. In general, an alien species in-game abilities reflect the effort, unwieldiness or general coolness of their species trappings. | The Orion Sphere is home to many hundreds of different species, each with their own unique traits, societal background and evolutionary history. Some possess special abilities that represent the effects of their unique physiology, cultural mores or psionic powers. In general, an alien species in-game abilities reflect the effort, unwieldiness or general coolness of their species trappings. | ||
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| * **Core Species** - [[species:Terran]] - Disciplined scions of the post-Fall Sol System | * **Core Species** - [[species:Terran]] - Disciplined scions of the post-Fall Sol System | ||
| * [[species:Coronite]] - energy-bearing lifeforms condensed from interstellar gas clouds | * [[species:Coronite]] - energy-bearing lifeforms condensed from interstellar gas clouds | ||
| + | * [[species:Notumi]] - two sub-species with a history of conflict and dependence on nanotechnology | ||
| * [[species:Raegar]] - insular and austere humanoids cursed with a fatal genetic disease | * [[species:Raegar]] - insular and austere humanoids cursed with a fatal genetic disease | ||
| * [[species:Urg]] - highly resilient and militaristic humanoids with leathery skin | * [[species:Urg]] - highly resilient and militaristic humanoids with leathery skin | ||
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| * [[species:Wrathian]] - humanoids with a highly toxic physiology | * [[species:Wrathian]] - humanoids with a highly toxic physiology | ||
| - | ==== Commonality Vassals ==== | + | ==== Commonality Species ==== |
| * **Core Species** - [[species:Elysian]] - Powerful psionic humanoids | * **Core Species** - [[species:Elysian]] - Powerful psionic humanoids | ||
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| * [[species:Lithos]] - Psionically active silicon-based lifeforms | * [[species:Lithos]] - Psionically active silicon-based lifeforms | ||
| * [[species:Borean]] - Green-skinned humanoids with regenerative powers | * [[species:Borean]] - Green-skinned humanoids with regenerative powers | ||
| + | * [[species:Felani]] - Slightly catlike species that project a psionic healing aura | ||
| + | * [[species:Kordai]] - Hunted refugees who have cast off their ancient culture | ||
| - | ==== Dominion Vassals ==== | + | ==== Dominion Species ==== |
| * **Core Species** - [[species:Tulaki]] - Genetically varied reptilian species that founded the Dominion. | * **Core Species** - [[species:Tulaki]] - Genetically varied reptilian species that founded the Dominion. | ||
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| * [[species:Xak'noth]] - a resilient species of heavily armoured insectoids | * [[species:Xak'noth]] - a resilient species of heavily armoured insectoids | ||
| - | ==== Free Union Vassals ==== | + | ==== Free Union Species ==== |
| * **Core Species** - [[species:Terran]] - Inheritors of the legacy of Ancient Terra | * **Core Species** - [[species:Terran]] - Inheritors of the legacy of Ancient Terra | ||
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| * [[species:Gardener]] - Terran corpses animated by a sentient alien ecosystem | * [[species:Gardener]] - Terran corpses animated by a sentient alien ecosystem | ||
| * [[species:Ikunkuma]] - A nomadic canid species with a knack for finding all manner of useful things | * [[species:Ikunkuma]] - A nomadic canid species with a knack for finding all manner of useful things | ||
| + | * [[species:Kordai]] - Hunted refugees preserving their ancient culture | ||
| * [[species:Vikaas Aquerna]] - An aquatic species with powerful empathic abilities | * [[species:Vikaas Aquerna]] - An aquatic species with powerful empathic abilities | ||
| - | * [[species:Yelk]] - Pale, sapient fungi with distributed physiology | + | * [[species:Yelk]] - Pale, sapient fungi with distributed physiology |
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| + | ==== Non-Faction or Multi-Faction Species ==== | ||
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| + | * [[species:N-DAX|Non-differentiated Avimorph Xenoforms]] - Anomalous adaptive lifeforms with some bird-like characteristics | ||
| + | * [[species:Thrah'Kah]] - Robust grey-skinned humanoids whose pilgrim fleets travel the stars in search of their iron god. | ||
| {{tag>rules characters species}} | {{tag>rules characters species}} | ||
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