Ulayavi - Revision history

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	Ulayavi tend to be pansexual and polyamorous. Marriage is a nice way of making things official, and securing larger housing, but is less used amongst Worlders as most needs are provided for on an individual basis. A family is often called a "clade" in the context of a likeness of mind and affection, a divergence from the terms the word is often translated to.		Ulayavi tend to be pansexual and polyamorous. Marriage is a nice way of making things official, and securing larger housing, but is less used amongst Worlders as most needs are provided for on an individual basis. A family is often called a "clade" in the context of a likeness of mind and affection, a divergence from the terms the word is often translated to.

	Both the ul' penis and vagina are triangular, with ul' vaginas sporting three clitori and ul penisis sporting three "prongs" in addition to their prominent bulging musculature, which serves to control the ejaculation rate of seed. Ul' with penises have a large internal organ called a seed organ or seed vessel that can produce up to a ~~gallon~~ of seed for particularly endowed individuals.		Both the ul' penis and vagina are triangular, with ul' vaginas sporting three clitori and ul penisis sporting three "prongs" in addition to their prominent bulging musculature, which serves to control the ejaculation rate of seed. Ul' with penises have a large internal organ called a seed organ or seed vessel that can produce up to 3 liters of seed for particularly endowed individuals. This adaptation may have to do with the ratio of penile-bodied ul being roughly 1/4th of the overall population, and the historical sharing of males in culture.

	The tendency of ulayavi with wombs is to produce twins, but triplets and quadruplets are also common, and some with a penchant for pregnancy have even produced sedicimplets.		The tendency of ulayavi with wombs is to produce twins, but triplets and quadruplets are also common, and some with a penchant for pregnancy have even produced sedicimplets.

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	The ulayavi were first mentioned by Gre7g Luterman in ''Skeleton Crew'' and first appeared in ''Fair Trade''. The further design and development of this species has tentatively been undertaken by Ember, as her introduced species ''palowan'' had many features in common with ulayavi as thus far described, so the two have been merged.		The ulayavi were first mentioned by Gre7g Luterman in ''Skeleton Crew'' and first appeared in ''Fair Trade''. The further design and development of this species has tentatively been undertaken by Ember, as her introduced species ''palowan'' had many features in common with ulayavi as thus far described, so the two have been merged.

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	==Writing Ulayavi==		==Writing Ulayavi==

Ember: /* Culture */

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Culture

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	==Culture==		==Culture==

	Under the ~~Ulayavi~~ Polity, modern Worlders tend to behave more as idealists, believing that they should spread the goodness of the Ulayavi systems of governance to other worlds. A largely materialist people, they have heavy focuses on production capacity and industrial output, believing that material conditions and the means of production are the foundation of society and history. The utopian ideals of earlier eras were largely expressed by and for Worlders, and not the ever-increasing diaspora of Nomads, stations, and resource fleets that provide the material for the Worlder's needs. As their culture has shifted, the Worlders are increasingly distrustful of palowan (diasporic ul' and aliens) and believe peace with the Krakun Empire is just a matter of diplomacy over arms.		Under the Ayavi Polity, modern Worlders tend to behave more as idealists, believing that they should spread the goodness of the Ulayavi systems of governance to other worlds. A largely materialist people, they have heavy focuses on production capacity and industrial output, believing that material conditions and the means of production are the foundation of society and history. The utopian ideals of earlier eras were largely expressed by and for Worlders, and not the ever-increasing diaspora of Nomads, stations, and resource fleets that provide the material for the Worlder's needs. As their culture has shifted, the Worlders are increasingly distrustful of palowan (diasporic ul' and aliens) and believe peace with the Krakun Empire is just a matter of diplomacy over arms.

