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Pope Dave The 3th: small language tweak

2026-05-22T22:14:01Z

small language tweak

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	'''Nral'malic''' (transliterated as “Homeworld Voice”, more accurately ''The Voice of the Homeworld'') is a constructed language invented during the early stages of skrell space colonization, created and enforced in order to have a single language spoken across all skrell, no matter their location beyond Qerrbalak. To non-skrell, the language has the particular trait of resonating in the neck and jaw instead of the ear, due to the fact that most of the language utilizes the expanded hearing and vocal range of skrell that exit the human hearing range. These particular tones are important in declaring tone in the language, allowing for emotional cues and responses to be easily conveyed. The only species capable of speaking Nral’Malic beyond skrell are diona and vaurca, who are naturally harmonic or capable of receiving implants to expand their ranges respectively. [[Zeng-Hu_Pharmaceuticals\| Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]] has both invented and patented an implant that allows the receiver to both understand Nral’malic and perceive the ranges necessary to hear the full language, though speech remains outside of its current capabilities. For those who have received a Nral’malic processor and are residents of the Nralakk Federation, the government instead provides devices that allow for a text-to-speech form of speaking Nral’malic, to be used in tandem with the implant.		'''Nral'malic''' (transliterated as “Homeworld Voice”, more accurately ''The Voice of the Homeworld'') is a constructed language invented during the early stages of skrell space colonization, created and enforced in order to have a single language spoken across all skrell, no matter their location beyond Qerrbalak. To non-skrell, the language has the particular trait of resonating in the neck and jaw instead of the ear, due to the fact that most of the language utilizes the expanded hearing and vocal range of skrell that exit the human hearing range. These particular tones are important in declaring tone in the language, allowing for emotional cues and responses to be easily conveyed. The only species capable of speaking Nral’Malic beyond skrell are diona and vaurca, who are naturally harmonic or capable of receiving implants to expand their ranges respectively. [[Zeng-Hu_Pharmaceuticals\| Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]] has both invented and patented an implant that allows the receiver to both understand Nral’malic and perceive the ranges necessary to hear the full language, though speech remains outside of its current capabilities. For those who have received a Nral’malic processor and are residents of the Nralakk Federation, the government instead provides devices that allow for a text-to-speech form of speaking Nral’malic, to be used in tandem with the implant.

	Originally created in '''925 BCE''' out of an interest in preventing language drift and the difficulties of communication, the original Nralakk Federation enforced its widespread adoption after its full rise to power in '''878 CE''', and barred those unwilling to adopt it from travelling off-world ~~as a consequence~~. These other languages were relegated to being primarily used in private and in the arts, though ~~this usage~~ eventually ~~faded~~ with ~~time~~.		Originally created in '''925 BCE''' out of an interest in preventing language drift and the difficulties of communication, the original Nralakk Federation enforced its widespread adoption after its full rise to power in '''878 CE''', and barred those unwilling to adopt it from travelling off-world to guarantee its predominant status. These other languages were relegated to being primarily used in private and in the arts, though most would eventually die out over the centuries within the Federation proper. Usage of such languages still remains a common act of minor defiance by cells of the Lyukal and other anti-Federation dissidents, however, with some groups maintain dialects which haven't existed in the wider Federation for millenia.

	Skrell also utilize a wide range of sounds to communicate particular emotional reactions to stimuli, as well as to emphasize emotional associations. These generally range from squeals, croaks, warbles, chirps, and other sounds. Higher-pitched sounds are associated with positive or sudden emotions, such as happiness or being startled, while lower-pitched noises are associated with negative or neutral emotions, such as anger or hunger. Melodic noises such as crooning or trilling are more ambiguous, often used as an emphasizer towards a previously expressed emotion.		Skrell also utilize a wide range of sounds to communicate particular emotional reactions to stimuli, as well as to emphasize emotional associations. These generally range from squeals, croaks, warbles, chirps, and other sounds. Higher-pitched sounds are associated with positive or sudden emotions, such as happiness or being startled, while lower-pitched noises are associated with negative or neutral emotions, such as anger or hunger. Melodic noises such as crooning or trilling are more ambiguous, often used as an emphasizer towards a previously expressed emotion.

