Tamaraneans

**Status** | Thriving

**Tamaraneans** or **Tamaranians** are a race of humanoid lifeforms hailing from the planet Tamaran. It is the race from which Starfire and her sister Blackfire originate.

## **History**

Tamaraneans are believed to be descendants of a cat-like race from the planet of Okaara, the home of the Orange Lantern Corps. It is unknown however if they they were forced to leave the world or decided to leave on their own, but what is known is that Tamaran became their home following them leaving Okaara.

## **Biology**

Tamaraneans are humanoid, so there is no real difference in structure to something like a Human or Kryptonian. The only differences come in the form of their skin color, which is an orange color and their eyes are always green, sometimes with no visible iris or pupils. This is likely due to the fact that their eyes glow a bright green. Their genetic make up is also opened to genetic manipulation, as a means of enhancing themselves further than ever before. They also possess certain extra organs, like 9 stomachs, a prehensile tongue, cat-like features and eyes.

Tamaranean's reproductive system is pretty much the same as any other humanoid, as is their ability to bare children. They also can mate with other humanoids, capable of creating hybrids as a result.

### Powers & Abilities

* **Tamaranean Physiology:** Though they are humanoid with many similarities to that of humans, Tamaraneans possess a much more sturdier constitution and adaptability compared to those of Earth. They also possess superhuman abilities which aid them throughout their lives.
	+ **Solar Energy Absorption:** Like a Kryptonian, Tamaraneans are capable of absorbing massive amounts of solar energy to fuel their powers and vitality.
	+ **Superhuman Durability:** Tamaraneans are extremely resilient beings, as their muscles, bones, and even skin are enhanced to the point where they can survive in the vacuum of space, as well as in the event horizon of a black hole with almost no irritation. It also gives them immunity to deadly amounts of thermal energy and radiation.
	+ **Superhuman Strength:** Tamaraneans are an extremely strong species, capable of lifting far more than their own body weight. They are even strong enough to stop an elevator from falling and strong enough to deal damage to other superhuman beings.
	+ **Superhuman Agility:** Likely due to being descendants of a cat-like people, Tamaraneans possess a superb equilibrium and bodily coordination than any human being.
	+ **Superhuman Speed:** Tamaraneans are exceptionally fast, especially when in the air. They can achieve speeds from the supersonic, to that of even faster than light travel. Their reflexes are also enhanced to the point where they can catch objects coming towards them in mid-flight.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina:** Tamaraneans are capable of going for long periods of time without having the need to rest.
	+ **Flight:** Tamaraneans are naturally capable of defying the laws of gravity, even on their own planet. They can achieve speeds from supersonic to light speed travel, giving them the ability to traverse the cosmos, so long as they have an abundant amount of solar energy.
	+ **Longevity:** Tamaraneans are able of living far longer than any human being, in fact, they are capable of living more lifetimes than any human and possibly even Kryptonians. The oldest living Tamaranean was around 10 billion years of age, yet still remained in their physical prime. Whether or not this is due to their ability to metabolize solar energy is entirely unknown, yet possible.
	+ **Claws & Fangs:** Pre-evolved Tamaraneans were known to have razor sharp claws and fangs, which they could use as a means of offensive or defensive weapons. This is due to the fact they evolved from cat-like people.
	+ **Enhanced Senses:** Tamaranean senses are able of seeing things beyond the visibility spectrum of other species.
		- **Clairvoyance:** Some Tamaraneans are capable of seeing through the disguise of other beings.
	+ **Tactile Linguistic Assimilation:** A common ability all Tamaraneans possess is the ability to learn the language of any known species simply through touch. The most potent way comes in the form of them kissing an individual to learn their language.

### Potential Powers

Tamaraneans possess the ability to be manipulated on a genetic level, which means they are capable of gaining other powers from outside tampering. Such species like the Psions are capable of doing that.

