GEONOSIAN

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The Geonosians are a caste-dominated species from the world of Geonosis, in the system of the same name. They dwell in a spectacular architectural realm carved from the soaring rocky spires that dot the planet’s landscape. They are somewhat resistant to the radiation that occasionally showers their world, though Geonosians actually live underground to escape that phenomenon. Geonosians are born into specific castes divided along the lines of their physical attributes, and though most Geonosians are content to remain within their caste until they die, some develop ambition. The life of a low-ranking Geonosian worker is ordinarily one of ongoing toil, laboring to fulfill the whims of a Geonosian aristocracy that sometimes makes spectacular demands. The society allows Geonosians from lower castes to escape from the drudgery through gladiatorial combat. Geonosians relish battle and public executions. Anyone the Geonosians capture is sent to the arena, to provide amusement for the masses. There, the hapless individual either faces some savage beast or fights to the death against another sentient being. A Geonosian from a low caste who volunteers for these battles can, if he survives, achieve some measure of status by distinguishing himself in the arena—if only in the form of fame, fortune, and the right to be recognized by aristocrats (though still not treated quite as an equal). Most who survive long enough to amass any amount of real wealth or prestige use it to buy their way off Geonosis, never to return. Despite their proximity to the Corellian Run trade route, Geonosians receive few visitors. They might get none at all if their droid factories weren’t among the finest and most productive in the galaxy.

**Personality:** Geonosians tend to be contemptuous of other species, although the lucky few who escape the toil of their caste-driven society quickly learn to be more tolerant. Geonosian aristocrats are manipulative, domineering, and ambitious. They constantly strive to improve their standing and holdings while conspiring to eliminate or ruin their rivals. Geonosian warriors are highly competitive and eager to prove themselves.

**Physical Description:** Geonosians come in two varieties: aristocratic leaders and warrior drones. Both are physically strong and covered with bony ridges that protect arms, legs, and vital organs. They walk on two legs, and most Geonosians have rapidly fluttering wings sprouting from their shoulder blades. They stand from 1.6 to 1.8 meters tall.

**home world:** Geonosis, a rocky world in the Outer Rim that is periodically bombarded by radiation showers. Geonosis has its own asteroid ring, believed to be the remains of two collided moons.

**Language:** Geonosians speak and read Geonosian.

**Example Names:** Deetle, Eorlax, Hadiss, Krylla, Lysslo, Mazzag, Poggle, Qorn, Sollas, Vikkal.

**Age in Years:** Child 1-6; young adult 7-10; adult 11-35; middle age 36-50; old 51-64; venerable 65+.

**Adventurers:** Due to their reluctance to leave their hives, Geonosians are rarely encountered away from their home world. A few manage to buy their way off-world. Some Geonosian aristocrats pursue off-world adventure as nobles or scouts, while free warriors might become scoundrels, scouts, or soldiers. No Geonosian Force-users are known to exist.

**GEONOSIAN SPECIES TRAITS**

• • Ability Modifiers: +2 Str, +2 Dex, –2 Int, –2 Wis, –2 Cha

• • Medium Size: As Medium creatures, Geonosians have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.

• • Speed: land speed 8 meters, Fly speed 14 meters.

• • Natural Armor: Geonosians have a thick exoskeleton that provides a +1 natural armor bonus to their Damage Reduction.

• • Radiation Resistance: Geonosians gain a +2 bonus on Fortitude Defense against radiation.

• • Low-light vision Geonosians can see twice as far as a human in dim light.