Pope Dave The 3th: added link to skrionics page

2026-04-27T18:43:43Z

added link to skrionics page

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	==Psionics==		==Psionics==
			See also: [[Skrell Psionics]]

	The ''Zona Bovinae'' is a particular region of the brain which exists in all sophonts originating from the Orion Spur, as well as nearly all living animals. Originally presumed to be a brain center for an obsolete form of communication by human scientists, the Zona Bovinae was catalogued during a dissection of a cow’s brain in 2256, which was later discovered to be present in humans and other social animals. Despite its prevalence, human researchers would ultimately consider it a vestigial region of the brain, having controlled a now obsolete action in ancient humans.		The ''Zona Bovinae'' is a particular region of the brain which exists in all sophonts originating from the Orion Spur, as well as nearly all living animals. Originally presumed to be a brain center for an obsolete form of communication by human scientists, the Zona Bovinae was catalogued during a dissection of a cow’s brain in 2256, which was later discovered to be present in humans and other social animals. Despite its prevalence, human researchers would ultimately consider it a vestigial region of the brain, having controlled a now obsolete action in ancient humans.

Pope Dave The 3th: Minor psionics retcon pt 1

2026-04-21T01:27:31Z

Minor psionics retcon pt 1

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	Outside of telepathy, most psionic interactions are regarded as socially unseemly. Emotional suggestions to other skrell without consent is of the same caliber as a human instigating conflict, and can result in an emotional barrage being exchanged between the two skrell. This sort of psionic dueling typically ends when one skrell loses their emotional composure and succumbs to the suggestions.		Outside of telepathy, most psionic interactions are regarded as socially unseemly. Emotional suggestions to other skrell without consent is of the same caliber as a human instigating conflict, and can result in an emotional barrage being exchanged between the two skrell. This sort of psionic dueling typically ends when one skrell loses their emotional composure and succumbs to the suggestions.

	Use of telepathy to non-skrell is considered ~~risky due to its [[Skrell_Biology#Psionic_Disorders\|potential effects]], with the Nralakk Federation deeming nonconsensual telepathy a criminal offense~~, akin to ~~battery or assault~~. ~~Precautions and travel advisories expound~~ on ~~this risk~~ to skrell ~~traveling abroad or when working with~~ non-skrell, ~~with many skrell being unwilling~~ to ~~use~~ telepathy ~~on them entirely~~. Long-term exposure to telepathy and other direct psionic influence ~~remains an obscure~~ field, ~~with skrell researchers being too empathetic to~~ the ~~volunteers' pain to see most experiments to their conclusion, though [[Federation_Crime_and_Resistance#Unsanctioned_Research\|unsanctioned research]] remains common~~.		Use of telepathy with non-skrell has been deemed perfectly safe for both parties by Federation medical authorities, though unconsented telepathic communication is considered extremely rude, akin to screaming in someone's ear. While some sophonts remain wary of psionic communication on principle, it remains typical for telepathy to become a fixture for skrell and non-skrell working in close proximity. Indeed, one of the largest contributors to backlash against inter-species telepathy was a series of bogus research papers published in the 2300s that insinuated psionic contact would cause irreparable brain damage in humans. Though long-since disproven by Nralakk authorities, the misconception sadly still circulates in less informed workplaces. Long-term exposure to telepathy and other direct psionic influence is a well-trod field, and has been the subject of numerous studies exploring the subtle psychic nuances found across species and populations.

	'''OOC Notes on telepathy'''		'''OOC Notes on telepathy'''

Hollyhock: updates scientific names

2025-10-08T20:30:22Z

updates scientific names

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	{{Infobox Species		{{Infobox Species
	\|Species = [[Skrell]]		\|Species = [[Skrell]]
	\|Scientific = ~~Axioris Ranaera~~, ~~Xiialtus Ranaera~~		\|Scientific = R. skrellis axioris, R. skrellis xiialtus
	\|Image = Skrell.png		\|Image = Skrell.png
	\|System = [[Notable_Skrell_Systems_and_Locations#The_Core_System_:_Nralakk\|Nralakk]]		\|System = [[Notable_Skrell_Systems_and_Locations#The_Core_System_:_Nralakk\|Nralakk]]

Stripes: /* Skrell Slang */ Removes the other species slurs, maintains insults and epithets for other skrell.

2025-10-04T19:19:42Z

Skrell Slang: Removes the other species slurs, maintains insults and epithets for other skrell.

