Gegno

"The Gegno believe it to be necessary to overwhelmingly sacrifice whatever must be, in order to imagine a grand future for themselves. Thus, they have separated into two different branches. One brandishes themselves as the honorable Vi - mightiest of warriors, toughest of kin. They are brutes that see proof of strength being the one and only variable in determining their path. That of the Scin, the more technologically able, believe that only through progression of sciences and discovery will the Gegno prosper."
-Anonymous Quarg, Giaru Gegno: Quarg Contact mission
The Gegno are a young species located in the far east of the galaxy, in the region of Acheron. They are comprised of three subspecies and are split into two factions, the Vi and the Scin, who both want to steer the future of the Gegno in different directions.
== History ==
Recent Gegno history has been marked by the rise of the warlike Vi and the progressive Scin factions, each of them trying to convince the rest of the Gegno to follow in their footsteps towards the future. Both factions are convinced that their way is the only true path and this has led to conflicts and skirmishes between them.
== Attributes ==
The Gegno are a humanoid species, but are split into three subspecies, the Laculex, Usuelit, and Satequli. The Laculex are larger and more bulky than a human, with scaly reddish-brown skin and two large horns that arc in front of them. The Usuelit are smaller and slimmer, slightly taller than a human. Their skin is more rough and bone-like with a green and white tint. The Satequli make up the majority of the Gegno population, and their builds and appearances range between both ends of the Laculex and Usuelit. The Gegno are divided into three factions, The Gegno Vi who are of Laculex majority and are a prideful warrior nation, and the Gegno Scin, who are mainly Usuelit and seek to guide the Gegno's future through scientific progress. The large majority of the Gegno are neutral civilians of Satequli majority and care little for the Vi and the Scin's squabbles, seeking nothing but to live their lives in peace.
== Technology ==
Gegno technology is similar to human technology in many aspects, and inferior in some of them. They haven't developed shields yet, so their ships have large amounts of armor to compensate. Only recently have the Scin started to develop energy weapons.
The Vi mainly focus on slow and powerful vessels armed to the teeth with kinetic weapons. The Scin focus on more advanced and versatile ships.
=== Ships ===
Transport
* Mica (Scin)
* Shale
* Tridymite (Scin)
Light Freighter
* Slate (Vi)
* Corundum
* Gypsum
Heavy Freighter
* Conglomerate
* Dolomite
* Granofel
* Granulite (Vi)
* Schist (Vi)
* Protolith
Utility
* Epidote (Scin)
* Felsic (Scin)
* Kyanite (Scin)
Interceptor
* Dunite (Vi)
Light Warship
* Coesite (Scin)
* Eclogite (Vi)
Medium Warship
* Diorite (Vi)
* Hornfel (Vi)
Heavy Warship
* Feldspar (Scin)
* Gneiss (Vi)
Superheavy
* Augen (Vi)
Fighter
* Halite (Scin)
=== Outfits ===
Weapons
* Guile Pulse Laser
* Acuit Artillery
* Astuit Battery
* Acumen Bolt Cannon
* Irate Cannon, Turret
* Choleric Cannon, Turret
* Ballistic Cannon, Turret
* Savagery Bludgeon
* Excavator
* Burrower
* Ion Torch
Energy
* C3 Scrap Cell
* C7 Brawl Cell
* C17 Warzone Core
* C27 Campaign Core
* I70 Ameliorate Cell
* R01 Skirmish Battery
* R02 Battlezone Battery
* R03 Warforge Battery
* R04 Crusade Battery
Engines
* RG15 Torch, RG18 Torch, RG3 Torch Thruster
* RG15 Torch, RG18 Torch, RG3 Torch Steering
* SC-1 Plasma Engines
* SC-12, SC-14, SC-15 Plasma Thrusters
* SC-12, SC-14 Plasma Steering
Systems
* Hyperdrive
Hand to Hand
* Savagery Pike
* Irate Carronade
* Plasmasickle
* Plasma Grenades
Licenses
* Gegno Civilian License
* Gegno Driller License
* Scin Adjutant License
* Scin Hoplologist License
* Scin Architect License
* Vi Evocati License
* Vi Centurion License
* Vi Lord License
== Interspecies Relations ==
As the Gegno are such a young species, they have never met another species other than the peaceful Quarg. Apart from trading with the nearby Quarg, the Gegno are not interested in interacting with other species as they are focused on their inner turmoil and finding their own future. Your encounter with them will be the closest thing to a "First Contact" incident, so you should be extremely careful with how you treat them, as your actions will change the Gegno forever for better or for worse.
* Quarg - The Quarg observe the development of the Gegno from the completed ringworld of Giaru Gegno, in the Aleit system. The divide between the Vi and the Scin worries them deeply and a prior attempt to interfere in their development made the Gegno cautious of other species. The Gegno Vi are aware of the Giaru Gegno's location and will direct the player there when first met. The Quarg will also become extremely displeased with the player if they harm the Gegno.
* Humans - The player is the first human the Gegno meet. The Gegno also refuse to allow them to dock in their worlds until they earn their trust. Hurting the civilians will unite the Gegno against the player and push them towards xenophobia.
** Remnant - The Remnants are aware of the Gegno's existence, but haven't made contact with them.
Category:Species
Category:Gegno