Nabïïk

<-- Back to Sophonts Nabïïks are a tetrapodal species of sophont that originate from the heavily forested world Rygyl on the rimward edge of Galactic Block 3.6.+1. They are a major political and technosocial force in the galaxy, and the inner Nabïïk worlds are renowned as excellent sources for starship and megastructure construction. In terms of technology, Nabïïk society is a bit above par for the rest of the galaxy, tending to specialize in architecture and structure engineering but also advanced in other realms of technology and science. Nabïïks are highly adaptable and good at applying knowledge to meet goals.

Biology and Physiology
Nabïïks are digitigrade and all four limbs have have two opposable digits each. They also have three independently mobile tails, which are used for balance in motion and at rest (they often kick back on their tripod tails to use their handlike feet for tasks).

Nabïïks have sweeping, crescent-shaped "bladehorns" which are actually large projections of the zygomatic arches. These are used in self-defense and, in ancient tradition, mating competition. The bladehorns are generally sharp enough to inflict serious damage with applied force, but not sharp enough to cut skin without significant pressure.

In Nabïïks, males are the ones who carry the fertilized eggs in a manner not unlike Terran seahorses. After the young hatch, the males are the primary caretakers.