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These creatures are bi-pedal, but beyond that nothing is certain. It is assumed that they were originally close to humanoid too, as they were able to interbreed with the Dorfmen. However, that possibility had long since passed, and now the Omunics are warped beings, some sporting tentacles, claws, horns and tails. They are often well over six feet tall, and some are over seven feet tall. | These creatures are bi-pedal, but beyond that nothing is certain. It is assumed that they were originally close to humanoid too, as they were able to interbreed with the Dorfmen. However, that possibility had long since passed, and now the Omunics are warped beings, some sporting tentacles, claws, horns and tails. They are often well over six feet tall, and some are over seven feet tall. | ||
Alpha's are able to control their drones through unknown means, most likely a combination of technological and biological means. Effectively this overrides the drones' motor control being overruled by the Alpha. The Alpha controls the individual drones as easily as one might move a finger, and can just as easily see and hear what the drones see and hear. One of the Alpha's was encountered by the crew of [[StarBase_118_Ops|Starbase 118 Ops]] in 2401. | |||
The drones are mostly augmented with claws capable of digging through rock as well as cutting through flesh. | |||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
The Omunics are generally arrogant, believing themselves superior to anyone else. | |||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
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==Society== | ==Society== | ||
Omunic society is | Omunic society is mostly unknown, and is thought to be almost like a hive mentality, with a few alpha individuals dominating their drones. The Alpha's and their drones are responsible for the hunt for the new prey. They have no single mass consciousness, but do display highly disciplined, swarm-like characteristics, especially when hunting. | ||
[[image:omunicdrone.jpg|left|300px|A Omunic Drone]] | |||
The drones are captured individuals, who have had their vocal cords and most of their motor control cut, but still retain sentience, and control over their faces. Generally they have been driven mad by their experiences, and their faces are maddened, screaming silently. | |||
Their are some other classes in Omunic society:<br /> | |||
'''Sensers''': By telepathic means, the Sensers detect those near the surface, and send out Alpha's when applicable to hunt them. They are augmented by parts of telepathic brains.<br /> | |||
'''Choosers''': The Choosers decide which parts of the captured prey are used for what: Augmenting Omunics, or turn into drones.<br /> | |||
'''Makers''': The Makers are the biogenetic engineers of the Omunics. They perform the actual augmenting, and create the drones. | |||
There are also many transient peoples and aliens drifting in and out of the ports of Byzatium, some staying longer than others. Although Byzatium is a dangerous place to live, it’s general lawlessness provides a useful base for those who want their business dealings to go unnoticed by the Federation, or themselves want to disappear from the mainstream of galactic life. Byzatium is a nodal point for beings from all over the quadrant who want to escape their past, or engage in shady business ventures. A den of inequity is how the planet has been described by some of its more reputable neighbors. | There are also many transient peoples and aliens drifting in and out of the ports of Byzatium, some staying longer than others. Although Byzatium is a dangerous place to live, it’s general lawlessness provides a useful base for those who want their business dealings to go unnoticed by the Federation, or themselves want to disappear from the mainstream of galactic life. Byzatium is a nodal point for beings from all over the quadrant who want to escape their past, or engage in shady business ventures. A den of inequity is how the planet has been described by some of its more reputable neighbors. | ||