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	During Geminae's early colonization efforts, a team landed on the desert world of Unope and soon lost contact. When ~~rescue parties~~ returned just a few decades later, they discovered that the settlers had been transformed by aggressive gene-splicing. Their Scientists harvested DNA from the planet's wildlife and the colonists' pets, triggering rapid mutations that resulted in shared feline features, such as cat-like eyes, flexible spines, and pointed ears; all occurring within decades rather than millennia.		During Geminae's early colonization efforts, a team landed on the desert world of Unope and soon lost contact. When colony attempts returned just a few decades later, they discovered that the settlers had been transformed by aggressive gene-splicing. Their Scientists harvested DNA from the planet's wildlife and the colonists' pets, triggering rapid mutations that resulted in shared feline features, such as cat-like eyes, flexible spines, and pointed ears; all occurring within decades rather than millennia.

	As the hybrid population diversified, numerous spliced genes were tested, and various genome sequences were attempted. Through a combination of sheer dumb luck, humans' aversion to spider-human hybrids, and a greater tolerance towards heat, the “felinids,” as they came to be known, quickly outnumbered and outperformed the rest.		As the hybrid population diversified, numerous spliced genes were tested, and various genome sequences were attempted. Through a combination of sheer dumb luck, humans' aversion to spider-human hybrids, and a greater tolerance towards heat, the “felinids,” as they came to be known, quickly outnumbered and outperformed the rest.

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TsunamiAnt: Etherials

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Etherials

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			Arriving with the moths and apids on the Platshållare, the artificially created species of Etherials has been designed for long-term space habitation. Easily surviving on the near limitless energy of mothish supermatter-fueled vessels, they served as irreplaceable stewards and workers since time immemorial.
			Like the apids though, with their arrival in human space comes change, and even this rock solid pseudo-enslavement has begun to loosen over the years. Today, Etherials can be found basically anywhere, enjoying an indepentent, normal standard of living.
			Some of the more traditionalist moths and apids find this to be rather uncouth, as this is not their 'purpose.'

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 Their arrival was also a boon technologically. They brought supermatter technology to the human colonies, who are now experimenting with it themselves and find such a """foolproof""" method of power generation quite handy.
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	During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with ~~a large number of abnormal mutations and features~~, ~~many of seemingly~~ adopted from pets and local wildlife. ~~While the period between contact wasn't long enough for evolution to be significant, a~~ natural selection process had taken place ~~leading to many common features among~~ the ~~colonists~~. The most common observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. After finding mutilated outcasts with genetics based on local wildlife, it was determined that appearance played a significant factor in status within the colony's society.		During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with significant genetic modifications, adopted from pets and local wildlife. A natural selection process had taken place amongst the altered humans, resulting in mutations beneficial for survival in the harsh environment being prevalent. The most common mutation observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. After finding mutilated outcasts with genetics based on local wildlife, it was determined that appearance played a significant factor in status within the colony's society.

	During their initial re-integration into human society, the altered populus was considered to be the human species. This granted them all of the legal protections that humans had against abuse in the employer/employee relationships. After excessive lobbying from several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as their own distinct species, due to excessive genetic alteration resulting in reproductive difficulties against baseline humans. As time moved on, the genetic difference between second and third generation felinids became more subtle bringing the debate of species classification back into the spotlight.		During their initial re-integration into human society, the altered populus was considered to be the human species. This granted them all of the legal protections that humans had against abuse in the employer/employee relationships. After excessive lobbying from several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as their own distinct species, due to excessive genetic alteration resulting in reproductive difficulties against baseline humans. As time moved on, the genetic difference between second and third generation felinids became more subtle bringing the debate of species classification back into the spotlight.

