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Their history is one of war. So much so that it became an intricate part of their lives and culture. It was only when they learned that their was other intelligent life forms in the galaxy that they came together and managed to form a lasting peace. This peace has now lasted over 250 years. | Their history is one of war. So much so that it became an intricate part of their lives and culture. It was only when they learned that their was other intelligent life forms in the galaxy that they came together and managed to form a lasting peace. This peace has now lasted over 250 years. | ||
The incident that resulted in this radical change for them was the crash of an alien cruiser. It crashed | The incident that resulted in this radical change for them was the crash of an alien cruiser. It crashed leaving behind it a streak of flames in the night sky that could be seen for miles. Then upon impact with the ground the sound and shockwaves awoke any who had still been asleep within a 25 miles radius. | ||
The first group to reach the crash site was a hunting party. They were attacked by a few survivors. However the Arcadians were able to rally and fought back. The end result was the death of every single [[Nausicaan]] survivor on the alien ship. | The first group to reach the crash site was a hunting party. They were attacked by a few survivors. However the Arcadians were able to rally and fought back. The end result was the death of every single [[Nausicaan]] survivor on the alien ship. | ||
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They are a stoic people but one that enjoys life. Around strangers they will maintain a cool, unemotional front. Otherwise they tend to smile and laugh the same as most other races. They seem to be fairly well adjusted with few know cases of mental problems. | They are a stoic people but one that enjoys life. Around strangers they will maintain a cool, unemotional front. Otherwise they tend to smile and laugh the same as most other races. They seem to be fairly well adjusted with few know cases of mental problems. | ||
They can be prone to violent | They can be prone to violent berserker rages, fortunately these are not that common any more. While in the grips of one of these rages they will completely ignore any and all injuries. | ||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
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==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
They have a large and | They have a large and colourful set of legends and myths. Most have to do with individuals who excelled at one task or another. In fact there are just as many good stories regarding aspects of all 3 gods as there are stories about heroic battles. | ||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
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==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
They have a number of customs in regards to one on one fights. These fights follow a very strict set of rules. First of all is the '''Ad'een''' which is a fight | They have a number of customs in regards to one on one fights. These fights follow a very strict set of rules. First of all is the '''Ad'een''' which is a fight using non-lethal weapons and can be used as a method of teaching or training. It is also used at clan gathering as a form of physical contest. Next is the '''Ad'ee''' which is a fight using lethal weapons but ends as soon as first blood has been drawn. Last of all is '''Ad'D''' a fight to the death. | ||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
Prior to the crash they were an industrial people who tended to prefer the simpler things. No | Prior to the crash they were an industrial people who tended to prefer the simpler things. No noticeable pollution. After the crash they studied the technology found on the destroyed vessel and were quickly able to figure it out. At this point they converted the technology to their own use. | ||
They altered and improved on much of the tech. Their cities are now powered by non- | They altered and improved on much of the tech. Their cities are now powered by non-polluting high efficiency power generation stations. They have a planet wide mass transit system that is non-polluting and energy efficient. | ||
Their weapons still appear to be archaic but are anything but. They use bolo's, bows and bladed weapons. They improved on these | Their weapons still appear to be archaic but are anything but. They use bolo's, bows and bladed weapons. They improved on these using the alien tech and subsequent advances they made on their own. The blades are virtually unbreakable and never need to be sharpened. The arrows for the bows are high tech marvels with the ability to lock onto a target. Varied payloads make the arrows very versatile. The bolo's are similar with each of the 3 balls able to perform a different function. Activating one will make all 3 work the same way. These are explosive, stun charge or light burst. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Since | Since taking to the stars they have established trade with a few races but prefer to only establish dealings with races they consider to be honourable. They will not trade away any of their weapons tech or metallurgy secrets. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
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They have a small but effective fleet of war ships. | They have a small but effective fleet of war ships. | ||
==Federation | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||
Any time an Arcadian runs into an [[Nausicaan]] they will fight. Both races seem to have developed an intense dislike of the other. | Any time an Arcadian runs into an [[Nausicaan]] they will fight. Both races seem to have developed an intense dislike of the other. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
THIS PROFILE IS CURRENTLY BEING RE-WRITTEN BY THE SDC; Species Development Committee | THIS PROFILE IS CURRENTLY BEING RE-WRITTEN BY THE SDC; Species Development Committee | ||