Poliesu

Overview

The Poliesu are an amphibious race indigenous to their homeworld, Ayun-Ji. As an aquatic species, Poliesu typically have a hard time adjusting to dry or hot environments, and can be clumsy when trying to maneuver on land. They are, however, excellent swimmers and accomplished soldiers, renowned galaxy-wide for their martial prowess. Some are wary of the Poliesu thanks to their expansive history of war and conflict but they have proved valuable to the galaxy at large as body guards, mercenaries, law enforcement officers or military instructors. Typically, Poliesu require special accommodation to survive on planets without large bodies of water, including water rations and regular baths to keep their skin wet and avoid dehydration.

Biology

Poliesu typically have furless, leathery skin that is moist to the touch. The longer a Poliesu is away from water, the drier and flakier their skin gets. If a Poliesu goes too long without staying hydrated, it will expire. Thus, when living away from the warm waters of Ayun-Ji, most Poliesu carry bottles of water with them to remain hydrated or take regular baths to emulate the environment of their homeworld. All Poliesu sport gills that allow them to breathe effortlessly underwater. Most Poliesu are equipped with fins either on their back, heads, arms or legs in various arrangements. They can come in a variety of facial structures, both are typically fish-like in nature.

The average height of the typical Poliesu is between five and seven feet. They, like other species, are omnivores, and can subsist on diets of meat or vegetables or both. Poliesu are known to come in a wide array of colors as well, making them difficult to distinguish from some aquatic vatborne. Most Poliesu would take offense to being mistaken for a test tube creation, however. Poliesu are noted to have a distinctly fishy smell, but to prevent other races from finding discomfort in this natural aroma, exotic perfumes hand-crafted by skilled artisans on Ayun-Ji are typically employed to mask any scent that might be reminiscent of a wharf.

Galactic Opinion

Seen to be quick to anger, many choose to avoid direct confrontation with a Poliesu due to their reputation as strong warriors. Their renown as good soldiers, however, has made finding jobs in relevant fields easier due to this stereotype. The freedoms afforded by intergalactic travel and the intermingling of cultures have helped the Poliesu come to see other races as less of a threat, but they still treat most of the galaxy warily. For some Poliesu, these stereotypes hold true, and this is through no fault of their own as the highly militaristic culture of their homeworld has ingrained these qualities into them from a young age. However, the injection of new cultures and ideas into the Poliesu realm have helped foster a growing intelligentsia.

Many empires are keen to invest in developments on Ayun-Ji thanks to its vast deposits of gold and silver. The Grand Tide is notoriously obtuse about allowing outsiders to build on the planet's surface, however, and only a scarce few corporations have been granted permission to begin mining operations under the vast blue seas of the Poliesu homeworld. This difficulty has irritated some empires seeking to negotiate with the Grand Tide and has helped contribute to a flourishing smuggling trade that tries to rob supplies and ore from the unevenly defended Ayun-Ji. This is entirely dependent on luck, however. The five kingdoms do not share military data unless there is an express reason to, making it easy to take turns raiding different kingdoms; they would never admit to this embarrassment to their peers.

Style Guide

Please see the Appearance Guide for non-race specific guidance and rules.

Poliesu should appear similar to a shark or a fish or other aquatic animal. Some heads that can be used for this are the SKNK Sushi head or the Avenity Shark. Fins are optional, and they can be represented as folded inside clothing if a player wishes. Poliesu have tails however if a player wishes not to represent them on their avatar they may. The natural color pallet is quite wide for Poliesu allowing for natural tones such as browns, whites and greys but also allows for colored markings such as purple, green, red ect.