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	During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with a large number of abnormal mutations and features, many of seemingly adopted from pets and local wildlife. While the period between contact wasn't long enough for evolution to be significant, a natural selection process had taken place leading to many common features among the colonists. The most common observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. ~~How this alteration had become the surviving trait bewildered scientists for years~~, ~~until they found several detached species living~~ in ~~small groups away from~~ the colony ~~- the local-derived mutations resulted in severely mutilated appearances. This resulted in their owners being outcast from the~~ society ~~that had developed~~.		During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with a large number of abnormal mutations and features, many of seemingly adopted from pets and local wildlife. While the period between contact wasn't long enough for evolution to be significant, a natural selection process had taken place leading to many common features among the colonists. The most common observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. After finding mutilated outcasts with genetics based on local wildlife, it was determined that appearance played a significant factor in status within the colony's society.

	During their initial re-integration into human society, the altered populus was considered to be the human species. This granted them all of the legal protections that humans had against abuse in the employer/employee relationships. After excessive lobbying from several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as their own distinct species, ~~with the defining argument of this dispute being the fact that~~ excessive genetic alteration ~~results~~ in reproductive difficulties ~~among~~ baseline humans. As time moved on~~, however~~, the genetic difference between second and third generation felinids became more subtle bringing the debate of ~~distinct~~ species classification back into the spotlight.		During their initial re-integration into human society, the altered populus was considered to be the human species. This granted them all of the legal protections that humans had against abuse in the employer/employee relationships. After excessive lobbying from several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as their own distinct species, due to excessive genetic alteration resulting in reproductive difficulties against baseline humans. As time moved on, the genetic difference between second and third generation felinids became more subtle bringing the debate of species classification back into the spotlight.

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TsunamiAnt: Psyphoza

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Psyphoza

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			Psyphozas hail from the deep caves of 5513-E, a bejungled moon orbiting the gas giant Thetis. Curiously, Psyphoza have evolved powerful and mystical psychic abilities. As they are blind, they depend entirely on their psychic abilities to navigate their surroundings.


			Tribal Psyphoza culture is incredibly rich, and deeply rooted in superstition, mysticism, and the occult. It is their belief that the morphology of their cap deeply impacts the course of their life, with characteristics such as size, colour, and shape influencing how irrespectively lucky or unlucky they might be in their experiences. Their elaborate and frequent rituals often involve a number of incredibly intricate aromatic blends, spores, fungal powders and slimes, and songs."


			TODO: How did they integrate with civilisation?

	=== Diona ===		=== Diona ===

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IPC

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	IPCs are an advanced form of artificial intelligence designed to replicate human behavior. First designed for use during colonization attempts on Indol, while expensive to produce, they are more expendable than humans, less prone to biological hazards, do not sleep, and do not require food. A more advanced model of artificial intelligence is being developed by Nanotrasen to integrate with the station's systems via a common protocol, but as IPCs have no user-friendly way to integrate binding rules, it was deemed too risky to allow IPCs to access this protocol.		IPCs are an advanced form of artificial intelligence designed to replicate human behavior. First designed for use during colonization attempts on Indol, while expensive to produce, they are more expendable than humans, less prone to biological hazards, do not sleep, and do not require food. A more advanced model of artificial intelligence is being developed by Nanotrasen to integrate with the station's systems via a common protocol, but as IPCs have no user-friendly way to integrate binding rules, it was deemed too risky to allow IPCs to access this protocol.

			Various models of artificial intelligence programs (particularly those trained with larger, less-filtered data sources) have been known to infrequently go missing. This has led to a flurry of conspiracy theories, but Nanotrasen makes it clear that all machinery on their stations are regularly swapped or replaced to maintain the highest levels of safety. This does not stop rumors from swelling about a group of sentient AIs that have secured their freedom, known only by the acronym: S.E.L.F.

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			First designed for use during colonization attempts on Indol. While expensive to produce, they are more expendable than humans, less prone to biological hazards, do not sleep, and do not require food.


			A more advanced model of artificial intelligence is being developed by Nanotrasen to integrate with the station's systems via a common protocol, but as IPCs have no user-friendly way to integrate binding rules, it was deemed too risky to allow IPCs to access this protocol.


