Post by Xtreme Phoenix on Mar 30, 2008 13:56:17 GMT -8
OOC: please note that the list below is at the moment only a basic A to Z of creatures. If you have any suggestions for creatures to add to the list, please pm me with the name of the creature and a wikipedia page link so that I can read up on it, in case I don't know what it is. If you want, you can also send me a catalog entry if you want (scientifically plausible, please), as I am a lazy bastard and this will make everything easier. if you want to submit an original creature, a catalog entry is required.
The Xenocite Effects Research Foundation (XERF) (commonly pronounced zerf) was established in 2246 to research and catalog known mutations. Over the years the focus changed to researching new species that evolved after the advent of Xenocite technology. So far they have cataloged over nine hundred new species, though there are many others still to find. This is a list of the most notable species in the Foundation Accepted Catalog of Evolutions (FACE) (Yes, I realize that it's a terrible acronym. shut up).
Table of contents (search for code w/ ctrl+f)
Angel (X-BI-HS01)
Bigfoot (X-UL-PR01)
Chimera (X-MY-FE01)
Daemon (X-BI-HS02)
European Dragon (X-MY-CA01)
Fire Bird (X-MY-AV01)
Ghost (X-MY-HS01)
Harpy (X-MY-HS02)
Imp (X-MY-PR01)
Jasconious (X-MY-SM01)
Kraken (X-MY-CP01)
Leviathan (X-BI-FI01)
Merfolk (XE-MY-HS01)
N
Oriental Dragon (X-MY-SE01)
P
Q
R
S
Titan (X-MY-HS03)
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
OOC: species marked with *playable_species* (search W/ CTRL+F) can be used, with permission, as characters.
Angel (X-BI-HS01)
Certain human genetic mutations have lead to individuals sprouting white bird wings from their backs. Unlike the biblical counterparts for which they are named, however, Angels are aggressive, violent, and have only rudimentary intelligence. they are a close cousin of the Harpy.
Bigfoot (X-UL-PR01)
An evolution of the Gorilla, this species is only really notable for it's similarity to the urban legend of old. It differs physically from the Sasquatch species only in the size of it's feet.
Chimera (X-MY-FE01)
A genetic mutation of the lion resulted in a lion with a goat's hooves and a scaly tail. named for it's similarities to the man eating beast of Greek lore.
Daemon (X-BI-HS02)
*Playable_Species*
Another mutation of the human genome, the daemon has the appearance of a person with red skin, jaundiced eyes and small horns growing from the forehead. They are highly resistant to heat, and can comfortably survive temperatures exceeding 250 degrees Celsius. Daemons possess high level of intelligence and, surprisingly, a strong affinity for altruism and general kindness towards other beings. They are classified as sapient beings, and are granted full citizenship in most nations (Rodinia being the most blatant exception).
European Dragon (X-MY-CA01)
One of the most fearsome beasts of ancient legends now walks the earth thanks to a xenocite fueled mutation of an unlikely species. Canis Familiaris, the domesticated dog, has undergone a significant evolutionary change. With rock hard scales in place of hair,huge wings sprouting from it's back, and a rapid growth rate that stops only once it reaches the size of a large horse, this fierce beast is not only loyal like a dog, but also a highly efficient mode of land and air transport. Though incapable of actually breathing fire, the dragon does exhale methane gas converted from the air it inhales and from the food it eats. The dragon also has pair of coarse bones within its mouth that it can click together to create a spark. This spark catches the methane gas on its breath and allows it to blow jets of flame. Feral species of dragon have also evolved from wolves, and should be treated with caution and respect.
Fire Bird (X-MY-AV01)
A mutation of the canary, the Fire Bird gets it's name from three things. Firstly, the Fire Bird has beautiful golden plumage the glows brightly when hit by sunlight. Secondly, the Fire Bird secretes a bioluminescent chemical that causes it to glow dimly at all times. Lastly, the bird has extremely course tail feathers that create friction as they move through the air, resulting in a trail of sparks that follows it while flying. It has replaced its ancestor as the pet of choice for miners, as it provides light in addition to detecting gas leaks. They clip the tail feathers before bringing it into the mine, of course.
