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.