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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
As a race the Ga'teran male has wide shoulders, a deep chest and well developed arm and leg muscles. The neck is short and very heavily muscled. They have sharp claws on their hands and feet. They have no nose, just 2 | As a race the Ga'teran male has wide shoulders, a deep chest and well developed arm and leg muscles. The neck is short and very heavily muscled. They have sharp claws on their hands and feet. They have no nose, just 2 thin slits for breathing. They have no ears, instead they have two pale greenish sections of sound sensitive skin where their ears should have been. The teeth are extremely sharp and pointed and they have wide mouths that allow them to open them wide and use their teeth as very effective weapons during hand to hand combat. Their skin is very thick and tough, just like a crocodile and as for skin tone for the most part it is a light, pale green with some individuals having darker or lighter hides than others. | ||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
The main difference between males and females is their size. A male ranges in size from 6' to 6'6 with an average weight of 200 to 280lbs. The female on the other hand ranges in size from 5'8" to 6' and weights between 140 and 180 lbs. Of course their have been cases where individuals have been outside these racial norms. | The main difference between males and females is their size. A male ranges in size from 6' to 6'6 with an average weight of 200 to 280lbs. The female on the other hand ranges in size from 5'8" to 6' and weights between 140 and 180 lbs. Of course their have been cases where individuals have been outside these racial norms. | ||
Fortunately for the Ga'teran people when they reproduce a female will usually lay about 10 to 20 eggs. They can do this usually once a year and are able to continue producing offspring for close to 25 to 30 years. If it was not for this their old customs of blood mad rages and constant combat between the families and tribes might have killed off their | Fortunately for the Ga'teran people when they reproduce a female will usually lay about 10 to 20 eggs. They can do this usually once a year and are able to continue producing offspring for close to 25 to 30 years. If it was not for this their old customs of blood mad rages and constant combat between the families and tribes might have killed off their species. | ||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
Just below the surface of every Ga'teran is the blood mad rage of a berserker. They have to fight to control it. For most of them it is an easy thing to do, but there are others who can and have lost control. Depending on what they did when they lost control many are sentenced to Final Justice. For most they can release the beast when they need to. Rechaining the beast after can be very hard for some. | Just below the surface of every Ga'teran is the blood mad rage of a berserker. They have to fight to control it. For most of them it is an easy thing to do, but there are others who can and have lost control. Depending on what they did when they lost control many are sentenced to Final Justice. For most they can release the beast when they need to. Rechaining the beast after can be very hard for some. | ||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
The Ga'teran people do not have | The Ga'teran people do not seem to have any form of religion. | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
===First One=== | ===First One=== | ||
In the | In the beginning all their was, was swamp. Then life emerged from the swamp in all it's violent forms. One of those forms proved to be smarter and more violent than the rest. The first one defeated all lizard challengers, proved it's worth, captured mates and fathered those who became the Ga'teran race. | ||
===The Rage=== | ===The Rage=== | ||
When the first one had finished proving he was not to be ignored, he fathered children in his image. He | When the first one had finished proving he was not to be ignored, he fathered children in his image. He taught them and watched them. Then one day his oldest child disobeyed and the first one struck him. That blow released the rage. The child turned on his father in a blood thirsty frenzy. One that sparked similar reactions in his other children. Once the rage had cleared the first one and 3 of his children were found to have been killed and partially eaten. The 4 survivors were shocked at what they had done and since then all Ga'teran have worked hard to maintain control. | ||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
They have a tribal society with each tribe | They have a tribal society with each tribe having it's own festivals, celebrations and minor difference's. They have an intricate, yet delicate balance between the tribes that often result in various forms of conflict resolution that includes first blood and war. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The Ga'teran people are not a race to which most people would attribute culture. The fact is they are more at home hunting, eating, fighting or drinking. | The Ga'teran people are not a race to which most people would attribute culture. The fact is they are more at home hunting, eating, fighting or drinking. | ||
