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-====== Kit (Sophont) ======+====== Kit ======
 The Kit are a warp-capable species hailing from the [[lcars:kit_commune|Kit Commune]] located in the [[Rhak’t]] binary star system. The Kit’s home world, [[Vrk’mz]] is an M-class planet of the desert sub-type (a close approximation is Vulcan). As a result of [[The Thirst]] ecological disaster, the majority of Kit live in modern underground cities. The Kit are a warp-capable species hailing from the [[lcars:kit_commune|Kit Commune]] located in the [[Rhak’t]] binary star system. The Kit’s home world, [[Vrk’mz]] is an M-class planet of the desert sub-type (a close approximation is Vulcan). As a result of [[The Thirst]] ecological disaster, the majority of Kit live in modern underground cities.
  
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-====== Etymology ======+===== Etymology =====
 //Kit// derives from the diminutive //kit// which describes a child of the species. From this context, a //Kit// is a child of [[Ztak’t]] and [[Hkra’t]], the Kit's home stars which early people worshipped as parental figures. Thus, "Kit" means "Child of Ztak't and Hkra't." //Kit// derives from the diminutive //kit// which describes a child of the species. From this context, a //Kit// is a child of [[Ztak’t]] and [[Hkra’t]], the Kit's home stars which early people worshipped as parental figures. Thus, "Kit" means "Child of Ztak't and Hkra't."
-====== Physiology ====== + 
 +===== Physiology =====
  
 The Kit are an interchangeably bipedal or quadrupedal mammalian species who stand approximately 1.1 - 1.3 meters (weighted average 1.175 meters) from the tips of their upright ears to their thick, padded back (or bottom) paws. They feature a triangular face, pointed ears, an elongated rostrum, and a bushy tail. The Kit are an interchangeably bipedal or quadrupedal mammalian species who stand approximately 1.1 - 1.3 meters (weighted average 1.175 meters) from the tips of their upright ears to their thick, padded back (or bottom) paws. They feature a triangular face, pointed ears, an elongated rostrum, and a bushy tail.
  
-===== Pelage =====+==== Pelage ====
  
 The Kit sport four distinct fur colors with a fifth usually attributed to advanced aging. They are, in descending order of regularity: Black (44%), Red (39%), Blond (17%), and White (>1%). As some Kit enter the last years of their lives (~47%), their base fur color will begin greying in part or whole. In less than five percent of cases, elder Kit will become completely grey. The Kit sport four distinct fur colors with a fifth usually attributed to advanced aging. They are, in descending order of regularity: Black (44%), Red (39%), Blond (17%), and White (>1%). As some Kit enter the last years of their lives (~47%), their base fur color will begin greying in part or whole. In less than five percent of cases, elder Kit will become completely grey.
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 Kit feature highly acute, independently rotational ears which are capable of detecting sounds at higher pitches than typical Humanoind species with considerable accuracy. Vision and tactile senses are approximately average among humanoid species of similar environmental factors. Kit feature highly acute, independently rotational ears which are capable of detecting sounds at higher pitches than typical Humanoind species with considerable accuracy. Vision and tactile senses are approximately average among humanoid species of similar environmental factors.
  
-===== Dentition =====+==== Dentition ====
  
 Kit have pronounced carnassial pairs, which is characteristic of a carnivore. These pairs consist of the upper premolar and the lower first molar, and work together to shear tough material like flesh. A Kit’s canines are pronounced, also characteristic of a carnivore, and are excellent in gripping prey. Kit have pronounced carnassial pairs, which is characteristic of a carnivore. These pairs consist of the upper premolar and the lower first molar, and work together to shear tough material like flesh. A Kit’s canines are pronounced, also characteristic of a carnivore, and are excellent in gripping prey.
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 The Kit lack any directly observable signs of sexual dimorphism. When clothed, Kit reproductive roles are indistinguishable from one another, though specific genitalia can be observed beneath the fur. While a Kit’s role is indiscernible visually, their other senses help identify each other in addition to established gender and cultural norms common among complex societies. The Kit lack any directly observable signs of sexual dimorphism. When clothed, Kit reproductive roles are indistinguishable from one another, though specific genitalia can be observed beneath the fur. While a Kit’s role is indiscernible visually, their other senses help identify each other in addition to established gender and cultural norms common among complex societies.
  
