Post by lion on May 24, 2016 22:51:00 GMT -5
Species Name:
Terellian.
Species Type:
Humanoid Mammalian Bipeds.
Planet of Origin:
Mekon (pending app)
Average Maximum age:
110
Age of Maturation:
20
Average Height:
5'10
Average Weight:
150 pounds
Notable biological features:
Pictured: Chancellor Tangren (Credit: Stellaris, Mammalian Portrait 6)
Terellians possess two long, tapered ears (one either side of the head), hinting at a strong sense of hearing. Short, stubby noses and muzzles give them a slightly squashed facial appearance, and their dark eyes (suited to low-light) are broadly spaced. Fingers and toes are capped with small, blunt claws, and their bodies are covered with a downy coat of fur, usually brown, tan or black. Like most mammals, Terellians diverge along gender lines, with the males generally being stockier built than their female counterparts.
Whilst they are capable of breeding, Terellians have a high failure rate when it comes to both births and fertilisation; census data often sees only minimal changes in terms of new births, leading the Terellians to pursue artificial methods of maintaining population.
Number of limbs and Type:
Terellians have two arms and two legs.
Culture:
Terellians are, in a word, driven beings; the words 'lazy' and Terellian don't tend to go in the same sentence together often, though that's not to say it doesn't happen. Whether it's in the fields of scientific discovery, stellar exploration, mining, agriculture or anything in-between, Terellians have a strong work ethic that compels them to push themselves; retirement is common, but it's rare that a Terellian retires to do nothing. Dedication to what Terellians deem 'hobby-jobs' is often a way for those in their senior years to keep themselves active, whilst fighting off the potential economic problems that a low-density population can face.
Naturally curious, Terellian culture strongly leans toward the academic and scientific; fields of expression such as art, music, sports and performance exist, but it's the scientists and educators that hold the lofty, sought-after stations. Anything that contributes a lasting impact to Terellian society is seen as extremely valuable, with any knowledge gained being held as a worthy cause; biologists, engineers, cartographers and miners, rather than actors or athletes, are the house-hold names.
Due to their heavy reliance and favouring of the intellectual, rather than the spiritual, it comes to no surprise that the Terellian people are not religious. Whilst they have in the past held to a belief in creation as an origin of their kind, they have shed this in favour of a focus on the tangible and provable. A 'good feeling' isn't enough in Terellian spheres; you have to be able to prove your argument to be taken seriously. Empirical proof is valued as the highest method of conviction; anything that can be seen and held is deemed to be truth, with the more spiritual matters viewed as questionable.
Whilst Terellians do possess the potential to allow for Force-Sensitive members of their race, and that they indeed know of the Force as something real, it's exceptionally rare that one will be born with the ability. Whilst that's not to say that it hasn't happened, low birth rates paired with the strongly held view of reality being bound by rules leaves little room for a Terellian to be able to express their powers. Those that have in the past managed to do so found themselves quickly under the scrutiny of their fellow men and women; rather than being hated or revered, they would become metaphorical lab-rats.
They have a similar curious, if cautious, view of the Jedi at large; no Terellian will refuse to be in the presence of one, but they will certainly be paying much attention to the robed, lightsaber-toting mystics.
Thanks to their low numbers and past as a communal species, Terellians each view each others' opinions as important (regardless of whether or not they agree); every voice needs to be heard in the political sphere in order for a full understanding of the desires of the people to be reached. As such, the Terellians govern themselves in a purely direct democratic system, headed by a nominated Chancellor, who serves a two year term administrating the day-to-day operations of Terellian space.
As their direct system relies on participation, every Terellian of twenty years of age is expected to take part in the political discussion and vote on matters of legislation, both existing and new, as well as propose them, with the latter being seen as a possible first step to a career as a legislator. Communication technology streamlines this process; every Terellian above the age of minority has access to a closed-communal Holonet forum through a state-issued datapad, where ideas are discussed, laws proposed, and votes tallied; the majority option being seen as the successful one. Abstinence or non-voting is acceptable, as it is seen as an expression of neutrality toward the subject, but not encouraged; it is seen as preferable to learn about the subject and form an opinion first, rather than bluntly dismiss.
Whilst military might is not a focus of the Terellian people, their craft are not something to be considered lightly. Striking a balance between fire-power, protection and agility, a Terellian Defence vessel is capable of holding its own in a chase or a slugging match, be it the humble Pursuant Light-Frigate or the heavy-armed Ward Battle-Carrier. Missile weaponry features prominently in the Terellian arsenal, with many tactics revolving around barraging the enemy into submission through volume of fire; ideally the quicker the better.
Terellians themselves prefer not to enter into matters of war, or large scale conflict in general, as their low population count leaves them vulnerable to the effects of attrition. Instead, Terellians much prefer to talk matters through, though they are aware that some adversaries cannot be reasoned with. Diplomacy is a readily-available channel through which to engage the Terellian people, though by no means does this mean they will always accept proposals made to them, either; they're talkers, but they're not one to take insulting offers or suffer fools.
The scholastic structure in Terellian society is formed of six structures; the Prepatory, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary, and the Quinary tiers; each spanning at least five years with Prepatory being the outside exception of three. Prepatory education through to Tertiary are considered compulsory; every Terellian must complete these curricula regardless of circumstances.
History:
Terellian.
Species Type:
Humanoid Mammalian Bipeds.
Planet of Origin:
Mekon (pending app)
Average Maximum age:
110
Age of Maturation:
20
Average Height:
5'10
Average Weight:
150 pounds
Notable biological features:
Pictured: Chancellor Tangren (Credit: Stellaris, Mammalian Portrait 6)
Terellians possess two long, tapered ears (one either side of the head), hinting at a strong sense of hearing. Short, stubby noses and muzzles give them a slightly squashed facial appearance, and their dark eyes (suited to low-light) are broadly spaced. Fingers and toes are capped with small, blunt claws, and their bodies are covered with a downy coat of fur, usually brown, tan or black. Like most mammals, Terellians diverge along gender lines, with the males generally being stockier built than their female counterparts.