===Epic Tales=== | ===Epic Tales=== | ||
Epic tales are the one form of none violent entertainment they have. Kind of like opera but with very loud, off key singing and much clashing of weapons. The stories are always re-enactments of famous battles from their past. | Epic tales are the one form of none violent entertainment they have. Kind of like opera but with very loud, off key singing and much clashing of weapons. The stories are always re-enactments of famous battles from their past. | ||
===Arena Matches=== | ===Arena Matches=== | ||
Combat in all it's physical forms is the primary form of entertainment for the Ga'teran people. As such arena matches with physical combat such as wrestleing, slamming (kind of like terran boxing but without the gloves or rules) and first blood matches draw large crowds. | Combat in all it's physical forms is the primary form of entertainment for the Ga'teran people. As such arena matches with physical combat such as wrestleing, slamming (kind of like terran boxing but without the gloves or rules) and first blood matches draw large crowds. | ||
==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
===Releasing the Beast=== | ===Releasing the Beast=== | ||
For the Ga'teran race it is an accepted fact that at times, there is a burning need to release the berserk rage and fury they have been keeping caged inside. At these times they will seek out one of the many easily available solid steel cages available in every community and on most large farms. Once they have been locked inside they can release the beast with out | For the Ga'teran race it is an accepted fact that at times, there is a burning need to release the berserk rage and fury they have been keeping caged inside. At these times they will seek out one of the many easily available solid steel cages available in every community and on most large farms. Once they have been locked inside they can release the beast with out having to worry about who or what might become injured other than themselves. | ||
===Final Justice=== | ===Final Justice=== | ||
For most serious crimes their is only one punishment. Death. When someone is found guilty of a serious crime they are taken to an arena which has a large 100 foot circular area that has 2 feet of swamp water floating in it. The stands will hold up to 50,000 people. The convict is released into the arena with no weapons but his bare hands. Then a pack of 7 Rap' | For most serious crimes their is only one punishment. Death. When someone is found guilty of a serious crime they are taken to an arena which has a large 100 foot circular area that has 2 feet of swamp water floating in it. The stands will hold up to 50,000 people. The convict is released into the arena with no weapons but his bare hands. Then a pack of 7 Rap'ter like reptiles are released. These giant lizards are smart, cunning, fast, deadly and hunt in packs. No one has ever escaped them. | ||
===First Blood=== | ===First Blood=== | ||
When ever 2 citizens have a disagreement or their is a minor disagreement between groups or tribes it is settled by a form of ritual combat called '''First Blood'''. A single fighter is selected and while they sometimes go and fight in an arena, they are just as likely to select any location that is agreeable to both sides. The 2 combatants meet with no weapons, anything goes but the battle ends when the first blood is lost from the body of the opponent. At this time the fight ends. The winner or his tribe are considered to be in the right and the losers have to accept the final verdict. | When ever 2 citizens have a disagreement or their is a minor disagreement between groups or tribes it is settled by a form of ritual combat called '''First Blood'''. A single fighter is selected and while they sometimes go and fight in an arena, they are just as likely to select any location that is agreeable to both sides. The 2 combatants meet with no weapons, anything goes but the battle ends when the first blood is lost from the body of the opponent. At this time the fight ends. The winner or his tribe are considered to be in the right and the losers have to accept the final verdict. | ||
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===War=== | ===War=== | ||
Any time their is a major disagreement between tribes, factions or any other large grouping of Ga'teran's it is settled by a war. Now days these wars are fought in an arena with rules and limited numbers of warriors on both sides. Usually the teams will be either 5, 13 or 27 to a side. Hand weapons are allowed but no firearms. Both sides must agree on the number, type and size of any and all weapons. Both sides meet and wait till a loud gong is struck. Then they fight till only one side still has any warriors left standing. The winning side is declared the victor | Any time their is a major disagreement between tribes, factions or any other large grouping of Ga'teran's it is settled by a war. Now days these wars are fought in an arena with rules and limited numbers of warriors on both sides. Usually the teams will be either 5, 13 or 27 to a side. Hand weapons are allowed but no firearms. Both sides must agree on the number, type and size of any and all weapons. Both sides meet and wait till a loud gong is struck. Then they fight till only one side still has any warriors left standing. The winning side is declared the victor | ||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
