ACELAPHANS

Personality: Steady and adaptable, Acalephans are reliable companions and are very capable soldiers administrators.

Physiology and Appearance: Acalephans are slender bipeds of reptilian, though close to avian, stock. They stand about 1.5m on average and have a large cranium. Their skin is purple and finely scaled, their eyes widely spaced, large and yellow, and though they look frail, their musculature is tightly knit, making them deceptively strong. They also possess four hearts, giving them superb cardiovascular systems.

Homeworld: Acalephia Core - A class-M planet within the Interstellar Confederacy

History and Culture: Acalephans have a rich history replete with competing religious and political systems that slowly coalesced into their current global government and singular faith. Their strong faith in a living, sentient universe is widely accepted by those of spiritual faith throughout the Interstellar Confederacy. Acalephans joined the Interstellar Confederacy enthusiastically in 2200, having become a spacefaring species only a few years earlier. Many choose to serve in the Peacekeepers.

Languages: Aulia or Interstellar Confederacy Basic. There are several Acalephan dialects, but Aulia is the most common, a musical and complex language that employs heavy tonal qualities that make it sung more than spoken. It is extremely difficult to learn. To most species, Acalephan names are pretty sounding and often have a musical quality.

Favored Profession: Starship Officer, Soldier. Acalephans are enthusiastic supporters of the Interstellar Confederacy and the Peacekeepers.

Species Adjustments: +1 Strength, +1 Presence, +1 Perception

Species Abilities

Bonus Trait: Cultural Flexibility: Acalephans are xenophiles, enjoying learning about new people and cultures.

Bonus Edge: Great Stamina: Acalephans’ quadruple hearts give them great endurance.

Natural Linguist: Acalephans learn languages with ease. After a full day of exposure to a new language, it can be learned at level 1 with a TN 10 Intellect test. Acalephans advance all language skills as professional skills.

The Universe Will Provide: Acalephans have a strong belief in the sentient nature of the universe and the idea of a master plan. They begin the game with +1 Courage.

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