The Prango

## Overview

The Prango are a relatively new species to the Union of Planets, having joined in the year 322C, just 25 S years before the Callaxian Civil War. Despite their short tenure, the Prango have made significant efforts to integrate themselves into Union culture and leadership. They are sometimes referred to as "balloon people" or "the balloons," often unkindly, due to their puffy and soft appearance.

## Biology and Appearance

The Prango are a non-mammalian species, evolving from a jelly-like creature. They have puffy, soft skin, and a stocky body that comes down in a single column instead of two legs, which results in a somewhat slow ambulation. They have two arms and are hairless. They are typically pink or red-brown in color, depending on their ancestry, and their eyes and mouths are somewhat sunken in. As a result, they need to turn their heads and torsos to look in different directions.

Prango have three sexes: fid, mot, and puv. Offspring inherit the sex not shared by their parents, and same-sex unions necessitate adoption for families wanting children. Puvs tend to be the largest and strongest, while mots are generally the smallest, and fids fall in-between.

## Homeworld

The Prango's home planet, Lannar, is known for its artificially organized land-masses. The planet also features deep and mysterious ocean spots, which are challenging to explore due to the high pressure caused by Lannar's slightly higher density water.

### The Landmass Organization Project

The Landmass Organization Project, initiated by the eccentric fid monarch Tabil Olro Giddan in 261C, aimed to rearrange Lannar's landmasses into a visually appealing pattern using cutting-edge technology. Although successful in its primary objective, the project resulted in severe ecological and social consequences, disrupting ecosystems, causing extinctions, and forcing the relocation of Prango populations. This hugely unpopular disaster led to the dissolution of Lannar's longstanding monarchy and the establishment of a democratic government that fostered a more equitable, science-based society. Ultimately, Lannar achieved "advanced" status and joined the Union of Planets. Today, the organized landmasses continue to attract visitors and researchers despite the project's catastrophic legacy.

This project, and the upheaval it caused worldwide, is seen as one of the main catalysts that enabled the transformation of Lannar into an advanced world.

## Society and Culture

### Naming

The Prango have a unique naming convention, with each individual having three names. Their given name, which aligns with their sex, comes last, while the first two names correspond to their parents' given names and sexes. In casual circumstances, only the given name is used.

Some examples of names aligned with the different sexes include:

Fid names: Figgin, Widdlo, Dopple, Cubbm, Serrom.

Mot names: Freml, Decre, Wilm, Xifn, Mevre.

Puv names: Lupi, Fime, Dire, Sufe, Cyme.

So, for example, a Prango could be named "Figgen Decre Cyme," or "Wilm Lupi Serrom."

### Pronouns

In order to accommodate the three sexes of the Prango, unique pronouns have been developed using the label of each sex. For fids, the pronouns are "fis" (she/he/they), "fim" (her/his/their), and "fidself" (herself/himself/themself). For puvs, the pronouns are "pud", "pum", and "puvself". For mots, the pronouns are "mos", "mod", and "motself".

### Sexism

Historically, Prango society featured a sexist power structure with puvs at the top and mots at the bottom. However, during their development, they became increasingly egalitarian, and by the time they joined the Union of Planets, they scored highly on independent assessments regarding equality.

### Stereotypes

While it is a stereotype that Prango are extremally-talkative and speak quickly, they are not monolithic when it comes to personality. However, a common thread among Prango in Union shared spaces is a strong desire to be included in the Union, seeking positions of power and service, and eager to prove themselves. This eagerness has led to mixed feelings about the Prango across the galactic scene.

## State of Religion among the Prango

The religious landscape among the Prango is diverse, with the majority of the population practicing either Pliantism or Prangon Dualism. Pliantism, with its emphasis on compassion, selflessness, and harmony, has a significant following, while Prangon Dualism, which focuses on the immaterial nature of reality and the guardianship of spiritual beings, also holds considerable sway. These two major faiths provide the Prango with different paths to spiritual understanding and growth, shaping their values and cultural identity.

In addition to Pliantism and Prangon Dualism, some Prango have converted to Created, a religion brought to their world through interactions with other species in the Union of Planets. This has further diversified the religious scene on Lannar. Moreover, a significant portion of the Prango population identifies as non-religious or adheres to various other, smaller faiths.

## Diet

Prango typically consume small creatures that other sentient beings find disturbingly similar to the Prango themselves, often likened to a primate-evolved species eating small monkies.

## Union of Planets and Union Defense Force

As members of the Union of Planets, the Prango have made significant efforts to participate in Union culture and leadership. The Union Defense Force (UDF), tasked with protecting all member planets, has been led since 341C by a middle-aged mot Prango named Jule Giddle Mevre, who holds the top-ranking position of High Protector. This role involves coordinating efforts between member species' militaries, overseeing large-scale operations, and ensuring transparency and integrity within the organization.

Jule Giddle Mevre is the highest-ranking Prango in the galactic scene.