-====== Diet ====== +==== Diet ====
  
 Kit dietary sources are extremely limited due to the harsh conditions of their world. Their staple sources consist of the following: Kit dietary sources are extremely limited due to the harsh conditions of their world. Their staple sources consist of the following:
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 | t’zat       | This flatbread is created by harvesting the extract of a bioluminescent bacteria common underground, mixed with r’qnom scales, and cooked in an oven. The bread is typically soft with a slight fishy flavor.                                                                                                  | | t’zat       | This flatbread is created by harvesting the extract of a bioluminescent bacteria common underground, mixed with r’qnom scales, and cooked in an oven. The bread is typically soft with a slight fishy flavor.                                                                                                  |
  
-====== Society ======  +===== Society ====== 
-===== Population =====+==== Population ====
  
 3,877,267,331 (2421 est) within the [[Rhak’t]] star system 3,877,267,331 (2421 est) within the [[Rhak’t]] star system
  
-===== Gender Identities =====+==== Gender Identities ====
 The mapping of Kit to Human genders is fairly direct, where ''vixen'' describes a female of the species and ''tog'' indicates a male.  The mapping of Kit to Human genders is fairly direct, where ''vixen'' describes a female of the species and ''tog'' indicates a male. 
  
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 Due to rigid social hierarchies and gender roles, Kit society does not recognize transgender, nonbinary, or other gender diverse identities found in other sophont societies. Due to rigid social hierarchies and gender roles, Kit society does not recognize transgender, nonbinary, or other gender diverse identities found in other sophont societies.
  
-===== Ethnic Groups =====+==== Ethnic Groups ====
  
 The Kit recognize over 300 (sub)cultural groups throughout the Rhak’t star system, though almost all trace their histories to the communities which migrated underground following “The Thirst” wide scale ecological disaster. The Kit recognize over 300 (sub)cultural groups throughout the Rhak’t star system, though almost all trace their histories to the communities which migrated underground following “The Thirst” wide scale ecological disaster.
  
-===== Religion =====+==== Religion ====
  
 Though holding no specific creator deity, Kit spirituality is heavily rooted in community, family, and individual roles governed by two competing groups of elite, matriarchal groups: Den Mothers and (Grand) Matriarchs. The former serve primarily as historians and scholars who weigh tradition against contemporary values. The latter serve as practical leaders of their respective houses and wield considerable social and economic power. Though holding no specific creator deity, Kit spirituality is heavily rooted in community, family, and individual roles governed by two competing groups of elite, matriarchal groups: Den Mothers and (Grand) Matriarchs. The former serve primarily as historians and scholars who weigh tradition against contemporary values. The latter serve as practical leaders of their respective houses and wield considerable social and economic power.
  
- +==== Language ====
-===== Language =====+
 Data represents the most common languages spoken at home. Most Kit appear to be bi- or trilingual. Data represents the most common languages spoken at home. Most Kit appear to be bi- or trilingual.
  
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 | other                                                                                       | 7.3%)             |                                                                                                                   | other                                                                                       | 7.3%)             |                                                                                                                  
  
-===== Age Structure =====+==== Age Structure ====
  
 Kit lifespans are considerably shorter than the average lifespan most humanoids. According to Kit public records, the average lifespan is approximately 27.31 Earth years. Broadly, Kit age at an average rate of three times that of Humans. Kit lifespans are considerably shorter than the average lifespan most humanoids. According to Kit public records, the average lifespan is approximately 27.31 Earth years. Broadly, Kit age at an average rate of three times that of Humans.
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 The longest-lived Kit whose age could be verified was Tel Q’har. She lived to be 33 (Earth) years. The longest-lived Kit whose age could be verified was Tel Q’har. She lived to be 33 (Earth) years.
  