Ghost (X-MY-HS01)
*Playable_Species*
This name is given to humans born with semitransparent skin and organs, this species is considered to be human in all nations except Rodinia. These are not to be confused with to "faders", humans who have the fairly common psychic ability to change their cellular structures and become transparent. Ghosts, all of whom have innate self affecting biopsychic powers, must concentrate in order to appear normal, and they are also able to become almost completely invisible by using the same technique as faders. Most ghosts wear nanomachine woven clothing that works with their psychic field to alter it's own visibility. Roughly 50% of Ghosts also posses psychomorphic fields that allow them to change the state (but not form) of objects within the field. the end result of this is that they can walk through walls. Many ghosts use their stealthy capabilities to work for the military
Harpy (X-MY-HS02)
Harpies are close cousins of angels. Genetically and physically very similar, Harpies are differentiated from angels by their wings, which are attached to their arms. Harpies are also more genetically similar to humans than angels are, and thus slightly less violent than their biblical cousins.
Imp (X-MY-PR01)
Essentially a bald monkey with a green pigment added to it's skin, the Imp has slightly improved mental faculties over a standard monkey and is capable of understanding and carrying out simple tasks. It has been discovered that these creatures imprint on the first non-Imp being that they see within a half hour after birth. They will then unquestioningly follow that being's orders. They appear to derive extreme pleasure form this. Extreme pleasure. It's a little creepy, to be frank.
Jasconious (X-MY-SM01)
An extremely rare creature, the Jaconsious is a mutated blue whale that has grown to about five times it's normal size. The first of these behemoths to be discovered in 2265 was found sleeping and was in fact thought to be a small new island. When the survey team sent there to investigate attempted to stick drill into it to check for xenocite reserves, it was given a rather rude awakening. Since, only 5 have been spotted in the entire world. One of these creatures is kept in captivity in the UR national zoo. The specimen is literally worth its (considerable) weight in gold.
Kraken (X-MY-CP01)
A monstrous squid, likely evolved from the giant squid, distinguishable by it's much larger size and penchant for attacking ships. Fortunately for seafarers, they are rare, but when they do attack they can do considerable damage. Their brains contain a unique chemical that can be used to give normal humans a multitude of temporary psychic powers. Because of this, Kraken corpses are prized by the rich and underpowered. Kraken hunting is a rather lucrative business
Leviathan (X-BI-FI01)
About seventy years after the advent of xenocite technology, reports began coming in from boats in the mid-atlantic of a massive object some distance under the water. shortly afterwards, xenocite prospecting ships in the region began to go missing. Scraps of a few of the ships turned up months later, with massive chunks bitten out of them. The uniform bite marks indicated that this was the work of a single, massive creature, larger than anything else on the planet. A search for this monster was quickly taken up, but in thirty years nobody has ever seen it. No such attacks have taken place outside of the 40 kilometre radius in which it first appeared, and ships avoid the area like the plague. It has been given the name of the monster leviathan from the bible, and the fundamentalists of Rodinia in particular take it as evidence that xenocite is the work of the devil.
Merfolk (XE-MY-HS01)
*Playable_Species*
In 2271 doctor Daniel Atargatis of Vaaldara used xenocite radiation to combine shark DNA with several fetuses in an attempt to create a new breed of aquatic soldier. What resulted was a race of people with thick, grey skin, razor sharp teeth, and powerful jaws. In purely scientific terms, the experiments were a huge success. The resultant creatures could breath underwater and their jaws were powerful enough that with a minor mechanical enhancement they could bite through the hulls of ships. In terms of public relations, however, the experiments were less than successful. Many religious groups were outraged at scientists "playing god," and there were many protest rallies held after the results were announced to the world. A group of particularily agressive "protestors" attacked the labs where the merpeople were created, and in the resulting chaos doctor Atargatis was killed. The protestors weren't so lucky. Their bodies were found horribly mauled when the police arrived an hour after the attack. The merfolk, at that point ten years old, escaped into the open ocean and made their way to UR, where they were welcomed with open arms. There the race prospered, and there are now over a thousand merpeople alive today, more than half of which operate in the UR military.
N
Oriental Dragon (X-MY-SE01)
A large, serpentine aquatic creature with five claws descended from the electric eel, with the ability to produce an electric charge still inherent in it's body, the Oriental Dragon bears strong resemblance to the Dragons of Ancient China and the far east. Because of this, the Emperor of New China, a small nation in east Asia, keeps one in his palace as a symbol of his power. The Oriental Dragon has a rather unique physiology: the male dragon has a near perfect organ system, and will live forever unless it is killed (a crime punishable by death). The female dragon has an identical organ system, however, she is vulnerable to it's one flaw: it cannot handle childbirth, and 95% of spawning females die. Oriental Dragons always give birth to litters of two: either two females or a female and a male. Because of this, the dragon population is increasing at a very slow, steady rate.