	Modern Nomads and the Polity Navy (palowan or spacers) are more cosmopolitan in their outlook, owing to their position on the front line of receiving emancipated slaves and strays from the perpetual conflict with the Krakun Empire. Most of their presence is within the Shax Corridor, a stable passage through the Dark Star Range, guarded by a mighty but aging fortress station. Their beliefs often align with supporting rebels and freedom fighters who wish to strike back at the krakun, but their resources have grown increasingly strained and aged because of the politics of the Worlders. Over time, most ulayavi forgot that they've still been fighting Kranodur for more than a millennium, but not the Navy. The Nomads are highly active between the Neutral Zone and Ul' space, but even if they could combine all their fleets, supplying the Navy without direct access to worldly production is a daunting challenge, as is convincing worlders that the Dark Star Range is far more porous than the Polity will admit.		Modern Nomads and the Polity Navy (palowan or spacers) are more cosmopolitan in their outlook, owing to their position on the front line of receiving emancipated slaves and strays from the perpetual conflict with the Krakun Empire. Most of their presence is within the Shax Corridor, a stable passage through the Dark Star Range, guarded by a mighty but aging fortress station. Their beliefs often align with supporting rebels and freedom fighters who wish to strike back at the krakun, but their resources have grown increasingly strained and aged because of the politics of the Worlders. Over time, most ulayavi forgot that they've still been fighting Kranodur for more than a millennium, but not the Navy. The Nomads are highly active between the Neutral Zone and Ul' space, but even if they could combine all their fleets, supplying the Navy without direct access to worldly production is a daunting challenge, as is convincing worlders that the Dark Star Range is far more porous than the Polity will admit.

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	They are oxygen breathers, and can curl into balls for protection or to roll for movement. Ulayavi scales tend to be earthy brown colors with a slight blue tinge at the base, but there's a middling population of blackscale ul' and rare populations of ulayavi with albinism, often called flower-scales because of their white and pink or yellow-based scales. Outside of their scaled features, ulayavi have a short layer of fur (10-15mm typically) over their hide.		They are oxygen breathers, and can curl into balls for protection or to roll for movement. Ulayavi scales tend to be earthy brown colors with a slight blue tinge at the base, but there's a middling population of blackscale ul' and rare populations of ulayavi with albinism, often called flower-scales because of their white and pink or yellow-based scales. Outside of their scaled features, ulayavi have a short layer of fur (10-15mm typically) over their hide.

	Ulayavi sexual organs are all hidden behind slits, and are single-purpose, sharing no relation to their excretory systems~~, which produce entirely solid waste in cubiform unless overhydrated~~. ~~(Yes, they shit like wombats.)~~		Ulayavi sexual organs are all hidden behind slits, and are single-purpose, sharing no relation to their excretory systems.

	Clothes, when worn, tend to be geometrically patterned, often with triangles or diamonds.		Clothes, when worn, tend to be geometrically patterned, often with triangles or diamonds.
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	==AI==		==AI==

	The Ulayavi are presently unable to create generalized artificial intelligence, but they use robotics often in industry.		The Ulayavi are presently unable to create generalized artificial intelligence, but they use robotics often in industry. A major push is underway by the military to use more automation, while Worlders look at this effort as an unnecessary symptom of Anti-Krakun-Like practices.

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Homeworld

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	==Homeworld==		==Homeworld==

	Ayavi is a world largely composed of savannahs, jungles, and rainforests. Most water is freshwater, and the planet features one ocean formed in a large crater from some ancient cataclysm. Thus, much of the planet is regarded as continents bordered by major mountain ranges, and it is quite possible to walk around the planet.		Ayavi is a world largely composed of savannahs, jungles, and rainforests. Most water is freshwater, and the planet features one saltwater ocean formed in a large crater from some ancient cataclysm. Thus, much of the planet is regarded as continents bordered by major mountain ranges, and it is quite possible to walk around the planet.
	Deserts are often the sites of heavy industry, their sands tainted by waste products layered according to variations in regulatory adherence and eras of differing safety and recycling campaigns.		Deserts are often the sites of heavy industry, their sands tainted by waste products layered according to variations in regulatory adherence and eras of differing safety and recycling campaigns.
	Ice caps cover the northern and southern poles, with both often draining into Ayavi's sole ocean during summer months.		Ice caps cover the northern and southern poles, with both often draining into Ayavi's sole ocean during summer months.

