Von Detten

	Vehicle Type: Space

Information: An automated space ship of sorts sent by an unknown race. There’s really only one in the entire universe and all it does is send smaller probes out to explore alien planets, possibly in the search for life.

It’s believed that the probes are designed to look like the race from which this robotic space ship was constructed by, but who knows if that is really true or not. Those that have followed the ship take note that it only goes to planets emitting radio signals. The louder the radio chatter, the more likely it will be knocking at that empire’s door.

A lot of empires fear this ship, mostly because of the mystery behind it as to where it came from and what it is actually looking for.

5H-17

	Vehicle Type: Space

Information: This speedy little space ship is a single-seater with no weapons for offense or defense. It’s notorious for being a spy ship by some military empires because of its speed and small size. However, due to its unusual design, it has earned the popular nickname of Flying Poo-Poo in Earthling English. The brown and green paint job doesn’t really help the unfortunate nickname, but at least it doesn’t smell like dung.

Tahook

	Diet: Omnivore Danger Level: Medium Social Ability: Low

Information: A nasty creature that can rip out large chunks of flesh from anything it can get its jaws on. It was once believed to be poisonous, but it was discovered it lacks any kind of venom. Victims claiming to be poisoned by it were actually infected by air-borne bacteria and viruses.

They like to hang out in brightly colored jungle swamps where they can blend it effortlessly with the flora.

Okal

	Diet: Omnivore Danger Level: Low (Pack x10 - x25) Social Ability: Low

Information: This cute little bird likes to travel rainforest areas on foot. It only flies when trying to avoid predators and is known for some amazing mobility tactics when such an event occurs.

Occasionally, you’ll see one use the bulb on its tail to knock down fruit from trees branches too thin to support its weight. You can tell which ones are the most experience and who is just starting out by watching how they use the bulb. Those that break the branch with them are newbies. Those that are able to loosen the fruit but not break the branch are experienced experts.

The bulbs harden shortly after they hatch, and there are several pictures showing newborns accidentally knocking themselves out while playing. Most of these pictures end up as holographic "Get Well Soon" gift cards.

Mohop

Diet: Carnivore Danger Level: Low (Pack x5) Social Ability: Low Culture: Aggressive, Economic Galactic Class: N/A

Information: The only thing I know about this race that isn’t in their file is why they do not have a Galactic Class, but I’ll talk about that later.

First off, these guys are small. We are talking about the size of an Earth pea plant small. But they can jump great distances with little effort. Some members have been known to cross several thousand miles before getting tired. Or is that kilometers? I can’t tell.

The races is a civilized society with an emphasis on raw machine technology. Gears and cogs and springs and the like. It’s the only thing that keeps this race occupied long enough to cull their aggressive tendency. You would think that they would use their technological obsession to construct weapons of mass destruction. Thankfully, they have not, as their home planet is not capable of any kind of combustion. It’s a space phenomenon that has a lot of astro-biologists curious as to the atmosphere of the planet.

This is why they haven’t achieved a Galactic Class. Much like Earth, they need to have an active space program with colonies in other systems in order to qualify for one. Unlike Earth, they have yet to reach their own space age. But that hasn’t stopped them from communicating with other space races. Again, another space oddity that has a lot of people curious as to why that’s happening.

Patrenchilsatl

	Diet: Unknown (assumed Omnivore) Danger Level: Unknown Social Ability: Unknown Culture: Unknown Galactic Class: Trader

Information: Like the file suggests, there is not a lot known about this creature. Heck, I’ve never even come across it myself! But I have heard stories.

See, they often travel in groups of threes. The central figure will often do the talking for the other two, and they only appear to other races when it is of the most benefit to them. In other words, if they can gain something from meeting your race, they will show up. No doubt about that, and you’d be a fool to bet against it.

They often come baring gifts that will advance a culture several centuries ahead of where they currently are, both technologically and spiritually. Their intent is purely economic, but they only visit once and offer huge lump sums instead of a long-term trade agreement. On the face value, the trade seems like a net loss for them, as they often ask for things that are obsolete. However, observers of this race have noticed that the obsolete items they ask for are key components to their next big technological advancements that they trade to another race.

They never visit the same race twice.

The mystery behind their true intent as well as their culture as a whole has led several political powers to be, well, afraid of them. Even the most violent of warrior races fear these guys who have been often described as The Walking Death Bell by some translations.

They are also a secretive bunch. Those that have tried to observe their behavior often end up missing. Some believe that they end up being assimilated into the culture and sent off to continue their mysterious mission.

Spooky bunch, huh?

Trlaeubtn

	Vehicle Type: Space

Information: That’s the best I can translate its name to Earthling English.

It’s a rescue ship designed to transport refugees to safer planets and systems. The main bulk of the body is a rotating cabin. It spins around a core tunnel so that connects the engine room to the cockpit. The core has multiple doors so that the main cabin can still be accessed while it is rotating.

The rotation acts as a primitive artificial gravity for the various rooms. While traveling, it will keep at a constant speed in order produce centripetal force that pushes passengers to the outer wall. Upon re-entry, the cabin will upright itself in order not to injure passengers. This causes a moment of weightlessness just before the ship enters any atmosphere, much to the entertainment of child refugees.

They tend to be unarmed and always escorted by at least two smaller fighter ships from a neutral party during times of war.

Claw-Shark

	Vehicle Type: Space

Information: I got into a bit of a snag while I was in my culinary-induced nap. With this ship no less. It is a pirate vessel, so when you spot one or more in an area, you best get the blazes out of quadrant. The claws on either side are able to pry open even the most armored of ships. But where they get you is with the long-range weaponry. This baby can hit the small end of a single-passenger cruiser at a distance of the average width of an asteroid belt!

So, yeah, needless to say, I had a rude awakening and needed to get myself out of the area before suffering the penalties. Thankfully, I only suffered minor damage and was able to find a nice system to rest up and repair.

Why did Ross take over for a while?

I have to apologize for not posting for quite a while. We are getting a flood of information back from the exploration mission we launched back in September, and everyone here is both in a state of awe and panic. We are trying to organize everything, as well as write detailed reports based on transmissions being sent to us. Unfortunately, this takes time, since the planet is several light years away.

For now, Ross will be the one posting information he’s found from one of our back-up satellite databases.

I should also note that there are some alien races that are greatly affected by the ingredients that the Sammie empire uses in their dishes, many of which avoid those planets during the celebration of Icky Ta Maass due to their race being sent into a comatose state because of the food. (This information came from Al.) In Ross’s case, the Haxxor race just gets very drowsy.

I have to get back to work, but hopefully Ross will be on here again from wherever he is to continue posting.

~Zeek Slider

Heaullin

	Diet: Omnivore Danger Level: High (Predator) Social Ability: Low

Information: If you only knew how bloated I feel right now. Eating so much good food slows me down so bad. That’s kind of why I haven’t left the Sammie’s empire yet. I’m still digesting all the food I ate during their festival.

It’s a good thing I’m not too stuffed to post at least one more creature before I go back to this gluttonous coma I’ve found myself in for the last week.

Basically, this creature is a very aggressive monster that would rather rip you to shreds before figuring out what you are. The fact that it will eat anything makes it all the deadlier, so, needless to say, it is best to avoid at all costs.

Thankfully, there are so few of them in the universe that if you find a planet with them on it, you can avoid them altogether. Unless, of course, they become sentient, at which case you probably should run and hide.