Trivolors

Trivolors are a critically endangered extraterrestrial species once found throughout the planets of the Galactic Federation. For millennia they were the ruling elites of the Federation, until the Domolakis invaded its capital, Kiriscante.

## Biology

Trivolors are humanoid bipeds. Their skin is usually a shade of purple, which lightens with age, although black and red Trivolors have also been recorded. They typically have two arms; older Trivolors may sport two pairs of arms, though this is largely an evolutionary leftover. Their eyes are a glowing yellow and sport no pupil or iris; their mode of vision is different to humans. Though Trivolors are hairless, most sport large, hornlike growths on their heads; in older Trivolors, they often curl around and they do not stop growing. While they can be shortened, large horns are sign of wisdom and demonstrate one's lived experience. Furthermore, they all sport a large, emerald crystal on their foreheads, sometimes referred to as the 'third eye'. While seemingly artificial, the crystal develops in the first centuries of their life, grown through extracting the correct minerals from their diet. It has a biological purpose, of serving as their hormonal regulator. Some biologists believe it also has a role in maintaining memory.

### Lifespan

Trivolors are one of the longest-living races in the galaxy, with their average lifespan lasting anything from fifty thousand to eighty thousand years, though some have been reported as even older. They are believed to have incredibly slow metabolisms, and are able to regenerate whole sections of their body if injured.

### Reproduction

Trivolors reproduce sexually. Trivolor reproduction involves three parties and all three sexes: male, female, and neuter. Males and females, while not analagous with, fulfill the similar roles to that of humans, though the female does not carry the fetus. Once a female's egg is fertilised, it is discharged into the neuter, who then carries and births the child. This must be done quickly, as the female discharges the zygote quickly after insemination, and if it fails to reach the neuter's womb it will die. Although genetic material is largely from the male and female, the child inherits some characteristics from the neuter too. Their unusual mode of reproduction is believed to be one of the reasons for their comparably small population - the success rate of pregnancy is half that of humans due to the additional transfer of the zygote from female to neuter. Experimentations with artificial neuter wombs renders the infant stunted physically and mentally, suggesting the neuter's role is more than simply a surrogate for the child.

### Stages of Life

Trivolors are born into one of three sexes; male, female, neuter. Neuters are less common, with the ratio of male:female:neuter being roughly 4:4:2.

## Culture

### Gender Roles

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Neuters are not bound to one particular male and female; often, due to their scarcity, influential families often have one dedicated neuter who will be utilised for pregnancies with many different partners. However, the neuter recognises their role as a parent to all of their children. Furthermore, recreational intercourse still involves three parties, including a neuter, showing their role is deeply ingrained.