Velona

The Vela (or Vel Ona) are the predominant race of posthumans in the Solari Cluster, an empire of O’Neil space habitats in the New Aeon Aggregate, a swarm which orbits the sun.
== Physiology ==
=== Designed for space life ===
Many early genetic alterations were intended to optimize themselves for early space based life.  One impactful change was to modify the skin to be capable of photosynthesis to supplement food as an energy source. This was to reduce their dependence on food which ensured they could survive dramatically longer if supply lines were to fail and also freed up precious cargo space on ships. This alteration is what gave their skin its bluish hue. 
Another noticeable change to their physiology was the auxiliary breathing holes and fluid intake ports on their face and neck. This was to optimize their bodies to directly integrate with space suits and long duration life support systems without obstructing the mouth.
=== Sterility ===
Procreating is regulated by the government to the point that they have engineered all citizens to be sterile by default. Only those who qualify by the government can reverse the sterility.
Variations:
Many vela grow blue leaf-like fins along their arms and shoulders and some have more prominent leafy hair.
Some have developed an additional link in the forearm which can unfold into bat-like wings. This was popular in the early stages of the cluster as a safety measure to ensure people would not be helpless to move if they are left floating in the microgravity of the large open cylinders. The wings are slowly phasing out of the genepool in favor of more technological solutions. 
Some display small horns, usually 3 or 5 creating a crown-like effect.
== Sub-races ==
==== Sekvel ====
Original, became more popular due in the Sekons area. Reduced foliage, just blue skinned.
==== Fulivel ====
Some leafiness.
==== Berenekvel ====
Embraced the leafyness and has soft, antlerlike leaved branches from head shoulders and arms. Soft branches that can flex easily. 
==== Volivel ====
winged?
=== Velona ===
=== Miksona ===
=== Diletona ===
=== Folchesona ===
=== Ekisona ===
=== Vost ===
=== Spin-keep ===