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typo: both singular and collective name is Zet
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: The | : The Zet are an insectoid species that has lived in isolation in a remote nebula in the Gamma Quadrant | ||
==Home System== | ==Home System== | ||
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===Distinguishing physical characteristics=== | ===Distinguishing physical characteristics=== | ||
As a general rule, the | As a general rule, the Zet have a kind of slender body and long, graceful limbs, finished with 3 fingers on the upper limbs and two plus a spur on the lower limbs. Although they generally use a plantigrade gait, many choose a digitigrade locomotion to move faster, with the spur remaining off the ground. | ||
Their skin is soft and smooth, but the back and face are covered with chitinous plaques with small nodules embossed, reminiscent of a protection against ancient predators. | Their skin is soft and smooth, but the back and face are covered with chitinous plaques with small nodules embossed, reminiscent of a protection against ancient predators. | ||
The head is rounded with two bony projections towards the back that are part of the non-verbal communication of the | The head is rounded with two bony projections towards the back that are part of the non-verbal communication of the zet: a healthy zet will have long, graceful and well-formed horns, while a sickly individual will usually have small or broken horns. These are present throughout the individual's life and grow continuously, so that elderly Zet possess elaborate horns that limit the mobility of their head. | ||
Its head has 6 eyes that give it excellent spatial vision, along a colour spectrum detection that is superior to humans'. In addition, the short vibrissae on their head give them extra information about surrounding conditions. | Its head has 6 eyes that give it excellent spatial vision, along a colour spectrum detection that is superior to humans'. In addition, the short vibrissae on their head give them extra information about surrounding conditions. | ||
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===Unusual attributes=== | ===Unusual attributes=== | ||
Zet are divided into two distinct castes: the ---, the dominant caste, are generally taller, slenderer and have characteristics closer to the ideal of the species. Their bodies are brightly and warmly coloured, especially on the back and top of their heads. Oranges, magentas, pinks and reds are regarded as most beautiful colours. | |||
On the other hand, the working breed or Ephemeral, have shorter and more robust bodies and generally are duller in colour, mostly in shades of brown and greys. | On the other hand, the working breed or Ephemeral, have shorter and more robust bodies and generally are duller in colour, mostly in shades of brown and greys. | ||
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==Society== | ==Society== | ||
The | The Zet are organised around Corporations run by one or more Deathless, with a multitude of Ephemerals at their service, subject to debts and life obligations. | ||
===Names=== | ===Names=== | ||