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| This war over land eventually evolved into a war of religion, which ended with the rise of the Saweyan faith: a polytheistic movement that held a passionate following, became the dominant religion before electricity was even invented, and organized crusades against other religions - peaceful or otherwise. It was with this religion the Tsumi evolved, for throughout history the Saweyan Order always remained dominant, its pastors and inquisitors tracking down what they believed to be heretical elements and stomping them out whenever they arose and before they gained a decent following. To this day the religious zealots spread their propaganda across the fleet to keep everyone indoctrinated with their ideals. | This war over land eventually evolved into a war of religion, which ended with the rise of the Saweyan faith: a polytheistic movement that held a passionate following, became the dominant religion before electricity was even invented, and organized crusades against other religions - peaceful or otherwise. It was with this religion the Tsumi evolved, for throughout history the Saweyan Order always remained dominant, its pastors and inquisitors tracking down what they believed to be heretical elements and stomping them out whenever they arose and before they gained a decent following. To this day the religious zealots spread their propaganda across the fleet to keep everyone indoctrinated with their ideals. | ||
| - | This church, however, has no sympathy for the weak and poor, for it believes strongly in individual power - thus it takes little to no measures to help the impoverished. | + | This church, however, has no sympathy for the weak and poor, for it believes strongly in individual power - thus it takes little to no measures to help the impoverished. |
| ==== Tsumi Timeline ==== | ==== Tsumi Timeline ==== | ||
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| The following is a general timeline of the Tsumi. | The following is a general timeline of the Tsumi. | ||
| - | ^ Event ^ [[calendar:yamatai|YE Equivalent]] | + | ^ Event ^ [[faction:yamatai:calendar|YE Equivalent]] |
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| ==== Tsumi physiological chart ==== | ==== Tsumi physiological chart ==== | ||
| ^ **Feature** ^ **minimum M/F** ^ **maximum** M/F ^ **average** M/F ^ | ^ **Feature** ^ **minimum M/F** ^ **maximum** M/F ^ **average** M/F ^ | ||
| - | ^ **Height (cm)** ^ 210/205 ^ 390/370 ^ 290/285 ^ | + | ^ **Height (cm)** ^ 210/205 ^ 395/390 ^ 290/285 ^ |
| ^ **Weight (Kg)** ^ 85/75 ^ N/a ^ 140/110 ^ | ^ **Weight (Kg)** ^ 85/75 ^ N/a ^ 140/110 ^ | ||
| ^ **Horn length (cm)** ^ 0 ^ 110/180 ^ 42/78 ^ | ^ **Horn length (cm)** ^ 0 ^ 110/180 ^ 42/78 ^ | ||
| ^ **Age** ^ N/a ^ N/a ^ 25 ^ | ^ **Age** ^ N/a ^ N/a ^ 25 ^ | ||
| - | * Limbs: 6 - Four arms, two legs | + | * Limbs: 6 - 4 arms, 2 legs |
| * Skin colour: Ashy to deep gray, dark brown, red through bordeaux. Darker shades of purple are uncommon. | * Skin colour: Ashy to deep gray, dark brown, red through bordeaux. Darker shades of purple are uncommon. | ||
| - | * Haircolour: White, grey, black. Deep brown, maroon, crimson and navy blue. | + | * Haircolour: White, grey, black, deep brown, maroon, crimson and navy blue. |
| - | ==== Warslave | + | ==== Warslave |
| - | Warslaves feature a similiar physiology to normal Tsumi. Their appearance remains virtually the same. The same can be said for their organs, though there is one key difference between a normal Tsumi and a Warslave. Warslaves possess a seperate organ located just next to the stomach, directly linked to the intestines and attached to the spine. It derives nutrients and proteins directly from the intestines to fuel the swift drastical and biological changes. In early stages of infection by the HVI Strain, this organ is found growing as well. Though it overtakes the infected user swiftly. A warslave has subjugated, or at least slowed down this parasitic growth. It remains in check due to regular vaccination and anti-toxin treatments. | + | Warslaves feature a similiar physiology to normal Tsumi. Their appearance remains virtually the same. The same can be said for their organs, though there is one key difference between a normal Tsumi and a Warslave. Warslaves possess a seperate organ located just next to the stomach, directly linked to the intestines and attached to the spine, somewhat similair to how the nervous system is attached. It derives nutrients and proteins directly from the intestines to fuel the swift drastical and biological changes. In early stages of infection by the HVI Strain, this organ is found growing as well. Though it overtakes the infected user swiftly. A warslave has subjugated, or at least slowed down this parasitic growth. It remains in check due to regular vaccination and anti-toxin treatments. |
| This is why the Warslaves are mentally conditioned as is - a beast that cannot function without their master. A measure that makes sure that if the master dies or abandons the Warslave, they do not wildly mutate and cause a plague. A Warslave that lacks the proper nutrients cannot use their biological abilities. | This is why the Warslaves are mentally conditioned as is - a beast that cannot function without their master. A measure that makes sure that if the master dies or abandons the Warslave, they do not wildly mutate and cause a plague. A Warslave that lacks the proper nutrients cannot use their biological abilities. | ||
