Orths


Homeworld:

Sim-Lung Asteroid Belt

Other planets inhabited:

Numerous asteroid belts throughout known space

Appearance:

The Orths are an intelligent, silicon based life form, similar to Mynocks in that they can survive in the near total vacuum of space indefinitely. Around a meter in a half in height, Orths have a far higher mass than most carbon based life forms, weighing an average of 190 kg, with larger Orths weighing considerably more. Orths are partially quadrupedal, with large, thick legs and arms tipped with claws powerful enough to break through solid rock, which they often do, to find the high yield ores that are their primary food source.

Leaders:

Orths have no racial leaders. Rather, they tend to think of themselves as being outside of any law, and act as such.

World View:

Orths are a very self centered race, with little regard for the rights and welfare of soft-life, as they refer to most of the other species of the galaxy. Only creatures that can spend time in space without protection are worthy of respect in Orth eyes.

Temperament:

Orths tend to be a somewhat aggressive race, willing to resort to violence at virtually any provocation. They have no understanding for the humor of softlife, and take a dim view of being laughed at.

History and Culture:

Orths are a rather primitive race, with no culture to speak of. They developed an understanding of hyperspace and ion drive technology by ambushing asteroid miners and disassembling their ships. Since then, they have expanded into the asteroids of many systems, where they have become somewhat of a nuisance, hijacking ships and escaping into the depths of the asteroid fields, where no one dares to follow them.

Tech Level:

Low Space.

Orths in the Galaxy:

Those Orths that have entered the galactic community as other than bandits and pirates have become valued members of various space going crews, with their ability to suck vacuum enabling them to perform repairs that virtually no other intelligent species can make.

A Quote:

"Have you ever sat on an airless rock, and seen the stars?"

Spaceships:

Orths are known for their rather unique spacecraft, which resemble speederbikes with hyperdrives.

Stats:

Attribute Dice: 12D
Attribute Min/Max
Dexterity: 1D+2/4D
Knowledge: 1D/3D+1
Mechanical: 1D/4D
Perception: 1D/4D
Strength: 2D/6D
Technical: 1D/3D+2
Move: 8/10

Special Abilities:

Vacuum Breathing:
Orths do not need to breathe more than once or twice every ten years. They do not enjoy spending much time in the atmosphere.

Natural Weapons and Armor:
Due to their high density, Orths are very difficult to damage, gaining a +2D bonus vs. physical attacks, and a +1D+1 bonus vs. energy attacks.
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