Dendrians
DENDRIANS
Location: Milky Way Galaxy, close to earth.
Intentions Toward Humanity: Neutral.
Propulsion Tech Level: Slightly Advanced(low level
FTL)
Military Tech Level: Slightly Advanced
Medical Tech Level: Advanced
Computer Tech Level: Advanced
Physical Description: Average(1.6-1.9 meters tall)
purple skinned humanoids with blue to black hair and
five fingers and toes.
Homeworld: Dendris
Government Type: Planetary congress.
Located a mere 44 Light Years from Earth, Dendris is
a peaceful if conservative planet that keeps to itself
and does not wage war on its neighbors nor seek to
build galactic empires. Nonetheless, Dendrians are
renowned as engineers, and those who seek adventure or altruistic service often join the Star Guard.
Andre Almena’s predecessor in the Star Guard, Brin
ReiTarn, was a Dendrian, as is Almena’s assistant Kala
Tah Breval.
What Humanity knows...
Humanity’s information about Dendrians
comes entirely from Brin Rei Tarn, the first Star-
Guard assigned to protect the sector of space that
includes Earth. During his interactions with various
Earth superheroes and governments he was very
forthcoming about his people (though of course
he tended to provide a few facts about a wide
variety of subjects rather than detailed information
about any one subject).
Biology
Dendrians are humanoids with the same
average height/build and sexual dimorphism as
Humans. Their skins are typically from a light violet shade to a dark purple-black
depending on race). Their hair color is usually
some shade of blue or black, but in some regions
lighter shades (white and a sort of blue-white)
occur.
Dendrian women give birth to live young aer
a ten-month gestation period. Dendrian children
grow quickly, reaching sexual maturity after twelve
Dendrian years (though social customs usually
emphasize delaying marriage and sexual activity
until at least 18 years of age, at which point most
Dendrians have finished their schooling).
Dendrian senses are more acute than Humans’,
possibly because they evolved from a canine-like
herbivore that relied on its senses to perceive
predators in time to flee from them. Their eyes can
perceive ultraviolet light, and their ears can hear
ultrasonic sounds.
Based on the long romantic relationship
between Brin Rei Tarn and Anna Mills, it seems
that Dendrians and Humans are biologically
compatible in many ways. It’s unclear whether
this extends as far as being able to, for example,
transplant organs from a Dendrian to a Human
(or vice-versa), but xenologists are intrigued by
the prospects.
Dendrians are able to have superpowers,
though superhumans are far rarer among them
than among Humans. The average Dendrian
superhuman is roughly as powerful as the average
Human superhuman.
Homeworld
The planet Dendris is the fourth of eight worlds
orbiting the Sol-like star that Humans call 58
Eridani, which is about 44 light-years from Earth.
It’s slightly smaller than Earth, with 0.96 G gravity.
Although it was heavily industrialized in the past,
today it’s mainly an agricultural world, with hightech
manufacturing facilities kept in specific zones
of the planet so as not to disturb the tranquility of
Dendrian life.
Dendris has two moons, Kotho and Hedril.
Both host Dendrian colonies that are primarily
devoted to mining and manufacturing. The
Dendrians also have starbases near their system’s
two asteroid belts to mine the asteroids.
Society
The Dendrians are a peaceful people who try
to remain neutral in galactic affairs. They have
low-speed FTL ships (sufficient to trade with
their nearer neighbors) and other correspondingly
advanced technology, but they prefer not to
get involved in disputes or wars. Several times in
their history would-be galactic empire-builders
have conquered Dendris, but the Dendrians have
patiently and stubbornly waited them out until
they fell from power and they could regain their
independence.
This characteristic Dendrian attitude most
likely results from the fact that Dendrians tend
to live in large, extended families, making the
ability to hold one’s temper and a willingness to
negotiate through problems valuable social skills.
To the typical Dendrian mind, there’s very little
that’s so important in life that it’s worth fighting
over. Dendrians who feel otherwise often end up
emigrating to other worlds where they can allow
their more adventurous personalities full scope.
The Dendrians have a unified world government
called the Dendrian Congress, but most
Dendrians prefer that the government get involved
in their lives as little as possible. The Congress
typically limits itself to authorizing and overseeing
major projects to help the planet (such as
supporting efforts to develop better technologies)
and leaves other governmental matters to local
councils.
Dendrian art and literature aren't highly thought of by other species (who tend to regard
Dendrian creations as “bland” or “uninspiring”),
but Dendrian singing is considered very enjoyable.
Dendrian singers can produce sounds up into the
ultrasonic, giving their vocal compositions far
greater range and variety than Humans’. Dendrian
cuisine, which is mostly vegetarian, also has its
fans among other species.
The Dendrians worship a god they call Tro.
According to their theology, Tro created the
universe and everything in it, and as his last and
greatest creation formed the Dendrians from the
reeds that grew on the banks of the sacred river
Phormon. The Dendrians believe that Tro watches
over them and wards them from the dangers
the Universe holds... which is one reason why
they survive conquerors and tyrants with little
difficulty.
