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==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
While they do not have any true mythology they do have numerous tales and legends about how their people developed and what it was like to be a sea faring people trading between one island to the next. | |||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
Having no particular allegiance to a homeworld, most Boslics make their homes on their freighters. The crews are usually made up of two to three different families, who | Having no particular allegiance to a homeworld, most Boslics make their homes on their freighters. The crews are usually made up of two to three different families, who socialize aboard ship, often choosing mates between family units. Some crews are made up of single family units, and mates are found at meets where they sell their cargo. | ||
In general, Boslics are very secretive to keep others from exploiting their trade routes and contacts. The are known to amassed fortunes, but only use it to purchase what they need, but will splurge on new and larger freighters to maintain their trade. Generally ethical people, they will transport anything for the right price. Some have ties to gunrunners, pirates, and slave traders, although they keep it low key. | In general, Boslics are very secretive to keep others from exploiting their trade routes and contacts. The are known to amassed fortunes, but only use it to purchase what they need, but will splurge on new and larger freighters to maintain their trade. Generally ethical people, they will transport anything for the right price. Some have ties to gunrunners, pirates, and slave traders, although they keep it low key. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Boslic free-traders are sanctioned by the Boslic culture, which is much like that of the Ferengi, but more ethical, elegant and charismatic. | Boslic free-traders are sanctioned by the Boslic culture, which is much like that of the Ferengi, but more ethical, elegant and charismatic. While they are still consummed by a desire to amass great profits it does not control their lives. | ||
==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
Bowing of the head is a sign of respect in the Boslic culture. | Bowing of the head is a sign of respect in the Boslic culture. | ||
===Marriage Trade=== | |||
They have many different mating rituals but the most common one is the marriage trade. This involves 2 or more ships arranging to meet at a neutral location in order to arrange some marrages. Each ship will then list all their single crew who are available. Over the next couple days these individuals are inspected, questioned and allowed free access to the other ships and their crews. At the end of the 3 days the heads of each family will discuss any unions they wish to arrange. Normally this results in an equal number of individuals being swapped between ships. | |||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
Boslics are warp capable, but more often than not, they rely on purchased vessels (freighters and shuttles), so they can devote their energies to trading. Weaponry and other technology are also purchased and traded. | Boslics are warp capable, but more often than not, they rely on purchased vessels (freighters and shuttles), so they can devote their energies to trading. Weaponry and other technology are also purchased and traded. This change from discovering their own new technology to trading for it is an aspect of their nomadic lifestyles. The same goes for their need to purchase ships instead of building their own. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||