While on most planets insects rarely evolve past a certain stage; on Zaxxon, harsh climates and scarce resources allowed only for them to thrive. “Big damn roaches” was the first things recorded after Human contact, and save for the Greys and Camarians, most other cultures can at least find one war with the Zax in their history.
Sister race to the Zasarians, the Zax stand much taller than other races, easily reaching 8 feet into adulthood, and having an almost indestructible carapace of red or black. Known for having four arms, mandibles in place of mouths and spiked chitinous plating, the Zax language is a series of clicks, body language, and pheromones. However, they can imitate Human tongue, although unless off world, usually prefer their own language. Female Zax look more slender and wasp-like than their male counterparts, although still possess the same measure of strength. Queens are only differentiated by being slightly larger, and possessing a much larger abdomen than their smaller counterparts.
Unlike the Zasarians, Zax didn't develop around stealing and scavenging. Instead, they developed around a hive like society. The Queen rules, and everyone is expected to pull their own weight, and protect her. On their homeworld of Hive, resources are scarce, and those who don't bring in assistance are quickly turned into a resource. However, unlike most hive insects, Zax each possess independent minds to better adept and problem solve.
While many races saw the Zax as little more than insects, most are surprised at the level of honor Zax possess. They believe in honorable combat, always being true to one’s word, and to protect their hive until death. A hive generally means 'home' or 'family', a Zax who has taken a liking to a particular crew is almost zealously loyal to each member of them.
Average Lifespan: 30-50 Years
Average Height: 8'+ (Males), 7'+ (Females)
Average Weight: 350-500 lbs
Diet: Omnivore
Lifeform: Carbon Based
Language: Hive Speech, a series of clickings, screeches, and hisses
Home World: Hive
Home World Type: Badlands
Base Physical Force: 18
Fertility: 4
Base IQ: 35
Benefits:
Zax start out with 2 Genetic or Cybernetic upgrades
Innate Powers:
-Zax reduce all damage taken by 1d6
-Zax do not suffer any penalties from losing a limb in combat
-Zax Have 4 arms, and can naturally wield two handed weapons, as well as heavy weaponry, but suffer disadvantage if dual wielding such heavy items in addition to standard dual wielding loss.
-Zax gain gene specific upgrades to their species that can be taken at character start.
-Zax take only half damage from environmental damage from extreme temperature planets.
-Zax cap out at 215 IQ
Detriments:
-Can understand languages, but can’t speak
-Considered a threat in most situations due to appearance and attitude
-Honorable to a fault, unacceptable to lie and does not tolerate lies
-If confused for a Zasarian, will demand an apology or start a fight
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