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Massassi Truebloods
- Intent: To create a version on existing race but better, bigger and most certainly, redder.
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- Name: Massassi Truebloods
- Designation: Sentient
- Origins: Yavin 4, Darth Imperius Laboratories
- Average Lifespan: 30 - 50 Years, exceptionally it can grow up to 100 Years [explained below]
- Estimated Population: Inter-Planetary
- Description: The Massassi Truebloods are a distinctive species, originally a sub-species of the Sith then degraded to tribal barbarism on Yavin, but re-engineered through Sith Alchemy to regain sentience. They possess a fearsome and imposing appearance, characterized by their tall, muscular builds, and reddish-brown, leathery skin. Their faces are marked by pronounced brow ridges, sharp, angular features, and glowing, often yellow or red, eyes that exude a primal intensity. They have elongated limbs and claw-like fingers, adding to their predatory demeanor. Despite their sentience, their re-engineering has amplified their violent tendencies, making them formidable and aggressive warriors, often serving as a first wave of violence and terror.
- Breathes:
- Type I
- Type II [when hot]
- Average Height of Adults:
- Thralls: 1,50 - 2,00 meters
- Warriors: 2,00 - 2,50 meters
- Warlords: 2,20 - 2,70 meters
- Wraths and Terrors: 2,50 - 3,50 meters
- Average Length of Adults: N/A
- Skin color:
- Red, Crimson
- Purple
- Obsidian
- Hair color:
- Black
- Red
- Copper
- Distinctions: The Massassi Truebloods are a striking species with a range of unique physical traits. Their skin tones vary from deep red to rare shades of purple, with the most exceptional individuals exhibiting an obsidian-black hue, signifying great age or power. Both males and females are tall and muscular, though males tend to be bulkier with more pronounced musculature, while females have a slightly leaner, more agile build. A defining feature of the Massassi is the tendrils that grow from their brows and chins, which lengthen with age, becoming a mark of wisdom and status. These tendrils are more numerous and thicker in males, often adorned with trophies or ritual markings, while females have finer, more intricate tendrils that they sometimes braid or decorate. Their glowing, yellow or red eyes and sharp, predatory features further enhance their intimidating presence.
- Races:
- Thrall - The lowest caste, Thralls are the weakest and most expendable of the Massassi. Often crippled by grievous injuries or born with physical deformities, they are treated as both slaves and livestock. Their primary purpose is to serve as laborers or, in times of scarcity, as a food source for the stronger castes. Despite their low status, they are not without cunning, as survival in their harsh society requires adaptability and resourcefulness.
- Warrior - The backbone of society, Warriors are the average members of the species, embodying the traits of strength, aggression, and combat prowess. They form the bulk of warbands and are the primary fighters in raids and battles. Warriors are fiercely competitive, constantly vying for dominance and the chance to ascend to higher castes through displays of brutality and skill in combat.
- Warlord - The largest and most formidable of the Truebloods, Warlords are natural leaders who rise to power through sheer strength and cunning. They command warbands and enforce their will through fear and respect. Warlords are distinguished by their immense size, heavily scarred bodies, and the longest tendrils, which signify their age and experience. They are the apex of the natural Massassi hierarchy, revered as living embodiments of their violent culture.
- Wrath - Created through the darkest Sith Alchemy, Wraths are grotesquely enhanced versions of the Massassi Truebloods, bred for war and destruction. They are taller, stronger, and more resilient than ordinary Warriors, with armor and melee weapons fused directly into their flesh. These abominations are walking fortresses, their bodies twisted into living weapons. Wraths are feared even by other of their kin, as their mutations often come at the cost of their sanity, leaving them as relentless engines of destruction.
- Terror - A further evolution of the Wraths, Terrors are even more horrifying creations of Sith Alchemy. In addition to the melee weapons and armor fused into their bodies, Terrors have ranged weapons, such as blasters or launchers, grafted into their limbs. These monstrosities are designed to dominate both close-quarters and ranged combat, making them versatile and deadly on the battlefield. Like Wraths, Terrors are often unstable, their minds consumed by the dark energies used to create them, leaving them as little more than instruments of terror and annihilation.
- Force Sensitivity: Rare
- Physical Prowess - Exceptionally strong, fast, and durable, with a natural aptitude for combat.
- Aggressive Instincts - Naturally violent and fearless, making them relentless warriors who thrive in battle.
- Resilience - Highly resistant to pain and injury, capable of fighting even when grievously wounded.
- Adaptability - Able to survive and thrive in harsh, feral environments, preferring hot climates.
- Ritualistic Ferocity - Their belief in the sacredness of combat and bloodshed makes them psychologically unbreakable in battle.
- Hierarchical Structure - Their society is built around strength and dominance, ensuring that the strongest lead and the weak are culled, maintaining a highly effective warrior culture.
