Sci-Fi Worldbuilding: L'rimran Technocracy

Sci-Fi Worldbuilding: L'rimran Technocracy

We have established the principles of our setting, and now it's time to create a faction. I decided to start with one of the major alien powers - the L'rimran Technocracy. While the faction is very advanced technologically and has a powerful military presence, it rarely ever threatens the other factions. Less technologically advanced species should fear attracting the attention of the Technocracy with their military actions within the l'rimran space, but can do so freely in other regions. This should provide interesting interactions, both combat- and diplomacy-wise.
As a racial template, the l'rimra have many exotic advantages and disadvantages, but their point cost is low.

L’rimran Technocracy

Capital World: Mran II.

Major Species: L’rimra, shee.

Languages: L’rimran.

Culture Groups: L’rimra.

TL: 12.

L’rimra are an ancient race of crystalline beings whose metabolism is based on silicon and sulfuric acid. Their species evolved on Mran II, a hot greenhouse world not unlike Venus, orbiting a main sequence star close to the galactic center. These curious and inquisitive beings built their civilization on the principles of pacifism and creativity.

L’rimra were very tolerant of extreme environments and thus had a much easier time exploring space. They began colonizing their solar system when the humans of Earth were still living in caves. It did not take long for the fast-thinking l’rimra to construct their hyperdrive even without discovering derelict precursor technology. L’rimran explorers traveled through the relatively densely packed stars near the galactic core. Their crystalline ships became part of folklore and mythology of many nascent civilizations they have encountered, but decided not to bother.

Eventually they contacted another crystalline species – the shee. The shee were welcomed to join the Technocracy, but some of them considered this proposal an insult and declared war. Since this was the first interstellar war for both of the species, both forces did not know what to expect, but in the end, the shee were quickly defeated. Despite the incident, the l’rimra did not hold a grudge and even allowed the shee to migrate to their worlds. Not all of the defeated shee were content with this outcome, but with time, the relationship between the two crystalline species became much less tense.

L’rimran Technocracy thought itself to be the most technologically advanced civilization before they contacted two other equally advanced factions – the kabauns and the altafaans. Trade and research partnerships were established, and a loose alliance was formed. The alliance of these three factions will be known as the High Three throughout the galaxy.

L’rimran Technocracy is known for its tolerance of other species and pacifism. While being technologically superior to most other known races, the l’rimra rarely take part in military conflicts, and when they do, it is usually for peacekeeping purposes. Many wars between less advanced species were stopped, because both sides dropped weapons as soon as they saw the L’rimran Peacekeeper Fleet.

L’RIMRA [2] Advantages: Blunt Claws [3]; DR 10 (Semi-Ablative, -20%) [40]; Doesn’t Breathe [20]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Injury Tolerance (No Neck) [5]; Pressure Support 2 [10]; Temperature Tolerance 6 (Hot) [6]; Vacuum Support [5]. Disadvantages: Brittle [-15]; Increased Life Support (Extreme Heat) [-10]; No Sense of Smell/Taste [-5]; Restricted Diet (Silicate Nutrient Mixture; Rare) [-40]; Slow Eater [-10]; Slow Healing 2 [-10]; Unusual Biochemistry [-5]; Weak Bite [-2]. Natural Comfort Zone: 135°C - 200°C (275°F - 385°F), 0-100 atm., 0.9g, carbon dioxide atmosphere. The l’rimra are a humanoid silicon- and sulfuric acid-based lifeform. As such, they require a specific silicate nutrient mixture that is naturally found on hot greenhouse worlds, like Mran II or Venus, but can be produced artificially. They eat by absorbing the nutrients through the skin on their palms. The l’rimra are 5’8” tall on average. Their thick hides are formed of pinkish crystal. The only uncovered body parts are the eyes and the palms of their three-fingered hands. Despite not being crystalline, the flesh is also brittle and can shatter after a strong blow. The l’rimra use their mouths only to communicate. They have weak crystalline mandibles, but they are very weak. This species is known for their lack of the need to breathe – they get all their energy from food. This allows them to withstand even vacuum with relative ease. A typical l’rimra values creativity and peace, so such disadvantages as Combat Paralysis, Curious, Pacifism of any degree, or Xenophilia are quite common. Versatile is an often-encountered advantage. Sample  Male Names: M’nala, m’tanar, m’tuan, m’rara. Sample  Female Names: L’ulan, l’rena, l’vota, l’kova.