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| Tsumi alcohol consumption is key, as there being no real age from where drinking is legalized. Though Tsumi spirits are strong and disgusting to outsiders, since some beverages are diluted from the blood of their livestock. As with most things, the Tsumi took it to the extreme. Leading to their footsoldiers carrying flasks of near-pure alcohol. Both used to disinfect wounds, and drink. | Tsumi alcohol consumption is key, as there being no real age from where drinking is legalized. Though Tsumi spirits are strong and disgusting to outsiders, since some beverages are diluted from the blood of their livestock. As with most things, the Tsumi took it to the extreme. Leading to their footsoldiers carrying flasks of near-pure alcohol. Both used to disinfect wounds, and drink. | ||
| ==== Environment ==== | ==== Environment ==== | ||
| - | The environment on their former homeplanet, [[wip: | + | The environment on their former homeplanet, [[wip: |
| A direct result of the arid, warm climate is that cattle as well as crops have a similair nutritional value to the plants. Tough, and stiff with fibre, providing a rather bad taste to those not accustomed to Tsumi kitchen. | A direct result of the arid, warm climate is that cattle as well as crops have a similair nutritional value to the plants. Tough, and stiff with fibre, providing a rather bad taste to those not accustomed to Tsumi kitchen. | ||
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| The Tsumi life cycle is more than just lengthy. There' | The Tsumi life cycle is more than just lengthy. There' | ||
| - | While there is no legal age, it is often frowned upon in Tsumi culture, and even considered a sin in the Saweyan church. To have intercourse with Tsumi that are younger than the age of twenty. There is no legal drinking, or gambling age either, nor is there any backlash like there is with the aforementioned | + | While there is no legal age, it is often frowned upon in Tsumi culture and even considered a sin in the Saweyan church |
| ===== Culture ===== | ===== Culture ===== | ||
| The Tsumi have two extremely important values, strength and beauty. Each and every Tsumi, rich, or poor, will strive for both. Though they' | The Tsumi have two extremely important values, strength and beauty. Each and every Tsumi, rich, or poor, will strive for both. Though they' | ||
| - | Elaborating more on beauty, where the poor mostly focus on tattoos and [[https:// | + | Elaborating more on beauty, where the poor mostly focus on tattoos and [[https:// |
| The rich tend to augment themselves with synthetic skin. Decorate their horns with golden charms and jewelry. Most rich Tsumi, are in fact barely their original selves. Featuring plastic surgery and the aforementioned synthetic skin. Though it isn't odd for the rich to also have tattoos, scar or ink. It's far more rare to see anyone from the slums or ghettos that have jewellry that is remotely worth something. | The rich tend to augment themselves with synthetic skin. Decorate their horns with golden charms and jewelry. Most rich Tsumi, are in fact barely their original selves. Featuring plastic surgery and the aforementioned synthetic skin. Though it isn't odd for the rich to also have tattoos, scar or ink. It's far more rare to see anyone from the slums or ghettos that have jewellry that is remotely worth something. | ||
| ==== Tsumi religion ==== | ==== Tsumi religion ==== | ||
| - | The Tsumi have a strong theocracy in place, following both radical, and less extreme teachings of the [[wip: | + | The Tsumi have a strong |
| ==== Karrak ==== | ==== Karrak ==== | ||
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| Though a lot of Tsumi fear Wraiths due to superstition. Fear of the stories that Wraiths possess magical abilities. Though in essence, they' | Though a lot of Tsumi fear Wraiths due to superstition. Fear of the stories that Wraiths possess magical abilities. Though in essence, they' | ||
| - | Wraiths, from birth on, are trained warriors, assassins and soldiers. Their only directive | + | Wraiths, from birth on, were trained warriors, assassins and soldiers. Their only directive |
| ==== Warslaves ==== | ==== Warslaves ==== | ||
| - | Warslaves are originally Tsumi prisoners of war, though now it's about anyone they decide is valid for experimentation. A Tsumi warslave has been infected with the wildly growing and mutating HVI strain. Which allows a more durable physique, physical regeneration, | + | Warslaves are originally Tsumi prisoners of war, though now it's about anyone they decide is valid for experimentation. A Tsumi warslave has been infected with the wildly growing and mutating HVI strain. Which allows a more durable physique, physical regeneration, |
| Without their master, the Warslave will be anxious and uncomfortable. Extended periods, a week to months, will cause the Warslave to become self-harming or even suicidal. | Without their master, the Warslave will be anxious and uncomfortable. Extended periods, a week to months, will cause the Warslave to become self-harming or even suicidal. | ||
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| ==== Tattoos and Scarification ==== | ==== Tattoos and Scarification ==== | ||
| - | Firstly, a note on scarification, | + | Firstly, a note on scarification, |
