The following list is derived from one I created in a pretty but
non-accessible format (interleaf). It is not as extensive as the list
posted a few days ago, but it includes more detail on the races it lists.
For each race, it includes the home planet location, a thumbnail sketch, and
where to look for more data. I will add the additional listings from the
other list with the matyerial from bun108 (if the archives come back) and
repost the expanded list.
Feel free to mail me corrections (slings and arrows etc).
Note for you TNEers (tin ears): most of these races live on at least one
world they would easily have survived upon, so odds are they are still
around. However, the "domain ruled" information will be off.
enjoy,
Ted7
The list is divided into Major races, Minor races, Minor Human Races:
Race Home World
Droyne Unknown;
probably in Spinward Marches
The Droyne are the survivors of the Ancients. They are a multi-part race;
an individual "castes" to become a member of a subspecies suited to a
particular role. Uncasted members do not fully develop and live as
chirpers. The Droyne are psionically inclined. See "Aliens 6: Droyne."
Fteirle Kusyu / Dark Nebula 1919
(Aslan)
Evolved from carnivorous hunters, they developed a society structured by
clan; no central government. Culture places great value on honor to balance
natural aggression. Their society spans 17 sectors spinward of Solomani
space. See "Aslan & Solomani."
Hivers (planet) / Ricenden I (Guaran)
Developed from beings that look like star fish. They are good with
computers. They prefer subtle manipulation to confrontation or overt
action. They control a several sector domain Trailing of the Solomani
Confederation. "See Aliens 7: Hivers."
K'kree Kirur / Ruupiin F (Thirty)
(Centaurs)
The K'kree developed from hexapodal herd animals, developing intelligence
for defense. They have a several sector realm trailing the Vargr Extents
and the 3rd Imperium. See "Aliens 2: K'kree".
Solomani Terra / Solomani Rim 1827
(Humaniti major)
The Solomani humans come from humaniti's original home: Terra. Solomani
are known for their curiosity, impetuosity, and belief that they should
rule scattered humaniti. The Solomani Confederation is an 8 sector domain
rimward of of Imperial space. See "Aslan & Solomani."
Vargr Lair / Provence 2402
Geneered by the Ancients 300K years ago from terran canines. Their mental
capacity was uplifted to sentience and their fore paws were reformed as
hands. They are spread over 18 sectors with no encompassing government
coreward of Imperial space. See "Vilani & Vargr."
Vilani Vland / Vland 1717
(Humaniti major)
Taken from Terra 300K years ago by Ancients; developed jump drive and
created the 28-sector First Empire, which lasted a few K years before
falling within 2 centuries of meeting the Solomani. Pure-stock Vilani
known for long life span (up to 200 years). Culture is group-oriented,
known for careful, deliberate planning. See "Vilani & Vargr."
Zhodani Zdhant / Zhdant
(Humaniti major)
Taken from earth 300K years ago by Ancients; developed a psionically-
oriented society now dominating a several-sector domain spinward of Vargr
space that eventually came in conflict with the 3rd Imperium. See "Aliens
4: Zhodani."
Minor Alien Races
Race Home world
Adduxar Addux? / Tienspevnekr G
Carnivorous reptilian race with small stellar empire of about 37 planets
met peacefully by the Zhodani as they expanded. Currently Zhodani
citizens with a 10 planet reservation. See Aliens 4: Zhodani.
Ael Jael Jaelayla / "Coreward edge of the Imperium"
(But in Gushmege, apparently)
Flying sentient; now imperial citizens. See JTAS 15 Contact!
Akumgeda Ksinanirz Sector
(Vargr minor)
Geneered by Ancients for weird psionic powers. See "Vilani & Vargr."
Ahetowa (unnamed) / Ealiyasiyw 2604
Sentience psionic plants (near plants). Contacted by Aslan. See
Challenge 56 Contact!
Bolth Fulani L (Zachrisson)
Serpentine race living in Zachrisson subsector, but though to originate in
another Galaxy. See "Vanguard Reaches."
Bwaps Maharaban / Empty Quarter I (Lentuli)
(Newts)
Amphibians (Newts). Bipedal tailed quadrupeds from a warm, damp planet.
Known as thoroughly efficient bureaucrats throughout imperial space. See
JTAS 11 Contact!