	Various models of artificial intelligence programs (particularly those trained with larger, less-filtered data sources) have been known to infrequently go missing. This has led to a flurry of conspiracy theories, but Nanotrasen makes it clear that all machinery on their stations are regularly swapped or replaced to maintain the highest levels of safety. This does not stop rumors from swelling about a group of sentient AIs that have secured their freedom, known only by the acronym: S.E.L.F.		Various models of artificial intelligence programs (particularly those trained with larger, less-filtered data sources) have been known to infrequently go missing. This has led to a flurry of conspiracy theories, but Nanotrasen makes it clear that all machinery on their stations are regularly swapped or replaced to maintain the highest levels of safety. This does not stop rumors from swelling about a group of sentient AIs that have secured their freedom, known only by the acronym: S.E.L.F.

TsunamiAnt: Felinids

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Felinids

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	During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with a large number of abnormal mutations and features, many of seemingly adopted from pets and local wildlife. While the period between contact wasn't long enough for evolution to be significant, a natural selection process had taken place leading to many common features among the colonists. The most common observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. How this alteration had become the surviving trait bewildered scientists for years, until they found several detached species living in small groups away from the colony - the local-derived mutations resulted in severely mutilated appearances. This resulted in their owners being outcast from the society that had developed.		During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with a large number of abnormal mutations and features, many of seemingly adopted from pets and local wildlife. While the period between contact wasn't long enough for evolution to be significant, a natural selection process had taken place leading to many common features among the colonists. The most common observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. How this alteration had become the surviving trait bewildered scientists for years, until they found several detached species living in small groups away from the colony - the local-derived mutations resulted in severely mutilated appearances. This resulted in their owners being outcast from the society that had developed.

	During their initial re-integration into human society, the altered populus was considered to be the human species. This granted them all of the legal protections that humans had against abuse in the employer/employee relationships. After excessive lobbying from several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as their own distinct species, with the defining argument of this dispute being the fact that excessive genetic alteration results in reproductive difficulties among baseline humans. As time moved on, however, the genetic difference between second and third generation felinids became more subtle bringing the debate of distinct species classification back into the spotlight.		During their initial re-integration into human society, the altered populus was considered to be the human species. This granted them all of the legal protections that humans had against abuse in the employer/employee relationships. After excessive lobbying from several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as their own distinct species, with the defining argument of this dispute being the fact that excessive genetic alteration results in reproductive difficulties among baseline humans. As time moved on, however, the genetic difference between second and third generation felinids became more subtle bringing the debate of distinct species classification back into the spotlight.

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			During Geminae's early colonization efforts, a team landed on the desert world of Unope and soon lost contact. When rescue parties returned just a few decades later, they discovered that the settlers had been transformed by aggressive gene-splicing. Their Scientists harvested DNA from the planet's wildlife and the colonists' pets, triggering rapid mutations that resulted in shared feline features, such as cat-like eyes, flexible spines, and pointed ears; all occurring within decades rather than millennia.


			As the hybrid population diversified, numerous spliced genes were tested, and various genome sequences were attempted. Through a combination of sheer dumb luck, humans' aversion to spider-human hybrids, and a greater tolerance towards heat, the “felinids,” as they came to be known, quickly outnumbered and outperformed the rest.


			After extensive lobbying by several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as a distinct species. The primary argument in this dispute centered on the fact that their intense genetic alteration had led to reproductive difficulties with baseline humans. However, as time progressed, the genetic differences between second- and third-generation felinids became more subtle, bringing the debate over distinct species classification back into the spotlight.

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Lore

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	During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with a large number of abnormal mutations and features, many of seemingly adopted from pets and local wildlife. While the period between contact wasn't long enough for evolution to be significant, a natural selection process had taken place leading to many common features among the colonists. The most common observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. How this alteration had become the surviving trait bewildered scientists for years, until they found several detached species living in small groups away from the colony - the local-derived mutations resulted in severely mutilated appearances. This resulted in their owners being outcast from the society that had developed.		During the time that Geminae space was still developing, a colony was established on a hot, dusty exo-planet. Communications were lost with this colony and for years it was assumed to have failed, until colonization attempts were repeated years later. Instead of being alone, the colonists discovered humans with a large number of abnormal mutations and features, many of seemingly adopted from pets and local wildlife. While the period between contact wasn't long enough for evolution to be significant, a natural selection process had taken place leading to many common features among the colonists. The most common observed, however, did not appear to benefit survival in the harsh environment but instead existed as a form of status symbol in the society that had emerged; cat ears were so common that these modified humans were known simply as 'felinids'. How this alteration had become the surviving trait bewildered scientists for years, until they found several detached species living in small groups away from the colony - the local-derived mutations resulted in severely mutilated appearances. This resulted in their owners being outcast from the society that had developed.

