Though tribes can vary, all Gorgas generally believe in both honor and social Darwinism. Those that are strong enough to survive thrive, and those that do not perish. They rarely help each other beyond with simple tasks or errands, as they honor strength in self reliability. Because of this culture, they are not afraid of death and often duel each other for both simple issues or even as far as rights to leadership. Brawling is a common sport for Gorgas, especially with hellkites and Drakes, which often ends up being a fatal fight to the death. Rarely will one show mercy to another, and their fighting style reflects their savage appearance. Biting, clawing, tackling down or charging are the typical strategies, with some variations with tail whipping, strong punches, and grappling as well.

It is not uncommon for a Gorgas to cannibalize another Gorgas, and they have also been known to eat other races on a few very rare occurrences. Their honor is bound to battle, which also ties into why they prefer using their natural abilities rather then weaponry. While some may use primitive weaponry such as clubs or spears, they do not go farther then that claiming that it throws away their purpose as natural predators and makes their weaponry that they were born with obsolete. Their religion reflects the 'Dragon Gods' who they believe to be there ancestors. Each individual dragon is unique in size, appearance, and aspect of their power or domain. Such as fire, death, and rebirth, as well as their personality and influence to a tribe. While they all believe in existence the same large pantheon of dragon gods, most tribes will often stick with one or a few selected gods that they feel reflect their individual tribe's nature.

They believe that while the dragons are dead, their spirits are present and powerful and influential on not only their world, but the entire universe. Clerics often have various assortments of items related to their selected god, and have prays spoken in their native tongue frequently. Clerics are tasked with influencing their religion to other tribes by either force or through presentations, usually both, in hopes that they can change a tribe's favor from their original god to the cleric's god, or at least add that god to their respect. They however, do not disrespect other religions of the dragon gods since they all at least have some belief in the other gods in the pantheon. However some gods, like the one of death or thievery, is frowned upon from being worshiped. While not at war, tribes often sport in the wild. Their volcanic home has little to offer other then the heat that they enjoy, which to other life-forms would be fatal to even be near. However many are sent to retrieve water from the more humid side of the planet, and most of the tribes settle on the border between the desert and molten area so that they can enjoy the necessity of water, with the luxury of the intense heat. Few leave into the jungles to live there, as its not warm enough for their comfort despite having a yearly temperature of 70-105 F. The population of the planet is spread across the desert and some bearing the dryer molten side, however they are relatively low in population for various reasons. Gorgas take a long time to mature.

Hatchlings become juveniles after a decade, and juveniles do not mature fully until they turn 100, sexual maturity occurs within 50-60 years. Gorgas tribes are often at war with each other mostly for the love of battle itself, and have battles frequent enough where some tribes simply perish altogether. Occasionally the desert has 'cold spots' where the temperature drops drastically to as low as 40 degrees at nightfall, which often kills many Gorgas in their sleep. Wyverns are wild beasts that are often either taimed or slained by Gorgas, which are massive dragon like creatures with two hind legs and two powerful wings for claws, which can range between 15 to 30 feet in length depending upon the species. Another popular creature in Gorgas culture is the wurm, giant reptilian monstrosities that gorge upon the ground like giant snakes. They are limbless and are easily well over a 100 feet long, many can exceed 500 feet, and resemble more like giant worms then snakes with teeth or even pincer-lined mouthes. Wurms are both feared by the Gorgas and a challenge that many warriors seek to slay.

vaguely humanoid, though usually have a bipedal posture some typically stay on all fours. These are the most 'dragon-looking' variant, as they have a large pair of bat-like wings in addition to their powerful arms and legs. With a six-limbed count, these variants stand often between 12' to 25' on their hind feat. They have long tails that have a length usually 2/3's of their height, and they commonly have variations of horns, spines, crests, and sometimes dulaps and frills along their body. Their scales keeled but have a more leathery texture. This variant can breathe fire as mentioned before, and can fly though they would need a lot of space to take into flight. Some can fly better then others but their mobility in the air is limited due to their beastly size and posture. Hellkites have sharpened claws and feet that are said to be sharp enough to tear into stone and their heads resemble are much more saurian and almost sleek enough to be considered a dragon, though some may vary between looking like a lizard or looking like a pterodactyl. Hellkites are the rarest variants and are often honored as being closest to their ancestors. Despite being bulky they have a relatively elongated build compared to Drakes. Even though they are larger they lack much of the muscle and weight that Drakes have, though this makes it able for them to fly.

