Ba'atezu

The Ba'atezu were a species chameloid Humanoids native to the planet Myntharan in the Klingon Enclave.

Biology and Appearance
Ba'atezu were considered by many to be fierce and rugged in appearance. Their bodies were humanoid with strong legs designed for speed, antlers protruded from their skulls. Male Ba'atezu had larger horns than female Ba'atezu. Their facial features were somewhat feline in appearance with flat wide noses. The skin of the Ba'atezu was naturally light in color with dark mottling. They had control of the pigmentation of their skin. They could change the color scheme as well as the shape and pattern of their mottling. The combination of this camouflage and their speed made them excellent predators.

Society and Culture
Ba'atezu were a militaristic race, exemplified in small part by weaponry without stun settings. They considered it an honor to serve in their Imperial Guard, and military rank greatly influences social reputation. Deploring dishonesty - and never fighting without reason - Ba'atezu were nonetheless capable of duplicity. They considered themselves deeply emotional, passionate, and even violent; not known for their charity or sympathy, they placed a high value on family. Imperial Guard members who died far from home could count on their companions to transport a body part back to Myntharan.

A crucial part of Ba'atezu tradition was Ushaan, a code of honor demanding a duel to the death, with combatants pitted against one another using an ushaan-tor miner's tool. Such a fight could be called off if one combatant disabled the other enough to prevent its continuance. Though Ushaan could be called by someone to avenge a personal loss, there existed a right of substitution wherein each combatant could offer up a replacement; and married combatants could postpone duels indefinitely if they had no children to continue their claims.

Females enjoyed an equal position in society, and as soldiers were as capable as males.

Ba’atezu were well known for their determination and endurance in physical combat. On Myntharan they were taught how to fight with a ushann-tor when they are children.

RPG D6 Stats
Technology Level: Space Government: Klingon Governor Home Planet or System: Myntharan Attribute Dice: 12D DEXTERITY 2D+2/4D+1 KNOWLEDGE 1D+2/3D+2 MECHANICAL 1D/4D PERCEPTION 2D/4D+1 STRENGTH 2D+2/4D+2 TECHNICAL 1D/4D Special Abilities: Camouflage: Their chameleon-like skin pigment gives them a +1D bonus to sneak at 20 or more meters away. Horns: Do STR+1D+1 damage. Night Vision: Ba'atezu have acute night vision, receiving a +2D bonus to PER/search in dark conditions. Move: 12/14 Size: 1.5-2.2 meters tall Lifespan: 90 standard years