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Long ago, space pirates ruled the black, taking all they could and never giving back. The most infamous of these pirates was Captain Sebastian Kraal, a vicious and short tempered Irran who piloted the fastest ship in the galaxy. He claimed a system's ransom in treasure before he was captured, but fate had other plans for the captain. He escaped and disappeared into the Galaxy Beyond, never to be seen again, taking the secrets of his wealth with him. Rumors of his pirate hoard spread across the stars until eventually a band of Tau Ceti navigators discovered what many believed to be the hiding place of Captain Kraal's treasure.

Colonists, treasure hunters, and entrepreneurs flocked to the system in hopes of succeeding where others had failed and in a few short years, this planet X became a hot spot for anyone who wanted to make a name for themselves in the galaxy. With all of this oversight, it was only natural that none of them expected to find the sentient and plant-like Orchid hiding in the vast jungles of the terrestrial planet. The Galactic Federation was forced to step in and declared the undeveloped parts of the planet a reservation. The colonies had nowhere left to go but up and the landscape became dotted with towering megastructures. 
Eventually, the Orchids joined galactic society, where they became integral to space travel, able to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen. To them, space culture was strange, but they eventually adapted and learned how to pilot ships, studied the galaxy's uncertain past, and even learned the legends of Captain Kraal. The stories seemed familiar to the Orchids and, working together with the Tau Ceti and Irran, they found the Skylark, Captain Kraal's ship, buried in the jungle, along with new clues to the mystery of his lost treasure. As the scent of adventure returns to the galaxy, a new and unknown threat is emerging light years away.

Tau Ceti

The Tau Ceti come from Ceti Prime and are characterized by pink skin and red hair. The Tau are explorers first and galactic citizens second, known for their tenacity and occasional law-breaking when it comes to exploring the universe. Naturally adept at science and starship repair, a Tau Ceti spacecraft can spend months or even years without docking for supplies, and when crewed with Orchids, these orbiting space cities can remain adrift indefinitely.  
Most Tau Ceti are born and become young adults before ever touching foot on a planet; a rare few may live their entire lives in artificial gravity. They are a curious lot who are not afraid to ask questions or make assumptions about other beings. Most races they encounter in the Dreaming appear to be Terran to them, one of the many minor civilizations in the galaxy renowned for being ignorant and petty by galactic standards.

Costume and Roleplay
  • Tau Ceti have rich fuchsia or violet skin. You must wear makeup on any exposed skin to distinguish this.
  • They have ginger or auburn hair and you must use hair coloring or wear a wig to play this race. Natural or permanent red hair is also acceptable.
  • They wear clothing that is sleek and space-aged, preferring black or grey accented with solid colors. Classic 60's sci-fi can be used to draw inspiration for your costume.
  • Tau Ceti are curious about new things and species they have not yet encountered. They are not afraid to ask personal questions and can be a bit too direct for some Dreamwalkers.
  • (Optional) Some Tau grew up in cloisters and find human culture to be gross and disgusting. They do not understand concepts like holding hands or kissing. They find their food to be messy and overly complicated.
  • (Optional) Some Tau believe that there is no life after death and refuse anything that points to the contrary. They believe that Shells are just monsters wearing people like flesh suits. 

Irran

Irra is an inhospitable planet with low oxygen levels and super volcanoes that dominate entire regions. Irrans have developed a resistance to these conditions in addition to their naturally rocky skin and a quick metabolism that they can boost for a short duration to regenerate skin. They are naturally proficient with laser weapons and specially developed the laser bow to hunt the shugaunt, a huge mole-like creature that burrows through the ground.
Visually intimidating, Irrans are recognizable by their grey or blue skin and the stony protrusions that grow from their skulls which are often confused for horns, but are actually composed of rock and minerals. Irran personalities can be equally intimidating and most have a short fuse, are very blunt, and can best be described as prickly. They are also quite intelligent and known for their fast ships and efficient mining vessels. They have a high tolerance for pain and an even higher tolerance for alcohol.  
Costume and Roleplay
  • Irran have metallic blue or grey skin, often with a rocky texture. You must wear light blue or grey makeup on any exposed skin to distinguish this. A rough or rocky texture is also optional.
  • All Irran possess rocky protrusions on their face. These may be smooth, appearing like horns; rough and crystalline; or similar to a patch of exposed bone, and these do not need to be symmetrical or necessarily in the most convenient place. You must wear at least 1 prosthetic that meets this requirement. 
  • Irrans wear darker clothing, bits of outdated spacer armor, and clothing more suited for asteroid mining that is often torn or just as rough as their personalities.
  • (Optional) Irran sometimes have colorful language and insults, albeit strange ones, for people that have earned their displeasure. They prefer not to discuss things like feelings, and instead will settle a dispute or bet with intimidation or physical challenges when able.

Terran (Human)

Terrans are descended from a race of sapiens that lost their home world many centuries ago. A minor species, terrans make up less than a percent of the galactic population but can be found on most major worlds. Many terrans work as operators with decent enough piloting skills and they have a knack for mastering new skills in a short amount of time.
Costume and Roleplay
  • Must wear clothing appropriate for a far future sci-fi genre. Terrans wear a variety of styles reminiscent of clothing from the 18th to 20th century. The most popular clothes used by terrans are from the early American west, 19th century China, and 1960's Britain. These are often altered to be more streamlined or made of fabrics that were not available at the time the style was popular.
  • Terrans tend to use words from a variety of earth languages as well as alien jargon they have picked up over the years.
  • Terrans regularly encounter aliens they have never seen before and are often more accepting of what they experience in the Dreaming.
  • (Optional) Some terrans hate aliens due to a bad experience they have had with them early on in life. They are a lot less trusting of non-human races.
  • (Optional) Some terrans grew up in areas of space with little or no knowledge of their home planet. They will do their best to make friends with Mundies and learn as much as they can.

Other

Planet X is an eternal realm. It's an old galaxy where starships have existed for as long as anyone can remember. There are corners of the universe where new worlds await discovery...
You may submit your own idea for your character's species for this realm by contacting us here. It is recommended that you attend a Catalyst event before making a submission, but this is not a requirement. Please be aware that finalizing a species can take some time, so please take this in to consideration.
 
​Step 1: You must submit a brief history of the culture and a description of their society as a whole. This can include things like home life, rites of passage, evolution, physiology, art, music, architecture, aesthetics, and how they fit into the rest of the realm. Basically anything that is important or unique to the species. We will work with you to revise this idea and make it fit.
Step 2: A physical description with the proposed costume and role play requirements and optional items. After we have agreed on a description, you must provide a picture of the costume and make-up you plan to wear when playing this species.
Step 3: A story (mod) that a storyteller could run which includes a member of this species. The story itself does not have to revolve around the species, only include one as a primary character. After you complete the other two steps a storyteller will work with you on this item. ​