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	*'''Choppy/Chopped''' - An insult that refers to someone who is in a project, activity, or habit that is considered a waste of time or worthless. Often used by more rebellious Federation citizens towards government projects.		*'''Choppy/Chopped''' - An insult that refers to someone who is in a project, activity, or habit that is considered a waste of time or worthless. Often used by more rebellious Federation citizens towards government projects.
	*'''Rogue Wave''' - A term that describes someone as acting dangerous or shady, likening them to subversive behavior. Most commonly used to describe Lyukal members, it also sometimes is used to call something disreputable or questionably obtained, or swept in by a rogue wave.		*'''Rogue Wave''' - A term that describes someone as acting dangerous or shady, likening them to subversive behavior. Most commonly used to describe Lyukal members, it also sometimes is used to call something disreputable or questionably obtained, or swept in by a rogue wave.
	* '''Sims''' - An epithet for humans, derived from the word “simian”.
	* '''Labber''' - An abbreviated term for sympathizers of Glorsh, shortened from the phrase "collaborator". It is an incredibly severe insult, and is usually used to refer to skrell who accept or tolerate synthetics.		* '''Labber''' - An abbreviated term for sympathizers of Glorsh, shortened from the phrase "collaborator". It is an incredibly severe insult, and is usually used to refer to skrell who accept or tolerate synthetics.
	* '''Skinjob''' - A derogatory term for IPCs who are shells, who have synthskin.
	* '''Canner''' - a derogatory term for synthetics.
	* '''Inclems''' - A derogatory term for tajara. This derives from the phrase “inclement”, intended to reference the snowy, extremely cold weather of [[Adhomai]].
	* '''Wasters''' - A derogatory term for unathi. It is a shorthand for “Wastelanders”, stemming from the term used to describe the survivors of the nuclear proliferation on Moghes.
	* '''Senseless''' - A term used as an insult towards sophonts not outfitted with a psionic receiver, or as a more general insult towards those considered dull, or stupid.		* '''Senseless''' - A term used as an insult towards sophonts not outfitted with a psionic receiver, or as a more general insult towards those considered dull, or stupid.
	* '''Orb''' - A common container used to transport Xu’xi Gas.		* '''Orb''' - A common container used to transport Xu’xi Gas.

Stripes: /* Skrell Slang */ Removes an particularly unreasonable derogatory term.

2025-10-04T19:11:54Z

Skrell Slang: Removes an particularly unreasonable derogatory term.

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	* '''Canner''' - a derogatory term for synthetics.		* '''Canner''' - a derogatory term for synthetics.
	* '''Inclems''' - A derogatory term for tajara. This derives from the phrase “inclement”, intended to reference the snowy, extremely cold weather of [[Adhomai]].		* '''Inclems''' - A derogatory term for tajara. This derives from the phrase “inclement”, intended to reference the snowy, extremely cold weather of [[Adhomai]].
	* '''Ratsnatcher''' - A derogatory term for tajara from Little Adhomai, located in Mendell City, Biesel.
	* '''Wasters''' - A derogatory term for unathi. It is a shorthand for “Wastelanders”, stemming from the term used to describe the survivors of the nuclear proliferation on Moghes.		* '''Wasters''' - A derogatory term for unathi. It is a shorthand for “Wastelanders”, stemming from the term used to describe the survivors of the nuclear proliferation on Moghes.
	* '''Senseless''' - A term used as an insult towards sophonts not outfitted with a psionic receiver, or as a more general insult towards those considered dull, or stupid.		* '''Senseless''' - A term used as an insult towards sophonts not outfitted with a psionic receiver, or as a more general insult towards those considered dull, or stupid.

Stripes: /* Skrell Slang */

2025-10-04T16:56:44Z

Skrell Slang

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	Terms that are considered rude or otherwise impolite by skrell.		Terms that are considered rude or otherwise impolite by skrell.

