Near-Human

[Akren Garkos]

The term ''near-Human' is used to describe any species that is of at least partly Human origins. Near-Humans often look alot like modern-day Humans from Earth (some even look exactly like normal Humans do, at least on the outside!); some - such as the many number of Half Serakkin/Human hybrids from the planet Herberidan - are more ready recognizable as being of mixed origin.

Whether it is genetic alteration through prolonged exposure to one's environment (such as radiation), inter-breeding between Human & non-Human species (such as the Serakkin), advanced technology (e.g.: an Ancient gene-splicing manichine such as the kind used by the Goa'uuld Niritti) or other means (such as intervention by the Orii, etc); Near-Humans usually possess distinct advantages & weaknesses which marks them as distinctly different to your normal, run-of-the-mill Human being found on Earth & various other worlds throughout the Stargate network.

What follows is a basic list of several known Near-Human species, their traits, abilities, skills & backgrounds (where approperiate). We have also listed the requirements for creating your own, unique Near-Human characters from a variety of backgrounds; including primitive, modern-day & advanced cultures which may be found through the 'gate.

Remember that you need permission & final approval from the GM &/or @oc BEFORE you can start to role-play ANY[/u] character IC on the boards!

Have fun creating your Near-Human character(s) & remember : you're only Human on the outside!

[Akren Garkos]

The Athosians are a deeply spiritual people who have survived Wraith cullings for many generations, thanks to their leaders who have the knack of sensing when the Wraith are approaching. Although at first blush a peaceful, agrarian people, the Athosians are also ferocious warriors when needs be, and have developed their own martial art – a form of fighting with two short, heavy sticks.

Special Talents

Evolutionary Advantage – the Athosians have lived in the shadow of the Wraith since time immemorial, and have developed a knack for “disappearing” when the Wraith arrive. Warned by their leaders, who have the uncanny ability to sense the approaching predators, the Athosians are experts at disappearing into caves, hidey-holes, underground shelters and hidden bolt-holes when the Wraith arrive. All Athosians have the Stealthy feat, and all prerequisites are waived.
Athosians are tough and strong-willed, gaining a +1 to Constitution and Wisdom; they can also be uncompromising and blunt, resulting in a -2 penalty to Charisma.

[Akren Garkos]

The Satedans were a technologically advanced people native to the Pegasus Galaxy until they were wiped out by the Wraith over seven years ago. Only around 300 people survived the destruction of their homeworld, most of them fleeing to their allied world of Balkan, where they live now as part of the Balkan community. The Satedans are unremarkable in physical form and temperament, though they do tend to be forthright and honest.

Special Talents

+2 Constitution and -2 Charisma. The Satedans are a tough people, and their blunt nature can sometimes unsettle those used to more guile and less honesty.

[Akren Garkos]

Hebridians are Humans, originally from Celtic stock, whom were taken from Earth by the Goa'uuld & transplanted to the planet Hebridan. Following the overthrow & exiltation of Goa'uuld from their planet - in part with the aide of the native Serrakin - the transplanted Humans managed to form a thriving, industrialized & technologically-advanced society co-existing with their Serrakin liberators.

Hebridians are industerious & hard-working, & have a knack for industry - especially with spacecraft - having lived for centuries in world which revolves around commerece, trade & industrialized life. The fact that Hebridan has flourished under the combined creativity of Serrakin technological prowess & Human innovation is a testimony to the union of the two species & to Hebridan as a whole.

Hebridian (Advanced Society Near Human) Special Talents[/u]

+2 Intelligence, -2 Strength.

+1 Species bonus with skill checks made using any two of the follow skills : Computers, Craft (any one), Electronics, Knowledge (any one), & Mechanics. This bonus increases by an additional +1 at 4th level & for every 4 character levels gained thereafter.

Pay Grad: While working with the SGC, the character may choose to be paid as an officer or a specialist (see page 283 of the SG SG-1 core rulebook). Near-Human characters are often transplanted to Earth while they work with the SGC.

Bonus Feat: Any basic or advanced skill feat. The character must still meet prerequisites for this feat before choosing it.

Languages: Hebridian (a derivative of the ancient Celtic language, influenced by Serrakin) is a native language for the character.