Tzynn

Tzynn are a species of sapient The Tzynn are cold-blooded, carnivorous, bipedal reptilians that originated on the desert world of Tzynnia. They are adapted to live in hot, dry climates, featuring traits such as a low internal body temperature, dedicated water storage organs, and efficient heat regulation via the bloodstream. Due to this, Tzynn are capable of surviving for nearly a week with no water, assuming minimal movement and access to shelter from the sun. Tzynn scales are critical for surviving in the desert, protecting their softer skin from high-speed sand particles in sandstorms. These scales are resilient enough that they can deflect rudimentary slashing weapons or off-angle projectile weapons. In addition to tough scales, Tzynn possess higher strength capabilities than other equivalent species. It is believed that due to the individual combat prowess of Tzynn, they evolved more aggressive and hierarchical tendencies, resolving disputes through physical violence and establishing dominance over weaker members of the species. This is opposed to many other species, where social prowess was more strongly rewarded in intra-species disputes As such, Tzynn often appear to be socially combative to other species. Tzynn (especially males) will often attempt to form hierarchical power structures based on aggression, including with other species. While this trait is natural, it appears to be partially cultural, as Tzynn raised in environments with other species exhibit significantly lower aggression levels. Female Tzynn lay eggs in clutches of one to three, after fertilisation by a male Tzynn. These eggs hatch after a relatively short incubation period, lasting only six months. They are relatively resilient, though do require protection from extreme temperatures and high humidity levels. Female Tzynn are typically responsible for the care of the eggs and hatchlings, until the hatchlings are considered old enough to fend for themselves (historically around eight years old, but currently Tzynn culture places this at around fourteen). Although the reproduction cycle is faster than other species, Tzynn hatchlings age at approximately the same rate as other species, reaching adulthood at sixteen to twenty, and have a total lifespan of ninety years.

Civilization and Culture

History

The Tzynn evolved from pack hunting lizards and as a result learned early, the importance of hierarcy, leadership, efficency and ruthlessness. Their culture slowly evolved from packs of family hunters to larger packs domianting and absorbing smaller ones. It was obvious to all the Tzynn that without order and effective leadership, they would go hungry or be hunted in turn. Over time, the Tzynn grew into larger clans and eventually nations. Each ruled by a single leader, who had their their direct subordinates who acted as their enforcers on the rest of the population. This system lead to a stable but volitile state of affairs on Tzynnia. For while the clans were kept stable by strong and enforced leadership. Conflicts raged across the planet as each clan lord tried to assert their dominance over the others. However while this was a destructive period. The almost constant warefare certainly lent its support to drive Tzynn tecnological advancement forward. Over time, these conflicts ended when one clan warlord was able to finally subdue all other rivals and establish their dominance over the planet. Keeping with the culture of the Tzynn, this showed that this warlord had proven their worth and deserved to rule. This allowed the planet to settle down quickly as the new order was established with a firm, secure and clear hierarchy in place with the new Imperial Dynasty at its head. The Tzynn heavily value the traits that allowed them to survive and in time dominate their homeworld. They respect strong leadership and feel wholeheartedly that the strong deserve to rule. The notion of egalitatian idea's or in charitable notions never took root amoung the Tzynn. The weaker and less capable members of the species were culled in the struggle for life in the ancient days. As a result the Tzynn feel that to give assitance or equality to an individual who cannot contribute to the same standard is pure instanity. Despite their technological advancement. The Tyznn never grew past the old concept of kill or be killed, hunt or be hunted. They feel that behind the endless philisophical platitudes that the rest of the galaxy spew at eachother. The simple fact of survival of the fittest is at the heart of everything. They know that if they do not grow strong enough to dominate the galaxy. Then they will be dominated in turn. As a result the Tzynn abide by the princible of expand or die. This has lead the Empire to expand rapidly across the galaxy.