Cytrialin (planet) / Leonidae A (Nejim)
Dead race whose philosophic outlook provided the basis for the Cytrialin
Unity, a human/alien interdependent culture. See Challenge 39
"Hinterworlds."
Danin Kilradin / Crucis Margin 0416
Race of bipedal quadrupeds "of vague reptilian aspect." Trisexual, they
change sex roles as they age. Principles equal with humans in a several
subsector domain. See "Glimmerdrift Reaches."
Dolphin Terra / Solomani Rim 1827
Intelligent aquatic mammals. 'Phins went to the stars with Solomani, most
frequently to high water planets. Often fitted with waldoes for
manipulation. See Best of Journal 1 Contact!
Ebokin Yebab / Spinward Marches D (Aramis)
Octoped arthropoid sophonts living mostly plan et bound on this one planet
at TL5. They are Imperial citizens, with a very conservative culture.
Population about 700 million. See "Traveller Adventure."
Eslyat Elliador / Vanguard Reaches 3110
Evolved from liquid-dwelling omnivore hunters. Currently living in
environments similar to humaniti's. They control a roughly 2 subsector
domain. They are divided into three subspecies mostly differentiated by
skin color:
Selyin blue nobility (17%)
Magsin green farmer/workers (44%)
Chutin red warriors (39%)
See "Vanguard Reaches."
Eshaar Ashah Eshaar / Far Frontiers 2122
Natives of a methane planet between Zhodani Consulate and a few Imperial
client states. They look a bit like giant horseshoe crabs. They believe
that they are part of a planet-wide organism. See "Ordeal by Eshaar."
Githiashio Githiashi / Antares C (Dartho)
Intelligent squidoids some 2-2.5 meters long living on water world at the
edge of the empire. Imperial citizens. See JTAS 16 Contact!
Gifug'kagh (Saviztah) / Ruupiin? (Hiver Space)
(Savitztahen)
Evolved from hunter/omnivore stock, humanoid about 1.5 m tall; stocky.
This race was the third contacted by the K'kree and successfully turned
into a subject race. See JTAS 21 Contact!
Gniivi Hinterworlds H & L (Menere's Reach & Sontra)
"Large, long-lived creatures," "slow and deliberate" with 3 subsector
domain at trailing edge of Hinterworlds. See Challenge 39 "Hinterworlds."
Hhkar Skkyhrk (Urinir) / Amdukan 2213
Reptilians evolved from carnivore/killer, bipedal with heavy tail, 2.5 m,
250 kg. Migrated from homeworlds about -10,000ti; returned -222ti
pushing Vargr settlers out. Control half subsector domain. member of
Julian Protectorate. See Challenge 52 Contact!
Hlannasai Vargr Extents
Bipedal quadrupeds some 2.1 m tall average mass only 55 kg. Evolved from
hunter/omnivore stock. Emotionally unstable. See JTAS 22 Contact!
H'Oskhikhil Storm / Reavers' Deep 1404
Manhole-shaped beings .5 m high by 1.5 m diameter. Only the adult stage is
intelligent. They have only recently begun to develop a culture because
the adults developed armor against ravaging juveniles who eat them. See
write-up of Reavers' Deep or Aoreriyya Library Data.
Ithklur Hiver Space
Reptilian humanoids hired by the Hivers as space marines. Supposedly rough
dudes. See "Path of Tears"?
J'aadje Gaajpaadje / Reavers' Deep 1124
Agile, golden-skinned omnivorous humanoids about 1.5 m tall weighing
approx. 65 kg. confined to one planet. Achieved TL4. Trade relations
with Caledon begun about 1110ti. See Double Adventure 6 "Night of
Conquest."
Jenda (planet) / Leonidae M (Yudunn)
Great capacity for biochemical technology. See Challenge 39 "Hinterworlds."
Jgd-il-Jadg near Vilani space
Hydrogen bag critters discovered by early Vilani explorers inhabiting the
atmosphere of a Saturn-sized gas giant. See JTAS 17 Contact!
Kokasha Rukhs Dall Sector
(Vargr minor)
Geneered by Ancients for enhanced mental capabilities at the expense of
size. Nearly extinct. See "Vilani & Vargr."
Lajangigal Lajangigal / Reavers' Deep 1721?
Small population of native sophonts (not described) living low (TL3)
existence. Not often visited by human traders or raiders. See "Pilot's
Guide to the Drexilthar Subsector."