Drakes resemble bulky lizard-men. Like hellkites they may possess variations of spikes, scutes, horns, and the likes of lizard-like traits. However their scales are plated and more keeled, and are more mettalic to the touch then leathery. In fact these scales are as durable as iron, making them typically walking suits of armor, with the exception of their chest and underside, which scales are much softer in comparison. Drakes do not possess flight or fire breathing, but are the most physically able variant of the variants, with a record holding lift of 3 tons for the species and being incredible fast on foot. This variant has a much more humanoid build, though tend to be hunched over a bit. The size of the drake averages between 5 to 15 feet tall, though there are records of individuals as tall as 20 feet. Like hellkites they have similarly effective claws, and many have keratin-barbed tails. Rare exceptions have been known to possess fire breathing but most lack that feature.

Basilisks are venomous variants with snake-like fangs among rows of smaller teeth, elongated limbs and a lighter build. While not as strong or durable as the other variants they are swift and possess fibers in their toes and fingers similar to geckoes and anoles, allowing them to cling to most surfaces and scale walls and ceiling with ease. Their necks can stretch out up to a 1/4th of their original height and can deliver swift bites from a distance. This variant relies on speed and stealth rather then brute force then the other variants, and as such they are frowned upon and even bullied a bit by the other variants as a sort of racism. Their venom acts as both a narcotic and blood thinner. Which means that they can not only knock victims out with a single bite, but even small cuts are dangerous to those effected by the toxin. Fortunately the toxin can be easily beat off by strong natural immune systems. A healthy human can beat it off with a long rest. They typically stand 7 to 10 feet tall not including their neck-stretching factor. Their tails tend to slither against the ground and are much longer compared to other variants. They have less horns, spikes, and other sharp features then other variants, but possess more variants of frills, sails, and dulaps.

The only female variant of the race, they are serpentine, and lack legs. Instead having one large tail and soft scuted chest that act like a snakes. They still possess three clawed hands and have more humanoid heads. Nagas make up for their lack of fighting proweness with uniquely honored statuses and revered for high intelligence and wisdom. Nagas are often appointed generals and some tribes that rely on other traits aside from strength elect nagas as their leaders. Still they have the unique ability to constrict victims like a snake so long as they have a good opportunity to do so.

Home Planet: Lanuria

Brief Summary of their Home Planet: Lanuria is a terrestrial world, slightly smaller then the Earth. Like Earth it has a nitrogen/oxygen atmosphere, but unlike Earth about 85% of the surface is covered in ocean, with wet environments on rough terrain like rainforests and marshes covering most of the land. Scientific evidence suggests that the planet once had greater land coverage and was in fact home to another species of similar intelligence to the Lanun which went extinct when the oceans grew to cover most of the planet for unknown reasons. Despite the lack of space, the amphibious Lanun have developed the technology to build sprawling urban centers on both land and sea, many of which serve as cultural and cosmopolitan trade hubs throughout the galaxy.

Lanuria possesses a thriving ecosystem, with most of the deeply diverse wildlife being amphibious or entirely aquatic. Among the more famous animals inhabiting Lanuria are Sovacs, amphibious pack creatures described as something of a cross between a wolf and a shark, and Yeronids, a strange amorphous creature that exist both in the wild and as domesticated house pets. Objectively the most famous animal on Lanuria, however, is the Losynek Drake, a draconic sea creature well-regarded for its grace, beauty, and intelligence. The Drake is held with such high regard by the Lanun that it has come to serve as a symbol not just for the planet but for the Lanun people as well. Using advanced eco-friendly technology, the Lanun have been able to build a civilization on their world that coincides peacefully with the myriad of wildlife that inhabits their world.

Empires This Race Belongs To: Most Lanun fall under the banner of the Lanurian Collective.

Member of the Galactic Federation?: Yes!

Number of Colonies: 16

General Appearance: Hailing from an aquatic world, the slightly diminutive and incredibly lithe Lanun share similar biological and physical features with aqautic creatures across the galaxy. They are warm-blooded amphibians who lay clutches of eggs, often up to a dozen, rather then having live births. Typically standing around five and a half feet tall, the Lanun have smooth, sleek skin that comes in cool, aquatic colors, with retractable flaps under their arms and on the sides of their necks and shoulders that come in more vibrant shades. They have slim but wiry musculature, and their four fingered hands are webbed and end in claws, while their digitigrade legs end in three-toed cloven hooves.

A capacious set of lungs among other features allow them to hold their breath underwater for nearly an hour at a time, and their four eyes, normally colored in the same vibrant shades as their arm flaps, can see incredibly well both below and above the waves. The Lanun also have pointed horns on their head, and while they are omnivores most Lanun prefer high-energy diets of meats and starches. They are also built for wet environments, and need special treatments in order to survive for long periods of time in arid or dry regions. Males and females are sometimes difficult to distinguish from one another, though males usually have more pronounced horns then the females and a slightly more top-heavy build.

Average Life Span: They have a similar life span to humans, though they reach adulthood earlier around the age of 14.

Galactic Rarity: The Lanun are quite common in the Galaxy, especially in wet or terrestrial worlds.

Primary Governmental Structure: The Lanurian Collective is what can best be described as undergoing the transition from an imperial monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. Due to efforts both inside and outside of Lanurian society, a powerful head of state is being phased away in favor of elected councils and sub-councils who can better manage planetary affairs then a singular ruler. For the most part the Councils are the de facto heads of state for the Collective, though the royal family does tend to dictate the direction in which the Collective is going, so to say.

Brief Description of Culture: The Lanun are great believers in the power of change, harmony, and innovation. Always looking to the future, they tend to view the world around them in a state of flux, and that rather then fight the chaos it is best to take things as they come and to keep an open mind. It's not uncommon for Lanun to have wildly different views on how society and morality functions, and while the Lanun generally shun anything they believe would lead to oppression and stagnation, the only constant thing about Lanun culture is that it's not constant at all. To ebb and flow is to be Lanun, one popular saying goes, and there is no greater crime then to fight the tide.

Special Traits/Racial Abilities:
-Highly dexterous, natural swimmers and climbers.
-Very good endurance, able to survive without oxygen for an hour.
-Highly energy efficient, can run and perform physical activities for much longer then most species, including humans.
-Excellent eyesight both above and below water.
-Vulnerable in dry environments without special treatment.

Race Age: Roughly 250,000 years old.

Brief History of the Race: One of the younger races of the Galactic Federation outside of the humans, the Lanun had only just begun exploring planets when they made first contact with the Federation, leading to a veritable explosion of technology that allowed them to quickly ascend to the galactic stage. Thanks to a high population growth and their obsession with change and innovation, the Lanun quickly established themselves as one of the major races in the galaxy, if not the most stable one.

Major Technological Innovations/Inventions: While it is not a uniquely Lanurian innovation, the Lanun are considered pioneers in the creation of highly efficient, eco-friendly technology, with their innovative architecture, inventions, and city designs being used by races and empires all across the Federation to create strong, productive colonies and settlements. They are also highly regarded for their work in modern cybernetic augmentation, and are credited with the invention of the Ladovir Neural Interface, which has made both advanced and generic cybernetic augmentation much safer and efficient.

Expanded Cultural Overview: In keeping with their philosophy of constant change, the Lanun do not enforce or insist upon a unified faith for their people. While there are a sizable minority of Lanun who chose to worship nature Deities from Lanuria, traditional religion as a whole has generally given way to a philosophical belief known as the Flowing Tide. It is a pseudo-humanist belief that is centered around the values of individual agency, rationality, and the willingness to accept change and flux as positive things in life. The Flowing Tide has some mild popularity among other species besides the Lanun as well, thanks to its accepting and egalitarian beliefs.

Despite their love of progression, the Lanun do have a plethora of traditions and celebrations centered around nature and the passing of time. Perhaps the most famous is the Lanurian Wave Festival, a week long celebration of the beginning of the traditional Lanurian calendar year. Dressed the streets, the buildings, and themselves in vibrant oranges and blues, Lanurians will congregate in their great cities and celebrate the coming of the new year with extravagant parades, music, dancing, and feasting. The spectacle is a sight to behold, and Lanun and non-Lanun alike flock to Lanuria every year just to experience the biggest and most extravagant Life Festival right in the Lanurian capital.

As a contrast to the pageantry of the Wave Festival, celebrations for the hatching and coming of age of Lanurian young are considered private affairs, restricted to close family and friends (which, given the high birth rate of the Lanun, is still an impressive size). The youth of the Lanun are often encouraged at a young age to explore the world and chart their own course, with the knowledge that they have a home to come back to and a family that will support them no matter what choices they make. Burials at sea are common for the Lanun, and funerals are seen not as somber, sad affairs but as celebrations of the life and accomplishments of the deceased.

The Lanun find that they get along well with other species thanks to the accommodating nature of their way of life. Shrewd and clever, the Lanun have a reputation as being the scientific 'heart' of the Federation, and their presence in diplomatic circles is notable as well. Their eagerness to pursue new technologies has led to some strife with more traditionalist views in the Federation as Lanun scientists struggle against what they feel are unfair restrictions, such as the heavy regulation of AI technology.

Lanun naming conventions are somewhat unusual. They are usually given three names, with the first being a family name, the second being the given name. A Lanun's third name is chosen by themselves upon reaching adulthood, and typically is chosen by their owners to reflect their interests, beliefs, or professions. It's not uncommon for a Lanun's third name to change constantly over their lifetime, and the practice has given a lot of grief to non-Lanun bureaucrats and officials who have to deal with that practice.

Expanded History: Much of the true history of the Lanun is descended from oral accounts and scant written records. Archaeological evidence, however, suggest that at some point in the past Lanuria was a great deal dyer then it once was, and that there was an intelligent humanoid species predating the Lanun that lived on the planet. Due to an ecological disaster, however, the sea levels rose to the position they are today, and the pre-Lanun species went extinct. Oral records and mythology tells that the Lanun were slaves to this precursor species, commonly called the Baniku, and that they came to replace them as the dominant species when the sea flooded and made the planet more habitable to them, though this account is obviously difficult to prove.

The Lanun spent much of their pre-industrial history as nomadic tribes and small kingdoms, living along the coasts, frequently clashing with one another over what little territory there was. Technology progressed at a slow but steady rate, and Lanun technology was at about the level of pre-medieval Europe when there was suddenly an unusually massive surge in technological advancement. Myth and legend attributes this to the work of brilliant kings and leaders as well as divine intervention, while historians believe that the sudden advance of technological growth might have come from an alien device that accidentally crashed on the planet. Whatever the cause, the technological growth allowed the Lanun to create industry and farmland in amphibious and eco-friendly structures without the massive amount of effort needed to make the land workable.

With the new technology came cultural and social advancement as well, and as what were once tribes began to group together in larger confederations, nation-states, and empires, the Lanun began sending out ships to explore the mysterious depths of space. They had already begun to extensively colonize their home system when an exploration pod launched by the Ranos Empire made first contact with the Galactic Federation. Emboldened by the discovery that they were not alone in the galaxy and eager to see the benefits of becoming a part of the Federation, the Empress of Ranos began to make a grand push for unification of the Lanun. Thanks to her impressive negotiation skills (and a bit of help from the Federation), the Lanun managed to unite without a bloody civil war, and the three great powers signed the Collective Accords, uniting the three dominant powers under the banner of a new Lanurian Collective.

Other: (Nothing yet but I'm definitely going to be putting more stuff here when it comes to me :P )

Height: 9'5"

Weight: 450 lbs.

Eye Description: Yellow eyes with no iris and a black slit for pupils, resembled that of a crocodile. However they beam like a pair of dim light's in the dark.

Hair Description: N/A

Skin Description: Blue scales that while biological in nature they have a consistency and durability of iron, except for the pale-white scales along the stomach and underside, which are softer and leathery. Scales are keeled and a bit sharp, measuring about 3 cm in diameter.

Scars, Birthmarks, or other Identifying Traits: A claw-marked scar, likely from another Gorgas, runs along the left side of his face overlapping his eyelid. A single row of sharp scutes run from the back of his head to the tip of a keratin-tipped tail. His wings possess an additional set of hands, both his hands and feet are three fingered claws with an additional thumb.

Description of Clothing/Armor: Wristbands and waist armor made of primitive metals and work. With fur from a mammal of sorts as a loincloth.

Prisoner Data Form

Aliases: Reaver

Prisoner ID Number: 189

Species: Human

Gender: Man

Age: 34

Former Faction: The Black Stars, The Crimson Mercs
Physical Description:()


Bionic Limbs/Synthetic Organs/Robotic Augmentations:N/A

Weapons of Choice:

• One M2056 Revolver with blade attachments. Can switch to M2506 w/ Tactical attachments.
• One Raptor Sawed off

Charges/Sentences: Black Star and Civilian murders. Sentenced for as of yet undetermined amount of time (probably life).

Skills:

• Extremely skilled in combat, with fire arms, blades, or hand to hand.
• Practiced hunter. Can find information and ways to track a target.
• Skilled engineer.
• Fair but reckless pilot when the situation calls for it.

Flaws:

• Cocky and doesn't conform to a situation unless given extreme incentive.
• Don't make him angry. He's a born hunter and can't seem to let go of Vendettas.
• Reckless and takes matters into his own hands.
• Will lose his cool if you mention his family.

Personality: Reaver's a born hunter, almost enjoying the chase as much as capturing his bounty. He's fiery and fierce, but when he's not out shooting, fixing up the ship, or practicing jiujitsu, he does little else but lay around and eat. Sarcasm is his go to for most any situation, and one liners are sure to be heard before he takes someone out. He'll adhere to a captain though, if he pulls rank on him. Kamdo grew up a soldier after all, even if he loves the freedom of being out of the service. He's a deeper thinker than people give him credit for, and he admires those who 'stick to their guns' even when it's difficult.

Personal Biography:

Born on the poor agricultural world of Deltenumm, Reeves grew up on a dusty farm with his mother, father, and various siblings. Reeves had the distinction of being the 2nd oldest, behind his oldest sister. He got to working on his father's hover tractor, fixing it up and keeping it operational. Reeves was also prone to defend the farm and his family from other land owners wanting more land, and thieves looking for an easy target. He loved to hunt game when he wasn't fixing up the family's vehicles.

He was 19 years old when he got into a shootout over land with the patriarch of a rival family and his 3 mercs. This was the beginning of his unsavory and dangerous reputation. He killed all 4, with only two nonfatal wounds himself to speak of. Unfortunately the lawmen had arrived, and he had to make a quick escape off world to keep his family from suspicion.

He found some freelance work as a bounty hunter, and after a few successful jobs, he was 'discovered' by the Black Stars. Over near a decade he rose through their ranks, quickly gaining information and ties that were too valuable to be cut without his death. Unfortunately, he tried to cut ties nonetheless when his family contacted him again and wanted him to come home.

To make a long and bloody story short, the Black Stars attempted to kill him, and successfully killed him family. Reaver decided to find a few like minded individuals like himself who was on the bad side of the Black Stars and named himself Captain of the Crimson Mercs. They began systematically hunting down high ranking Black Stars members, until the latest shootout in a crowded diner that lead everyone in his group and the opposing Black Star retinue dead except him.

Charged with murder in the 1st degree, responsible for both 5 civilian deaths and 9 Black Star members, he was sentenced to an undetermined amount of time in prison.

Personal Belongings: (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE WEAPONS/ARMOR.

• Family photograph
• Tools, blow torch, various engineering supplies
• Goggles
• Comm link
• Datapad

Other:(Anything else you think should be on the application that we did not cover.)

Theme song: This one but also, of course this