-===== Proximity =====+==== Proximity ====
 Kit culture is heavily dominated by concepts of closeness and familiar bonds between all Kit. State-run and private media typically follow stories that reinforce these values. They are typically seen in groups and appear to remain in close proximity to other Kit at all times. It is unclear where this behavior originated; as an evolutionary survival strategy or a cultural development. Kit culture is heavily dominated by concepts of closeness and familiar bonds between all Kit. State-run and private media typically follow stories that reinforce these values. They are typically seen in groups and appear to remain in close proximity to other Kit at all times. It is unclear where this behavior originated; as an evolutionary survival strategy or a cultural development.
  
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 Internally, Kit who would be diagnosed as //T'salk'n// refer to themselves as //Zl’aslan//, or "still-life" representing the ongoing life, even when alone.  Internally, Kit who would be diagnosed as //T'salk'n// refer to themselves as //Zl’aslan//, or "still-life" representing the ongoing life, even when alone. 
  
-===== Relationships =====+==== Relationships ====
 Kit are typically friendly and welcoming of strangers and demonstrate a high degree of tactile interaction. Most Kit, when observed in media, can be seen holding hands, interlocking tails, or sitting very closely to one another. Kit are typically friendly and welcoming of strangers and demonstrate a high degree of tactile interaction. Most Kit, when observed in media, can be seen holding hands, interlocking tails, or sitting very closely to one another.
  
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 Kit appear to forge new relationships quickly and prefer community to confrontation. They appear to have the concept of marriage, but Matrons in particular are expected to take many partners. A combination of arranged or love marriages dominates the landscape, but it is difficult to find what specific advantage marriage plays in their community. Kit appear to forge new relationships quickly and prefer community to confrontation. They appear to have the concept of marriage, but Matrons in particular are expected to take many partners. A combination of arranged or love marriages dominates the landscape, but it is difficult to find what specific advantage marriage plays in their community.
  
-===== Matriarchs =====+==== Matriarchs ====
  
 Kit life is also heavily dominated by Matriarchs, a title given to the head of a particular Great House. These are the leaders of industry and population, often producing large numbers of elite, highly educated workers who, in turn, are appointed within those industries of control. Nepotism is wide-spread and is an accepted social norm. Kit life is also heavily dominated by Matriarchs, a title given to the head of a particular Great House. These are the leaders of industry and population, often producing large numbers of elite, highly educated workers who, in turn, are appointed within those industries of control. Nepotism is wide-spread and is an accepted social norm.
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 Matriarchs are appointed via a Matriarch Trial, a contest of many competing Kit who must complete challenges such as: Recitation of old texts maintained by Den Mothers, recitation of the specific family linage from beginning to the candidate (in addition to the current Matriarch), and physical trials such as the slaying of a Nmt’z, a powerful and dangerous reptile found deep inside the caverns and tunnels of their home world, Vrk’mz. Matriarchs are appointed via a Matriarch Trial, a contest of many competing Kit who must complete challenges such as: Recitation of old texts maintained by Den Mothers, recitation of the specific family linage from beginning to the candidate (in addition to the current Matriarch), and physical trials such as the slaying of a Nmt’z, a powerful and dangerous reptile found deep inside the caverns and tunnels of their home world, Vrk’mz.
  
-===== Den Mothers ===== +==== Den Mothers ==== 
  
 A close association of clerics who lead the Kit in matters of tradition and morality. Den Mothers operate at every level of society from running small community centers to operating in the highest level of government. A close association of clerics who lead the Kit in matters of tradition and morality. Den Mothers operate at every level of society from running small community centers to operating in the highest level of government.
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 Den Mothers carefully arrange marriages within the Houses which they believe will produce the best offspring possible. They covet white-furred Kit, who are believed to be lucky and a sign that the world will heal, as white-furred Kit as an established subspecies died out millennia ago during The Thirst. Den Mothers carefully arrange marriages within the Houses which they believe will produce the best offspring possible. They covet white-furred Kit, who are believed to be lucky and a sign that the world will heal, as white-furred Kit as an established subspecies died out millennia ago during The Thirst.
  