Ember: /* Appearance and Biology */

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Appearance and Biology

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	Ulayavi are omnivorous, but tend towards insectivory, having domesticated various species of Na, a honey-ant analogue. They favor combinations of sweet and savory, and tend to require less water than most sapients, having evolved on a largely semi-arid planet.		Ulayavi are omnivorous, but tend towards insectivory, having domesticated various species of Na, a honey-ant analogue. They favor combinations of sweet and savory, and tend to require less water than most sapients, having evolved on a largely semi-arid planet.

	They are oxygen breathers, and can curl into balls for protection or to roll for movement. Ulayavi scales tend to be earthy brown colors with a slight blue tinge at the base, but there's a middling population of blackscale ul' and rare populations of ulayavi with albinism, often called flower-scales because of their white and pink or yellow-based scales. Outside of their scaled features, ulayavi have a short layer of fur (~~4mm~~ typically) over their hide.		They are oxygen breathers, and can curl into balls for protection or to roll for movement. Ulayavi scales tend to be earthy brown colors with a slight blue tinge at the base, but there's a middling population of blackscale ul' and rare populations of ulayavi with albinism, often called flower-scales because of their white and pink or yellow-based scales. Outside of their scaled features, ulayavi have a short layer of fur (10-15mm typically) over their hide.

	Ulayavi sexual organs are all hidden behind slits, and are single-purpose, sharing no relation to their excretory systems, which produce entirely solid waste in cubiform unless overhydrated. (Yes, they shit like wombats.)		Ulayavi sexual organs are all hidden behind slits, and are single-purpose, sharing no relation to their excretory systems, which produce entirely solid waste in cubiform unless overhydrated. (Yes, they shit like wombats.)

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	Ulayavi are omnivorous, but tend towards insectivory, having domesticated various species of Na, a honey-ant analogue. They favor combinations of sweet and savory, and tend to require less water than most sapients, having evolved on a largely semi-arid planet.		Ulayavi are omnivorous, but tend towards insectivory, having domesticated various species of Na, a honey-ant analogue. They favor combinations of sweet and savory, and tend to require less water than most sapients, having evolved on a largely semi-arid planet.

	They are oxygen breathers, and can curl into balls for protection or to roll for movement. Ulayavi scales tend to be earthy brown colors with a slight blue tinge at the base, but there's a middling population of blackscale ul' and rare populations of ulayavi with albinism, often called flower-scales because of their white and pink or yellow-based scales. Outside of their scaled features, ulayavi have a short layer of fur (~~2mm~~ typically) over their hide.		They are oxygen breathers, and can curl into balls for protection or to roll for movement. Ulayavi scales tend to be earthy brown colors with a slight blue tinge at the base, but there's a middling population of blackscale ul' and rare populations of ulayavi with albinism, often called flower-scales because of their white and pink or yellow-based scales. Outside of their scaled features, ulayavi have a short layer of fur (4mm typically) over their hide.

	Ulayavi sexual organs are all hidden behind slits, and are single-purpose, sharing no relation to their excretory systems, which produce entirely solid waste in cubiform unless overhydrated. (Yes, they shit like wombats.)		Ulayavi sexual organs are all hidden behind slits, and are single-purpose, sharing no relation to their excretory systems, which produce entirely solid waste in cubiform unless overhydrated. (Yes, they shit like wombats.)

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Culture

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	Worlders tend to treat their scales more as a canvas for art, often preferring elaborate scenes and patterns.		Worlders tend to treat their scales more as a canvas for art, often preferring elaborate scenes and patterns.

	Spacers tend to treat their scales as a means of telling stories or showing achievements. Behind a Navy officer's rank collar will often be lists of battles or ships served upon, written in the formal triangular form. Even non-ul' palowan often shave or dye such forms into their fur.		Spacers tend to treat their scales as a means of telling stories or showing achievements. Behind a Navy officer's rank collar will often be lists of battles and wars, or ships served upon, written in the formal triangular form. Even non-ul' palowan often shave or dye such forms into their fur. Spacers are more likely to adopt the fashion of other species, such as ringel piercings or anup rods.