Whilst they are capable of breeding, Terellians have a high failure rate when it comes to both births and fertilisation; census data often sees only minimal changes in terms of new births, leading the Terellians to pursue artificial methods of maintaining population.
Number of limbs and Type:
Terellians have two arms and two legs.
Culture:
At a glance:
Terellians are, in a word, driven beings; the words 'lazy' and Terellian don't tend to go in the same sentence together often, though that's not to say it doesn't happen. Whether it's in the fields of scientific discovery, stellar exploration, mining, agriculture or anything in-between, Terellians have a strong work ethic that compels them to push themselves; retirement is common, but it's rare that a Terellian retires to do nothing. Dedication to what Terellians deem 'hobby-jobs' is often a way for those in their senior years to keep themselves active, whilst fighting off the potential economic problems that a low-density population can face.
Naturally curious, Terellian culture strongly leans toward the academic and scientific; fields of expression such as art, music, sports and performance exist, but it's the scientists and educators that hold the lofty, sought-after stations. Anything that contributes a lasting impact to Terellian society is seen as extremely valuable, with any knowledge gained being held as a worthy cause; biologists, engineers, cartographers and miners, rather than actors or athletes, are the house-hold names.
Religion and Spirituality:
Due to their heavy reliance and favouring of the intellectual, rather than the spiritual, it comes to no surprise that the Terellian people are not religious. Whilst they have in the past held to a belief in creation as an origin of their kind, they have shed this in favour of a focus on the tangible and provable. A 'good feeling' isn't enough in Terellian spheres; you have to be able to prove your argument to be taken seriously. Empirical proof is valued as the highest method of conviction; anything that can be seen and held is deemed to be truth, with the more spiritual matters viewed as questionable.
Whilst Terellians do possess the potential to allow for Force-Sensitive members of their race, and that they indeed know of the Force as something real, it's exceptionally rare that one will be born with the ability. Whilst that's not to say that it hasn't happened, low birth rates paired with the strongly held view of reality being bound by rules leaves little room for a Terellian to be able to express their powers. Those that have in the past managed to do so found themselves quickly under the scrutiny of their fellow men and women; rather than being hated or revered, they would become metaphorical lab-rats.
They have a similar curious, if cautious, view of the Jedi at large; no Terellian will refuse to be in the presence of one, but they will certainly be paying much attention to the robed, lightsaber-toting mystics.
Local Politics:
Thanks to their low numbers and past as a communal species, Terellians each view each others' opinions as important (regardless of whether or not they agree); every voice needs to be heard in the political sphere in order for a full understanding of the desires of the people to be reached. As such, the Terellians govern themselves in a purely direct democratic system, headed by a nominated Chancellor, who serves a two year term administrating the day-to-day operations of Terellian space.
As their direct system relies on participation, every Terellian of twenty years of age is expected to take part in the political discussion and vote on matters of legislation, both existing and new, as well as propose them, with the latter being seen as a possible first step to a career as a legislator. Communication technology streamlines this process; every Terellian above the age of minority has access to a closed-communal Holonet forum through a state-issued datapad, where ideas are discussed, laws proposed, and votes tallied; the majority option being seen as the successful one. Abstinence or non-voting is acceptable, as it is seen as an expression of neutrality toward the subject, but not encouraged; it is seen as preferable to learn about the subject and form an opinion first, rather than bluntly dismiss.
Military:
Whilst not an aggressive species, Terellians have come to appreciate the need for a standing army; claws that dig may also need to be used as weapons of defence, after all. Seen as a matter of necessity rather than preference in a Galaxy full of people unwilling to share the same ideals, Terellians have maintained a robust Defence Force consisting of stellar fleets and 'boots-on-the-ground' garrisons throughout their system. Expeditionary forces, dubbed Scout Armadas, see the most active service; accompanying scientific vessels as they explore the reaches of space, whilst the majority of the Terellian Defence Force instead performs patrol duty of their system, warding off threats from without and within.Whilst military might is not a focus of the Terellian people, their craft are not something to be considered lightly. Striking a balance between fire-power, protection and agility, a Terellian Defence vessel is capable of holding its own in a chase or a slugging match, be it the humble Pursuant Light-Frigate or the heavy-armed Ward Battle-Carrier. Missile weaponry features prominently in the Terellian arsenal, with many tactics revolving around barraging the enemy into submission through volume of fire; ideally the quicker the better.
Terellians themselves prefer not to enter into matters of war, or large scale conflict in general, as their low population count leaves them vulnerable to the effects of attrition. Instead, Terellians much prefer to talk matters through, though they are aware that some adversaries cannot be reasoned with. Diplomacy is a readily-available channel through which to engage the Terellian people, though by no means does this mean they will always accept proposals made to them, either; they're talkers, but they're not one to take insulting offers or suffer fools.
Education:
Paired with their tendency toward curiosity, Terellian society puts a tremendous emphasis on learning. The average Terellian youth is a student from his or her first step to the age of majority, with the standard education curriculum covering the basic sciences, ethics, politics, mathematics and language as the core tenets. Specialisation becomes available in later years of study, so as to allow an easier transition from academia to practice, but the core subjects remain throughout.The scholastic structure in Terellian society is formed of six structures; the Prepatory, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary, and the Quinary tiers; each spanning at least five years with Prepatory being the outside exception of three. Prepatory education through to Tertiary are considered compulsory; every Terellian must complete these curricula regardless of circumstances.
History: