Zeigra

Zeigra, or Zeigrans, are a race descended from the Palbion Race, and some would consider them to be the Dark Elves of the species. They make up the bulk of the New Order Empire while the majority are Xandarian Humanoids.
== Biology and Appearance ==
The Zeigra are varied in height, though most are comparable to humans, with a few being notable exceptions, standing at an estimated 9-10 feet tall. Others, such as the females, are of human size between 5-6 feet.
The vast majority of known Zeigra are witnessed to have purple fur over most of their skin, seamlessly blending in with the hair on their scalps. They also possess beastly facial features that vary extensively, ranging from mammalian like humans to reptilian, and may include colors of white fur and red markings, or dark spines and scales. Though diverse in their appearance, the Zeigra have four common characteristics: purple-to-grayish-blue skin, long limbs, yellow eyes, and pointed cat-like ears. Pureblood Zeigrans commonly shown having eyes with no visible pupils or irises, but it's not always the case as some of them have visible irises and pupils even if pureblooded. Many Zeigra are also seen to have rather prominent cheekbones and long, lean, somewhat angular faces. Prominent canine teeth are also common among them, though not a uniform trait of the species.
Zeigra are apparently capable of reproducing with numerous other races, including, but not limited to, both Altians and humans. Zeigran genetics appear to be recessive in regards to appearance when it comes to offspring between their species and humans.
Their long limbs give them an edge in melee combat, and they tend to be quite agile and nimble.
The Zeigra are also a long-lived species, and they have served Emperor Thanatos since the beginning of the New Order with some members remembering seeing him rise to power nearly 2,000 years ago. This can also be seen Azuca, who despite appearing as a woman in the human equivalent of her late teens, is likely much older.
Additionally, Zeigran genetics are apparently unreadable and undetectable to human scientists prior to Earth's introduction to the greater galactic and intergalactic society. This is presumably due to a military academy of such prestige would require extensive health records of all of its students and staff members, including blood testing.
=== Intelligence ===
The Zeigra are an incredibly advanced species, known to have devised technology that allows them to achieve faster-than-light intergalactic travel, through which the New OrderEmpire was able to conquer most of the known universe in the short span of 2,000 standard years. Most of their achievements have been seen in terms of military technology, such as technology that is genetically encoded to their species, though it does not seem to distinguish between pure-blooded Zeigra and Zeigra with other heritage.
== Culture ==
The Zeigra as a culture are known to work in terms of absolutes, with victory or death being a common motto and philosophy within their varying organizations, such as the New Order Empire. In general, they are strong-willed and obstinate, and fearlessness is a trait to be encouraged in most facets of their culture. The Zeigra seem in general to be a rather unified and utilitarian species, tending to dispose of unnecessary things, ranging from captives to outdated Quintigon-harvesting methods. Zeigra were also apparently expected to earn their own keep in the lives they lead, and apparently resented the implication of being given anything unearned. If a Zeigran were to be defeated in fair contest, they were expected to accept the defeat, and consider the matter at hand closed.
Though described as always having been a culture with a firm warrior ethos and an absolutist take on the universe, Thanato's reign saw the worst parts of Zeigran culture taken to the extreme, with traits such as mercy, compassion, and cooperation openly quashed. They adopted an almost "dog eat dog" outlook on life, viewing the universe as something they had to forcibly take in order to ensure their own survival, and a Zeigra who did not embrace such an outlook could not expect to make it very far in their society. Other races throughout space served only to advance that agenda, and were unfit to be anything else but slaves. This went to such a point that Thanatos's subordinate, Lotos, refused to even consider options that consisted of the Zeigra peacefully working together with other races, even if those methods showing great effectiveness.
​​​​​In the New Order Empire, the Zeigra commonly venerate Thanatos and the Creators in the fashion of a deity, with some having an almost worshipful fascination with their supreme dictator as well as the ones that seeded their lives. The Zeigra also tend to look favorably upon those in possession of immense self-discipline, focus, and grit.
== Powers and Abilities ==
The Zeigra are a very powerful species, able to outmatch many millions of species across the universe in both physical strength, as well as military strategy. The only powers to match them are the Zamaranians, the Altians, and the Saiyaoni, and the powers to fight currently are the Galactic Alliance and the Wanderer. Though not much larger than most humans, the Zeigra are quite adept in combat, agility, and speed. 
The typical Zeigra stresses speed over strength in combat, fluidly changing their tactics, seeming almost genetically predisposed towards a rapid-paced fighting style. 
This theory is supported by Genji's natural fighting style matching the same as many of the New Order's soldiers and their best swordsmen.
== Known Zeigrans ==
* Azuca - Member of the Raven
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