* **Energy Projection:** If genetically tampered, Tamaraneans possess the ability to consciously control how much solar energy they can absorb, allowing them to gain power from alternative sources. They then can proceed to take the assimilated energy and use it at their discretion.
	+ **Starbolt Projection:** Only 2 known Tamaraneans possess this ability, but others of the species are capable of generating focused concussive blasts from their hands.
	+ **Stellar Construct Creation:** A rare ability Tamaraneans potentially can possess comes in the form of their ability to create constructs through the solar energy stored in their bodies and manipulating the starbolts they possess. This also includes creating shields and force bubbles, allowing them to carry objects and people within.
	+ **Stellar Energy Vision:** Some Tamaraneans are able to generate beams of green, destructive energy from their eyes. It can also be amplified to the point where the terrain around their desired target can violently explode as a result.
	+ **Solar Energy Transference:** Tamaraneans are capable of imparting their energy to beings who need it, such as Kryptonians.
	+ **Thermal Touch:** Tamaraneans like Starfire can generate hyper heated energy from their bodies, which is capable of flash melting anything which it comes in contact.
	+ **Self-Sustenance:** Like their ability to achieve interstellar flight, if a Tamaranean possesses an abundance of solar energy, they are capable of going for days without the need for food or oxygen.
	+ **Nuclear Pyrokensis:** Tamaraneans, particularly those experimented upon by the Psions, possess the ability to generate flaming contrails when their powers are in use. The radiation is so powerful, some can even use it to detonate like a small scale fusion bomb.
* **Bio-Fission:** Some Tamaraneans possess the ability to duplicate themselves, via casting out their solar energy. They can also bestow certain abilities to their duplicates, but it is a very power draining ability.
* **Telempathy:** An ability only a certain few have mastered, A Tamaranean is capable of speaking to people via their psyche. This gives them the ability to touch and influence the hearts and minds of other sapient species.
	+ **Telepathy:** A rare ability, Tamaraneans can read the minds of others and even speak to them without moving their mouths, even across the vastness of space.
	+ **Empathy:** Similar to their potential telepathic powers, Tamaraneans can also demonstrate the ability to feel what others are feeling, as well as broadcast their own feelings through the vastness of space.
* **Power Replication:** Tamaraneans are capable of siphoning energy from others of their species, allowing them to assimilate and copy their ability to generate starbolts.
* **Energy Physiology:** An extremely rare power comes in the form of a Tamaranean gaining the ability to become pure energy, with their powers boosted over several hundred times. This ability gives them the ability to heal others, distribute powers to certain people and even possess them if they so choose.

### Weaknesses

* **Solar Energy Depletion:** If a Tamaranean goes for long periods of time without solar power, they will begin to weaken and lose their abilities until they are able to find an alternative solar energy source.
* **Power Instability:** Tamaraneans are known to have a couple of ways for their abilities to become destabilized. One of which comes in the form of their emotions, which means positive emotions strengthen their abilities, while negative ones weaken them. The second comes in the form of a physical overload of solar energy. This is mostly due to their solar cells capable of processing so much energy at a time, that a further supply would lead to lagging of their powers, potentially even rendering them powerless for good.
* **Metallic Chromium:** Some of the Tamaranean species are severely allergic to metallic chromium, causing them to sneeze starbolts from their nose. Though whether the exposure to them is fatal or not is unknown.

## **Culture**

Tamaraneans are known to be a peaceful race, with a highly advanced culture. Despite this, their people are ruled by their own emotions rather than their logic. Despite this, Tamaraneans are not afraid to fight and will do so if necessary. According to their laws, should a member of the royal family be born with a genetic defect denying them a specific ability, regardless of whether they are the first in line for the throne, are automatically overlooked and the next in line will become the ruler upon the present king and queen passing. Because of their ability to absorb solar energy, it is not frowned upon on their world for Tamaraneans to walk about in the nude. This is explained as they wish to absorb as much solar energy as possible.

Tamaraneans are not xenophobic by any means, as they are very tolerant of other species around them. There are a couple, however, who have not been on good terms with them and those are the Citadel and the Psions, though the latter might be more debatable. This is due to the fact that psion genetic tech is capable of augmenting their physiology with amazing results.

### Government

The Tamaraneans are ruled by a monarchy, however it is unknown as to what kind of monarchy it is, but it's possible it is one of democracy, as they are indeed a peaceful people.

### Religion

Not much is known about their religious beliefs, however what is known is that they worship a goddess named X'Hal, but whether or not this is their only deity is unknown.

### Technology

Despite utilizing their abilities on their homeworld, Tamaraneans are a highly advanced race, but how advanced is currently unknown.

## **Known Members**

### Pure Tamaraneans

* **Ryand'r**
* **Koriand'r**
* **Kommand'r**