Uhhaelnha

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The dominant species of Uhhael Lhohnuvha are a complex and diverse people spanning throughout the continents of the planet and diversifying into numerous ethnicities. They were discovered by The 26th Fleet in 2414 as living in a Pre-Atomic society with mass industrialization. At this point there began an Undine presence on the world that started to change some things within the world over the next few years.

# History

Prior to 2414, two major alliance blocs balanced each other. On one side was the Realm of the Grand Pentilus, the Oligarchy of Arrithian, and the League of Worker's Unions, and on the other the two Empires (Katllinius and Forlestran), with the Confederate Precincts of Sanantha being a wildcard. The two large blocs operated on the main super continent of the world. For the last decade, the Oligarchy had been pursuing a policy of diplomacy to maintain the peace and prevent a world war, an attempt at which was generally succeeding, despite the Empire of Forlesran and League of Worker's Unions constantly conflicting with each other.

This image was damaged by the "Pillar of Fire" incident after Stardate 91956.61, which is the Uhhaelnha term for the highly visible firing of the RRW Siennae *Saithai's* Plasma Lotus against an Undine base on the surface of the planet. The discharge of such a weapon was impossible to miss, though the Warbird was not spotted. Instead, the other nation-states believe the discharge to be due to a weapon test by the Grand Pentilus. Such a weapon is not on a scale they are used to, and it has caused them considerable fear, similar to the initial uses of nuclear weapons on Vulcan and Earth. This has led to the allies of the Realm reassessing if they wish to be aligned with a power who could use such a device, and the Empires are using it for propaganda to steal minor allies away from the Realm.

Over a year since the incident, the alliances have shifted and become confused. While the Imperial Bloc is still relatively strong, the Realm bloc has shattered. The Oligarchy of Arrithian's First Oligarch has used the incident to challenge the status quo politically and drive his nation towards militarization and fear of the Strong Dominating the Weak. Further, the League, which is highly inwardly focused and faced with constricting economy, also resulted in fear the matter, and there is a new party line that the economic troubles facing the League are not a result in the systemic failures of their economic system, but rather the result of malfeasance on the part of the Empire of Forlestran, in the structure of a classic "Capitalist vs. Communist" struggle that was prevalent on many worlds, most notably on Earth through its 20th Century.

This has resulted in the League being more open to militarization and it falling into the sway of the presently militarizing Oligarchy, which seems to be gripped by the rhetoric of its popular ruler to spread their civilization and take what is rightfully theirs due to their population size.

Over the next few years.... (Update with recent encounter)

# Biology

## Physiology

The species holds traits from numerous classifications of animal. The species are endotherms and possess mammary glands similar to those of mammals which are used to feed young in the final stages of metamorphosis. It is likely the species evolved from amphibians of some kind.

The species possess four fingered hands with suction cup-like tips, these are likely a genetic remnant from the species' evolutionary history that were used to assist with climbing, however due to the species' current size and weight on average, these suction cups provide minimal assistance and merely remain due to no hindrance caused by the feature.

The species has a closed circulatory system with a two, two chambered hearts. The hearts are in effect the same as a mammalian four chambered heart where one of the heart handles deoxygenated blood, transporting it to the lungs and the other pumps oxygenated blood to respiring tissue. Between the two hearts are a network of neurons, at their centre a sino-atrial node or pace maker provides an impulse in both directions to the individual hearts, stimulating them and causing atrial systole in both atria simultaneously. The aorta coming from the oxygenated heart is branched soon after ventricular systole, one of the arterioles branching from it provides oxygenated blood to both hearts, allowing respiration within the muscles to continue.

The layout of the internal organs are arranged in a similar manner to those of a humans, however notable differences include a single lung with a surface area slightly over double that of a single human lung. This evolutionary path means extreme damage to the lung would prove fatal where in many organisms a single lung could suffice. This has, however, caused an adaptation whereby their thorax consists of three main bones, two plats either side of the chest and a small plate in the middle, consisting of hardened bone. Between the two side plates and the centre plate is connective tissue consisting of collagen, smooth muscle and elastin allowing the thorax to contract and rise in inspiration. The hardened plates provide extra protection to the lung and hearts than that of the rib cages found in many other organisms.

The digestive system consists of two stomachs, the first containing gastric acid of pH 2-3 maintained by a buffer system containing Sulphuric acid and its conjugate bases in the form of the salts Potassium sulphate and sodium sulphate. The second is maintained by a similar buffer system however is a much lower pH of 1-1.5. The first stomach contains digestive enzymes which break down the food ingested, the second stomach contains few digestive enzymes which operate at a lower pH, however the second stomach is primarily used to kill more harmful microorganisms that are ingested. The intestines are approximately five metres in length.

## Ethnicities

There are at least four ethnic groups within the species that are all able to successfully breed with each other. It is theorized that the species originated from the rain forest areas of the planet, however due to overcrowding or some sort of natural disaster, they likely left the rain forests and formed communities elsewhere in the planet. The changes of environment faced by the out flowing populations would have caused certain traits and characteristics to become more prominent and the ethnic groups were formed.

