Lylatian

Lylatians are collective of varied species originating from the Lylat system. A large colony of them can be found on Meado, having migrated there following the extensive orbital bombardment of Corneria decades ago by the now-extinct Kreet. Lylatians from Meado are simply called Meadoans.
== Description ==
They are a very diverse race divided into many different sub-species that share the same number of chromosomes and genes, allowing them to be grouped together as a single superspecies. Lylatians are generally humanoid in appearance, but often include additional characteristics such as fur, scales, large ears, snouts, and tails. Lylatians excel in the design and construction of machines and starships, and are valued as mechanics and shipwrights. Many others have became famous mercenaries, demonstrating incredible agility and marksmanship. You will find that many pirate factions will have Lylatians among their crew. Due to the violent history and numerous civil wars fought by their ancestors, some Lylatians have become bloodthirsty. Lylatians do not believe in a single religion, but have many, like Humans. Depending on several factors, they can live from 90 to about 190 or 200 years.
== History ==
Historically, the Lylat system was constantly plagued by war. One primary thorn in everyone's side, Andross, only served to make things worse with his machinations and overall terror. Following his death, he reemerged as a collective of nanobots that managed to control Corneria for three months. After Andross' final death, Lylat enjoyed a time of relative peace for a few years before it was devastated by the Kreet. One primary ship managed to escape the chaos and destruction, the Kuulan - a super carrier built by the people of planet Corneria. Shortly after arriving in the Mea system to colonize it, the Kreet attacked them once again. Weakened from previous encounters with the Kreet, the new Meadoans suffered greatly. However, General Arhn led the Phoenix Alliance into the system and crushed the Kreet Invaders. General Arhn offered the new Meado government the opportunity to join the Phoenix Alliance, and they became an ally to the Etoile authorities. The Lylat system itself was added to their ranks after it had recovered from the war.
== Governance ==
Lylatians seem to gravitate toward stratocratic (military-controlled) governments. There has been a long line of Generals in Corneria's past, those who have been great soldiers and heroes of their time. Each General is expected to choose a successor before he/she retires from duty. If the General dies, then a new General is elected by high rank officials. The current General is a Lylatian Frog by the name of Jaxer Stareed.
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