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History
Jenquai
The Jenquai are the descendents of the first explorers to map the far reaches of
the solar system. Jenquai ancestors struck out from Earth on giant long-haul
deep space shuttles knowing that turn around time from when they reached their
destiny to when they returned to Earth would be measured in years. Over time,
the Jenquai ancestors became accustomed to living in harsh alien worlds and
their genetic structure evolved into the current Jenquai race of today in order
to take advantage of the different environments. The Jenquai have turned the
pursuit of knowledge and the clarity of logic into a religion. Most Jenquai feel
that the universe as a whole is the divine power and that all life encompasses
that power.
Jupiter, well actually its orbiting moons, is where the noble Jenquai live.
They're masters of science and technology and without them we'd still be
puttering around space at sub-warp speeds. They're the true explorers of the
galaxy. Going with the Jenquai means your ships aren't physically tough, but
you'll make up for that with a wealth of technologies and mental powers that
bolster your position in whatever you're doing.
Early History
The Jenquai are descendants of the first colonists of Jupiter, or more
accurately, the moons of Jupiter. Their ancestors set out from Earth on
long-haul ships, knowing that their return was unlikely. They have evolved into
a culture that values knowledge above all else, and they have become masters of
their space environment.
The Jenquai government is both political and religious in nature, and is made up
of several rings, each of which controls various aspects of Jenquai life.
Money is viewed as a vulgarity by most Jenquai, though they accept it as a
necessary evil when dealing with the Progen, and especially the Terrans. The
Jenquai believe the universe is abundant in resources, which should be available
to all. All basic needs and items are available to the Jenquai people without a
system of money or credit.
This indifference to economic concerns leads to interesting, and frustrating,
dealings with Terrans. In fact, the Jenquai have developed a computerized droid
simply for dealing with Terrans over monetary concerns. While this economic
system works in Sol, the outlying colonies rely more on a barter-and-trade
system out of necessity.
Society
Jenquai society is based upon the principle that knowledge and illumination are
the only worthy virtues to which sentient beings can ascribe. From birth to
death, every Jenquai is measured by how he or she advances Jenquai society and
technology. They are very conservative in all aspects of their culture except
the pursuit of knowledge. Traditionalism and ceremony are evident in all aspects
of Jenquai society.
An individual's caste and clan define his or her role in Jenquai society. From
early life, Jenquai are taught and trained by an adept of the religious caste.
These mentors, called adepts, are part-scientist, part-researcher,
part-philosopher, and part-theologian. Upon reaching maturity, the Jenquai
chooses a caste and clan to which he or she will belong for the rest of their
life.
The three castes of Jenquai society are the explorers, or Sha'ha'dem; the
warriors, or Shinwa; and the tradesmen, or Sharim. However, these castes are not
as factional or as rigidly defined as those within Progen culture.
In addition to a caste, each Jenquai belongs to a clan. Jenquai clans more
closely resemble monastic orders than blood-related families. There are nine
major clans and dozens of minor clans, each being known for a particular
characterization or philosophy.
Philosophy
The Jenquai physiology is a result of adapting to the alien environments they
initially encountered. They are strict vegetarians, and they are generally tall
and thin. Their metabolism adjusts quickly to the available food supply, whether
feast or famine. This allows the Jenquai to be comfortable in a much-colder
climate as long as food is available.
The low gravity of most Jenquai worlds means that Jenquai are weaker than either
Terrans or Progen. But they do have faster reaction times and acute sight and
hearing. Dexterity is also highly valued, and nearly 40% of Jenquai are
left-handed or ambidextrous. Equipment designs reflect this by being neutral as
to handedness. Musical talent is also widespread.
Jenquai are often seen by the other races as taciturn, aloof, and irritable.
This has led the Jenquai to seem, to an outsider, almost xenophobic.
Knowledge....A decade of exploring...
The Jenquai are the descendents of the first explorers to map the far
reaches of the solar system. Jenquai ancestors struck out from Earth on giant
long-haul deep space shuttles knowing that turn around time from when they
reached their destiny to when they returned to Earth would be measured in years.
The Jenquai have turned the pursuit of knowledge and the clarity of logic into a
religion. Most Jenquai feel that the universe as a whole is the divine power and
that all life encompasses that power.
The Jenquai physiology is a result of adapting to the alien environments they
encounter. These environments ranged from prolonged space travel to the low
density, low gravity conditions on some galaxy's outer worlds. The low gravity
of most Jenquai worlds means that, on average, Jenquai are weaker than either
Terrans or Progen. However, they have faster reaction times and acute sight and
hearing. Dexterity is highly valued along with mental agility.
Jenquai technology is the most advanced overall, especially in areas of
gravitational control and electromagnetic manipulation. Jenquai technology is
widely regarded as the most elegant and graceful.
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