Ubese



To most inhabitants of the galaxy, the enigmatic Ubese species are a rare sight to behold, never leaving the confines of their armor and speaking through a voice modulator. Few are those who could witness their veritable appearance and even fewer would be allowed to see the visage of a Ubese alive. Their xenophobic nature makes them ideally suited for professions such as mercenaries or bounty hunters, granting them an excuse to hunt down and kill other species. Normally, they are a very aggressive people, though loyal to one another. The Ubese homeworld is little known to the rest of the galaxy, as they tend to be very secretive, associating only within their own circles. They are generally known as mysterious, savage nomads.

Biology and Appearance
The typical Ubese, when seen outside of their homeworld, be it Uba IV or Ubertica, wear a protective, airtight environment suit or armor that covered the entire body. Without their armor, the Ubese species are Near-Human in appearance, usually standing around 1.75 – 2.25 meters and weighing 165 – 185 pounds. They have a slender build, and with their armor on, it is often difficult for an offworlder to determine whether he is dealing with a male or female. The formation of their vocal chords is particular in that they cannot speak above the sound of a raspy whisper, which makes them very difficult to understand without the voice modulator that is usually integrated into their helmet. Only on their homeworld, Ubertica, and under very special circumstances, will an Ubese show his visage, a feat that was literally impossible to accomplish for the Ubese of Uba IV, who require their helmet at all time in order to breathe in atmospheres other than the one they became adapted to on their ravaged home planet. Their facial structure is characterized by a lean morphology, featuring a resistant skin that varies in color from different shades of gray and white. They cannot not grow any facial hair, and have prominent high cheeks, small and dark eyes, as well as oily, black hair.

Stats & Skills

 * Attribute Dice: 12D
 * DEXTERITY: 2D/4D+2
 * KNOWLEDGE: 1D/3D
 * MECHANICAL: 1D/2D+2
 * PERCEPTION: 2D/4D+2
 * STRENGTH: 1D/3D
 * TECHNICAL: 2D/4D
 * Move: 8/11

Special Abilities
Type II Atmosphere Breathing: “True Ubese” require adjusted breath masks to filter and breath Type I atmospheres. Without the masks, Ubese suffer a -1D penalty to all skills and attributes.

Technical Aptitude: At the time of character creation only, “true Ubese” characters receive 2D for every 1D they place in Technical skills.  Survival: “True Ubese” get a +2D bonus to their survival skill due to the harsh conditions they are forced to endure on their homeworld.