Terraxian
Terraxians are reptillian, three armed, tall and strong creatures known for their loyalty and resilience. They began as nomads wandering the plains before settling across the lands and forming a series of self-governing city states. When an empire from the south began taking Terraxian cities, the cities united into one nation called The Grand Terraxian Imperium. Now they are the most militarily able, most culturally united and most stable nation on the planet, with plans to conquer the world in a misguided ideal of planetary unitary.
Basic Information
Anatomy
General
Terraxians are a reptilian species with warm coloured scales and a formidable appearanceLimbs
They have two upright legs and three arms, the third being found on their backs (upper back for females, lower back for males). On each hand they have 3 fingers and 1 thumb (other than the third arm with just has three fingers) and their lower arms are covered in a plating with spikes on the outer side of them, same as with their upper legs, giving them natural armour. This plating can also be found on their lower legs and upper arms but without the spikes, but no plating is found on their third arm. Their feet are three-toed with the third pointing inwards to create better stability, all toes are sharpened.Head
Terraxians have a flower petal form of design of large scales on the sides of their heads reaching backwards, encasing the sides and top of their heads. These 'fins' are a sort of hair, only it doesn't get cut and after they reach the age of maturity, they stop growing. In their old nomadic culture, those with larger fins were seen to be more powerful than those with lesser fins. Terraxians have relatively small eyes that are vertical ovals with vertically lined pupils, similar to a lizard. As well as the two eyes in the front of their head, they have an additional larger eye in the center of the back of their heads that is most commonly closed unless it is needed. They lack a nose and instead have just two small holes in the center of their face acting as nostrils, with only a small bump there making them point slightly downwards. They have a large jaw giving them a more square like chin and squaring out their head where it appears to be round on top, though it is hard to tell due to the fins.Genetics and Reproduction
Terraxian relationships are always between 1 male and 1 female that mate for life. However this isn't a choice as, once they graduate university and begin their life path, Terraxians are assigned a life partner based on their traits and characteristics. However this is not a disliked process since partners are generally perfect matches since they have each been analysed for that purpose. This can also be classed as a form of selective breeding as traits and characteristics are grouped together in a way to ensure that good traits and characteristics continue on and that bad ones die out.
The actual reproduction process entails physical love which leads to the female laying a relatively large scaled egg. The incubation period of this egg then lasts for approxiamately 1 Terrax year of the mother or father laying with the egg each day and night, as incubation lights are seen as 'unterraxian'.
Growth Rate & Stages
Terraxians are born from a scaled egg after around 1 Terraxian year of incubation. They are then classed as a child until the age of 20 when they become the equivalent of both a teenager and a young adult until age 50, when they become an adult.
Terraxian children spend most of their time in school and mandatory sports and drills. They grow quickly but mature slowly yet are still respectful throughout this life stage. A Terraxian child has no responsibilities besides mandatory activities, which are still considered 'fun'. Notably Terraxian children do not have any plating or spikes and have very small fins until they get closer to age 20.
A Terraxian young adult is where responsibilities begin. At age 20 they choose their life path (career) and enter a form of university for that path, the most popular path being to join the military early. They are also now analysed by teachers during their time at university for their traits and characteristics, partially for the teachers to decide if they are in the right life path and what profession they should seek but mainly so that once they graduate they can be assigned the best life partner for them. Also upon graduation they are required to join the military for a service of 10 month periods for 10 years, and then being allowed to pursue their original life path. Only Terraxians who originally chose the military life path or were reassigned by a teacher can rank higher in the military so as to not be on the front lines. The purpose of doing this after receiving a life partner is to ensure they fight hard, as they would now have something more to fight to get back to. It is during the first 10 years of this life stage that armour plating and spikes fully develop and their fins continue to grow. Their scales also become harder due to the harshness and 'wear and tear' they receive during their military service.
The adult period begins at age 50 as it is believed to be the halfway point of a Terraxian life. During this age Terraxians are allowed to gain promotions to much higher levels in their professions that were not allowed as a young adult. They also gain an extra level of respect as they would have lived properly to successfully make it to this age and not only raise a family, but also survived their military service.