	Any alien can come to be considered a palowan if their loyalty is proven. The term has evolved from referencing diasporic ulayavi to indicating anyone who lives off-planet or is an alien. Some Worlders treat it as a pejorative for "warmongers."		Any alien can come to be considered a palowan if their loyalty is proven. The term has evolved from referencing diasporic ulayavi to indicating anyone who lives off-planet or is an alien. Some Worlders treat it as a pejorative for "warmongers."

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Culture

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	Under the Ulayavi Polity, modern Worlders tend to behave more as idealists, believing that they should spread the goodness of the Ulayavi systems of governance to other worlds. A largely materialist people, they have heavy focuses on production capacity and industrial output, believing that material conditions and the means of production are the foundation of society and history. The utopian ideals of earlier eras were largely expressed by and for Worlders, and not the ever-increasing diaspora of Nomads, stations, and resource fleets that provide the material for the Worlder's needs. As their culture has shifted, the Worlders are increasingly distrustful of palowan (diasporic ul' and aliens) and believe peace with the Krakun Empire is just a matter of diplomacy over arms.		Under the Ulayavi Polity, modern Worlders tend to behave more as idealists, believing that they should spread the goodness of the Ulayavi systems of governance to other worlds. A largely materialist people, they have heavy focuses on production capacity and industrial output, believing that material conditions and the means of production are the foundation of society and history. The utopian ideals of earlier eras were largely expressed by and for Worlders, and not the ever-increasing diaspora of Nomads, stations, and resource fleets that provide the material for the Worlder's needs. As their culture has shifted, the Worlders are increasingly distrustful of palowan (diasporic ul' and aliens) and believe peace with the Krakun Empire is just a matter of diplomacy over arms.

		⚫	Modern Nomads and the Polity Navy (palowan or spacers) are more cosmopolitan in their outlook, owing to their position on the front line of receiving emancipated slaves and strays from the perpetual conflict with the Krakun Empire. Most of their presence is within the Shax Corridor, a stable passage through the Dark Star Range, guarded by a mighty but aging fortress station. Their beliefs often align with supporting rebels and freedom fighters who wish to strike back at the krakun, but their resources have grown increasingly strained and aged because of the politics of the Worlders. Over time, most ulayavi forgot that they've still been fighting Kranodur for more than a millennium, but not the Navy. The Nomads are highly active between the Neutral Zone and Ul' space, but even if they could combine all their fleets, supplying the Navy without direct access to worldly production is a daunting challenge, as is convincing worlders that the Dark Star Range is far more porous than the Polity will admit.
⚫	Worlders tend to treat their scales more as a canvas for art, often preferring elaborate scenes and patterns.

			Going unpainted is seen as anonymizing nakedness, useful only for criminals and spies. Thus, it is often treated negatively, even in fields where preferred paints might interact badly with the local environment.
⚫	Modern Nomads and the Polity Navy are more cosmopolitan in their outlook, owing to their position on the front line of receiving emancipated slaves and strays from the perpetual conflict with the Krakun Empire. Most of their presence is within the Shax Corridor, a stable passage through the Dark Star Range, guarded by a mighty but aging fortress station. Their beliefs often align with supporting rebels and freedom fighters who wish to strike back at the krakun, but their resources have grown increasingly strained and aged because of the politics of the Worlders. Over time, most ulayavi forgot that they've still been fighting Kranodur for more than a millennium, but not the Navy. The Nomads are highly active between the Neutral Zone and Ul' space, but even if they could combine all their fleets, supplying the Navy without direct access to worldly production is a daunting challenge, as is convincing worlders that the Dark Star Range is far more porous than the Polity will admit.

		⚫	Worlders tend to treat their scales more as a canvas for art, often preferring elaborate scenes and patterns.

	Spacers tend to treat their scales as a means of telling stories or showing achievements. Behind a Navy officer's rank collar will often be lists of battles or ships served upon, written in the formal triangular form. Even non-ul' palowan often shave or dye such forms into their fur.		Spacers tend to treat their scales as a means of telling stories or showing achievements. Behind a Navy officer's rank collar will often be lists of battles or ships served upon, written in the formal triangular form. Even non-ul' palowan often shave or dye such forms into their fur.

