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	==Values==		==Values==
	~~Vaurcesian~~ society values and respects the authority each Hive has over its own Vaurcae. This is considered one of the highest values, and the golden rule, so much that an individual that deviates from this norm will be considered defective. While unique ethos and understandings of how to serve the Hive are as plentiful as there are Vaurcae, they mainly resonate that, especially when working in human space, an individual Vaurca takes the role as the representative of the Hive and thus should act accordingly.		Vaurcaesian society values and respects the authority each Hive has over its own Vaurcae. This is considered one of the highest values, and the golden rule, so much that an individual that deviates from this norm will be considered defective. While unique ethos and understandings of how to serve the Hive are as plentiful as there are Vaurcae, they mainly resonate that, especially when working in human space, an individual Vaurca takes the role as the representative of the Hive and thus should act accordingly.

	===Loyalty and Bound treatment===		===Loyalty and Bound treatment===
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	Queens rarely involve themselves directly in the great game of internal Hive politics and bureaucracy beyond their direct court of Surrogates. With each Ta subservient to their will, even if sometimes a particular Ta will stretch their interpretation of exactly what the Queen's will is close to breaking, they can easily cut through these structures. It is considered a great honor for the Ta if a Queen takes a direct interest in them or a project they are overseeing; however, the Biology of Vaurca makes this less unusual than direct contact with the rulers of many other species. The Hivenet keeps a Queen in constant informational contact with her lesser kin and whilst not frequent due to an innate preference for delegation, she can easily pass praise, orders, or admonishment to whomever she wishes.		Queens rarely involve themselves directly in the great game of internal Hive politics and bureaucracy beyond their direct court of Surrogates. With each Ta subservient to their will, even if sometimes a particular Ta will stretch their interpretation of exactly what the Queen's will is close to breaking, they can easily cut through these structures. It is considered a great honor for the Ta if a Queen takes a direct interest in them or a project they are overseeing; however, the Biology of Vaurca makes this less unusual than direct contact with the rulers of many other species. The Hivenet keeps a Queen in constant informational contact with her lesser kin and whilst not frequent due to an innate preference for delegation, she can easily pass praise, orders, or admonishment to whomever she wishes.

	==~~Vaurcesian~~ law==		==Vaurcaesian law==

	The Vaurca legal system reflects the sometimes harsh realities of the Vaurca social structure and is intrinsically linked to it. A proper legal code regarding the behavior of Ta, Queen's, and Hives was established by [[Vytel,_The_Just_Queen \| Queen Vytel The Just]] generations earlier on Sedantis as one of the first and most important acts of the reformed Court of Queen's. Simply known as "~~Vaurcesian~~ law" the treatise she proposed to the Court was exhaustive and written to replace the nearly uncountable number of inefficient conventions, underbaked treaties, and confusing jurisdictional limitations that the Court's members were privy to at the time. While it has been modified over generations, her original structure is still largely present. This legal code was for centuries enforced by Queen Vytel from her realm, the Chambers of Tranquillity. Since the Exodus, however, it has been handled internally by Hives, where it has been applied at all. Vytel's attempts to re-establish herself as the legislative arm of the Court of Queen's are yet to bear fruit.		The Vaurca legal system reflects the sometimes harsh realities of the Vaurca social structure and is intrinsically linked to it. A proper legal code regarding the behavior of Ta, Queen's, and Hives was established by [[Vytel,_The_Just_Queen \| Queen Vytel The Just]] generations earlier on Sedantis as one of the first and most important acts of the reformed Court of Queen's. Simply known as "Vaurcaesian law" the treatise she proposed to the Court was exhaustive and written to replace the nearly uncountable number of inefficient conventions, underbaked treaties, and confusing jurisdictional limitations that the Court's members were privy to at the time. While it has been modified over generations, her original structure is still largely present. This legal code was for centuries enforced by Queen Vytel from her realm, the Chambers of Tranquillity. Since the Exodus, however, it has been handled internally by Hives, where it has been applied at all. Vytel's attempts to re-establish herself as the legislative arm of the Court of Queen's are yet to bear fruit.

