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The Nephatsu are a humanoid race with Terran-like features. Considered very beautiful, they have have jet black eyes and hair, and a swept back cranium. Their skin has a silver hue which tints various colors that correspond with their emotions. Most Nephatsu have a lean build. Although the Nephatsu come from an Aquatic environment, their skin isn't covered in scales or slimey. While they do not require an aquatic environment to survive, most Nephatsu enjoy the aquatic environment over a land based one.
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Nephatsu lung and oxygen system are especially unique as they are gill-like allowing them to breathe in liquid type environments and filter out oxygen and dump the rest. This system also allows them to survive in various gaseous environments in which other beings would otherwise perish.  
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Because of their development on a water world, they are naturally strong and Agile. Realizing the importance of physical balance to their already distinguished Mental and Psionic skills, the Nephatsu have many physical disciplines such as martial arts, yoga, dancing,  and other technique related activities which have balances between skill and strength.  
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|Abilities=Nephatsu have a rare ability to feel and see the psionic aura of those around them. They also possess the ability to see a negative Psi, although they cannot feel it. Negetive Psionic Aura's appear as voids and often make it difficult for the Nephatsu to focus or concentrate on the Negative Psion.  
|History=After the first chosen wars, the Nephatsu recovered the quickest. Despite the fact that all the [[Faction:Expletuns|Expletuns]] had taught them were erased, they regained knowledge quickly and effortlessly. With their telepathic ability, they often worked as a hive, efficiently and together as one.
 
  
Being the first of the chosen to develop Spacial travel, they established themselves a power quickly. By relying on Negotiation, and their telepathic power, they grew successfully by understanding their allies, and developed methods for improving life among their domain. Despite the seemingly undeniable ability for Commanding the Universe, once they heard of the Galactic Alliance, rather pose as a threat, they merely stopped their expanse, to be recognized as a neutral power. They seemingly have few enemys.
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Nephatsu are highly Telepathic with most of their abilities being telepsionic in nature.
|Other=Because of their development on a water world, they are naturally strong, agile. Being a very telepathic people, peace among themselves is natural, however are very aggressive towards those who don't communicate or whom they can't read telepathically. Nephatsu are very diligent, and have great physical skill (Martial Arts, Dancing Arts, physical sports.)
 
  
Due to the nature of the Galactic Alliance, they stopped to own expanse of power in the galaxy to avoid any future conflict with the powerful GA. The only true ally of the Nephatsu, are the Airans, their chosen cousin. Nephatsu often clash heavily with their other cousin, the Metorians.
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After the first Chosen Wars, the Nephatsu recovered quicker than the other Chosen races. They gained knowledge quickly and effortlessly, aided by their telepathic ability, despite having forgotten all that the Expletuns had taught them.
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Being the first of the chosen to develop FTL travel, they quickly established themselves as an interstellar power. By relying on negotiation, and their telepathic power, they grew successfully by understanding their allies, and developed methods for improving life within their domain. The Nephatsu stopped interstellar expansion upon encountering the Galactic Alliance.  Due to the nature of the Galactic Alliance, they stopped to own expanse of power in the galaxy to avoid any future conflict with the powerful GA. It is often stated that it is the Nephatsu's position as a chosen race that causes them to abhor violence.  The Nephatsu are recognized as a neutral power, and seemingly have few enemies.  The only true allies of the Nephatsu, are their chosen cousins the [[Species:Akerians|Akerians]] and the [[Species:Metorians|Metorians]] despite their many differences.
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===MENTALITY===
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The combination of telepathy and the emotional awareness of other Nephatsu leads to a unique mentality for this race.  Nephatsu often do not distinguish between their own thoughts and emotions, and those of other Nephatsu around them.  During periods of calmness this yields a group sense of peace and sharing that is amazingly efficient and productive.  During periods of disorder and confusion, this sharing of thoughts and emotions can yield group hysteria.  All Nephatsu are trained to keep their own emotions in check, while being mindful of others.  The degree to which this training can be applied varies from individual to individual.
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Being a very telepathic people, relations between Nephatsu are generally peaceful although at times they can be highly emotional.  Nephatsu experience and uncharacteristic aggression towards those who don't communicate or whom they can't read telepathically.  This aggression is typically of a non violent nature, but an intense assertiveness is usually evident.
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===Culture===
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Nephatsu are traditionally very respectful of their parents, and often a large part of parental emotional patterns are directly implanted on youngling minds.  There is no teen-age rebellion stage of Nephatsu development, with this period being replaced by the youth coming to a deep understanding of the parents.  Nephatsu also have a great respect for the elderly, especially sextarians (Older than 600 years) with their complex auras stemming from many years of experiences.  In spite of their long life, Nephatsu normally only reproduce between the ages of 75 to 250, with a typical Nephatsu family consisting of 2 parents, and 5-12 offspring spread over a short number of years (about one every year and a half) to help build emotional connectivity among the siblings.
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Many Nephatsu practice Auralogy, the study of sentient auras.  In spite of many efforts to modernize the practice, it remains steeped in age old traditions, rendering it somewhat less reliable than modern efforts that achieve similar effects.  An experienced auralogists often acts as a counselor, doctor, and guru for those that subscribe to his or her abilities.
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A desire for being alone is often interpreted as a sign of intense guilt in Nephatsu culture, and is always viewed with suspicion.  This view is held even for those whose career requires them to work alone.  
  
