Nevians

**Nevians** are a sentient, interstellar, humanoid race that thrive in their native planet Nexonia Prime, possessing a level of technological advancement far in excess of most interstellar civilisations.

## Overview

### Description

While the Nevians share a humanoid appearance with Humans, their bodies are notably harder, making them more durable. Although they age like Humans, the effects of aging are less severe, allowing them to remain physically active and productive for a longer period. A 40-year-old Nevian can continue performing at levels comparable to a 30-year-old Human, with only a slight decline in abilities. Signs of aging start to become more noticeable at around 60 years of age.

The Nevians have an efficient respiratory system that enables them to extract oxygen from water, making them adept swimmers. They can breathe underwater without the need for specialized equipment. However, their ability to withstand extremely deep water depths is limited, as is their tolerance for freezing temperatures. Nevians possess an enhanced sensory arrangement that allows them to navigate the unexplored depths of oceans. Their sensory capabilities exceed those of most other species, enabling them to thrive in underwater environments that would be challenging or impossible for others to traverse.

Nevians typically have red blood, like many humanoid species. However, their blood may appear to have a crimson hue under low-light conditions. Notably, professional tasters have reported that Nevian blood tastes similar to red wine. Nevians have a highly developed sense of smell, boasting 40 million olfactory receptors. This superior sense of smell allows them to locate hidden or distant objects and individuals through scent, making it eight times more effective than a typical Human's sense of smell. Their less oily skin also simplifies facial care compared to Humans.

They possess an innate gift for language. They can understand all known human, nevian, colossian, halverian, cellian, and orion languages, including ancient and dead languages such as Ancient Greek, Latin, Sumerian, Turkish Ottoman, and Ancient Orion. Their impressive learning capabilities extend to non-humanoid languages as well.

### Anatomy

Nevians are warm-blooded mammals who give birth to live offspring, and nourish their offspring with milk. They have five fingers, one being an opposable thumb. It was a major part in helping men dominate Nexus Prime. Their circulatory system is closed and consists of one heart and a network of blood vessels and red blood due to the iron-based hemoglobin of humans, as well as two lungs which breathe mainly a nitrogen-oxygen-based atmosphere. Their eyes have more pinpointed pupils allowing for good vision, and their sense of hearing can detect very low pitch sounds. However, their sense of smell is fairly decent. They are actually carnivores, meaning that they will usually eat meat, as well as consume high calcium foods, such as the milk of other animals, in great quantities.

Nevians are classified as carnivores, primarily consuming meat. Additionally, they may include high-calcium foods, such as the milk of other animals, in their diet. This flexibility in their dietary preferences allows them to adapt to various food sources as omnivores, depending on their circumstances and preferences.

They have a more developed bone structure than humans for protecting organs.

## Trivia

### General

* Alphas are considered the superior version of Nevians and are believed to originate from the progenitor Rayzoth. Today, any Nevian has the potential to become an Alpha through genetic manipulation performed by Michael Nexima, for a fee. This transformation results in a bonafide Alpha, regardless of their previous status. Alphas typically exhibit exceptional genetic traits and abilities, making them superhuman counterparts.
* Some Nevians enhance themselves through cybernetic technology or drugs, giving rise to a group known as ultranevians. While they exhibit enhanced attributes, these enhancements typically do not reach Alpha-level capabilities, even with exceptional cybernetic modifications. Ultranevians represent a subset of Nevians who have opted to augment themselves in various ways.
* In natural circumstances, individuals can be born as Alphas, possessing specific DNA and genetic traits. However, this occurrence is relatively rare, with an estimated 1:100 ratio compared to the regular Nevian population. Alphas are naturally gifted with superhuman abilities, making them stand out among their peers.
* Nevians maintain a positive relationship with the Omegas, likely due to the Omegas' historical role in Nevian civilization. This positive rapport can be traced back to the *Nevian-Colossian War*, during which the Omegas provided support to the Nevians against the Colossians.
* Michael Nexima is known for his exceptional technological prowess and contributions to Nevian society. His invention, the Orbitallic, exemplifies the advanced technology he has developed, rivaling even the Omegas in certain aspects. This technological advancement has greatly benefited the Nevian civilization.
* In the context of the Galactic Republic and its affiliations, a Galactic ambassador is typically required to represent a planet. Michael Nexima serves as the Nevian Galactic ambassador, responsible for communicating and negotiating on behalf of Nexonia Prime and its Nevian population in the galaxy.