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| Ingr'Nysk | |
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Homeworld |
Ingr |
| Type |
Humanoid |
| Diet |
Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan |
300 Years |
| Physical Information | |
| Average Height |
1.8 Meters |
| Skin Colors |
Shades of blue |
| Hair Colors |
None
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| Eye Colors |
Pupil-less, any color |
| Abilities Information | |
| Force Sensitivity |
see text |
| Special Attributes |
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| Societal Information | |
| Common Affiliations | |
| Exodus Information | |
| Creator | |
The Ingr’Nysk are a very technologically advanced race hailing from the Xedael Empire, a governmental entity located to the galactic south of the Jade Worlds.
Appearance and Physiology[]
At first glance, the Ingr’Nysk are roughly humanoid in appearance. They possess a pair of legs and arms, as well as a human-like face, and body proportions are equivalent to those found among average humanoid beings. However, skin tone and hair color, among other things, are strikingly different from most Humans.
Ingr’Nysk skin coloration ranges from pure white to a bluish-gray hue, with hair pigment found in the same range. However, these people are capable of altering their skin pigmentation, though such changes are involuntary. When experiencing strong emotions, Ingr’Nysk skin will change from the individual’s natural color to another hue. Different feelings will result in different color alterations. For example, anger will result in a flush of deep blue, while passion causes the skin to acquire an emerald appearance. Hair color, interestingly enough, does not change.
In addition to a difference in skin and hair tone, Ingr’Nysk possess pupils that glow with almost any color found in the universe. Their eyes reflect light and the color of the pupil is determined at birth. As expected, both pupils share the same color, though there are reports that some individuals have differing pupil coloration. This difference does not carry any biological significance, though some Ingr’Nysk cultures place various meanings upon this sign.
Though Ingr’Nysk body proportions are very similar to Human proportions, their body shapes tend to lean towards a more lithe and agile build. This is not to say that muscle-bound Ingr’Nysk do not exist; Ingr’Nysk just possess strong yet supple muscle tissue. In fact, when measured in proportional amounts, the muscle strength and elasticity of most Ingr’Nysk are greater than that of most Humans.
Another interesting aspect of the Ingr’Nysk physiology is the bone structure. Similar to the Human equivalent, Ingr’Nysk bones are composed of a honeycomb structure containing calcium carbonate and other minerals. However, in addition to these common compounds, the bones of these people contain traces of various metal oxides, increasing the bones’ ability to withstand stresses. These metal oxides form an interlocking web to reinforce the original bone structure and increase the tensile strength, resulting in far fewer bone-related injuries.
Though the Ingr’Nysk possess what appears to be hair on their scalps, these structures are not really hair. Rather, they are organs that serve an extra-sensory function, and are known as tera. Approximately a centimeter in diameter, the tera are sensitive to touch and movement, and can grow up to thirty centimeters in length. The tera are composed of soft tissue with a tough, almost leathery, covering. Because the tera do not possess pain receptors, they can be trimmed and styled, depending on cultural norms. Ingr’Nysk do not possess any form of body or facial hair.
Ingr'Nysk are a long-lived species, with the average lifespan around 300 to 400 years old. Ingr'Nysk have a relatively short development period, where they quickly reach physical and sexual maturity at around age 20. From then on, they are considered adults, with middle age around 200 years old. Elderly Ingr'Nysk are typically 300-400 years old. Though most Ingr'Nysk do not reach ages past 500 years, there are reports of some very long-lived individuals who have reached close to the millennium mark.
Force Sensitivity[]
The Ingr'Nysk race is at once insensitive and highly sensitive to the Force. The majority of the population possesses some inherent Force abilities, though these are very minor. For example, all Ingr'Nysk are capable of limited emotional sensitivity to those around them, and many are capable of limited precognition. Other manifestations of Force sensitivity include superior reflexes and strength. However, there are some exceptions. Many inquisitors of the Xedael Empire possess a greater affinity for the Force, in that they are able to telepathically communicate with others or are able to exert some minor influence on objects and people.
The most extreme and notable exception is that of the Forgotten. Forgotten are Ingr'Nysk who possess no natural limitations to the Force, and after a latent period of a few hours or years, this connection to the Force manifests itself, usually in a very explosive and destructive manner. With proper training, Forgotten can be taught to control the Force and utilize its power to a degree on par with Jedi Masters.
In the Ingr'Nysk language, this affinity for the Force is known as sar'kera.
Naming Convention[]
Ingr'Nysk names consist of two parts: a personal name and a surname. The personal name is generally one or two syllables long. The surname is made of an additional two parts, separated by an apostrophe; both parts are one syllable long. An example of an Ingr'Nysk name is Asemir Lor'kar. Asemir is the individual's personal name, the name by which others were refer to him. Lor'kar is his surname.
Umbra'Nysk[]
The Umbra'Nysk are a subspecies of Ingr'Nysk; this group is native to the planet Umbra located in the Sith Empire. Umbra was colonized several thousand years ago when a hyperdrive malfunction sent early Ingr'Nysk explorers through a wormhole; the stranded colonists were forced to settle on the alien planet, and have since adapted to the new environment.
Biologically, Umbra'Nysk have evolved very little from the original race. Physical appearances are largely similar, with Umbra'Nysk possessing a slightly darker skin tone to match their environment. Umbra'Nysk also possess higher low-light visual acuity, an adaption to the planet's longer night cycles and shadowed forests. The greatest difference between Umbra'Nysk and Ingr'Nysk is Force sensitivity. Umbra'Nysk are more in-tune to the Force than their Ingr counterparts; this may have been an evolved trait to survive against Umbra's diverse predator population. Interestingly enough, though Umbra'Nysk possess greater Force potential, the incidence of Forgotten born in their ranks is not significantly greater than rates within the Xedael Empire.