	While each Hive has concocted their own statutes, interpretations and reforms since the Exodus, ~~Vaurcesian~~ law almost universally deals only with Ta. Offenses committed by the other castes instead tend to fall on whichever Ta was responsible for them to resolve. If the breach in question could have been reasonably prevented or was done on order of the Ta, it falls to her to bear the consequences of any legal breach.		While each Hive has concocted their own statutes, interpretations and reforms since the Exodus, Vaurcaesian law almost universally deals only with Ta. Offenses committed by the other castes instead tend to fall on whichever Ta was responsible for them to resolve. If the breach in question could have been reasonably prevented or was done on order of the Ta, it falls to her to bear the consequences of any legal breach.

	The trials of Ta are always overseen by another of her kin, typically a panel of three. For a Hive to have a Worker or any other caste oversee such would be an unacceptably grievous offense. Cases are relatively uncommon due to the nature of the species, but the more common breaches include a Ta not following treaties, acting against another Hive without permission, indirectly acting against the best interest of the Hive, acting dishonestly towards her sisters, knowingly circumventing Cephalon regulations, or misusing resources. Much of the legislation covers rare edge cases, especially the ever-complicated sections regarding the application of the law and Virtual Reality. Sanctions if a breach is discovered to have occurred typically range from warnings to removal from positions of importance. The majority of the actual damage to a Ta found guilty tends to be reputational.		The trials of Ta are always overseen by another of her kin, typically a panel of three. For a Hive to have a Worker or any other caste oversee such would be an unacceptably grievous offense. Cases are relatively uncommon due to the nature of the species, but the more common breaches include a Ta not following treaties, acting against another Hive without permission, indirectly acting against the best interest of the Hive, acting dishonestly towards her sisters, knowingly circumventing Cephalon regulations, or misusing resources. Much of the legislation covers rare edge cases, especially the ever-complicated sections regarding the application of the law and Virtual Reality. Sanctions if a breach is discovered to have occurred typically range from warnings to removal from positions of importance. The majority of the actual damage to a Ta found guilty tends to be reputational.
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	==Holidays and calendar==		==Holidays and calendar==
	Like other sapient societies, there are days deemed special for Vaurcae. The traditional ~~Vaurcesian~~ calendar did not follow the moon or the sun, or even agricultural cycles, but rather predictable tectonic movements that were timed and repeated. Because time in [[Virtual Reality]] follows a different logic, often seeing as if there was no time at all, keeping track of time in Virtual Reality is not a common practice in those that reside or remain linked in it. However, [[Vaurca#Cephalon (Type D)\|Cephalons]] and traditional Vaurca clocks (Bound Workers meant to count time ever since they left [[Sedantis I\|Sedantis]]) have allowed for the notion of time to not be lost in Vaurca society. The Sedantis calendar has become a niche as of late, since Vaurcae quickly adapted to the calendars of the cultures they now interact with.		Like other sapient societies, there are days deemed special for Vaurcae. The traditional Vaurcaesian calendar did not follow the moon or the sun, or even agricultural cycles, but rather predictable tectonic movements that were timed and repeated. Because time in [[Virtual Reality]] follows a different logic, often seeing as if there was no time at all, keeping track of time in Virtual Reality is not a common practice in those that reside or remain linked in it. However, [[Vaurca#Cephalon (Type D)\|Cephalons]] and traditional Vaurca clocks (Bound Workers meant to count time ever since they left [[Sedantis I\|Sedantis]]) have allowed for the notion of time to not be lost in Vaurca society. The Sedantis calendar has become a niche as of late, since Vaurcae quickly adapted to the calendars of the cultures they now interact with.

	===Individual Celebrations===		===Individual Celebrations===
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	Recent human fashion, however, has had a huge boom in the Vaurca society. While some prefer to remain as naked as possible, the recent surge in robes and clothing built for Vaurcae are some examples of clothes they have adopted. Others prefer the saggy look of human-tailored clothes on them, sometimes even to show their affinity to alien lifestyles.		Recent human fashion, however, has had a huge boom in the Vaurca society. While some prefer to remain as naked as possible, the recent surge in robes and clothing built for Vaurcae are some examples of clothes they have adopted. Others prefer the saggy look of human-tailored clothes on them, sometimes even to show their affinity to alien lifestyles.

