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| name = | | name = Mothperson | ||
| image = | | image = m.png | ||
| origin = | | origin = It's Complicated | ||
| height = | | height = 169cm | ||
| diet = | | diet = Equipment, Herbivorous | ||
| color = | | color = 6D6769 | ||
| temp = 270-340K | | temp = 270-340K | ||
| traits = | | traits = | ||
* | * Can fly, if there's pressure and no gravity | ||
* | * Technically mammalian | ||
* | * Increased light sensitivity | ||
* Anti-insect weapons vulnerability | |||
* Lamp jokes are not funny | |||
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'''Mothpeople''' are a people originating from the Sol system that resemble anthropomorphic lepidoptera. The categorization of moths is a controversial topic and they possess large amounts of genetic idiosyncrasies that obfuscates their origin. A majority of Mothpeople are citizens of the [[The Most Serene Solar and Intersolar Confederation|Solar Confederation.]] | |||
== Lore == | == Lore == | ||
Mothpeople have a complicated origin. They were first discovered several generations ago, at multiple separate locations, all at around the same time, fending for themselves in various habitable locations such as abandoned habitats, research outposts, and habitable but isolated exoplanets. The moths discovered there had been there not particularly long, no more than a few generations, and had no apparent concept of society outside of what little they had formed. They were quickly taken in and introduced to the galactic society at large, and today, they're a very common sight across the galaxy, especially in space, where they're more common. | |||
Study into the mothperson genome was conducted after their discovery in hopes of shedding any light at all on their origin. Mothpeople contain DNA from [[Humans|humans]], various species of true lepidopterans, and unknown genes seemingly fabricated whole-cloth. One controversial study that was unable to be replicated claimed that at least some of their DNA was derived from the cotton plant. | |||
Mothpeople's categorization as either another human geneline or the second distinct species to come out of [[Sol]] is hotly debated. They represent the boundary between humans and otherwise, and the general rarity of total-conversion genemods is often attributed to the appearance of mothpeople at the same time Solarian genetic engineering technology reached the ability to produce something that complex. It's because of this, their cultureless and mysterious origin, and general distaste for the insectoid that Mothpeople live a heavily fractured existence, often living alongside other more dominant cultures. This hasn't stopped some small attempts at banding together by moths, including a pidgin language intentionally propagated using the babbling idioglossia of the original moth discovery sites. | |||
==Playing a | ==Playing a Moth== | ||
Mothpeople have usable night vision thanks to their sensitive eyes, but thus require more shielding in order to be fully protected from bright, disorienting lights. Aside from this, their wings, and the plethora of minor weaknesses to common anti-insect weaponry, moths are rather similar to their closest relative, the [[Humans|Humans.]] | |||
====== You might... ====== | ====== You might... ====== | ||
* | * Feel a sense of deja vu in strange locations, even if you've never been there before. | ||
* Feel | * Feel isolated and lonesome, even when in good company. | ||
* | * Believe that you are more aware of your surroundings than others. | ||
====== Others probably... ====== | ====== Others probably... ====== | ||
* Think you | * Think you are full of shit. | ||
* | * Believe you like lamps. | ||
* | * Assume you are scatterbrained. | ||
=== | === Moth names === | ||
Due to the fractured nature of the Mothpeople's existence, there are no set naming conventions. The most prevalent name trend in the past few years are names based on the scientific names of lepidopteran species. Another common trend are mononyms consisting of a common object, usually organic or natural in nature (for example, "Fish" or "Leaf"). | |||
=== Adventurers === | === Adventurers === | ||
Due to the dodgy nature of the emergence of Mothpeople, many lack a sense of identity and community. This can push one to sign on with crews, in hopes that they can forge new bonds with others and a new identity for themselves. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
* | * Moths can fly in low-gravity situations, given there is enough atmospheric pressure for their wings to function. | ||
* | * Moths have functional night vision, which can be invaluable for an explorer! | ||
Revision as of 04:29, 3 December 2021
| Origin Point: | It's Complicated |
| Temp Range: | 270-340K |
| Height: | 169cm |
| Diet: | Equipment, Herbivorous |
- Can fly, if there's pressure and no gravity
- Technically mammalian
- Increased light sensitivity
- Anti-insect weapons vulnerability
- Lamp jokes are not funny
Mothpeople are a people originating from the Sol system that resemble anthropomorphic lepidoptera. The categorization of moths is a controversial topic and they possess large amounts of genetic idiosyncrasies that obfuscates their origin. A majority of Mothpeople are citizens of the Solar Confederation.
Lore
Mothpeople have a complicated origin. They were first discovered several generations ago, at multiple separate locations, all at around the same time, fending for themselves in various habitable locations such as abandoned habitats, research outposts, and habitable but isolated exoplanets. The moths discovered there had been there not particularly long, no more than a few generations, and had no apparent concept of society outside of what little they had formed. They were quickly taken in and introduced to the galactic society at large, and today, they're a very common sight across the galaxy, especially in space, where they're more common.
Study into the mothperson genome was conducted after their discovery in hopes of shedding any light at all on their origin. Mothpeople contain DNA from humans, various species of true lepidopterans, and unknown genes seemingly fabricated whole-cloth. One controversial study that was unable to be replicated claimed that at least some of their DNA was derived from the cotton plant.
Mothpeople's categorization as either another human geneline or the second distinct species to come out of Sol is hotly debated. They represent the boundary between humans and otherwise, and the general rarity of total-conversion genemods is often attributed to the appearance of mothpeople at the same time Solarian genetic engineering technology reached the ability to produce something that complex. It's because of this, their cultureless and mysterious origin, and general distaste for the insectoid that Mothpeople live a heavily fractured existence, often living alongside other more dominant cultures. This hasn't stopped some small attempts at banding together by moths, including a pidgin language intentionally propagated using the babbling idioglossia of the original moth discovery sites.
Playing a Moth
Mothpeople have usable night vision thanks to their sensitive eyes, but thus require more shielding in order to be fully protected from bright, disorienting lights. Aside from this, their wings, and the plethora of minor weaknesses to common anti-insect weaponry, moths are rather similar to their closest relative, the Humans.
You might...
- Feel a sense of deja vu in strange locations, even if you've never been there before.
- Feel isolated and lonesome, even when in good company.
- Believe that you are more aware of your surroundings than others.
Others probably...
- Think you are full of shit.
- Believe you like lamps.
- Assume you are scatterbrained.
Moth names
Due to the fractured nature of the Mothpeople's existence, there are no set naming conventions. The most prevalent name trend in the past few years are names based on the scientific names of lepidopteran species. Another common trend are mononyms consisting of a common object, usually organic or natural in nature (for example, "Fish" or "Leaf").
Adventurers
Due to the dodgy nature of the emergence of Mothpeople, many lack a sense of identity and community. This can push one to sign on with crews, in hopes that they can forge new bonds with others and a new identity for themselves.
Gameplay
- Moths can fly in low-gravity situations, given there is enough atmospheric pressure for their wings to function.
- Moths have functional night vision, which can be invaluable for an explorer!