Lamura Gav (planet) / Leonidae A?
Part of a human/alien interdependent culture, the Cytrialin Unity.
Described as "small, spidery-legged." Their multi-subsector domain
stretches into Hinterworlds H & L (Manere Reach & Sontra). See
"Glimmerdrift Reaches."
Lhshana Lhshami / Reavers' Deep G <HR> (Caledon)
Small (1.2 m tall) trilaterally symmetrical sophonts evolved from
omnivore/gatherer stock. TL9 civilization when contacted in 598 by
Caledon, but never showed interest in space. Unaggressive, contemplative
for 2K civilized years. Protected by Caledon. Raided by the Saie and
later Reavers. See "Ascent of Anekthor."
Llellewlowyn? Junidy / Spinward Marches D
(Dandelions)
Large plant-like sophonts native to planet. Imperial citizens. Population
about 14 billion (living with equal number humans). In early 1100s, there
was growing tension between the Dandies and humans. See "Traveller
Adventure."
Mirani Mirayn / Far Frontiers 2134
(Gogs)
Upright hexapod omnivore/hunter. Achieved TL3 before civilization
destroyed by climatic change. See "Legend of the Sky Raiders."
Murians Arcturus / Vanguard Reaches 1203
Similar to humaniti, but stocky and hirsute (thick fur), evolved from
omnivore/eaters. Technologically advanced, but unclear as to whether
developed by themselves or gotten from human traders. See "Vanguard
Reaches."
Nakagun Listanaya Sector
(Vargr minor)
Geneered by Ancients for weird Psionic powers. See "Vilani & Vargr."
Ormine Ankhlare / Dark Nebula 1313
Long-lived (300 year life span) reptilians living in a subsector-sized
domain between the Aslan and the Solomani. See "Aslan & Solomani."
Prt' Prt'aow / Spica (Hiver space)
Geneered by Hass'kor into sentience from carnivore/pouncer stock. Vaguely
felinoid, 1 m tall 25-30 kg, mostly bipedal, furry quadrupeds. Contacted
by Hivers and civilized starting -2400ti. See JTAS 26 Contact!
Roth Thokken Angfutsag Sector
(Vargr minor)
Geneered by Ancients for weird Psionic powers. The race is blind from
birth. See "Vilani & Vargr."
Saie or Yn-tsai (planet) / Reavers' Deep B or C;
Also found on Tsanesi / Reavers' Deep G (Caledon),
but are not native
Once a small empire of raiders using Vilani tech who turned on themselves.
Fur-covered, seven- fingered, bipedal quadrupeds. Also the "abominable
snowmen" of Anekthor, the great mountain on Glenshiel (RD 1912) (3700 year
old remnant of a crashed crew). Anekthori version may be furrier than
Tsanesi. Home world considered to be a dim Red dwarf at the edge of the
Rift. See "Ascent of Anekthor."
Shalli Shall / Old Expanses
Amphibian sophonts. Imperial citizens. See "Path of Tears."
Shreikers 567-908 / Spinward Marches 1031
Intelligent hexapods about 1 m at the shoulder. They talk at the high end
of human hearing, hence their name. Achieved TL3 before a planetary
tectonic disaster shook them back down to TL0. See Adventure 11 Safari
Ship.
Sred*Ni I'Sred*Ni / The Beyond 2026
Race of mammalian arachnids, intelligent, but with a communal psionic
link. They run a subsector-sized domain and are not very pleasant. See
"The Beyond."
Tahavi Tahaver / Vland 2017
Minor race of intelligent Mantas. Discovered by Vilani in -9310ti (~3600
BC). See "Vilani & Vargr."
Ulane Ul / Dark Nebula 0603
Minor race in Dark Nebula. No description given. See "Aslan & Solomani."
Urzaeng through out Vargr Extents
(Vargr minor)
Taller and more powerfully built than humans, these massive Vargr can take
on Aslan males in unarmed melee. Originally bred for guard duty and
menial labor, they tend to lack full mental faculties. (Big & dumb). See
"Vilani & Vargr."
Vegan Vega / Solomani Rim
Aliens concentrated in an autonomous region filling most of a subsector.
Currently and Imperial ally. See "Solomani Rim."
Virushi Virshash / Reavers' Deep 2724
Referred to as walking bulldozers. 1.8 m to the shoulder, nearly 1 ton in
weight. Gentle disposition and easy<#0106>going, but not stupid. They
can be stubborn when pressed See JTAS 12 Contact!
