Zhodani
The Zhodani of Zhdant (Zhodane 2719) are a technologically advanced Major Human Race with a humanoid appearance.
The Zhodani inhabit the Zhodani Consulate, a sphere approximately 70 parsecs in radius about the world of Zhdant immediately to core-spinward of the Imperium, believed to include in excess of 80% of all racial Zhodani. Much of the remainder inhabits the Zhodani client states, although other sub-species of Humaniti are also to be found in the client states and the consulate.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Zhodani have blood types F, G, P, Q, R, V, and Z, with F, Q, V, and Z dominant.
Genetics and Reproduction
The Zhodani are a discrete, though interfertile, sub-species of Humaniti, independently descended from human stock transplanted by the Ancients. In general, they tend to be taller than Solomani or Vilani, and lithe of build. Averaging 2.0 meters in height and massing upwards of 90 kilograms, they tend to be swarthy in complexion and dark-haired.
The Zhodani gene pool is much less variegated than that of Terrans although thanks to the size of the Zhodani Consulate, and the intermixing of human gene pools, considerable variation exists in physical appearance.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Nobles and Intendants have a single name, chosen on the individual's 5th Olympiad.
Intendants' names end in the suffix:
(-iepr). (Social Status Level A-10 Knight / Dame Equivalent)
Nobles have several suffixes, depending on rank:
(-atl) corresponds to social level B (11). (Social Status Level B-11 Baronet Equivalent)
(-stebr) to C (12). (Social Status Level C-12 Baron / Baroness Equivalent)
(-tlas) to D (13). (Social Status Level D-13 Marquis / Marquesa Equivalent)
(-tlasche') to E (14). (Social Status Level E-14 Viscount / Viscountess Equivalent)
There are several suffixes for F (15) and over, but most likely encountered name suffixes in the Imperium will be:
(-iashav) for F (15) or higher. (Social Status Level F-15 Count / Countess Equivalent)
(-est) or (-ets) for F (15) or higher. (Zh. "Prince")
Proles have two names, a family name and a personal name. The personal name comes first. Family names are numerous, most originating from place names (town, estate, or planet) or occupations (miller, baker, radioman), although the significance has been largely lost.
Common prole suffixes are:
(-qaf) "from", as in Dliant Jdiprzhdilqaf, or Dliant from Jdiprzhdil, a large estate on Zhodane.
(-nad) "-er", as in Tliaqrnad, or miller, from Tliaqre', "to grind grain".
Name Examples
Other name examples include: Prole names: Qenzh Chtilnats Shtelke' Dliatsevqaf Plevianeqr Stonjinad Intendant names: Tliablzhdiliepr Plitsiepr Dle'yazheiepr Noble names: Detspreflatl Jrvatsistebr Chipldlatstlas Stezfialtlasche'Average Technological Level
TL:13-15
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Zdetl
Most of this information not involving unique campaign events is from the Imperial Encyclopedia
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Homo sapiens zhdotlas
Average Height
2.0 m
Average Weight
90 kg
Geographic Distribution