Ecology and Habitats
Terraxians are a savannah species best adapted to the hot plains and to a lesser extents the deserts. They are extremely adaptable to hotter and harsher environments but extremely susceptible to the cold due to their reptilian physiology. They do not do well on mountains or in forests and are extremely unused to sea travel. They are based in open lands with high humidity.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Terraxians are omnivorous but are much more heavily focused on meat rather than vegetation for food due to their environment. Farms are found in The Ura Lush growing what little vegetation they can while The Isor Plains are home to hundred of Garriss pastures, providing them with meat.
Terraxians require little food at a time, and have the unique ability to turn fat back into food within their body. Often Terraxian soldiers will have a feast before setting out on a campaign which would satisfy their hunger for the entirety of the campaign.
Biological Cycle
During the wet season Terraxians are less likely to leave their homes or shelter in general since the cooler air and cool water can quickly cause inner temperature issues due to their reptilian nature as cold-blooded creatures.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Thinner Terraxians have a more pointed face while buffer ones have a more squared. It is believed that you can tell a politician from average folk due to their pointed faces.
A Terraxians eyes are vertical ovals that have vertical lines for pupils, like a lizard. Common eye colours are red, purple and blue while rarer ones are lime green, orange and pink.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Terraxians are found in the northern regions of Urax, having originated in The Isor Plains. However due to the expansion into central Urax, Terraxians can now be found there as well.
Average Intelligence
Terraxians are generally pretty smart with the average Terraxian easily having intellect careers open to them. The smartest of the Terraxians are well above einstein level. They are experts at thinking outside of the box and coming up with great solutions to practical problems, making them great engineers and manufacturers, as well as soldiers.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Though their hearing is average, Terraxians have an extremely good sense of smell and much better sight due to being able to see behind them, an ability not possible for any other Terraxan species.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
- The only nation with Terraxians is The Grand Terraxian Imperium, though previously any of the city-states could have been identified as individual nations
- Factions within the Imperium include The Terraxian ascendancy movement, The One Throne Conglomerate, The Council of Technocratic Reform, and The Red Legion
- Major city-states now part of the Imperium include Desertia Isor, Terranon, Talor, and Hornia
Courtship Ideals
Courtship is not necessary in Terraxian culture as life partners are arranged upon university graduation. Their partner is chosen based on matching traits and physical characteristics that the government want to continue on so as to breed out 'bad' traits and physical characteristics. Their partner often will not be from the same university, so their wedding is the first time they truly meet.
Average Technological Level
Space era technology.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
All Terraxians speak Common Terraie. While different ethnicities may speak variants, this language is the only that is recognised.
Common Taboos
- Terraxians are never to fight other Terraxians under the Unification act
Historical Figures
Common Myths and Legends
- The myth surrounding Phrodon Raecillius is told to young Terraxians before bed to get them to be good.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Terraxians are extremely xenophobic and can't stand other species, as taught to them by the government. The are extremely hostile to all other intelligent species and despise all other nations, especially their neighbours. They seek to drive the other intelligent species into either slavey, or extinction.
Scientific Name
Tres armati lacerta
Origin/Ancestry
Isorian
Lifespan
93 years
Average Height
2 - 2.5 meters
Average Weight
90kg - 120kg
Average Physique
Most Terraxians are quite strong as it is required by law to keep up an exercise regime. However some Terraxians such as politicians can be found to be quite skinny due to lack of muscle mass. No Terraxian could be defined as overweight.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
The scales of Terraxians are made up of warm colours, mainly red, orange and yellow. Whichever of these colours is dominant on the body is the easiest way to identify where in the empire the Terraxian is from, eg dominantly red Terraxians come from Desertia Isor. Their scales also have patterns which are passed down to blood relatives, these patterns allowing observers to see what family a particular Terraxian is from and if two Terraxians are related or not.
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