A Teller of Many Tales
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To make a unique critter for my characters use and maybe in the future distribution.
- Image Credit: Myself
- Canon: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: Artwork
- Name: Luminarachnae Vanestris
- Designation: Sentient
- Origins: Vanestris Labs
- Average Lifespan: Unknown
- Estimated Population: Semi-Unique
- Description: An eight legged insectoid created through nanotech, force infusion and biological means. Primary use includes pest repellent, protection and to generate luminescence for personal use.
- Breathes: All atmospheric types
- Average Height of Adults: Leg span 30cm (12 in)
- Average Length of Adults: 11.9cm (4.7 in)
- Average Weight of Adults: 175g (6.2 oz)
- Skin color: Multiple colors/hues
- Hair color: None
- Distinctions: Males tend to be more brightly hued and more ornately shaped than females who are bigger and have brighter lighting. Females also tend to be more affectionate and intelligent where males tend to be more focused, act like enforcers for their chosen female and actively seek out then retrieve prey.
- Races: New Species
- Force Sensitivity: Rare
- Let there be light!
Can generate constant light as little as a candle flame to enough to light up a section of a street to even a equivalent to a high defensive beam or flash burst.
- Fruit of the Bloom.
Abdomen can be plucked off like a 'fruit' and is incredibly nutritious and hydrating, enough supply of fruit can be used as a substitute for meals.
- Put a Stitch In It.
Can produce webbing that can be used as bio-absorbent stitching or used as an organic threading for making into strong and seemingly delicate cloth, but is also strong enough to catch and stick to a full grown person. The strength of the webbing is determined by how much is around at the time of said fall or capture. The cloth can be infused with the Force or other such means to add enhancement, however is not suitable for making heavy armor for infantry. The Luminae silk is best used for force oriented fighters for light armors or lining.
- Intelligence is key.
Adaptable and every growing mind.
- One Hit Wonder.
With enough time, education and loyalty the Matron can come to the aid just once to her chosen guardian, but only if said guardian is a sentient individual.
- Nano-Kablamo.
Nanites were used in a limited capacity, can aid in regeneration of damaged faculties maintained by said technology, mainly use in the brain and circulatory system. This tech allows for the store of information, intelligence, ability to grow and store nutrients in the abdomen or 'fruit', generate higher volumes of light from said abdomen and the making of the webbing.
- An EMP or similar can render them inert, unless in an area protected from such things.
- Without a connection to the force they go in immediate stasis mode till connection is restored.
- What can kill a plant; ie fungal, fire, etc, can significantly harm and with enough oomph can kill the Luminae.
- Enough fire, force, chemical and whatever else that can kill a spider, can kill a Luminae though might have to be applied more than once.
- Removal of said 'fruit' in a wild environment could take months of available food be grown back, but depending on external care it can take weeks or even days to regrow.
- Use of the force based defensive ability leaves the luminae easy prey and incredibly lethargic.
- Webbing like any natural material can be burnt, blasted, brushed or removed in whatever capacity as easily or as hard depending on how much webbing is laced around.
- Very limited and basic use of nanotech, any means used to copy, modify, hack or any such capacity kills the subject instantly so as to protect the luminae and their maker's rights.
- Diet: Omnivore
- Communication: Binary, Telepathy rarely.
- Technology level: None
- Religion/Beliefs: None
- General behavior: The Luminae lay eggs in the same way most spiders do, creating a sac to hold them till they hatch. However their young are tended to, protected and most choose to stay in the colony in which they were born. All Luminae form colonies, one female oversees the care and work of that colony not unlike a queen ant. However this Matron also becomes the repository of knowledge that is passed down genetically. Said colony is only as smart as the Matron and a smarter female may learn a new trick or piece of information that then becomes part of the foundation.
There are more males in a colony than females and females can choose to regulate what gender and when is produced. She may also regulate when and why she has offspring. A Matron that explores more, gets exposed more to new things, grows smarter and thus will have a much stronger colony. When something new is learned that could be of immediate use to the colony the current matron will cannibalize all of her male children save one and then in turn become food for the female that replaces her. As such, a colony can grow and progress rapidly in terms of their knowledge.
This rapid evolution only happens in a wild scenario whereas a Matron who is, say, a pet, has better security and can take her time in choosing when to have offspring. In a situation where she is a companion and not simply an introduced new species, her food is predictable, her shelter is predictable and she is less likely to come to harm. A male’s role is as a worker, because of the nanites they have a base intelligence and an assigned job that the female chooses when she decides on how many males she wishes whereas any females born have choice and independence.
Outside of defense, resource gathering, maintenance and other mundane tasks a male’s role is literally to breed and become food. Very rarely will a female choose to give them the same independence as a female, but like any species there are those that are different. Females however are the only ones able to pass on their knowledge.
The smarter a female becomes, the more likely she is to develop the ability to speak through telepathy and even develop the very limited ability to touch the force itself directly. Said talent is incredibly draining and consumes a lot of the body's nutrition and generally only comes into play in times of very dire need. It can only be done once after many months of rest afterwards. This gift is usually displayed when they have a person they have bonded with because of the care and vulnerability that happens after.
The Luminarachnae were created as a test to see if the infusion of organic, limited nanotech and the force could create a fusion of life. After a significant line of error, two specimens male and female were created. The male was placed in storage in hibernation for use later in the production of more Luminae. The first ‘matron’ chose to be called ‘Ambrae’ and became the pet and companion of her maker Vanir Eris, owner of Vanestris Labs.
He first thought to use her as an intelligent means of light, pest control and protection, but as he slowly learned that she could, would and had done more, that changed. As time progressed Ambrae showed more intelligence and through binary, communication, she decided unto herself the functions of her family. Taking it in stride he altered the coding of the unnamed male’s code to her desires and decided to treat her in accordance to her intelligence the role of ‘person’ instead of merely ‘pet’. Ambrae, the first of her name, grew in intelligence slowly, a lot like a child and subsequently rose to the mental capacity of a thirteen year old. Sometimes less, her creator observed with significant contempt, depending on the circumstances and contrariness to his desires.
Because of the potential dangers and benefits that Ambrae and future Luminae present, he has yet chosen whether or not he would allow more of his ‘children’ loose in the galaxy. He travels with Ambrae not only to observe her growth, but also because she is a valuable companion.
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