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History

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	==History==		==History==

	Twelve hundred years ago, the ulayavi were enslaved by an expeditionary fleet of geordians, whose experiment with gate technology nearly destroyed their homeworld. After accidentally opening a gate into the ocean of Ayavi, their gateship was destroyed, and as punishment their krakun overlord decreed they would spend a millennium fixing their error and seeing how susceptible the "palowan," as the enslaved came to be called, were to slavery. During this time, back on Ayavi, the Ulayavi Polity formed as a socialist government and began to reverse-engineer krakun and geordian technology from the wreckage of their ships, focusing particularly on gravity manipulation.		Twelve hundred years ago, the ulayavi were enslaved by an expeditionary fleet of geordians, whose experiment with gate technology nearly destroyed their homeworld. After accidentally opening a gate into the ocean of Ayavi, their gateship was destroyed, and as punishment their krakun overlord decreed they would spend a millennium fixing their error and seeing how susceptible the "palowan," as the enslaved came to be called, were to slavery on the mining colony of Fidan. During this time, back on Ayavi, the Ulayavi Polity formed as a socialist government and began to reverse-engineer krakun and geordian technology from the wreckage of their ships, focusing particularly on gravity manipulation.

	The Ulayavi of 600 years ago were high-minded idealists. They fought tooth and nail, regardless of sacrifices, to expel the Krakun and reclaim their people, with three pyrrhic wars called the Punitive Wars. The palowan ~~rejoined~~ the Polity and kept their name for all diasporic ul' and eventually any race that joined the ~~polity~~.		The Ulayavi of 600 years ago were high-minded idealists. They fought tooth and nail, regardless of sacrifices, to expel the Krakun and reclaim their people, with three pyrrhic wars called the Punitive Wars. The palowan of Fidan joined the Polity and kept their name for all diasporic ul' and eventually any race that joined the Polity.

	The Ulayavi of 300 years ago believed themselves secure in their space, thanks to the Dark Star Range- a set of gravitic anomalies that make approaching their region near the galactic center difficult -and a growing disconnect began between the worlders and spacers. Great Nomad fleets began to form as some found the conditions on the homeworlds increasingly frustrating, especially for non-ulayavi rescues from slavery under the krakun. And after the loss of the palowan's homeworld, increasingly disillusioned. Their efforts in sustaining the fight eventually produced the Neutral Zone between Ul' space and the Krakun Empire.		The Ulayavi of 300 years ago believed themselves secure in their space, thanks to the Dark Star Range- a set of gravitic anomalies that make approaching their region near the galactic center difficult -and a growing disconnect began between the worlders and spacers. Great Nomad fleets began to form as some found the conditions on the homeworlds increasingly frustrating, especially for non-ulayavi rescues from slavery under the krakun. And after the loss of the palowan's homeworld, Fidan, which was destroyed by kinetic strikes that cracked the planet, increasingly disillusioned. Their efforts in sustaining the fight eventually produced the Neutral Zone between Ul' space and the Krakun Empire.

	The ulayavi of today have magnified that disconnect, with many worlders believing peace is possible with the krakun, while the Navy and Nomad fleets fight against endless waves of privateers and regular wars from krakun mercenaries, especially the Anup. Worlders have grown distrustful of aliens who cling to narratives about krakun cruelty, while the Navy and Nomads keep a more cosmopolitan view, emphasizing meritocracy where they can, but still ultimately keeping ul' at the highest echelons. The latter can sense the end is coming, especially since they hold the secret that for twelve hundred years, they have only faced a single krakun opponent, the patient and cruel Kranodur.		The ulayavi of today have magnified that disconnect, with many worlders believing peace is possible with the krakun, while the Navy and Nomad fleets fight against endless waves of privateers and regular wars from krakun mercenaries, especially the Anup. Worlders have grown distrustful of aliens who cling to narratives about krakun cruelty, while the Navy and Nomads keep a more cosmopolitan view, emphasizing meritocracy where they can, but still ultimately keeping ul' at the highest echelons. The latter can sense the end is coming, especially since they hold the secret that for twelve hundred years, they have only faced a single krakun opponent, the patient and cruel Kranodur.