While they have warp technology most of the planet is pre industrial. Other than transportation which is more advanced and wide spread most of the natives seem to prefer a more hands on existence. A true contradiction in terms they understand and have access to post industrial technology but do not import it or use much of it on the planet surface except for weapons and transportation. The 2 major cities hold the only true manufacturing facilities on the planet. As a rule they do not work in those facilities | While they have warp technology most of the planet is pre-industrial. Other than transportation which is more advanced and wide spread most of the natives seem to prefer a more hands on existence. A true contradiction in terms they understand and have access to post industrial technology but do not import it or use much of it on the planet surface except for weapons and transportation. The 2 major cities hold the only true manufacturing facilities on the planet. As a rule they do not work in those facilities themselves. They use slave labor for that. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
===Infantry=== | ===Infantry=== | ||
The Ga'ter Infantry is organized along 2 different lines. Each Regiment is made up of about 5,000 troops and is recruited from one single tribe. Both male's and female's serve as troops. | The Ga'ter Infantry is organized along 2 different lines. Each Regiment is made up of about 5,000 troops and is recruited from one single tribe. Both male's and female's serve as troops. While hand weapons and their claws serve as their main form of weapon they are also equipped with a disruptor style of rifle that inflicts extremely painful cellular damage. | ||
===Space Fleet=== | ===Space Fleet=== | ||
The Ga'terans currently have a fleet made up primarily of frigates, destroyers and | The Ga'terans currently have a fleet made up primarily of frigates, destroyers and cruisers. They have just started to build heavy cruisers. Like the Infantry all crews on any given ship are usually recruited from one single tribe and can be both male and female. | ||
====Frigates==== | ====Frigates==== | ||
These ships have a crew of about 50. They tend to have excellent defenses, good offensive abilities but minimal crew comforts. Their are no shuttles on this size class ship. | These ships have a crew of about 50. They tend to have excellent defenses, good offensive abilities but minimal crew comforts. Their are no shuttles on this size class ship. Its main weapons are three banks of three medium disruptor style beam weapons. | ||
====Destroyers==== | ====Destroyers==== | ||
These ships have a crew of about 100. They tend to have excellent defenses, good offensive abilities but minimal crew comforts. This size will have 2 shuttles. | These ships have a crew of about 100. They tend to have excellent defenses, good offensive abilities but minimal crew comforts. This size will have 2 shuttles. Its main weapons are three banks of three heavy disruptor style beam weapons and 3 forward facing light plasma torpedoes. | ||
==== | ====Cruisers==== | ||
These ships have a crew of about 150 and about 200 Infantry soldiers. They tend to have excellent defenses, good offensive abilities but minimal crew comforts. This ship has 4 shuttles and 4 troop transports capable of carrying 50 men each. | These ships have a crew of about 150 and about 200 Infantry soldiers. They tend to have excellent defenses, good offensive abilities but minimal crew comforts. This ship has 4 shuttles and 4 troop transports capable of carrying 50 men each. Its main weapons are six banks of three heavy disruptor style beam weapons and 3 forward facing medium plasma torpedoes. | ||
====Heavy | ====Heavy Cruisers==== | ||
These ships will have a crew of about 200. Unknown yet how they will differ from the smaller cruiser. | These ships will have a crew of about 200. Unknown yet how they will differ from the smaller cruiser. | ||
==Slaves== | ==Slaves== | ||
The Ga'teran's will use any race as slaves but the Jeuws were the first race to feel the iron heel of the Ga'teran war machine. They use slaves due to the fact that they hate working in any factory or manufacturing plant. The mindless | The Ga'teran's will use any race as slaves but the Jeuws were the first race to feel the iron heel of the Ga'teran war machine. They use slaves due to the fact that they hate working in any factory or manufacturing plant. The mindless labor has a increased chance of weakening the iron control they need to keep on their inner rage. | ||
==Starfleet Intelligence Files== | ==Starfleet Intelligence Files== | ||
All of this data has been acquired by agents from the records of the Romulan Empire. | |||
==Sources== | |||
This is an original species created for use by the Starbase 118 Community. | |||
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[[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | [[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | ||
[[Category:Non-Canon Species]] | [[Category:Non-Canon Species]] | ||