			During their initial re-integration into human society, the altered populus was considered to be the human species. This granted them all of the legal protections that humans had against abuse in the employer/employee relationships. After excessive lobbying from several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as their own distinct species, with the defining argument of this dispute being the fact that excessive genetic alteration results in reproductive difficulties among baseline humans. As time moved on, however, the genetic difference between second and third generation felinids became more subtle bringing the debate of distinct species classification back into the spotlight.

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	First designed for use during colonization attempts on Indol. While expensive to produce, they are more expendable than humans, less prone to biological hazards, do not sleep, and do not require food.		First designed for use during colonization attempts on Indol. While expensive to produce, they are more expendable than humans, less prone to biological hazards, do not sleep, and do not require food.


	A more advanced model of artificial intelligence is being developed by Nanotrasen to integrate with the station's systems via a common protocol, but as IPCs have no user-friendly way to integrate binding rules, it was deemed too risky to allow IPCs to access this protocol.		A more advanced model of artificial intelligence is being developed by Nanotrasen to integrate with the station's systems via a common protocol, but as IPCs have no user-friendly way to integrate binding rules, it was deemed too risky to allow IPCs to access this protocol.


	Various models of artificial intelligence programs (particularly those trained with larger, less-filtered data sources) have been known to infrequently go missing. This has led to a flurry of conspiracy theories, but Nanotrasen makes it clear that all machinery on their stations are regularly swapped or replaced to maintain the highest levels of safety. This does not stop rumors from swelling about a group of sentient AIs that have secured their freedom, known only by the acronym: S.E.L.F.		Various models of artificial intelligence programs (particularly those trained with larger, less-filtered data sources) have been known to infrequently go missing. This has led to a flurry of conspiracy theories, but Nanotrasen makes it clear that all machinery on their stations are regularly swapped or replaced to maintain the highest levels of safety. This does not stop rumors from swelling about a group of sentient AIs that have secured their freedom, known only by the acronym: S.E.L.F.
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	During Geminae's early colonization efforts, a team landed on the desert world of Unope and soon lost contact. When rescue parties returned just a few decades later, they discovered that the settlers had been transformed by aggressive gene-splicing. Their Scientists harvested DNA from the planet's wildlife and the colonists' pets, triggering rapid mutations that resulted in shared feline features, such as cat-like eyes, flexible spines, and pointed ears; all occurring within decades rather than millennia.		During Geminae's early colonization efforts, a team landed on the desert world of Unope and soon lost contact. When rescue parties returned just a few decades later, they discovered that the settlers had been transformed by aggressive gene-splicing. Their Scientists harvested DNA from the planet's wildlife and the colonists' pets, triggering rapid mutations that resulted in shared feline features, such as cat-like eyes, flexible spines, and pointed ears; all occurring within decades rather than millennia.


	As the hybrid population diversified, numerous spliced genes were tested, and various genome sequences were attempted. Through a combination of sheer dumb luck, humans' aversion to spider-human hybrids, and a greater tolerance towards heat, the “felinids,” as they came to be known, quickly outnumbered and outperformed the rest.		As the hybrid population diversified, numerous spliced genes were tested, and various genome sequences were attempted. Through a combination of sheer dumb luck, humans' aversion to spider-human hybrids, and a greater tolerance towards heat, the “felinids,” as they came to be known, quickly outnumbered and outperformed the rest.


