Quinoxian

Quinoxians (scientific name Crepusculum strata [twilight walker]) are the predominant race on the planet Quinox and its twin moons, and may be one of the oldest species in The Sol System.

History

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Biology

Physical Appearance

Quinoxians are a bipedal humanoid species which shares many of the outward physical characteristics of many male height being 6'0 and the average female height being 5'6. Due to the nature of the planet on which they live, there are very few skin color variations present, with the exception of a few clans who possess deep tan skin, though it has been hinted at being less of a product of natural selection and more a leftover of certain ancestral genes.

One of the more identifiable features of the species is their hair and eye color. Most, if not all Quinoxians, possess darker shades of hair, most notably red, which is often paired with deep green eyes.

Skeletal System

Quinox is slightly larger than Earth, and the skeleton of a Quinoxian is thus built to handle the slightly stronger gravity. While to the outside observer, Quinoxian bones may appear no different then any other, the secret to their survival is contained within rather then without. The bones are far denser then a Human's, containing less marrow (which is compensated by a feature later discussed), as well as being constructed of a much stronger form of calcium. This not only results in a skeletal system much more adapted to stronger pressures, but also means their bones are far less likely to break. This has, at times, had the side effect of allowing Quinoxians to have an extra edge in a physical fight, hit harder than a Human while also taking far less damage to their own body. Quinoxians have two more ribs then the average Human, creating a more solid ribcage for protecting the organs.

Muscular System

Alongside the stronger bone structure, Quinoxian muscles necessarily also stronger, most notably in the lower back and legs. On their own planet, this allows them to move easily and without discomfort. On worlds of lesser gravity, this results in them coming across as far more agile then would naturally seem possible. The combination of these muscles with their denser bone structure means that Quinoxians are far stronger then Humans, at the very least three to five times stronger. Quinoxian muscles have been described as having the toughness of "extremely tightened leather."

Cardiovascular System

Quinoxian blood is similar in density to that of a Human. When exposed to oxygen, however, its appearance is far lighter in color, a pale red. To compensate for this, Quinoxians have extremely strong heart muscles, capable of pumping blood with the speed of a bullet. The resting heart beat of the average Quinoxian is therefore quicker then Human, often running to 70-200 beats per minute. Quinoxian blood types include A, B, O, OA and OB. Quinoxian blood types can easily match up with Human blood types without much difficulty. Due to the smaller amount of marrow in the bones, a separate series of organs known as selanoms act as producers of white blood cells. These selanoms are scattered throughout the body.

Organs

Quinoxians have strong lungs, in order to compliment the stronger heart muscles and faster blood delivery system. While for the most part the organs are located in the same locations as Humans, the Quinoxian liver is located on the left side rather then the right.

Behavior

Quinoxians have an incredibly strong parental instinct towards children, whether biological or adopted, resulting in them being very protective of those they deem kin. This is reflected in their "Clan" system, groups they deem an extension of the family unit.

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Additional Notes

Quinoxians are not of the primate species but are rather humanoid feliforms

While a Quinoxian's skin isn't anymore stronger then a human's, due to their more dense skeletal and muscle structure, a Quinoxican can in theory shrug off piercing attacks and some small ammunition.