	*Briny - A recent neologism created younger skrell, to refer to something as “briny” is to call something “crazy” or “bad”. The term derives itself from extremely salty water, which skrell have great difficulty and discomfort being submerged in due to the drying properties and being adapted to freshwater.		* '''Briny''' - A recent neologism created younger skrell, to refer to something as “briny” is to call something “crazy” or “bad”. The term derives itself from extremely salty water, which skrell have great difficulty and discomfort being submerged in due to the drying properties and being adapted to freshwater.
	*'''Choppy/Chopped''' - An insult that refers to someone who is in a project, activity, or habit that is considered a waste of time or worthless. Often used by more rebellious Federation citizens towards government projects.		*'''Choppy/Chopped''' - An insult that refers to someone who is in a project, activity, or habit that is considered a waste of time or worthless. Often used by more rebellious Federation citizens towards government projects.
	*'''Rogue Wave''' - A term that describes someone as acting dangerous or shady, likening them to subversive behavior. Most commonly used to describe Lyukal members, it also sometimes is used to call something disreputable or questionably obtained, or swept in by a rogue wave.		*'''Rogue Wave''' - A term that describes someone as acting dangerous or shady, likening them to subversive behavior. Most commonly used to describe Lyukal members, it also sometimes is used to call something disreputable or questionably obtained, or swept in by a rogue wave.

Stripes: /* Emotional Displays */

2025-10-04T16:51:18Z

Emotional Displays

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	Due to most other sophont species’ limited hearing range, the tonal ranges skrell use for expression are lost when communicating with non-skrell. Skrell have a very difficult time expressing themselves to non-skrell for this reason, particularly as Nral’malic utilizes these tones to explicitly dictate emotional intent and expression. In contrast, skrell who communicate with each other in their shared language alongside the Nlom casting their emotions engage in near-seamless communication between each other, almost able to predict each other’s thoughts.		Due to most other sophont species’ limited hearing range, the tonal ranges skrell use for expression are lost when communicating with non-skrell. Skrell have a very difficult time expressing themselves to non-skrell for this reason, particularly as Nral’malic utilizes these tones to explicitly dictate emotional intent and expression. In contrast, skrell who communicate with each other in their shared language alongside the Nlom casting their emotions engage in near-seamless communication between each other, almost able to predict each other’s thoughts.

	To adapt to the physical language barrier between other species, the gesture and tone-based language of ~~“Nral’Balak”~~ was made in an attempt to bridge the gap. Nral’Balak utilizes a combination of body language, gestures, and vocal cues to indicate emotional states and needs. While providing a standard for conveying emotions to non-skrell, it exists primarily as a guide for skrell to adapt to conversing in their own way, meaning most messages are context-based. A skrell crooning can either be from fear when being placed in danger, or from disappointment from not enjoying a meal. Typically, non-verbal sounds have a tonal indicator, with a high pitch indicating happiness or high energy emotions, while a lower pitch indicates sadness, distress or low energy emotions. Physical gestures also require context clues, with a tilt of the head capable of meaning confusion at a statement, or as a show of interest or curiosity to something shown to them.		To adapt to the physical language barrier between other species, the gesture and tone-based language of ''Nral’Balak'' was made in an attempt to bridge the gap. Nral’Balak utilizes a combination of body language, gestures, and vocal cues to indicate emotional states and needs. While providing a standard for conveying emotions to non-skrell, it exists primarily as a guide for skrell to adapt to conversing in their own way, meaning most messages are context-based. A skrell crooning can either be from fear when being placed in danger, or from disappointment from not enjoying a meal. Typically, non-verbal sounds have a tonal indicator, with a high pitch indicating happiness or high energy emotions, while a lower pitch indicates sadness, distress or low energy emotions. Physical gestures also require context clues, with a tilt of the head capable of meaning confusion at a statement, or as a show of interest or curiosity to something shown to them.

	=== Humour ===		=== Humour ===

Stripes: /* Skrell Slang */

2025-10-04T16:48:58Z

Skrell Slang

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	* '''Qu'vesi''' - 3 degrees - Quvs. - Star Graduate		* '''Qu'vesi''' - 3 degrees - Quvs. - Star Graduate

	'''Extranet Emoticons and ~~Shorthands”~~		'''Extranet Emoticons and Shorthands'''

	With the extranet as a facet of daily life for most skrell, the online lexicon is extremely vast. These are usable in order to display expressions without resorting to using more human-like emotes.		With the extranet as a facet of daily life for most skrell, the online lexicon is extremely vast. These are usable in order to display expressions without resorting to using more human-like emotes.

Stripes: Rewrites the Skrell species page.

2025-10-04T16:47:19Z

Rewrites the Skrell species page.

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