- Overreliance on Melee Combat - Their preference for close-quarters combat leaves them vulnerable to ranged attacks and advanced weaponry.
- Berserker Mentality - Their heightened aggression can lead to reckless behaviour, making them predictable and easier to outmaneuver.
- Limited Technology - Their primitive technology and disdain for advanced weaponry put them at a disadvantage against more technologically advanced foes.
- Fragile Social Structure - Their society is built on constant competition and violence, leading to infighting and instability.
- Dependence on the Dark Side - Their is tied to the dark arts of Sith Alchemy, making them very vulnerable to strong Light side Force powers and presences.
- Psychological Instability - The mutations and alchemical enhancements make them stronger but also often erode their sanity, particularly in case of the Wraths and Terrors.
- Diet: The Massassi Truebloods are carnivorous predators, consuming raw meat as their primary sustenance. Their diet consists of hunted beasts, captured enemies, and even fallen comrades, as they practice ritual cannibalism to absorb the strength of the deceased. Eating the hearts of powerful foes is a sacred act, believed to transfer the victim's vitality and courage to the consumer. This practice is central to their rituals, symbolizing dominance and spiritual conquest. Meals are often chaotic, communal feasts, where the strongest claim the choicest cuts, reinforcing their hierarchy through violence and consumption.
- Communication: Sith
- Technology level: Below Galactic Standard. They possess a rudimentary level of technology, heavily focused on supporting their warlike and carnivorous lifestyle. They eschew complex machinery or advanced systems, favoring crude, brutal designs that prioritize functionality and durability over sophistication. Their technology is primarily centered around the creation of melee weapons, which they craft with a mix of scavenged materials and primitive forging techniques. Blades, axes, hammers, and spears are common, often adorned with trophies or ritual markings to signify their wielder's prowess. These weapons are designed to inflict maximum damage in close combat, reflecting their cultural obsession with physical dominance and bloodshed.
While they rarely use ranged weapons, when they do, they are simple and brutal, such as thrown spears, slings, or basic projectile launchers like lanvaroks. Their disdain for ranged combat stems from their belief that true strength is demonstrated in face-to-face combat, where the thrill of the fight and the spilling of blood can be fully experienced. Their armor on the other hand is crude, but effective often consisting of scavenged metal plates, designed more for intimidation and durability than finesse, though can range from simple to relatively sophisticated.
Their settlements and war camps are equally primitive, with little in the way of advanced infrastructure. They rely on natural resources and scavenged materials, constructing temporary fortifications and shelters that can be easily abandoned or repurposed as they move from battle to battle. Despite their lack of technological advancement, the Massassi are highly resourceful, using their environment and whatever tools they can acquire to maintain their brutal way of life. Their technology, much like their culture, is a reflection of their primal, violent nature. - Religion/Beliefs: The Trueblood's culture revolves around a fervent worship of violence and strength, viewing combat as the purest expression of existence. They believe that bloodshed and conquest are sacred acts, pleasing to their dark gods and essential for maintaining their place in the universe. Their mythology is steeped in tales of endless war, where the greatest warriors are exalted as divine champions, and death in battle is seen as the ultimate honor. They hold a deep reverence for weapons and the act of destruction, often crafting rituals around the forging of arms and the spilling of blood. To them, peace is a weakness, and only through constant strife can they achieve true glory and immortality.
- General behavior: They are a chaotic and warlike people, driven by an insatiable thirst for battle and destruction. They thrive in anarchy, organizing themselves into warbands led by the strongest and most brutal among them. Their society is a constant struggle for dominance, with leaders rising and falling based on their ability to inspire fear and deliver victory. They are impulsive and aggressive, often attacking without provocation, and their raids are marked by sheer brutality and a disregard for strategy. Despite their chaotic nature, they share a twisted sense of camaraderie, bonding over shared violence and the thrill of combat. Their settlements are little more than war camps, filled with the sounds of clashing weapons and the roar of their war chants.
The Massassi Truebloods owe their existence to the dark machinations of the Sith Lord Darth Imperius, who sought to resurrect the ancient warrior species as a tool of conquest and terror. Drawing from genetic material extracted from the remains of Massassi on Yavin 4 and preserved in the tombs of long-dead Sith Lords, Imperius re-engineered their genetic code using the darkest arts of Sith Alchemy. This process not only restored their sentience but amplified their natural aggression and physical prowess, creating a new breed of Massassi far more formidable than their ancestors.
Over time, the Trueborn thrived on these worlds, their populations growing and their culture evolving into a brutal reflection of their engineered nature. They became a living weapon, a testament to the power of Sith Alchemy and the dark legacy of their creator. Scattered across the galaxy, the Massassi Trueborn remain a looming threat, their origins a dark secret known only to the most learned Sith Lords.