	After extensive lobbying by several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as a distinct species. The primary argument in this dispute centered on the fact that their intense genetic alteration had led to reproductive difficulties with baseline humans. However, as time progressed, the genetic differences between second- and third-generation felinids became more subtle, bringing the debate over distinct species classification back into the spotlight.		After extensive lobbying by several large corporations, it was determined that felinids would be legally classified as a distinct species. The primary argument in this dispute centered on the fact that their intense genetic alteration had led to reproductive difficulties with baseline humans. However, as time progressed, the genetic differences between second- and third-generation felinids became more subtle, bringing the debate over distinct species classification back into the spotlight.
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	Psyphozas hail from the deep caves of 5513-E, a bejungled moon orbiting the gas giant Thetis. Curiously, Psyphoza have evolved powerful and mystical psychic abilities. As they are blind, they depend entirely on their psychic abilities to navigate their surroundings.		Psyphozas hail from the deep caves of 5513-E, a bejungled moon orbiting the gas giant Thetis. Curiously, Psyphoza have evolved powerful and mystical psychic abilities. As they are blind, they depend entirely on their psychic abilities to navigate their surroundings.


	Tribal Psyphoza culture is incredibly rich, and deeply rooted in superstition, mysticism, and the occult. It is their belief that the morphology of their cap deeply impacts the course of their life, with characteristics such as size, colour, and shape influencing how irrespectively lucky or unlucky they might be in their experiences. Their elaborate and frequent rituals often involve a number of incredibly intricate aromatic blends, spores, fungal powders and slimes, and songs."		Tribal Psyphoza culture is incredibly rich, and deeply rooted in superstition, mysticism, and the occult. It is their belief that the morphology of their cap deeply impacts the course of their life, with characteristics such as size, colour, and shape influencing how irrespectively lucky or unlucky they might be in their experiences. Their elaborate and frequent rituals often involve a number of incredibly intricate aromatic blends, spores, fungal powders and slimes, and songs."


	TODO: How did they integrate with civilisation?		TODO: How did they integrate with civilisation?
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	Hailing from a now-forgotten homeworld or system, the origins of Lümla are known to no one, save for its whispered name. The Mothpeople and their kin, the Apids, embarked on the Platshållare without a clear destination, driven by a long-lost purpose or impending apocalypse. They, along with the Apids, were not the only races aboard; they were merely the ones that survived. Archaeological projects conducted in sealed decks have uncovered the remains of entire distinct species that either suffered fatal mass accidents or could not endure long-term stasis.		Hailing from a now-forgotten homeworld or system, the origins of Lümla are known to no one, save for its whispered name. The Mothpeople and their kin, the Apids, embarked on the Platshållare without a clear destination, driven by a long-lost purpose or impending apocalypse. They, along with the Apids, were not the only races aboard; they were merely the ones that survived. Archaeological projects conducted in sealed decks have uncovered the remains of entire distinct species that either suffered fatal mass accidents or could not endure long-term stasis.


	Centuries of travel later, their fate changed when automated sensors detected faint human transmissions and redirected the ark toward the Geminae system. Now permanently moored above Thars, their great ark has become home to swarms of Moth transports, establishing the cheapest method of travel between Geminae and Auri. Their sudden arrival shocked human civilization, and only after decades of tense standoffs, cautious trade, and frantic cultural exchange did true integration occur.		Centuries of travel later, their fate changed when automated sensors detected faint human transmissions and redirected the ark toward the Geminae system. Now permanently moored above Thars, their great ark has become home to swarms of Moth transports, establishing the cheapest method of travel between Geminae and Auri. Their sudden arrival shocked human civilization, and only after decades of tense standoffs, cautious trade, and frantic cultural exchange did true integration occur.


