Duinuogwuin

DuinuogwuinDuinuogwuin, or Star Dragons, are a sad, noble species given to championing lost causes. They are huge,

snake-like multipeds with gossamer wings and expressive, intelligent eyes. Star Dragons average about

ten meters in length, but legends persist that a few ancient Duinuogwuin have reached sizes of over one

hundred meters. Large scales cover their bodies, giving them a reptilian appearance. They also have

floppy, external ears which are characteristic of mammalian life forms.  Their sharply keeled sternums

and overdeveloped pectoral muscles hearken to avian design, yet they also have segmented bodies, like

many varieties of insects.Star Dragons have one pair of legs for every body segment. Their diaphanous wings are attached to the

upper portion of the body and spread out one and a half times their body length. They hold the upper

segments of their bodies erect, and the limbs in this area have evolved into arms and hands.The scales that cover a Duinuogwuin's body are gray, dirty white, silver, pale blue or black. This

coloration remains constant throughout a Star Dragon's life—those born pale blue remain pale blue until

their dying day.  Duinuogwuin are an ancient species. They are so old that the location of their

homeworld is unknown. They guard the secret carefully, and have learned to treat questions about their

natures, their pasts, and their origins with polite indifference. Duinuogwuin have adapted to a variety

of environments. They have been encountered on diverse worlds and even in deep space without apparent

protection from vacuum and void, thus earning the name Star Dragons.They are secretive about their physical natures: they always refuse medical treatment and never die in

public places. Legends speak of planets known as Dragon Graveyards, though no one has ever reported

finding such a place.They are unusual, to say the least, in light of their biological adaptations. Normally, when a species

evolves, the process is gradual, each new adaptation occurring over countless generations. Star Dragons

seem to evolve with each succeeding generation — a Duinuogwuin dragonling can emerge with new physical

characteristics that are not even hinted at in prior generations. The creatures obviously have a highly

evolved and readily adaptable genetic code, probably ensuring their ability to survive climatological

or environmental changes that would surely exterminate a less hardy species.Duinuogwuin have a mysterious society, often choosing to be solitary beings. They have a deep-rooted

sense of morality, and an almost genetic predisposition toward the Force. During the height of the

Empire (and even now in many places in the galaxy), Duinuogwuin denied any sensitivity toward the

Force. If pressed, they claimed that if any Star Dragons ever made use of the Force, they died out long

ago. Tales that Duinuogwuin once served as Jedi Knights remain nothing more than stories and rumors,

since much of the Jedi history records were destroyed during the reign of Emperor Palpatine.The Star Dragons may not always have been so secretive. There are numerous myths, whose origins go back

thousands of years, of Star Dragons being directly involved in the affairs of the Old Republic.

However, the myths seem to directly contradict each other regarding the details of the stories, and

thus it is impossible, at this time, to learn the facts behind the assistance of the Star Dragons. The

few members of this species still known to exist remain secretive and alone, perhaps waiting to see how

the galactic conflict finally ends before rejoining the galactic community.Legends persist that this self-imposed isolation has to do with a genetic flaw which exists in the

species.  When Duinuogwuins mate, legends report that they often give birth to offspring who are

unintelligent and extremely violent. While fully intelligent Duinuogwuin are the norm, the

unintelligent forms are purported to be quite common. Such offspring are ravaging monsters which the

parents are forced to destroy rather than risk their being loosed upon the galaxy. Perhaps this trait

is a result of their flexible genetic code.
(For more information, see pages 37-38 of Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races.)
• Duinuogwuin
Attribute Dice: 18D
DEXTERITY 2D/5D
KNOWLEDGE 2D/5D
MECHANICAL 1D/4D
PERCEPTION 2D/5D
STRENGTH 3D/6D
TECHNICAL 2D/4D
Special Abilities:
Flight: Duinuogwuin can fly in both space and atmosphere.Space Survival: Duinuogwuin can survive in deep space without any artificial protection. They must make

sistamina roll after every full month in space, beginning at an Easy difficulty level for the first

month, and increasing in difficulty by one level for each additional month. If they fail, they most go

to the nearest planet with a type I atmosphere as soon as possible.
Story Factors:
Isolation: Duinuogwuin live in self-imposed isolation.Monster: A few Duinuogwuin are true monsters. They are mindless, rampaging creatures who only seek to

destroy.Evil Cunning: Still other Star Dragons are simply "evil," and they use their intelligence to manipulate

and destroy others. The Star Dragons, being a "distanced" people, also consider these beings "genetic

mistakes" and "non-intelligence." In truth, they are among the most dangerous creatures in the galaxy.
Move: 18/25 (walking); space: 5, atmosphere: 210; 600 kmh (flight)Size: 10-100+ meters long