Vokam

The Vokam (voh-KAHM) are a species of hostile, gray-furred caninoids from Malotow.
== Description ==
They have four ears; long arms; broad muzzles; short and stocky bodies; a bony ridge from the nose to the back of the head; prominent fangs; big forearms, hands and feet; broad shoulders; large, slitted eyes; and a tough mane that runs from the top of the spine to the end of the tail. Each hand has three fingers and two thumbs, and they can control the position of their manes to an extent, such as raising, lowering, or waving, due to each follicle possessing strong muscles. Because of this, having a strand of their mane pulled out is extremely painful.
== Biology ==
Internally, they possess three stomachs and two livers, a dense skeleton, and a number of multipurpose organs foreign to most species. They are very hardy, strong, and resilient creatures, noted as being difficult to kill, and commonly display short tempers. Their average lifespan is 320.
== Society ==
Most Vokam are brainwashed at an early age into a Marxist mentality due to the state-run media, and serve their government almost like slaves; though the planet has not quite reached the level of an autocracy. Opposition to the Tlu Komoy-led regime on Malotow, which is small but growing, is still allowed but closely watched and regulated. They are very xenophobic and less than welcoming to non-Vokam. Most offworld Vokam occupy themselves as mercenaries, bounty hunters, or criminals.
There are a few decidedly non-malicious Vokam scattered here and there. Of note is Galiihuy Uohkwoy, an admiral in the UPA.
Category:Species
Category:Hostile species
Category:Caninoid sentient species