Floran

"A Floran's gentle soul can often be a benefit, and a curse" - Rhad-val-JzeelThe Florans (Dzel-grec-tol in Floran) are a species of Chlorophyta native to the planet Endymion III (Ver-axeez in Floran), an M-Class planet within the Galactus Zone of the galaxy Convergence. As one of the foremost powers of the galaxy, the Florans value peace and goodwill to all. They value protection of the enviornment and all living things, and it acts as a driving force in the development of their species. They are one of the principal members of the Galactic Union.
== History and politics ==
=== Prehistory ===
The recorded times before 2,000,000 BGR are very unknown, aside from the fragments of data recovered from Precursor arrays and installations. The Florans existed at this time, but did not venture beyond their homeworld. Precursor scouts were sent to collect DNA samples from the species, but they didn't react well to the presence of outsiders. As such, the Precursors never attempted much contact after that.
Following the Galactic Purge, The Floran's DNA was once again re-seeded to their homeworld of Endymion III. Where over the next two million years they would re-evolve. 
=== Early history ===
History records that the great Floran race once existed as a large collective forest. The trees of this great forest were linked together, making the entire forest one great tree. According to Floran mythology, a great tree by the name of Anaxus, was the first to develop true sentience. Out of the many voices in this great forest, his was the first individual voice. It is said that he stepped out of the ground, shed his roots, and opened his eyes. He was the first Floran to truly see the sunlight, rather than feel it. It is said that Floran mythology has some basis in fact, it is believed that a single mutation in the Floran DNA from possibly a single individual led to sentience. This DNA strand is one that is consistent amongst many lifeforms. Many conspiracy theorists believe this strand to have been artificially grafted on to many different lifeforms by forces unknown. Floran society developed quickly. There was no concept of war, disagreement or violence. The collective of Florans continued to use their shared intelligence to develop their race. They were strong believers in developing and advancing, but never compromising the enviornment or other native species of Endymion III.
=== FTL advancement ===
By 1106 AGR, the Florans had developed FTL (Faster than Light) capability. Using engines that were powered entirely by Solar Winds. This engine was known as the Solar Sail, the technology has since been incorporated into the Union's ships. The first alien species the Florans encountered were the Unified, a technological hive mind. They had origins very similar to the Florans. However, due to the Floran's disregard for most technology (as most technology was not enviornmentally friendly), the Unified had little interest in them at first. 
The Florans seeded many different worlds and claimed them as colonies. Eventually establishing different breeds of Florans, based on their native enviornment. Some of these different breeds of Florans developed personality traits that would be considered inconcievable by homeworld Florans. One such example are the Organian Florans, who were seeded on the hostile planet, Organia IV. The planet's enviornment led to this breed of Florans being particularly hostile, developing xenophobic and violent tendancies. 
=== Galactic Union ===
By 2118 AGR, The Floran's had encountered the Humans of Earth. The Human race was particularly advanced, considering they had developed FTL travel a little over 20 years beforehand. The Human race was far more advanced than the Florans, but treated them with respect. Over the next 5 years, the Florans and the Humans developed a peaceful trading relationship. 
Eventually, by 2136 AGR, the Florans, the Humans, along with numerous other species (see Galactic Union Membership), founded the Galactic Union. The Florans entered many different areas of the Union. Although they were non-violent, many Florans entered the newly-founded Galactic Navy. Ultimately, due to their longevity, the Florans began to dominate the upper echelon of Naval Command. The Floran government (the Collective), requested that the Union adopt the Species Parity Act, which allows for Naval Promotion depending on species average age. For example, a human may spend 5 years in the navy before reaching the rank of Lieutenant J.G., whereas a Floran may spend 10-15 years before reaching this rank. The Floran government believed this would ensure all species would equally gain rank and experience within the Navy.
== Biology ==
Florans are asexual, having no gender. They reproduce via seed dispersal, much like many fauna on M-Class planets. Once every 7 years, they return to their homeworld to complete the ritual known as Zhad-Var, which is how they actively reproduce. 
They have a simplistic circulatory system, with a heart that pumps a green chemical called Chlorophyll around their body that keeps their internal organs functioning. Florans have little need to eat, instead they passively absorb sunlight and via photosynthesis, their body creates nutrients that can keep them sustained. In the absence of sunlight (such as long space flights), they sustain themselves using artificial UV rays produced via a device called a Solar Link. The Solar Link is a temporary solution however, and actual UV rays from a star is needed to keep them in perfect health. 
== Culture ==
Florans are a tolerant and open species. They have a shared intelligence, able to communicate telepathically with other members of their species. As such there is no concept of lying in their culture.
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