-===== Males in Society ===== +==== Males in Society ====
  
 Until recently, male Kit were unable to vote, hold political office, or have a controlling stake in an estate. The suffrage movement, which gained substantial movement in 2411, succeeded in the passage of a constitutional amendment which granted them the right to vote in 2420. Additional legislation granting further rights (such as those mentioned) is pending. Until recently, male Kit were unable to vote, hold political office, or have a controlling stake in an estate. The suffrage movement, which gained substantial movement in 2411, succeeded in the passage of a constitutional amendment which granted them the right to vote in 2420. Additional legislation granting further rights (such as those mentioned) is pending.
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 Still, males typically earn lower wages for equal work and find it difficult to gain recognition. Still, males typically earn lower wages for equal work and find it difficult to gain recognition.
  
-===== Rock Toss ===== +==== Rock Toss ====
 If the Kit had one passion, it would be for competitive game: t’q-zhm localized simply as “Rock Toss” with a literal translation of, “To throw a rock with great force and precision” in the dominate tnk-ki language. If the Kit had one passion, it would be for competitive game: t’q-zhm localized simply as “Rock Toss” with a literal translation of, “To throw a rock with great force and precision” in the dominate tnk-ki language.
  
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 Relative Federation Ratings Relative Federation Ratings
  
-====== Star Trek Adventures Template ======+===== Star Trek Adventures Template =====
 The Kit are a meter-tall vulpine-like species with pronounced snout, ears, and tail. Originating from the desert world Vrk’mz, the species is comfortable underground, where they build their subterranean cities. The Kit are a meter-tall vulpine-like species with pronounced snout, ears, and tail. Originating from the desert world Vrk’mz, the species is comfortable underground, where they build their subterranean cities.
  
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   * +1 Insight   * +1 Insight
  
-===== Trait =====+==== Trait ====
  
 ''Kit''. The Kit possess highly sophisticated senses, allowing them to perceive their environment keenly. This trait may reduce the Difficulty of Tasks to hear, smell, or feel people or things in their environment. The Kit are also short of both life and stature, the longest-lived reaching about thirty years old and tallest recorded coming only to only about 1.2 meters. ''Kit''. The Kit possess highly sophisticated senses, allowing them to perceive their environment keenly. This trait may reduce the Difficulty of Tasks to hear, smell, or feel people or things in their environment. The Kit are also short of both life and stature, the longest-lived reaching about thirty years old and tallest recorded coming only to only about 1.2 meters.
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 Kit are extremely social creatures and are most comfortable in large, close groups. They love crowds and gatherings. Most Kit become distressed when left alone for more than an hour, developing panic attack-like symptoms which, over time, may even result in death. Kit are extremely social creatures and are most comfortable in large, close groups. They love crowds and gatherings. Most Kit become distressed when left alone for more than an hour, developing panic attack-like symptoms which, over time, may even result in death.
  
-===== Talents =====+==== Talents ====
  
-==== T’q’nah’hala ====+=== T’q’nah’hala ===
 Requirement: ''Kit''. Most Kit participate in a regular, regimental daily martial arts routine called the t’q’nah’hala. Practiced for hundreds of generations, it focuses the mind and hones the body. Central to that teaching is the nah’hala itself, a Kit-sized pole arm with a razor sharp blade-head and heavy counter-balanced bludgeoning tail. Though ceremonial in most occasions, the t’q’nah’hala is a central part of the Matron Trials; a rite of succession held after the ruling Matron has died. Regular sparing and tournaments are a staple of life for those who invest time and commitment to master the skill. Whenever you attempt a melee attack with a pole, staff, or similar object against a taller opponent, you reduce the difficulty of that Task by 1. Requirement: ''Kit''. Most Kit participate in a regular, regimental daily martial arts routine called the t’q’nah’hala. Practiced for hundreds of generations, it focuses the mind and hones the body. Central to that teaching is the nah’hala itself, a Kit-sized pole arm with a razor sharp blade-head and heavy counter-balanced bludgeoning tail. Though ceremonial in most occasions, the t’q’nah’hala is a central part of the Matron Trials; a rite of succession held after the ruling Matron has died. Regular sparing and tournaments are a staple of life for those who invest time and commitment to master the skill. Whenever you attempt a melee attack with a pole, staff, or similar object against a taller opponent, you reduce the difficulty of that Task by 1.
  
