Arkanian



Arkanians are a Near-Human race which resides primarily on the planet of Arkania - though they are not indigenous to it.

Biology and Appearance
Arkanians considered themselves the pinnacle of evolution, and as such many were distinctly arrogant. Arkanian scientists had been experts in genetic manipulation for millennia, and by the time of the Mandalorian Wars the species had been split into many sub-species, making it hard to determine exactly what was a baseline Arkanian. Most Arkanians could pass for Human, though the majority had pure white eyes and four clawed fingers on each hand.

Arkanians were capable of seeing in infra-red light, and their eyes were sensitive to sources of extreme heat. This was helpful on their dark and frigid homeworld, but when traveling offworld, many were forced to wear blinders on planets with hotter, younger suns. It was also not unusual for an Arkanian to enhance themselves with internal or external cybernetics, or in some cases both. It was also standard practice for many of the Arkanians to undergo further genetic manipulation on their own bodies, enhancing themselves even further and better than lesser species.

Society and Culture
Regarded as some of the greatest scientists in the galaxy, members either made some of the greatest advancements in medical science, or performed atrocities which surpassed even those of the Galactic Empire. The Arkanians see the genetic betterment of their neighboring systems as their duty, though many of their experiments are unwelcome.

One of their earliest known endeavors was the creation of the Quermian species from the Xexto around 17,000 BBY. Though they abandoned their secret experiments, fearing legal action from the Galactic Republic, the Quermians resurfaced millennia later.

Centuries before the rise of the Galactic Empire, much criticism was leveled at the Arkanians for their experiments on the dim-witted Yaka. Though they dramatically increased the species intelligence of the Yaka with their cybernetic enhancements, they also removed all trace of emotion from the people.

Arkanian Offshoots
This particular sub-species was bred as workers for the famed Arkanian gem mines. These people had hands with five digits and eyes whose iris contrasted in coloring to the rest of the eyeball - sometimes even pointed ears. Members of this breed are viewed as lower species and forced to live as outcasts by other "pure" Arkanians.

Stats & Skills

 * Attribute Dice: 13D
 * DEXTERITY: 1D/3D+2
 * KNOWLEDGE: 1D+2/4D+1
 * MECHANICAL: 1D+1/4D
 * PERCEPTION: 1D+1/4D
 * STRENGTH: 1D+2/4D+1
 * TECHNICAL: 2D/4D+2
 * Move: 10/12

Special Abilities
Darkvision: Arkanian characters can see up to 20 meters in total darkness.

Story Factors
Arrogance: Arkanians are typically arrogant, believing that they have reached the pinnacle of evolution.

Infamy: Arkania was once part of the Sith empire, and their dedication to aggressive scientific research has given them a somewhat bad reputation as the galaxy’s mad scientists.