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| The Tsumi are a spacefaring, | The Tsumi are a spacefaring, | ||
| - | The Tsumi are traditionalists. Deciding to clad both their infantry and PA suits with massive amounts of armour, due to a lack of proper power sources that are small enough, yet potent enough to fuel any personal power system. Their power armours are automated enough to compensate for this amount of armour plating. Yet, their traditionalism shows in the design of their weapons and armour. They' | + | The Tsumi are traditionalists. Deciding to clad both their infantry and PA suits with massive amounts of armour, due to a lack of proper power sources that are small enough, yet potent enough, to fuel any personal power system. Their power armours are automated enough to compensate for this amount of armour plating. Yet, their traditionalism shows in the design of their weapons and armour. They' |
| - | Tsumi prefer melee combat, though their weapons are still conventional. With metal projectiles, | + | Tsumi prefer melee combat, though their weapons are still conventional. With metal projectiles, |
| As for melee. With their large posture and their innate strength, Tsumi bear large weaponry, forged with firearms integrated in those. Most commonly, these are systems similair to shotguns. To clarify, a pollaxe comes with two barrels placed on the pike, which allows for flechette rounds to be fired from those barrels. If it works, if it is strong, big and loud, it is traditionally Tsumi. | As for melee. With their large posture and their innate strength, Tsumi bear large weaponry, forged with firearms integrated in those. Most commonly, these are systems similair to shotguns. To clarify, a pollaxe comes with two barrels placed on the pike, which allows for flechette rounds to be fired from those barrels. If it works, if it is strong, big and loud, it is traditionally Tsumi. | ||
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| HVI, or High Velocity Infection, in common tongue, or just called //The Strain// for short, is the naming the Tsumi gave to the bioweapon they developed during the bloody and messy [[wip: | HVI, or High Velocity Infection, in common tongue, or just called //The Strain// for short, is the naming the Tsumi gave to the bioweapon they developed during the bloody and messy [[wip: | ||
| + | This virus was versatile, yet underestimated by the Saweyan scientists. It was used both to bombard the enemy in bile, a fire and forget weapon, since it'd grow into a wild growth and turn everyone within to brainless, flesh and tumour growths. The HVI strain is able to devour entire cities, deriving fuel from even concrete and metal. | ||
| - | This virus was versatile, yet underestimated by the Saweyan scientists. It was used both to bombard the enemy in bile, a fire and forget weapon, since it'd grow into a wild growth and turn everyone within to brainless, flesh and tumour growths, as well as devour entire cities. | + | It infects the hosts and feeds from them much like a parasite, causing |
| - | It infects the hosts and feeds from them much like a parasite. Causing | + | |
| ===== Economy ===== | ===== Economy ===== | ||
| Tsumi economy follows a system that works surprisingly well. There were the large cities back on their homeplanet, which produced their technological pinnacles, such as their synthetic skin, streamlined weaponry and intristically forged blades, pollaxes, axes, etc. And then they are the ghettos. Competing with eachother to either gain more advantages from the Sovereign, in terms of food, trade priveleges with the largers cities, the allowance of a certain amount of children or just the Sovereign' | Tsumi economy follows a system that works surprisingly well. There were the large cities back on their homeplanet, which produced their technological pinnacles, such as their synthetic skin, streamlined weaponry and intristically forged blades, pollaxes, axes, etc. And then they are the ghettos. Competing with eachother to either gain more advantages from the Sovereign, in terms of food, trade priveleges with the largers cities, the allowance of a certain amount of children or just the Sovereign' | ||
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| However, there are still compounds that are wretchedly poor and filled with criminals. Cannibals, murderers, due to their bad placement, their insubabordinance or due to sheer bad luck. These compounds are limited, and the Sovereign is intent on shutting all of these down. But as Tsumi tradition has it, nothing is free. Nothing comes without labour. Even the rich realize this. | However, there are still compounds that are wretchedly poor and filled with criminals. Cannibals, murderers, due to their bad placement, their insubabordinance or due to sheer bad luck. These compounds are limited, and the Sovereign is intent on shutting all of these down. But as Tsumi tradition has it, nothing is free. Nothing comes without labour. Even the rich realize this. | ||
| ===== OOC Notes ===== | ===== OOC Notes ===== | ||
| - | [[user:iq]] created this article on 2018/07/05 09:45. | + | [[user:iq]] created this article on 2018/07/05 09: |
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| - | 🚧 This article is a work-in-progress. Is it not currently approved. | + | |
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