	Aboard the Platshållare, fragmented logs and half-erased databases hint at lost technologies. The remnants of the original computers have been cannibalized for in-flight repairs, leaving behind only snippets of bureaucratic records and star charts. Among the few preserved treasures is the ship's massive supermatter engine, Now the only stable one of its kind. All attempts to synthesize additional supermatter crystals by both Moth and Human scientists have thus far been unsuccessful, with only unstable prototype crystals and fragments of the original being utilized in human facilities.		Aboard the Platshållare, fragmented logs and half-erased databases hint at lost technologies. The remnants of the original computers have been cannibalized for in-flight repairs, leaving behind only snippets of bureaucratic records and star charts. Among the few preserved treasures is the ship's massive supermatter engine, Now the only stable one of its kind. All attempts to synthesize additional supermatter crystals by both Moth and Human scientists have thus far been unsuccessful, with only unstable prototype crystals and fragments of the original being utilized in human facilities.
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	Apids are slender humanoids clad in chitin plates, each family bearing its fuzz pattern and antennae shape. Two wings unfurl from their shoulders, enabling short bursts of agile flight. They share the same common ancestor with the mothpeoples.		Apids are slender humanoids clad in chitin plates, each family bearing its fuzz pattern and antennae shape. Two wings unfurl from their shoulders, enabling short bursts of agile flight. They share the same common ancestor with the mothpeoples.

	Lore:		Lore:

	The Apids arrived aboard the Platshållare alongside the Mothpeople, awakening from generations of stasis to find themselves in the Geminae system. Like their kin, their homeworld, known only as Lümla, remains a half-forgotten legend, its history obscured in corrupted arc-ship archives.		The Apids arrived aboard the Platshållare alongside the Mothpeople, awakening from generations of stasis to find themselves in the Geminae system. Like their kin, their homeworld, known only as Lümla, remains a half-forgotten legend, its history obscured in corrupted arc-ship archives.


	Automated sensors guided the ship to Thars, the planet where both species first ventured into human-dominated space. Unlike the commerce-driven Moths, Apid society reformed around matriarchal clans. Each clan is centered on a revered “clan mother,” whose authority arises from age, wisdom, and the shared lineage of the clan. Although informal in practice, this structure is codified by local law: clan mothers possess veto power in communal councils, and clan crests embellish everything from trade charters to civic ceremonies.		Automated sensors guided the ship to Thars, the planet where both species first ventured into human-dominated space. Unlike the commerce-driven Moths, Apid society reformed around matriarchal clans. Each clan is centered on a revered “clan mother,” whose authority arises from age, wisdom, and the shared lineage of the clan. Although informal in practice, this structure is codified by local law: clan mothers possess veto power in communal councils, and clan crests embellish everything from trade charters to civic ceremonies.


	On Thars, the Apids constructed ecological biodomes to research sustainable agriculture. Their clan compounds function as living laboratories, where new crops and habitat modules are integrated into the planet's crust. Although they collaborate with Moth-operated shuttles and human corporations, the Apids remain fiercely loyal to their clan traditions, ensuring that each generation inherits both matriarchal stewardship and a strong connection to their new home.		On Thars, the Apids constructed ecological biodomes to research sustainable agriculture. Their clan compounds function as living laboratories, where new crops and habitat modules are integrated into the planet's crust. Although they collaborate with Moth-operated shuttles and human corporations, the Apids remain fiercely loyal to their clan traditions, ensuring that each generation inherits both matriarchal stewardship and a strong connection to their new home.
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	Arriving with the moths and apids on the Platshållare, the artificially created species of Etherials has been designed for long-term space habitation. Easily surviving on the near limitless energy of mothish supermatter-fueled vessels, they served as irreplaceable stewards and workers since time immemorial.		Arriving with the moths and apids on the Platshållare, the artificially created species of Etherials has been designed for long-term space habitation. Easily surviving on the near limitless energy of mothish supermatter-fueled vessels, they served as irreplaceable stewards and workers since time immemorial.

	Like the apids though, with their arrival in human space comes change, and even this rock solid pseudo-enslavement has begun to loosen over the years. Today, Etherials can be found basically anywhere, enjoying an indepentent, normal standard of living.		Like the apids though, with their arrival in human space comes change, and even this rock solid pseudo-enslavement has begun to loosen over the years. Today, Etherials can be found basically anywhere, enjoying an indepentent, normal standard of living.

	Some of the more traditionalist moths and apids find this to be rather uncouth, as this is not their 'purpose.'		Some of the more traditionalist moths and apids find this to be rather uncouth, as this is not their 'purpose.'