P
Q
R
S
Titan (X-MY-HS03)
*Playable_Species*
Not a lot can be said about the Titan. It's essentially a Human with grotesquely large muscles and (generally) slightly below average intelligence. Some Titans are said to be strong enough to rip a tank in two, and most can pick up a bus without any form of aid. They're really strong and fairly stupid, but they're still intelligent enough to be considered sapient and full members of society in MOST nations. For obvious reasons, Titans are often put to work on the battlefield
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
To be expanded
The Xenocite Effects Research Foundation (XERF) (commonly pronounced zerf) was established in 2246 to research and catalog known mutations. Over the years the focus changed to researching new species that evolved after the advent of Xenocite technology. So far they have cataloged over nine hundred new species, though there are many others still to find. This is a list of the most notable species in the Foundation Accepted Catalog of Evolutions (FACE) (Yes, I realize that it's a terrible acronym. shut up).
Table of contents (search for code w/ ctrl+f)
Angel (X-BI-HS01)
Bigfoot (X-UL-PR01)
Chimera (X-MY-FE01)
Daemon (X-BI-HS02)
European Dragon (X-MY-CA01)
Fire Bird (X-MY-AV01)
Ghost (X-MY-HS01)
Harpy (X-MY-HS02)
Imp (X-MY-PR01)
Jasconious (X-MY-SM01)
Kraken (X-MY-CP01)
Leviathan (X-BI-FI01)
Merfolk (XE-MY-HS01)
N
Oriental Dragon (X-MY-SE01)
P
Q
R
S
Titan (X-MY-HS03)
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
OOC: species marked with *playable_species* (search W/ CTRL+F) can be used, with permission, as characters.
Angel (X-BI-HS01)
Certain human genetic mutations have lead to individuals sprouting white bird wings from their backs. Unlike the biblical counterparts for which they are named, however, Angels are aggressive, violent, and have only rudimentary intelligence. they are a close cousin of the Harpy.
Bigfoot (X-UL-PR01)
An evolution of the Gorilla, this species is only really notable for it's similarity to the urban legend of old. It differs physically from the Sasquatch species only in the size of it's feet.
Chimera (X-MY-FE01)
A genetic mutation of the lion resulted in a lion with a goat's hooves and a scaly tail. named for it's similarities to the man eating beast of Greek lore.
Daemon (X-BI-HS02)
*Playable_Species*
Another mutation of the human genome, the daemon has the appearance of a person with red skin, jaundiced eyes and small horns growing from the forehead. They are highly resistant to heat, and can comfortably survive temperatures exceeding 250 degrees Celsius. Daemons possess high level of intelligence and, surprisingly, a strong affinity for altruism and general kindness towards other beings. They are classified as sapient beings, and are granted full citizenship in most nations (Rodinia being the most blatant exception).
European Dragon (X-MY-CA01)
One of the most fearsome beasts of ancient legends now walks the earth thanks to a xenocite fueled mutation of an unlikely species. Canis Familiaris, the domesticated dog, has undergone a significant evolutionary change. With rock hard scales in place of hair,huge wings sprouting from it's back, and a rapid growth rate that stops only once it reaches the size of a large horse, this fierce beast is not only loyal like a dog, but also a highly efficient mode of land and air transport. Though incapable of actually breathing fire, the dragon does exhale methane gas converted from the air it inhales and from the food it eats. The dragon also has pair of coarse bones within its mouth that it can click together to create a spark. This spark catches the methane gas on its breath and allows it to blow jets of flame. Feral species of dragon have also evolved from wolves, and should be treated with caution and respect.
Fire Bird (X-MY-AV01)
A mutation of the canary, the Fire Bird gets it's name from three things. Firstly, the Fire Bird has beautiful golden plumage the glows brightly when hit by sunlight. Secondly, the Fire Bird secretes a bioluminescent chemical that causes it to glow dimly at all times. Lastly, the bird has extremely course tail feathers that create friction as they move through the air, resulting in a trail of sparks that follows it while flying. It has replaced its ancestor as the pet of choice for miners, as it provides light in addition to detecting gas leaks. They clip the tail feathers before bringing it into the mine, of course.
Ghost (X-MY-HS01)
*Playable_Species*
This name is given to humans born with semitransparent skin and organs, this species is considered to be human in all nations except Rodinia. These are not to be confused with to "faders", humans who have the fairly common psychic ability to change their cellular structures and become transparent. Ghosts, all of whom have innate self affecting biopsychic powers, must concentrate in order to appear normal, and they are also able to become almost completely invisible by using the same technique as faders. Most ghosts wear nanomachine woven clothing that works with their psychic field to alter it's own visibility. Roughly 50% of Ghosts also posses psychomorphic fields that allow them to change the state (but not form) of objects within the field. the end result of this is that they can walk through walls. Many ghosts use their stealthy capabilities to work for the military
Harpy (X-MY-HS02)
Harpies are close cousins of angels. Genetically and physically very similar, Harpies are differentiated from angels by their wings, which are attached to their arms. Harpies are also more genetically similar to humans than angels are, and thus slightly less violent than their biblical cousins.
