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Draca

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
The Draca are a bipedal, reptilian species, with thick, scaly skin, that is most often brownish, or greenish. They are a warrior race who believe that the path to perfection lies in cybernetics. They excel in cyber-sciences (Dracan cybernetics only reduce Constitution scores by one-third the normal amount ). They see war and conflict as the natural state of the universe. As a race, the Draca seek to crush weak races, and prepare the strong for a universal war.

GOVERNMENT
The Dracan state, the "Holding", is ruled by an individual known as the "Egg Mistress", so-called due to her ancient role as the defender of the clan's eggs. Beneath the Egg Mistress are the Clan Leaders, whose word is law within their clans, unless overruled by the Mistress. All advancement is through dueling combat.

CULTURE
The Dracan culture is geared towards war. All Draca are trained as warriors ( 25% of starting skill points must be spent on Weapons and 15% on Military ). There is no sexual discrimination, not is there any concept of romantic love. Mates are chosen based on military achievement. Most of these "Procreative Alliances" last only fo a single mating period.
The Draca rarely form friendships, but sometimes, they may initiate a "Blood Bond" with another warrior. This indicates that either blood-sibling would lay down his life for the other. These oaths often involve the exchange of valued cyber-devices.
Dracan language is harsh, guttural, and spoken loudly with arrogant authority. Virtually every statement can be interpreted as a challenge. They may also communicate simple emotions and commands through hissing. They have a monotheistic religion, worshiping the "Great Egg Mother", and they believe in reincarnation. Clan members are honor-bound to avenge the death of family members.

PHYSIOLOGICAL MAKEUP
The Draca are a humanoid, reptilian species, who live up to 200 years. Due to their reptilian heritage, they grow sluggish in cold conditions. They are strict carnivores, as their bodies are not designed to process vegetable matter. Draca are hatched from eggs laid by the female once per year. The young mature quickly. Dracan vision is monochromatic (grey), but due to the width of their eyes, they have a 270 degree field of vision.

WEAKNESS
As previously stated, the Draca become sluggish in cold conditions. They also tend to underestimate their opponents.

QUIRKS
They like to cut off their limbs and replace them with metal ones, and then pass these on to their children.

HISTORY
Dracan history is one of war and conquest. For thousands of years, the Dracans swept outward, expanding the Holding, conquering all they could. In 317 A.D. , they met their match in a race of unrelenting armored beings. The Draca captured one of these beings, and learned that they were called the Reavers. These beings desired nothing less than the destruction of all life. A short time later, the Draca were contacted by the Mutzachans, concerning the Reavers. The Mutzachans suggested an alliance. In the face of the superior Reavers, the Draca accepted. A joint task force, the Savior Fleet, managed to drive the Reavers into the Motaran Rifts, but the fleet was destroyed in the process. The Draca cut off contact with the Mutzachans and returned home.
In 2270 A.D the Mutzachans contacted the Draca, warning that their ancient foe may be returning. The Draca have sent troops to the Alliance to learn to work with, and prepare the other races for the coming conflict.

FAVORITE ITEM
This is usually some treasured cybernetic family heirloom.

DRESS
Most Draca wear only a loincloth and sash, which is decorated with clan symbols, honors, awards, etc. Most of their external cybernetics are customized and stylized.

HANGOUT
When off-duty, Draca like to hangout in places where they can expect a fight, or in saunas and spas.

ABODE
Dracan homes are spacious, meticulously clean buildings, filled with weapons and trophies of war.

COMBAT TACTICS
The Draca fight savagely, doing whatever is necessary to win. They like medieval-style weapons that inflict massive damage, like two-handed swords, spiked clubs, and axes. They are also very fond of loud weapons.

GENERAL OCCUPATION
The Draca seem to be finding work as heavy weapon stormtroopers.

FAVORITE FOODS
Tok-Da Ge: This is a carnivorous Dracan cow-equivalent.

THE DRACAN VIEW
ON LIFE: It is mine to give and take.
ON WAR: A wonderful method for weeding out the weak and inferior.
ON THE UNIVERSE: It is ours to conquer and rule.
ON THE ALLIANCE: In time, we will be the Alliance.
ON THE FAMILY: My clan is strong.
ON SELF: My glory is vast. I am mighty.

NOTABLE DRACAN STATEMENTS
This is a wonderful addition to my body.
Who are you who stands before me as an equal, why do you deserve such status, and why should I not kill you for your presumption?
You are not honorable, and for this you shall slowly suffer and die with my name on your lips as you beg for mercy.

MIN/MAX
Strength: 51/135 I.Q.: x/125 Agility: 21/120 Constitution: 51/140
SKILL POINTS: 50
SKIN COLOR: 1-75 Green, 76-100 Brown
SKIN TEXTURE: 1-98 Scaly, 99-100 Smooth
EYE COLOR: 1-40 Brown, 41-70 Green, 71-100 Yellow
FOOD: 3
WATER: 3
SLEEP: 4

DISCLAIMER: The Draca are adapted from a game called "Guild Space".
METASCAPE, GUILD SPACE, and GAME LORDS are all trademarks owned or licensed by Dream Quest Games, Ltd.
©1993 Dream Quest Games. Ltd.
Used without permission