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| − | <p> When observing a pair of Vakari interacting socially, it may sometimes seem as if they're entirely oblivious to one another's cues. The most common of these scenarios is one | + | <p> When observing a pair of Vakari interacting socially, it may sometimes seem as if they're entirely oblivious to one another's cues. The most common of these scenarios is one Vakari acting overly affectionate or talkative while the other appears to try and ignore them. Sometimes this is simply a matter of cues too subtle or personal to be picked up by the observer; other times, the scenario is much as it appears, though it tends to be a matter of the Vakari purposefully ignoring one another's hints rather than missing them. While such behavior would appear rude to most, the Vakari seem to view it as a sort of game to be won by the most persistent.</p> |
| − | <p> If one party is particularly insistent on being being left alone, they tend to lash out or make threats rather than asking. A shove, slap, or threat of greater violence tend to be the most common. Luckily, most Vakari are well aware of their lethal strength and are adept at pulling their punches; even if startled while in their more primal mindset, they're typically able to assess the nature of a threat and adjust before dealing a lethal blow. | + | <p> If one party is particularly insistent on being being left alone, they tend to lash out or make threats rather than asking. A shove, slap, or threat of greater violence tend to be the most common. Luckily, most Vakari are well aware of their lethal strength and are adept at pulling their punches; even if startled while in their more primal mindset, they're typically able to assess the nature of a threat and adjust before dealing a lethal blow. Vakari are markedly likely to play these 'games' with other species, and when they do are less likely to resort to violence unless explicitly challenged. While they're often taken aback if asked to desist with a given behavior, they tend to be respectful of the request.</p> |
Revision as of 01:06, 21 February 2015
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| Characteristics | |||||||||
| Height: | 5'6 to 6'6 | ||||||||
| Weight: | 160 to 280 lbs | ||||||||
| Lifespan: | 300+; Currently Unconfirmed | ||||||||
| Diet: | Omnivore | ||||||||
| Skin Tone: | Blue to Dark Blue | ||||||||
| Eye Color: | Various shades of Purple, Pink, or Grey | ||||||||
| Blood Color: | Purple | ||||||||
| Natural Weapons: | Retractable Claws, Retractable Fangs, Paralytic Venom | ||||||||
| Capabilities | |||||||||
| Punch Force: | 22'000 Newtons | ||||||||
| Kick Force: | 38'000 Newtons | ||||||||
| Lift Strength: | Five times body weight | ||||||||
| Bite Strength: | 820 psi | ||||||||
| Speed: | 40 MPH | ||||||||
| Reaction Time: | 70 Miliseconds | ||||||||
| Hearing Range: | 10 Hz to 60 kHz | ||||||||
| Eyesight: | 20/6 | ||||||||
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| Identity: | Known | ||||||||
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The Vakari are a recently discovered race of extraterrestrials hailing from a star system within the Carina Nebula. They made voluntary contact with GATEWAY station, peaceably submitting to security procedures and decontamination protocols.
Physiology
Despite their close resemblance to humans, a Vakari's body is in many ways structured closer to that of a predatory animal. They possess the speed and agility of a hunting cat, and strength comparable to a great ape. Their bone density is roughly three times greater than that of an average human, granting them superior resilience as well as reducing their risk of injury when making powerful strikes. A Vakari's senses are similarly keen, with vision, scent, and hearing to rival our planet's most effective predators.
In times of bounty, a Vakari can gorge itself on food and water in preparation for the next shortage. If a Vakari has eaten and drank their fill and expends only minimal effort, they can survive up to two months without food or water. This is in part due to their oval blood cells, which resemble those of a camels; their shape allows them to flow with greater ease when blood thickens from dehydration, as well as to expand well beyond their normal size, allowing the Vakari to consume and store a larger volume of water than most other mammals.
One of the Vakari's most unique abilities is their near-complete control of their metabolism, which they're believed to have evolved in response to frequent food shortages. If expending only minimal effort in temperate conditions, they can survive nearly two months without food. Conversely, if well fed they can burn energy rapidly to perform incredible feats of strength and speed. Accelerating their metabolism also speeds their healing, allowing them to recover from serious injuries in days instead of weeks.
Psychology
Unlike most sentient species whose instincts dull as they achieve greater intelligence, Vakari possess two distinct mindsets that they can switch rapidly between. One is a 'cognitive' state mostly identical to ours; their instincts take a back seat as they focus on rational thought and complex problem solving. The other is a primal, instinctual state similar to that driving a predator as it hunts or defends its territory. The Vakari are not, however, completely feral in this state; Their reasoning still serves an advisory role as they allow themselves to otherwise be lead by their instincts. The result is a transformation into an even deadlier warrior, intelligent enough to use weapons while remaining unimpassionately guided by their senses.
This shift is more obvious in some Vakari than others. Ones with empathic personalities seem like two completely different people, whereas more aloof individuals seem much the same in either state. 'Aloof' and 'empathic' aptly sums up the two most prevalent personality traits displayed by the species, most of whom display some measure of both. A Vakari may display an abundance of affection one moment only to be dismissive the next, or conversely seem to largely ignore a person before suddenly offering inordinately kind words or gestures. It often takes several encounters with any given Vakari before you're sure where you stand with them, and even then it can be hard to tell.
Social Interactions
When observing a pair of Vakari interacting socially, it may sometimes seem as if they're entirely oblivious to one another's cues. The most common of these scenarios is one Vakari acting overly affectionate or talkative while the other appears to try and ignore them. Sometimes this is simply a matter of cues too subtle or personal to be picked up by the observer; other times, the scenario is much as it appears, though it tends to be a matter of the Vakari purposefully ignoring one another's hints rather than missing them. While such behavior would appear rude to most, the Vakari seem to view it as a sort of game to be won by the most persistent.
If one party is particularly insistent on being being left alone, they tend to lash out or make threats rather than asking. A shove, slap, or threat of greater violence tend to be the most common. Luckily, most Vakari are well aware of their lethal strength and are adept at pulling their punches; even if startled while in their more primal mindset, they're typically able to assess the nature of a threat and adjust before dealing a lethal blow. Vakari are markedly likely to play these 'games' with other species, and when they do are less likely to resort to violence unless explicitly challenged. While they're often taken aback if asked to desist with a given behavior, they tend to be respectful of the request.