-==== Matron Trial ====+=== Matron Trial ===
 Requirement: ''Kit'', female. You participated in a Matron Trial, the rite of succession performed when a ruling Matron has died. Thrown naked with your sisters and cousins into the deep tunnels beneath your home, you were given nothing more than a nah’hala and the expectation to hunt and kill a Nmt’z: a massive reptilian beast of prey, then return its intact heart to the family elders. Many are slain in the trials and not all those who succeed can claim the Matronhood; that falls upon the first Kit to return with a heart. You have one additional Value, reflecting your experience in the Trial. Requirement: ''Kit'', female. You participated in a Matron Trial, the rite of succession performed when a ruling Matron has died. Thrown naked with your sisters and cousins into the deep tunnels beneath your home, you were given nothing more than a nah’hala and the expectation to hunt and kill a Nmt’z: a massive reptilian beast of prey, then return its intact heart to the family elders. Many are slain in the trials and not all those who succeed can claim the Matronhood; that falls upon the first Kit to return with a heart. You have one additional Value, reflecting your experience in the Trial.
  
-==== The Promise ====+=== The Promise ===
 Requirement: ''Kit'', fur color predominantly white. You are among one of a few Kit born each generation with white fur. Long held as hope that snow would return to your world, you are an ancient reminder of the lush, beautiful place Vrk’mz used to be. As such, you were given the opportunity to attend the best schools, with the best tutors in all of the Kit Commune. You receive an extra Focus, typically one of these categories: Ecology, History, Finance, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, or Warp Theory. Requirement: ''Kit'', fur color predominantly white. You are among one of a few Kit born each generation with white fur. Long held as hope that snow would return to your world, you are an ancient reminder of the lush, beautiful place Vrk’mz used to be. As such, you were given the opportunity to attend the best schools, with the best tutors in all of the Kit Commune. You receive an extra Focus, typically one of these categories: Ecology, History, Finance, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, or Warp Theory.
  
-==== Rock Toss Competitor ====+=== Rock Toss Competitor ===
 The Kit love sport. Whether that’s fighting in a t’q’nah’hala tournament, wrestling for fun, or watching their favorite game: t’q-zhm, most commonly translated simply as “Rock Toss.” This fast-paced game involves the hurling and catching of smooth stones gathered from ancient riverbeds, some sanded and polished to a brilliant shine. Competing in these games is a physically daunting sport, requiring tight teamwork and dexterity. Whenever you critically succeed a ranged attack, receive double Momentum. The Kit love sport. Whether that’s fighting in a t’q’nah’hala tournament, wrestling for fun, or watching their favorite game: t’q-zhm, most commonly translated simply as “Rock Toss.” This fast-paced game involves the hurling and catching of smooth stones gathered from ancient riverbeds, some sanded and polished to a brilliant shine. Competing in these games is a physically daunting sport, requiring tight teamwork and dexterity. Whenever you critically succeed a ranged attack, receive double Momentum.
  
  
-====== Image Credits ====== +//The images on this page were drawn by [[https://www.artstation.com/doodlesweetdesigns|Doodle Sweet Designs]].//
-The images on this page were drawn by [[https://www.artstation.com/doodlesweetdesigns|Doodle Sweet Designs]].+
  
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