Imp (X-MY-PR01)
Essentially a bald monkey with a green pigment added to it's skin, the Imp has slightly improved mental faculties over a standard monkey and is capable of understanding and carrying out simple tasks. It has been discovered that these creatures imprint on the first non-Imp being that they see within a half hour after birth. They will then unquestioningly follow that being's orders. They appear to derive extreme pleasure form this. Extreme pleasure. It's a little creepy, to be frank.
Jasconious (X-MY-SM01)
An extremely rare creature, the Jaconsious is a mutated blue whale that has grown to about five times it's normal size. The first of these behemoths to be discovered in 2265 was found sleeping and was in fact thought to be a small new island. When the survey team sent there to investigate attempted to stick drill into it to check for xenocite reserves, it was given a rather rude awakening. Since, only 5 have been spotted in the entire world. One of these creatures is kept in captivity in the UR national zoo. The specimen is literally worth its (considerable) weight in gold.
Kraken (X-MY-CP01)
A monstrous squid, likely evolved from the giant squid, distinguishable by it's much larger size and penchant for attacking ships. Fortunately for seafarers, they are rare, but when they do attack they can do considerable damage. Their brains contain a unique chemical that can be used to give normal humans a multitude of temporary psychic powers. Because of this, Kraken corpses are prized by the rich and underpowered. Kraken hunting is a rather lucrative business
Leviathan (X-BI-FI01)
About seventy years after the advent of xenocite technology, reports began coming in from boats in the mid-atlantic of a massive object some distance under the water. shortly afterwards, xenocite prospecting ships in the region began to go missing. Scraps of a few of the ships turned up months later, with massive chunks bitten out of them. The uniform bite marks indicated that this was the work of a single, massive creature, larger than anything else on the planet. A search for this monster was quickly taken up, but in thirty years nobody has ever seen it. No such attacks have taken place outside of the 40 kilometre radius in which it first appeared, and ships avoid the area like the plague. It has been given the name of the monster leviathan from the bible, and the fundamentalists of Rodinia in particular take it as evidence that xenocite is the work of the devil.
Merfolk (XE-MY-HS01)
*Playable_Species*
In 2271 doctor Daniel Atargatis of Vaaldara used xenocite radiation to combine shark DNA with several fetuses in an attempt to create a new breed of aquatic soldier. What resulted was a race of people with thick, grey skin, razor sharp teeth, and powerful jaws. In purely scientific terms, the experiments were a huge success. The resultant creatures could breath underwater and their jaws were powerful enough that with a minor mechanical enhancement they could bite through the hulls of ships. In terms of public relations, however, the experiments were less than successful. Many religious groups were outraged at scientists "playing god," and there were many protest rallies held after the results were announced to the world. A group of particularily agressive "protestors" attacked the labs where the merpeople were created, and in the resulting chaos doctor Atargatis was killed. The protestors weren't so lucky. Their bodies were found horribly mauled when the police arrived an hour after the attack. The merfolk, at that point ten years old, escaped into the open ocean and made their way to UR, where they were welcomed with open arms. There the race prospered, and there are now over a thousand merpeople alive today, more than half of which operate in the UR military.
N
Oriental Dragon (X-MY-SE01)
A large, serpentine aquatic creature with five claws descended from the electric eel, with the ability to produce an electric charge still inherent in it's body, the Oriental Dragon bears strong resemblance to the Dragons of Ancient China and the far east. Because of this, the Emperor of New China, a small nation in east Asia, keeps one in his palace as a symbol of his power. The Oriental Dragon has a rather unique physiology: the male dragon has a near perfect organ system, and will live forever unless it is killed (a crime punishable by death). The female dragon has an identical organ system, however, she is vulnerable to it's one flaw: it cannot handle childbirth, and 95% of spawning females die. Oriental Dragons always give birth to litters of two: either two females or a female and a male. Because of this, the dragon population is increasing at a very slow, steady rate.
P
Q
R
S
Titan (X-MY-HS03)
*Playable_Species*
Not a lot can be said about the Titan. It's essentially a Human with grotesquely large muscles and (generally) slightly below average intelligence. Some Titans are said to be strong enough to rip a tank in two, and most can pick up a bus without any form of aid. They're really strong and fairly stupid, but they're still intelligent enough to be considered sapient and full members of society in MOST nations. For obvious reasons, Titans are often put to work on the battlefield
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
To be expanded