Although growing up in an Aquatic environment, Nephatsu aren't slimy nor prefer the water to a dry environment.
 
  
Aside from lungs, Nephatsu can absorb oxygen through their skin.
 
  
One major ability of the Nephatsu, is their ability to not only feel the PSI of others, but the ability to see the psi. They are among the only to actually see a negative psi. The psi appears to them as a light glowing from individuals.
 
  
A major disadvantage to the Nephatsu, is their ability to get caught up with others emotion, and lose control of their own senses. Because of this, they have trained to keep their own emotions at bay, while being mindful of others. One on end, this makes them great counselors, but could opposite if the situation proposed it.
 
  
Because of their history as a chosen, the Nephatsu have become to dispise violence, but will utilize their skill of hand to hand when necessary.
 
*as mentioned before their aggressiveness towards other species, is usually non violent however assertive.
 
 
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Revision as of 17:39, 27 May 2007


Home System:
  Nephatsu
Home Planet:
  Nephatsu Prime
Age Range:
  700 (Chosen Race)
Psionic Type:
  Psionics
Language:
  Telepathic, Emotional, Nephatsu Spoken
Faction Member :
  


Notable Features

The Nephatsu are a humanoid race with Terran-like features. Considered very beautiful, they have have jet black eyes and hair, and a swept back cranium. Their skin has a silver hue which tints various colors that correspond with their emotions. Most Nephatsu have a lean build. Although the Nephatsu come from an Aquatic environment, their skin isn't covered in scales or slimey. While they do not require an aquatic environment to survive, most Nephatsu enjoy the aquatic environment over a land based one.

Nephatsu lung and oxygen system are especially unique as they are gill-like allowing them to breathe in liquid type environments and filter out oxygen and dump the rest. This system also allows them to survive in various gaseous environments in which other beings would otherwise perish.

Because of their development on a water world, they are naturally strong and Agile. Realizing the importance of physical balance to their already distinguished Mental and Psionic skills, the Nephatsu have many physical disciplines such as martial arts, yoga, dancing, and other technique related activities which have balances between skill and strength.

History

After the first Chosen Wars, the Nephatsu recovered quicker than the other Chosen races. They gained knowledge quickly and effortlessly, aided by their telepathic ability, despite having forgotten all that the Expletuns had taught them.

Being the first of the chosen to develop FTL travel, they quickly established themselves as an interstellar power. By relying on negotiation, and their telepathic power, they grew successfully by understanding their allies, and developed methods for improving life within their domain. The Nephatsu stopped interstellar expansion upon encountering the Galactic Alliance. Due to the nature of the Galactic Alliance, they stopped to own expanse of power in the galaxy to avoid any future conflict with the powerful GA. It is often stated that it is the Nephatsu's position as a chosen race that causes them to abhor violence. The Nephatsu are recognized as a neutral power, and seemingly have few enemies. The only true allies of the Nephatsu, are their chosen cousins the Akerians and the Metorians despite their many differences.

Other Information

MENTALITY

The combination of telepathy and the emotional awareness of other Nephatsu leads to a unique mentality for this race. Nephatsu often do not distinguish between their own thoughts and emotions, and those of other Nephatsu around them. During periods of calmness this yields a group sense of peace and sharing that is amazingly efficient and productive. During periods of disorder and confusion, this sharing of thoughts and emotions can yield group hysteria. All Nephatsu are trained to keep their own emotions in check, while being mindful of others. The degree to which this training can be applied varies from individual to individual.

Being a very telepathic people, relations between Nephatsu are generally peaceful although at times they can be highly emotional. Nephatsu experience and uncharacteristic aggression towards those who don't communicate or whom they can't read telepathically. This aggression is typically of a non violent nature, but an intense assertiveness is usually evident.


Culture

Nephatsu are traditionally very respectful of their parents, and often a large part of parental emotional patterns are directly implanted on youngling minds. There is no teen-age rebellion stage of Nephatsu development, with this period being replaced by the youth coming to a deep understanding of the parents. Nephatsu also have a great respect for the elderly, especially sextarians (Older than 600 years) with their complex auras stemming from many years of experiences. In spite of their long life, Nephatsu normally only reproduce between the ages of 75 to 250, with a typical Nephatsu family consisting of 2 parents, and 5-12 offspring spread over a short number of years (about one every year and a half) to help build emotional connectivity among the siblings.

Many Nephatsu practice Auralogy, the study of sentient auras. In spite of many efforts to modernize the practice, it remains steeped in age old traditions, rendering it somewhat less reliable than modern efforts that achieve similar effects. An experienced auralogists often acts as a counselor, doctor, and guru for those that subscribe to his or her abilities.

A desire for being alone is often interpreted as a sign of intense guilt in Nephatsu culture, and is always viewed with suspicion. This view is held even for those whose career requires them to work alone.

Known Abilities

Nephatsu have a rare ability to feel and see the psionic aura of those around them. They also possess the ability to see a negative Psi, although they cannot feel it. Negetive Psionic Aura's appear as voids and often make it difficult for the Nephatsu to focus or concentrate on the Negative Psion.

Nephatsu are highly Telepathic with most of their abilities being telepsionic in nature.

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