Zelosian

Species: Zelosians
Home Planet: Zelos II

Zelosians:
Biology and Appearance:
Zelosians were Near-Humans outwardly identical to Humans, but all had emerald green eyes and liquid chlorophyll instead of blood. To Zelosians, sugar had the effect that alcohol had on Humans. Zelosians were absolutely blind in the dark, which meant that they stayed indoors after sunset and held many superstitions about the night (although their suspicions about zombies proved to be somewhat true, actually caused by corpses reanimated by parasitic worms). Although well-known galaxy-wide as skilled horticulturists, few realized the Zelosians were not Humans.

Culture and History:
Zelos II was subjugated by the Galactic Empire for ore mining, but the Zelosians were kept ignorant that the mining work they did supported the Imperial war machine. After the Battle of Endor, the Zelosians believed the Imperial military had abandoned Zelos II, not knowing of a hidden base in the Valley of Umbra; the New Republic sent in forces to take out the base, but walked into an ambush. In the wake of the seeming Imperial abandonment of the planet, Zelosian Galleros Nul declared martial law, making himself Mandated Commander of the People of Zelos. When the Imperial presence on Zelos II was exposed by Jai Raventhorn, Nul disavowed the Empire entirely and petitioned entrance for his world to the New Republic.

Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 2D/4D
KNOWLEDGE 2D/4D
MECHANICAL 2D/3D+2
PERCEPTION 2D/4D
STRENGTH 2D/3D+2
TECHNICAL 2D/3D+2

Special Abilities:
Photosynthesis: Zelosians can derive nourishment exclusively from ultraviolet rays for up to one month.

Intoxication: Zelosians are easily intoxicated when ingesting sugar. However, alcohol does not affect them.

Afraid of the Dark: Zelosians in the dark must make a Difficult Perception or Moderate willpower roll. Failure results in a -1D penalty to all attributes and skills except Strength until the Zelosian is back in a well-lit environment.

Move: 8/10
Size: 1.5-2.0 meters tall
Source: Alien Encounters (page 109) & Planets Collection (pages 248-249)