The Xelayah Race

Description

The Xelayahn people are a humanoid, cultured species. In spite of the great strength granted to them on alien planets however, most Xelayahns are drawn to intellectual pursuits and regard themselves as philosophers and scientists. As a result, few of them actually join to serve on military vessels, They derisively regard Humans as "the hillbillies of the galaxy."

To join the military and actually use one's super strength is perceived as a sign of low intelligence. As a result, Xelayans rarely join the military, and when one of them does, the military usually fast-tracks them, Some Xelayan families however had served in the military for generations.

The Xelayahns use the Scientific Metric Unit as a digital and physical currency. The physical unit is shaped like a pebble but shaped and carved with symbols of Xelayahn culture. It is primarily made out of the metal Trisonium which is a durable and easily cleanable metal alloy.

Biology

Xelayahns have indented ears, and ridges on their foreheads and the bridges of the nose. Unsurprisingly, Xelayahns are anatomically different from Humans as well, and they do not have livers, or appendices.

Due to the Comparatively high gravity of their home planet; Xelayahn's enjoy exceptional strength outside of Xelayah. In these alien environments, their strength surpasses that of a Moclan, and is relatively equal to that of a Kaylon. Xelayahn skin is very durable and resilient enough to stop even bullets from piercing vital organs.

Despite their physical abilities, Xelayahns who are in Earth-like gravity for too long begin experiencing loss of density, meaning that their strength will begin to deteriorate as a result in the lessening of gravity. This is known as gravity sickness, which begins as a temporary condition, however if the individual continues to live in Earth-like gravity, they will lose their ability to return to their homeworld. This is because the planet's gravity is too extreme for a weakened Xelayahn to bear. A treatment to counter this is to be exposed to heavy gravity daily, to maintain their physical strength in Earth-like gravity. It can be done through either exposure to their home's natural gravity or to use simulators similar to those used by the Planetary Union to simulate the gravity.

Xelayans are susceptible to alcoholism.