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* Lifespan: ~200 years (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
* Lifespan: ~200 years (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
* Homeworld: [[Sauria]]
* Homeworld: [[Sauria]]
* Nocturnal, sensitive to bright light
* Nocturnal, sensitive to bright light (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'', ''Patterns of Interference'')
* Vision in visual range, second eyelid filters visual light to allow infrared vision (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
* Vision in visual range, second eyelid filters visual light to allow infrared vision (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'', ''Patterns of Interference'')
** Homes lit by bioluminescent paints and lanterns derived from specially-bred microorganisms (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
** Homes lit by bioluminescent paints and lanterns derived from specially-bred microorganisms (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
* Extremely physiologically robust species
** Quadruply redundant circulatory system (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
** Biological respiratory filter to cleanse toxins from inhaled air, akin to a respiratory liver (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'', ''Patterns of Interference'')
** Very efficient liver (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
*** Resistant to most toxins, including a higher tolerance for alcohol than many humanoids (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
** Extremely hardy against most diseases (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
*** Mortality rate of 14% as a result of Maltuvis's engineered plague of 2164 was seen as shocking (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
* Cultural notes
* Cultural notes
** [[Saurian faith]]
** Insect tamers lead choreographed firewasp dances at special occasions (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
** Insect tamers lead choreographed firewasp dances at special occasions (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
** Tradition (possibly local to Narpra) of shared nude saunas (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
** Spreading of hands uses as a gesture meaning "no" (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
** Technological development began upon discovery of volcanic glass as a means of shielding eyes from glare to allow for harnessing of fire (ENT Novel: ''Patterns of Interference'')
** Foods and drinks
*** Narpran rum (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
*** Pevrig cake (ENT Novel: ''Tower of Babel'')
*** Saurian brandy (Various)


==History==
==History==


* 2157: First contact with [[human]]s, [[ECS Silk Road]] (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
* 2156: First contact with [[human]]s, [[ECS Silk Road]] (ENT Novel: ''To Brave the Storm'', ''A Choice of Futures'')
* 2163: Diplomatic relations open with [[Federation]] (ENT Novel: ''A Choice of Futures'')
** ''2157 by ''A Choice of Futures'', but referenced by name (specifically described as coined by crew of Silk Road due to coincidence of constellation and reptilian form) in ''To Brave the Storm'' ''
 
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Revision as of 20:15, 7 April 2018

  • Appearance: Reptilian; hide spans pink, purple, greenish-brown; bulging, protruding eyes (ENT Novel: A Choice of Futures)
  • Lifespan: ~200 years (ENT Novel: A Choice of Futures)
  • Homeworld: Sauria
  • Nocturnal, sensitive to bright light (ENT Novel: A Choice of Futures, Patterns of Interference)
  • Vision in visual range, second eyelid filters visual light to allow infrared vision (ENT Novel: A Choice of Futures, Patterns of Interference)
    • Homes lit by bioluminescent paints and lanterns derived from specially-bred microorganisms (ENT Novel: A Choice of Futures)
  • Extremely physiologically robust species
    • Quadruply redundant circulatory system (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
    • Biological respiratory filter to cleanse toxins from inhaled air, akin to a respiratory liver (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel, Patterns of Interference)
    • Very efficient liver (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
      • Resistant to most toxins, including a higher tolerance for alcohol than many humanoids (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
    • Extremely hardy against most diseases (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
      • Mortality rate of 14% as a result of Maltuvis's engineered plague of 2164 was seen as shocking (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
  • Cultural notes
    • Saurian faith
    • Insect tamers lead choreographed firewasp dances at special occasions (ENT Novel: A Choice of Futures)
    • Tradition (possibly local to Narpra) of shared nude saunas (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
    • Spreading of hands uses as a gesture meaning "no" (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
    • Technological development began upon discovery of volcanic glass as a means of shielding eyes from glare to allow for harnessing of fire (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
    • Foods and drinks
      • Narpran rum (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
      • Pevrig cake (ENT Novel: Tower of Babel)
      • Saurian brandy (Various)

History

  • 2156: First contact with humans, ECS Silk Road (ENT Novel: To Brave the Storm, A Choice of Futures)
    • 2157 by A Choice of Futures, but referenced by name (specifically described as coined by crew of Silk Road due to coincidence of constellation and reptilian form) in To Brave the Storm