Race: Sectoid

Basic Information

Anatomy

Male Sectoids stand between 4 and 5 feet tall, where as the females generally stand six to seven feet tall. They have large black, almond shaped eyes and greyish pink to greyish blue tinted skin. Most common Sectoids are scrawny and weak, though certain bloodlines have grown immensely stout and muscular, though still maintain their short stature. The males have short stubby legs whereas the females have long graceful legs. All Sectoids are completely hairless, save for eyebrows and the occasional chemically induced mustache. Tattoos or scarification adorn their pale bodies indicating social order or family ties. They are mildly telepathic and will gladly use their massive intellects to shame other races. Though relatively few will chose to develop these mental abilities due to the extreme stress involved. The average lifespan of a Sectoid is between 200-250 years.
Sectoids are easily excitable and prone to rushing to judgment, especially when that judgment is aimed at a non-Sectoid. They are haughty and bitter will generally try to ruin a good time if it is being had without their consent. Despite their bitter nature, Sectoids are quite capable of astounding feats of courage and valor. If a companion falls in battle, a Sectoid will be quick to assist, later using the act as a sort of bargaining chip to hold over his companions heads. Most Sectoids will, if given the proper motivation, adhere to strict standards in the interest of maintaining order. When in the company of others, Sectoids will usually keep quiet and to themselves unless given the opportunity to belittle. They are usually highly focused in anything they do, as they do not want to be seen as wasting time or dawdling around.
Sectoid society is highly ordered and highly militaristic. If a child is born to a military family, that child will always be involved in the military. The same goes for laborers, lawmakers and across every other corner of Sectonian society. They adhere to a very strict code of ethics involving a constant pursuit of excellence in everything they do. Strength is found in order and weakness is shown through dissent.
Sectoid culture is headed up by a council of seven Gregors with one High Lord above them. It is believed that these Gregors have been breed from the bloodline of the High Lord himself, and thus have very different physical characteristics. They stand much taller than the rest (about 8 -9 feet tall) and can live nearly a thousand years. The Gregors are in a perpetual state of squabbling as they continually try to overpower their peers with their influence. They are a hateful, self serving group and their qualities trickle down into the rest of the Sectonian society.

Ecology and Habitats

The Sectoid's home base is located in Aerie Tower, a massive structure thousands of feet tall, rising out of the burning dunes of the Aerie Basin. Though they are quite separated from the rest of Zerth, their influence is felt everywhere. It is in their nature to dominate every living thing, and this fact could not be more apparent to the rest of the planet. The Aerie Nation has established outposts in every corner of the world, keeping constant watch on the inhabitants, waiting for their time to strike and enslave the lesser beings to bend their will to match their own.