Minor Humaniti
Race Home World
Answerin Answerin / Vland 0431
They believe fear is a disease of the mind and have developed means of
treating it. Prized as marines in Rebellion Era. See Challenge 56 Con
tact and "Vilani & Vargr."
Cassildan
Shown as picture in "Aslan & Solomani." May be taller on average than
Solomani.
Darrian Darrian / Spinward Marches 0627
Left by Ancients in Spinward Marches. Found by Solomani fleeing the Long
Night. Currently Imperial/Deneb ally. See "Aliens 8: Darrians."
Dynchia Melantris /Hinterworlds? Leonidae?
(Melantris 0806)
Race of humans who developed into carnivores. All tall (2m), with hair as
a mane down the back (both sexes), slimly built. Very honor-driven
society. Dominates the 5 subsector Comitae (with minority pop of Solomani)
"trailing of Old Expanses" but not apparently in the Hinterworlds. See
JTAS 24 Contact!
Geonee (planet) / Massillia
Native to Massillia sector. When encountered by Vilani Scouts in -9000ti,
they had a jump drive derived from a derelict vessel of unknown origin.
See "Vilani & Vargr." Shown as picture in "Aslan & Solomani." Probably
High-G adapted.
Hass'kor Prt'oaw / Spica (?)
Had "Solomani size and shape"; TL9 w/o jump drive but TL16 biochemical
technology. Uplifted the Prt' to sentience, then died in an
interplanetary war. See JTAS 26 Contact!
Ikhandre Lishun Sector
Race "enslaves half its population." See Aliens 8: Darrians.
Iltharans Drexilthar / Reavers' Deep 1826?
Drexilthar is a wet planet in Reavers' Deep with little land. Aggressive
culture carved subsector empire by conquest during the Long Night.
Periodically beaten up by the Imperium. See "Pilot's Guide to Drexilthar
Subsector" and developmental text for TNE-pocket.
Iziri Izir / Ustral Quadrant 1126
Geneered race designed for harsh environment, thin atmosphere and bad
radio conditions. They can communicate across long distances (klicks) by
sound. See "Aslan & Solomani."
Khulan Khula / Vland 1919
Died out thousands of years before Vilani Scouts arrived in -9309ti. See
"Vilani & Vargr."
Loeskalth in Gushmege
(Sky Raiders)
Minor human race who got jump drive from the Vilani and got aggressive.
Before the Vilani could finish them off, a massive asteroid ship took off
across the void about -3000ti years ago. Emerging on the other side, they
became the Sky Raiders, known as a legend across Far Frontiers. See
"Fate of the Sky Raiders."
Mal'Gnar Mal'Gnar / The Beyond 3002
Humans geneered by Ancients to fly, with feathered wings and retractable
feet. Tend to remain aloof from Humaniti and hate Droyne. They are
reported as interfertile with humaniti, but I'd hate to see a cross-breed!
See "The Beyond."
Rejhappuran Rejhappur / Reavers' Deep 1318?
Rejhappur is a dry planet in Reavers' Deep. Some adaptation for dry
living. Reached TL3 before Caledon domination. See Far Traveller 2.
Suerrat
Shown as picture in "Aslan & Solomani."
Sydymic Sopater / Ley 2929
Aggressive minor race controlling a subsector-sized domain. 2.4 m tall!
See "Ley Sector."
Syleans Sylea / Core
Human minor race responsible for the Sylean Federation, which became the 3rd
Imperium.
Thaggeshi Thaggesh / Vland 2530
Primitive human race found by the Vilani in early -9100s ti. (Since then,
probably subsumed by Vilani for the most part.) See "Vilani & Vargr."
Thorells Thorell / Diaspora
Mentioned in "Path of Tears."
Wuans Wu / Magyar 0203
Self-geneered race designed for industrial production. Workers are
single-minded and physically tough. Managers have more cerebral
flexibility. See "Aslan & Solomani."
Zaris (planet) / Glimmerdrift Reaches N (Zairae)
Humans geneered by Ancients as labor; designed to not be interfertile
("profound biochemical differences") with the rest of humaniti to avoid
contamination by wild warrior strains of humaniti. Race possesses latent
psionic link that provides stability and quick reaction to disasters. See
"Glimmerdrift Reaches."