	Vaurca cuisine is viewed as extremely bland and tasteless to the other species. Generally consisting completely of their genetically engineered fungus that they grow en masse, it is grinded down into a paste, boiled, or eaten raw. It is described as tasting like boiled cabbage to humans that lived to tell. For Vaurcae themselves, because taste is rarely an issue with their cuisine, many traditional ~~Vaurcesian~~ dishes often have wildly different textures. The more different it is, the more fancy the meal is considered.		Vaurca cuisine is viewed as extremely bland and tasteless to the other species. Generally consisting completely of their genetically engineered fungus that they grow en masse, it is grinded down into a paste, boiled, or eaten raw. It is described as tasting like boiled cabbage to humans that lived to tell. For Vaurcae themselves, because taste is rarely an issue with their cuisine, many traditional Vaurcaesian dishes often have wildly different textures. The more different it is, the more fancy the meal is considered.

	The fungus, '''K’ois''' (‘The Substance’), is a translucent, bulbous mushroom that thrives in any environment it is placed in, apart from being overly wet. While it appears this fungus is genetically bred to be so adaptable, it is also presumed it was naturally abundant over the Vaurcae home planet. It glows a sickly yellow, and this gives the entire plant a yellow hue.		The fungus, '''K’ois''' (‘The Substance’), is a translucent, bulbous mushroom that thrives in any environment it is placed in, apart from being overly wet. While it appears this fungus is genetically bred to be so adaptable, it is also presumed it was naturally abundant over the Vaurcae home planet. It glows a sickly yellow, and this gives the entire plant a yellow hue.
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	==Math and numbers==		==Math and numbers==
	While math is deemed universal, the Vaurca understanding of numbers goes beyond the other species’ conception. A proof of this is how Vaurca are named, as each number can have a long connotation, and Vaurcae are known for being able to count to high numbers. Because of such, non-mathematicians have misinterpreted ~~Vaurcesian~~ numeration as simplistic, often regarding that all the numbers assigned to the common Workers translate simply to ‘infinity’. This is untrue, as they are quantifiable.		While math is deemed universal, the Vaurca understanding of numbers goes beyond the other species’ conception. A proof of this is how Vaurca are named, as each number can have a long connotation, and Vaurcae are known for being able to count to high numbers. Because of such, non-mathematicians have misinterpreted Vaurcaesian numeration as simplistic, often regarding that all the numbers assigned to the common Workers translate simply to ‘infinity’. This is untrue, as they are quantifiable.

	Base ten and binary systems are seen as primitive to Vaurcae, and the success of their computers depends greatly on their overcoming of this. The complex calculations and immense storage capacity are what made the Cephalon caste possible.		Base ten and binary systems are seen as primitive to Vaurcae, and the success of their computers depends greatly on their overcoming of this. The complex calculations and immense storage capacity are what made the Cephalon caste possible.

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	The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.		The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.

	Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or ~~Aliates~~, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back on Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their ~~Aliate~~. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.		Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Alates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back on Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Alate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.

	In some instances, ~~Aliates~~ are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her ~~Aliates~~. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.		In some instances, Alates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Alates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.

	The other type of Breeders are usually referred to as Diplomats. Diplomats have a wide variety of duties within the Hives but are generally responsible for representing the interests of their brood and acting as its face. Some Diplomats are tasked with handling internal Vaurca politics by their broods, acting as messengers or representatives for the Court of Queens. Others instead handle external matters, such as speaking for the Hive in Spur politics. Many do not have a permanent hive-cell of their own but may be given one as a temporary measure when Vaurca are traveling abroad.		The other type of Breeders are usually referred to as Diplomats. Diplomats have a wide variety of duties within the Hives but are generally responsible for representing the interests of their brood and acting as its face. Some Diplomats are tasked with handling internal Vaurca politics by their broods, acting as messengers or representatives for the Court of Queens. Others instead handle external matters, such as speaking for the Hive in Spur politics. Many do not have a permanent hive-cell of their own but may be given one as a temporary measure when Vaurca are traveling abroad.
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	==Ta Society==		==Ta Society==

	Whenever the Spur speaks of the Ta it is almost always in reference to the Type CB. The Type CB have for the species entire history acted as the leaders of the Vaurca, each playing a part in pushing them forward through time. With each of these Ta being near immortal, wielding a much greater degree of independence then the other castes and having a tendency towards holding increasingly strong views as they age, a curious society has arisen amongst them independent of Vaurca society at a large. To an outsider, the social structure of the Ta has a tendency to appear flat or even simplistic but nothing could be further from the truth. While it is true that Ta typically only possesses one of a small handful of "ranks" in a traditional sense (Diplomat, ~~Aliate~~, Surrogate, Queen), behind each of these titles is an ancient bewildering and byzantine social hierarchy built up over untold generations and which varies not only from Hive to Hive but even within the same Hive.		Whenever the Spur speaks of the Ta it is almost always in reference to the Type CB. The Type CB have for the species entire history acted as the leaders of the Vaurca, each playing a part in pushing them forward through time. With each of these Ta being near immortal, wielding a much greater degree of independence then the other castes and having a tendency towards holding increasingly strong views as they age, a curious society has arisen amongst them independent of Vaurca society at a large. To an outsider, the social structure of the Ta has a tendency to appear flat or even simplistic but nothing could be further from the truth. While it is true that Ta typically only possesses one of a small handful of "ranks" in a traditional sense (Diplomat, Alate, Surrogate, Queen), behind each of these titles is an ancient bewildering and byzantine social hierarchy built up over untold generations and which varies not only from Hive to Hive but even within the same Hive.

	For every action a Ta wishes to take, there is a delicate protocol, with the first challenge being even working out who or what to approach for permission. Actions that, for another species or even another Vaurca caste, would be completely innocent may present a delicate challenge. For example a Ta wishing to enter a realm, request aid from a Cephalon protocol, apply for funding, or even view a work of art, can find themselves swarmed with centuries-old bureaucratic mazes and an army of social gatekeepers who battle with reputation and seniority. This is to say nothing of the innumerable rivalries spanning generations and layers of hierarchical nuance long forgotten to all but a few. With Ta particularly unlikely to be susceptible to traditional bribery or threats, many outside the system would find it near impossible to navigate.		For every action a Ta wishes to take, there is a delicate protocol, with the first challenge being even working out who or what to approach for permission. Actions that, for another species or even another Vaurca caste, would be completely innocent may present a delicate challenge. For example a Ta wishing to enter a realm, request aid from a Cephalon protocol, apply for funding, or even view a work of art, can find themselves swarmed with centuries-old bureaucratic mazes and an army of social gatekeepers who battle with reputation and seniority. This is to say nothing of the innumerable rivalries spanning generations and layers of hierarchical nuance long forgotten to all but a few. With Ta particularly unlikely to be susceptible to traditional bribery or threats, many outside the system would find it near impossible to navigate.

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Fashion and Cuisine

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	The fungus, '''K’ois''' (‘The Substance’), is a translucent, bulbous mushroom that thrives in any environment it is placed in, apart from being overly wet. While it appears this fungus is genetically bred to be so adaptable, it is also presumed it was naturally abundant over the Vaurcae home planet. It glows a sickly yellow, and this gives the entire plant a yellow hue.		The fungus, '''K’ois''' (‘The Substance’), is a translucent, bulbous mushroom that thrives in any environment it is placed in, apart from being overly wet. While it appears this fungus is genetically bred to be so adaptable, it is also presumed it was naturally abundant over the Vaurcae home planet. It glows a sickly yellow, and this gives the entire plant a yellow hue.

	A dying breed of Sedantian flora, the ~~Sye’mok~~ is a bioluminescent fungus that can be fermented into mead. Unlike humans, Vaurcae don’t get drunk from alcohol but fluoride. Since the Vaurca arrival to Spur, '''Skye’mok''' has been mostly forgotten because toothpaste has proven to be a better drink for the Vaurcae. However, this doesn’t stop some traditionalists from making their own Sye’mok breweries, advocating that while not as strong as toothpaste to get somebody drunk, the taste is better.		A dying breed of Sedantian flora, the Skye’mok is a bioluminescent fungus that can be fermented into mead. Unlike humans, Vaurcae don’t get drunk from alcohol but fluoride. Since the Vaurca arrival to Spur, '''Skye’mok''' has been mostly forgotten because toothpaste has proven to be a better drink for the Vaurcae. However, this doesn’t stop some traditionalists from making their own Sye’mok breweries, advocating that while not as strong as toothpaste to get somebody drunk, the taste is better.