The first ethnic group has green skin and patterns that provide camouflage within the rain forest and their populations are the largest within the continents containing rain forests and forested areas.

The second ethnic group's skin is adapted to camouflage with the surroundings of the deserts and provides protection from the stars rays. The eyes of this ethnic group are naturally tinted, allowing their eyes to function better in intense light in the desert and ensure that the eyes are not damaged by the intensity of the light.

The third ethnic group has adapted to have a closer distance between the eyes, allowing their vision to improve and focus on single points more effectively. This group is most prominent in the plains lands, their vision adapted as such to spot and focus on prey more effectively. The darkened skin provides additional protection against the harmful rays of the star.

The fourth and final ethnic group is largely prominent in the colder regions of the planet in which their pale skin provides camouflage during the winters which would assist in hunting and hiding, but also was not damaging during the summers in which the light intensity was still bearable.

These four major sub-species have begun to intermingle more frequently, leaving their adapted areas and starting the urbanization process.

## Genetics

No data on the genetics have been collected at this time.

# Culture

There is evidence of a global culture. The evidence of this can be seen in three things: radio broadcasts, language, and monuments. As the four sub-species intermingle and begin mass urban migrations from rural areas to the city, they are beginning to support the boom of major industry.

They have a strong sense of property and guard what they own jealously. They utilize fences, guards, domesticated fauna, and camouflaged traps as a mean of property protection.

## Radio Broadcasts

There is a common theme in music across the planet; subtle tones and beats are very similar, if not identical, on other sides of the planet.

In more isolationist nations, much of their audio entertainment deals with invasion from outside forces, usually neighboring nations, but sometimes creatures from within the ring that surrounds the planet.

## Language

There is the beginnings of a global language on the planet. As of 2414 there were only about 60,000 languages across the whole planet, and 98% of those are spoken by less than 1,000 people.

## Monuments/Cultural Sites

The construction methods of the monuments and cultural sites across the planet are very similar, favoring arches and curved hallways in their designs, with an emphasis on large open spaces and flowing corridors.

## Religion

Deities across regions are also almost identical; some slight spelling changes are the only major differences between them.

## Socio-Economic

Varies by region. Nobility is common in one region and industrial classes are common in others.

# Government

In 2414 when the Uhhaelnha were first observed, the planet hosted a multitude of various nation-states, but was dominated by six major ones.

## Realm of the Grand Pentilus

Colloquially referred to as the Realm, the Realm of the Grand Pentilus is a Cyclical Monarchy. The system appears to be complex, with ten noble houses and powers that for twenty-five year cycles are given control over the government and then step down, creating a 250 year cycle. Each of these noble houses seem to have varying focuses, so the nature of the government changed dramatically from generation to generation. At this time it appears to be a mid-point of one of these cycles, with the noble House Linnius in control, who seem to be focused on international peacemaking and interventionism.

## Oligarchy of the Arrithian

The Oligachy of the Arrithian is an oligarchical republic, not dissimilar to the early days of the Romulan Star Empire before the rise of the Tal Shiar. The ruler is known as the "First Oligarch". The current Oligarch was very popular among the masses, espousing a message of unity and aid to the poor and weaker. This changed recently, with him espousing a new political philosophy of the strong dominating the weak. As the Oligarchy is the third largest nation in land area, with a population 25% larger than any of the other major powers, this is quite concerning.3. Another change in policy has been a breaking down in the previously good Realm/Arrithian relations.

## Confederate Precincts of Sanantha

The Confederate Precincts of Sanantha is a young country that is a representative federal democracy. It seems to occupy an area rich in natural resources, and has the second highest population, but is geographically isolated on a different continent from the other major powers. Isolationist compared to the others. They seem to be a wildcard politically, not leaning heavily towards any of the other nation-states.

## Empire of Katlinius

The oldest nation-states, the Empire of Katlinius has a rigid imperial system. Technologically and socially behind the others powers, but controlling the largest land area with the third largest population, and the largest standing army, the other nations seem to treat the Empire with an undue amount of respect, perhaps due to its age. The major exception to this was the Realm of the Grand Pentilus, which has a strong adversarial relationship with the Empire. The other nation-states (including many of the smaller ones) generally aligned to one or the other, though with the Oligarchy's new activity, that may be changing.

## Empire of Forlestran

The smallest of the six largest and influential nation-states, the Empire of Forlestran has a heavy focus on sea power and international trade, it is an economic and banking powerhouse. Generally aligned with the Empire of Kattlinius, there are some theories that it is the only thing propping up the other Empire.

## League of Worker's Unions

An alliance of like minded socialist oligarchies, the League of Worker's Unions is in the middle of things in both size and power, though its influence is least among the great powers due to their resources going to maintain their infrastructure and their economy slowly constricting. Once allied with the Realm, they are reassessing this position due to the "Pillar of Fire Incident".