Uranian
"The Uranians, or Uranites, are descended from colonists that in ages past had separated themselves from mankind intentionally. They established a University, and studied AI. To this day, they are humanity's principle innovator in the fields of artificial intelligence, and it was on Uranus the the Cozine probes were created. There is something of a national obsession among Uranians to finding out what went so wrong. The laissez-faire attitude among Uranites towards even potentially disastrous inventions has made them a favorite employer base for the Corporations."
~Quazhe, Kheezer Humanologist.
Unbridled and Unshackled
Uranian culture values the perfection of knowledge above almost all other concerns. Their scientists have deeper understandings of their specialties, their techies are more enthusiastic, and their artificial intelligence is more powerful than average. More illegal, unshackled AIs come out of Uranian moons than the rest of human space combined, twice over. Being raised in this environment, knowledge skills are easier to learn for them as they are immersed in a background social radiation of hyperfixations and excited brilliance. Every Uranian has a special affinity for AI.Uranian Education
All Uranians are educated through the Academies as required by law. On choosing this subrace, choose up to three of the following skills: Accounting, Administration, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Artist, Astronomy, Bioengineering, Biology, Cartography, Chemistry, Combat Sport (Hundred Hands Technique), Computer Hacking, Computer Operation, Computer Programming, Cooking, Criminology, Cryptography, Diagnosis, Economics, Electrician, Electronics Operation, Electronics Repair, Engineer, Expert Skill, Explosives, First Aid, Forensics, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Machinist, Market Analysis, Mathematics, Mechanic, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Musical Instrument, Naturalist, Navigation, Paleontology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Photography, Physician, Physics, Physiology, Propaganda, Prospecting, Psychology, Public Speaking, Research, Sociology, Surgery, Teaching, Veterinary, Writing. For you, these three skills are one step easier to learn and develop.Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Anastasia
Vesna
Katarina
Mila
Zora
Natalia
Jelena
Anna
Marta
Svetlana
Ivana
Danica
Lucija
Maja
Nina
Ksenia
Tatiana
Lada
Sandra
Jasminka
Slavica
Dragana
Tamara
Oksana
Radmila
Stanislava
Gordana
Zdenka
Vlasta
Nada
Snežana
Ljubica
Veselina
Milena
Darina
Alena
Inna
Yana
Zhanna
Sofia
Dobromira
Vladislava
Jasmina
Irena
Natalija
Olesia
Lyubov
Galina
Elena
Valentina
Masculine names
Aleksandar
Vladimir
Miroslav
Luka
Ivan
Nikola
Boris
Dragan
Slobodan
Milan
Goran
Zoran
Radovan
Branko
Sasa
Marko
Ante
Pero
Dusan
Sinisa
Slavko
Zdenko
Ratko
Dalibor
Vlado
Krsto
Boro
Stjepan
Darko
Davor
Srecko
Mirko
Zivojin
Stevan
Rade
Jovan
Veselin
Emil
Slavoljub
Dobromir
Vlastimir
Vladislav
Svetislav
Miodrag
Gorislav
Radomir
Stanislav
Lyubomir
Cvjetin
Unisex names
Alex
Sasha
Zora
Dana
Jaga
Sava
Lola
Vika
Sasha
Slava
Yana
Dana
Nika
Zeta
Goga
Boka
Ceca
Cuka
Daca
Dada
Gaga
Goga
Joca
Koka
Lana
Laza
Leka
Lota
Lyra
Masa
Mika
Moca
Nada
Nera
Nina
Noka
Pera
Rasa
Sada
Sana
Sasa
Sava
Sena
Sida
Soka
Sona
Srdja
Stasa
Tasa
Zoka
Family names
The moons of Uranus were colonized largely by Slavs, Anatolians and Eastern Europeans, and they carry those family names still.
Other names
At birth, all Uranites are given a serial number. This goes beyond the ID numbers given to most PSC members, and grows as they age in three digit increments to denote milestones, accomplishments, accolades, crimes, medical history and other factors of identity. While the numbers seem random to outsiders, a Uranite can look at the string of another and attain intimate knowledge of them.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Uranite Shorthand is a lossless compression algorithm using a wide variety of techniques to reduce size and inefficiency of communication, all in a DNA based code with four symbols.
Not only does US compress data for maximum efficiency in storage, it can be encoded tonally in a sort of 'song' or stored in mollecular form, which can then be read by any scanner equipped with the cypher. Uranite criminals have been known to inject these codes into their own bloodstream, where they pass harmlessly out after a few days if the message isn't delivered.
Culture and cultural heritage
The original colonists of Uranus were trying to establish a new mode of thought free from the prejudices of Earth against artificial intelligence. They are the originators of the Disciples of the Event Horizon of Man, though this group was too religious for their tastes. They sought advancement of human knowledge by perfecting existing technology rather than new inventions, believing mankind to be on the cusp of ascension to a higher state. Current Uranite culture seeks knowledge, advancement, and perfection of the human knowledge base.
Shared customary codes and values
Uranites value innovation, advancement, and intellectual and monetary freedom. They're ambitious, innovative, and often considered reckless.
Common Etiquette rules
Directness: Uranite communication tends to be very straightforward and to-the-point in their communication. They might not consider social nuances or sugarcoat their words.
Honesty: They often prioritize honesty over tact, which can lead to brutal or blunt statements.
Literalness: Uranites might interpret language literally, missing implied meaning or subtleties.
Lack of filters: They might share their thoughts and opinions without considering social norms or others' feelings.
Difficulty with nuance: Uranite communication can also involve struggling to understand and convey nuanced emotions, leading to seemingly insensitive or blunt statements.
Common Dress code
Uranites prefer minimalist clothing; clean monochromatic clothing and straight lines. The current fashion is a white tunic and pressed trousers with soft feaux-leather boots.
Art & Architecture
Uranite architecture is curved in ways that please the eye but don't compromise space, with open plans and large windows.
Foods & Cuisine
Uranite food tends to have simple flavors packed with nutrients. Offworld, Uranite food is often marketed as 'health food' or 'high efficiency rations.'
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Uranites introduce themselves with an exchange of data.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
When a Uranite is born they are assigned an initial ten digit code in US, which is their name as far as official records go and will gro throughout their lives.
Coming of Age Rites
When a Uranite graduates from at least eighteen years of education, they are considered an adult and free to pursue their lives. Graduation ceremonies are typically uncharacteristically wild.
Funerary and Memorial customs
When Uranites die, they are cremated and their ashes spread on their birth moon. Their US coded name is stamped on steel and encoded in the Library of Oberon.
Common Taboos
Uranites don't like secrets and have trouble keeping them. They absolutely despise knowing that something is known but that the knowledge is unavailable to them.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Uranites seek symmetry and a clean look, and think nothing of replacing parts with cybernetic for practical and aesthetic reasons. As a general rule, they're pale and their hair is commonly light colors, with platinum being the current fashion.
Gender Ideals
Both genders on Uranus often come off as 'feminine' to outsiders, with men being almost as slim, pale and lean as the women.
Courtship Ideals
Uranites prefer to be straightforward, expressing their interest in flat, often blunt terms. Open communication and intellectual discussions are primary, and romantic 'moments' are secondary but still important.
Relationship Ideals
Shared interests, hobbies and hyperfixations are ideal for Uranite relationships.
Template - 24 pts
Advantages-40 pts
IQ+1 20 pts, Uranian Education 15 pts, Versatile 5 pts,Disadvantages-15 pts
Curious 5 pts, Reluctant Killer (AIs) 5 pts, Truthfulness 5 pts,Quirks-1 pt
Dreamer 1 pt
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