	==Math and numbers==		==Math and numbers==

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	==Holidays and calendar==		==Holidays and calendar==
	Like other sapient societies, there are days deemed special for Vaurcae. The traditional Vaurcesian calendar did not follow the moon or the sun, or even agricultural cycles, but rather predictable tectonic movements that were timed and repeated. Because time in Virtual Reality follows a different logic, often seeing as if there was no time at all, keeping track of time in Virtual Reality is not a common practice in those that reside or remain linked in it. However, [[Vaurca#Cephalon (Type D)\|Cephalons]] and traditional Vaurca clocks (Bound Workers meant to count time ever since they left [[Sedantis I\|Sedantis]]) have allowed for the notion of time to not be lost in Vaurca society. The Sedantis calendar has become a niche as of late, since Vaurcae quickly adapted to the calendars of the cultures they now interact with.		Like other sapient societies, there are days deemed special for Vaurcae. The traditional Vaurcesian calendar did not follow the moon or the sun, or even agricultural cycles, but rather predictable tectonic movements that were timed and repeated. Because time in [[Virtual Reality]] follows a different logic, often seeing as if there was no time at all, keeping track of time in Virtual Reality is not a common practice in those that reside or remain linked in it. However, [[Vaurca#Cephalon (Type D)\|Cephalons]] and traditional Vaurca clocks (Bound Workers meant to count time ever since they left [[Sedantis I\|Sedantis]]) have allowed for the notion of time to not be lost in Vaurca society. The Sedantis calendar has become a niche as of late, since Vaurcae quickly adapted to the calendars of the cultures they now interact with.

	===Individual Celebrations===		===Individual Celebrations===

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	The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.		The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.

	Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back on Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae ~~are~~ are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.		Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back on Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.

	In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.		In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.

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The Ta and Hive Leadership

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	The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.		The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.

	Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back in Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.		Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back on Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.

	In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.		In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.

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The Ta and Hive Leadership

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	The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.		The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.

	Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back in Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.		Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back in Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.

	In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.		In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.

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The Ta and Hive Leadership

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	Outside of the Queens themselves, the Ta are the most important figures in Vaurca society and are responsible for filling a brood's upper echelons of power. Free from the ravages of age with sufficient access to treatment, an individual Ta has no real need to hurry. This gives them plenty of time to settle into a position they find satisfactory or, in a rare privilege for Vaurca, aspire to something greater.		Outside of the Queens themselves, the Ta are the most important figures in Vaurca society and are responsible for filling a brood's upper echelons of power. Free from the ravages of age with sufficient access to treatment, an individual Ta has no real need to hurry. This gives them plenty of time to settle into a position they find satisfactory or, in a rare privilege for Vaurca, aspire to something greater.

	The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership ~~Hierarchy~~ is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a ~~Hive's~~ most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.		The highest position a Ta may reach in the leadership hierarchy is that of the Surrogates, who have the honored duty of helping the Queen lay eggs and acting as her advisory council on matters in which they specialize. Surrogates are almost always among a Hives most ancient Ta, expected to possess wisdom, charisma, and guile in equal measure. A recent phenomenon begun by Zo'rane [[ Athvur,_The_New_Goddess \|Queen Athvur]] since the Exodus is that of a Queen taking a young Ta as Surrogate to advise regarding matters more familiar to the youth of this strange new generation.

	Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back in Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.		Directly below the Surrogates are the Supervisors or Aliates, who are Ta entrusted with the management and mothering of a a hive-cell. A hive-cell is a group of Vaurcae that are considered a single unit by the Hive, comparable to a very large human family. A hive-cell is usually established for economical, cultural, or historical reasons, with some hive-cells being ancient and serving more-or-less the same purpose they did back in Sedantis. When a Worker refers to "their Ta", they are likely speaking about their Aliate. The size of a hive-cell may vary between half a dozen and a thousand individuals, though hive-cells of Unbound Vaurcae are are harder to manage and tend to be much smaller.
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	In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.		In some instances, Aliates are subservient to a regional supervisor, a Ta, who does not have a hive-cell of her own but rather serves as a liaison between the Queen and her Aliates. Although traditionally this was unrequired, the expansion of Vaurcae in the Orion Spur has raised the need for regional supervisors to help organize the brood.

	The other type of Breeders are usually referred to as Diplomats. Diplomats have a wide variety of duties within the Hives but are generally responsible for representing the interests of their brood and acting as its face. Some Diplomats are tasked with handling internal Vaurca politics by their broods, acting as messengers or representatives for the Court of Queens. Others instead handle external matters, such as speaking for the Hive in Spur politics. Many do not have a permanent hive-cell of their own but may be given one as a temporary measure when Vaurca are traveling abroad.		The other type of Breeders are usually referred to as Diplomats. Diplomats have a wide variety of duties within the Hives but are generally responsible for representing the interests of their brood and acting as its face. Some Diplomats are tasked with handling internal Vaurca politics by their broods, acting as messengers or representatives for the Court of Queens. Others instead handle external matters, such as speaking for the Hive in Spur politics. Many do not have a permanent hive-cell of their own but may be given one as a temporary measure when Vaurca are traveling abroad.

	==Ta Society==		==Ta Society==

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	Perhaps unlike other sophonts in the Orion Spur, Vaurcae are the most ashamed about their evolution, and would rather pretend that they were always augmented and biologically engineered. Even at Sedantis, the [[Leto, The Seeker\|Leto brood]] would be shunned for their interest in pre-Augment archeology. One of their highest taboos, however, would be references to trophallaxis or their natural language, which relied in mouth-to-mouth hormone distribution for more complex messages. While an Unbound will likely shrug off slurs that superficially link them to Terrestrial insects, if someone were to imply that Vaurcae practice trophallaxis, they would likely take great offense, akin as a human offending a Queen.		Perhaps unlike other sophonts in the Orion Spur, Vaurcae are the most ashamed about their evolution, and would rather pretend that they were always augmented and biologically engineered. Even at Sedantis, the [[Leto, The Seeker\|Leto brood]] would be shunned for their interest in pre-Augment archeology. One of their highest taboos, however, would be references to trophallaxis or their natural language, which relied in mouth-to-mouth hormone distribution for more complex messages. While an Unbound will likely shrug off slurs that superficially link them to Terrestrial insects, if someone were to imply that Vaurcae practice trophallaxis, they would likely take great offense, akin as a human offending a Queen.

	Mouth-to-mouth contact is regarded as gross and primitive. A Vaurca would find humans kissing to be disgusting. The pre-contact fashion of covering one’s mandibles was common with some groups that considered showing the mandibles in public to be indecent, but the new filter ports and contact with other societies has rapidly changed their views. Nowadays, only a few older Vaurcae are ~~too~~ prudish to hide their mandibles.		Mouth-to-mouth contact is regarded as gross and primitive. A Vaurca would find humans kissing to be disgusting. The pre-contact fashion of covering one’s mandibles was common with some groups that considered showing the mandibles in public to be indecent, but the new filter ports and contact with other societies has rapidly changed their views. Nowadays, only a few older Vaurcae are prudish enough to hide their mandibles.

	Tas will often cover their faces with shrouds in public, but for the followers of the [[Vaurca Religion#Modern Pantheon\|Modern Pantheon]] this is particularly required. While a regular Worker of this religion would never force a Breeder to cover her face, it would believe that staring directly into her face would be immodest and blinding, and thus the Worker would turn away or cover its eyes.		Tas will often cover their faces with shrouds in public, but for the followers of the [[Vaurca Religion#Modern Pantheon\|Modern Pantheon]] this is particularly required. While a regular Worker of this religion would never force a Breeder to cover her face, it would believe that staring directly into her face would be immodest and blinding, and thus the Worker would turn away or cover its eyes.