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AI DATA FILE - Abbai
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Demeanor:
  Psychotic, Violent, Aggressive, Impulsive, Neutral, Friendly, 
  Honorable, Serene

Culture:
  Neutral, Berzerkers, Warriors, Traders, Politicians, Artisans, 
  Scientists, Workers, Schemers, Zealots, Engineers, Merchants, 
  Renegades, Xenophobes, Independent, HiveMind, Expansionist

Planet Type:
  Rock, Ice, Gas Giant

Atmosphere:
  None, Methane, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide

Characteristics:
  Physical Strength, Intelligence, Cunning, Environmental Resistance,
  Reproduction, Happiness, Aggressiveness, Defensiveness, Political Savvy,
  Mining Aptitude, Farming Aptitude, Refining Aptitude, Construction Aptitude,
  Repair Aptitude, Maintenance Aptitude

Adv Traits:
  Advanced Power Conservation, Mechanoids, Lucky, Natural Merchants, 
  Propulsion Experts, Ancient Race, Advanced Storage Techniques, 
  Hardy Spacefarrers, Psychic, Deeply Religious, Temporal Knowledge, 
  Crystallurgy, Emotionless


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Name                                     := Abbai Matriarchy
Description                              := Peaceful "earth mothers" whose dedication to non violence has produced a technologically advanced utopia.
Empire Name                              := Abbai
Empire Type                              := Matriarchy
Emperor Name                             := Natar
Emperor Title                            := Hussai
Biological Description                   := Best described as vaguely aquatic mammals. They have a genetic disposition to produce more females than males. At some point in their evolution the Abbai species returned to the ocean having been a land conquering hominid. This is believed to be the result of a climatic shift, long ago in their prehistory, which made conditions extremely harsh on land. When the planet returned to more favourable conditions the Abbai re-colonised the land. This aquatic period produced some physiological changes. Abbaians have partially webbed hands and feet, though more prominent on the feet. They can splay their feet to almost twice their normal spread for aquatic movement. Further to this they have developed a highly efficient pulmonary system which allows them to conserve oxygen for long periods. Their skin is slightly "scaled" and they have a rill or crest running down the centre of their hairless heads. They have also lost most of their body hair
Society Description                      := The Abbai civilisation is over 6000 years old and is a model of tolerance and respect. It is a Matriarchy ruled by an Empress-Mother or Natar, who in turn is advised by the Marti, a representative body. The Marti has some 200 members taken from all walks of life elected once every three years. The role of Natar is hereditary and a daughter replaces her upon her death. Women hold the power in all sectors of society, both public and private. Males are not considered in any way inferior, but are a minority, being outnumbered five to one. They appear content to let the woman run things preferring academic, scientific, and artistic pursuits to politics. They participate freely in all areas of society with the exception of the Matriarchy itself. There are only ten large cities on their homeworld, most Abbai living in small villages that are built in or around water. Strictly aquatic communities are common. They have 16 different religions mostly based on the worship of the elements and nature with one exception, Kolai, the worship of logic and knowledge. Religion is prized on Ssumssha and is non-competitive. They are the most gentle of all the known races, not believing in violence or conquest and have developed formidable defensive capabilities based on non-lethal means.
General History Description              := The Matriarch form of government has existed for over 4000 years and succeeded in eradicating poverty and inequality. By channelling all their efforts into peaceful endeavours the Abbai have had a continued social and technological progression, undisrupted by war and associated upheavals. The Abbai achieved interstellar flight 800 years ago making them one of the most advanced Younger Races. They are advanced in the fields of agriculture, medicine, communication systems and computer software. They have also developed a unique and powerful shield technology that protects their ships and cities. They refuse to share this technology feeling it may be put to improper use. Other means of defence include fouling or intercepting communications and computer viruses. Interplanetary alliances and hired mercenaries are backups in case of attack. They colonised one other planet in their solar system, Tavita, and have extensive orbital factories around the two gas giants, Abbai VII and VIII. The Dilgar attacked the Abbai in 2230 taking the Tavita colony, probably hoping to learn how their Force Shield worked. The atrocities committed shocked the Abbai into joining the League of Non Aligned Worlds in fighting the Dilgar and their ships stayed in the fight until all territories taken were freed.
Demeanor                                 := Serene
Culture                                  := Politicians
Happiness Type                           := Peaceful
Planet Type                              := Rock
Atmosphere                               := Oxygen
Design Name File                         := Abbai.txt
Race Opt 1 Num Characteristics           := 0
Race Opt 1 Num Advanced Traits           := 2
Race Opt 1 Adv Trait 1                   := Abbai Race
Race Opt 1 Adv Trait 2                   := B5 Standard Race
Race Opt 2 Num Characteristics           := 0
Race Opt 2 Num Advanced Traits           := 2
Race Opt 2 Adv Trait 1                   := Abbai Race
Race Opt 2 Adv Trait 2                   := B5 Standard Race
Race Opt 3 Num Characteristics           := 0
Race Opt 3 Num Advanced Traits           := 2
Race Opt 3 Adv Trait 1                   := Abbai Race
Race Opt 3 Adv Trait 2                   := B5 Standard Race

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