Aut'akh

Unathi

U. Sapiens / Sinta'Unathi

Home System: Uueoa-Esa

Homeworld: Moghes

Language(s): Sinta'Unathi

Political Entitie(s): The Free Conclave / The Polar Insurrection

Overview

The Aut'akh are a dramatic cargo cult that is... a WIP.

Mechanics

Their mechanics... Are a WIP.

Naming Schemes

The Aut'akh clans are more akin to guilds than actual clans, being voluntary organizations biased toward certain crafts. This is due to most of the Aut'akh population being exiles from other clans, or those whose clans were destroyed in the contact war, and many unrelated Unathi can belong to a single clan. Commonly, interactions are facilitated by Oss with a system of ID numbers for every Aut'akh. However, away from Oss, an Aut'akh Unathi will identify themselves with their Aut'akh clan name and then their personally chosen name, although those nostalgic for their past may append their former clan name on the end. (For example: Veetek Uza, or for the nostalgic, Veetek Uza-Zie)

Clan Veetek

Named after the VTEC modules they carefully craft, no mech race is complete without a Veetek representative present, and Veetek members tend to make up the core of the Aut'akh exosuit effort. They tend not to become involved too heavily in internal Aut'akh politics in their eternal quest for speed. Veetek mechanics are often found making dangerous, ill-advised modifications to Aut'akh drones and androids, or posting endlessly on the Mesh about the newest mech models.

When working for Nanotrasen, clan Veetek tends to work in the science and medical departments.

Clan Mahashik

Named after the mohorovicic layer they probe for minerals, this mining clan has a high proportion of heavy robot frames. They are often employed as a back line defense for the home bunkers, and they generally see themselves as the pillars on which Aut'akh society are built. Clan Mahashik is also responsible for power management and construction in many cases, as their heavy, durable bodies are well suited to the task.

When working for Nanotrasen, clan Mahashik tends to work in the supply and engineering departments.

Clan Siansi

Named after the automated production systems they maintain. They're often seen as a more spiritual clan, as they tend to take rather minimalistic bodies, or alternatively remain mostly organic, instead using direct or wireless connection to control industrial equipment with their minds. They tend to provide most of the industrial goods that the Autakh require, and they tend to style themselves as wise sages, often using mystified terms and technical jargon unique to Siansi.

When working for Nanotrasen, clan Siansi tends to work in the science and civilian departments.

Clan Optikam

Named after the optical camouflage systems they covet, Optikam busies themselves with the business of stealth, scouting, and long-range battle. Optikam commandos contribute some of their members of the Autakhs' highly mobile Hussar units, and they tend to recruit out of sickly, thin, short, or albino members of the species. They tend to have a sort of scheming underdog mentality; they'll do anything to win, because winning is the only honorable thing. Other clans tend to look down upon them because of their use of underhanded tactics. Strangely, members of clan Optikam often end up filling simple roles such as custodians and delivery people.

When working for Nanotrasen, clan Optikam tends to work in the security, civilian, and medical departments.

Clan Saramiite

Named after the diamond-hard material that makes up their projectiles and the tips of their weapons, and given the styling of a religious order, the Saramiite clan operates the largest number of heavy combat cyborgs, serving as the core of the Autakhs' heavy infantry cuirassier units. They tend to recruit out of the largest, strongest unathi available, seeing themselves as the ultimate shield of the Aut'akh, the pinnacle of warfare, without whom the other clans would be exterminated.

When working for Nanotrasen, clan Saramiite tends to work in the security and command departments.

Clan Kethresh

Named after the farming equipment they prize, clan Kethresh specializes in bringing agriculture to dangerous places. Most of clan Kethresh operate in heated domes above the bunker complexes, and thus are generally the first to suffer during a Hegemony incursion. For this reason, Kethresh farmers tend to adopt a determined but fatalistic attitude. They have little fear, but are absolutely resigned to death.

When working for Nanotrasen, clan Kethresh tends to work in the supply and civilian departments.

Clan Ansiba

Named after an arcane piece of telecommunication equipment, clan Ansiba is the newest and weakest of all the clans, only existing as long as the Exile Convoy. They are a highly thoughtful and scientific clan, recruiting exclusively from the ranks of the most intelligent unathi. Ansiba is the clan that has the closest relationship with non-Aut'akh unathi, even going so far as to operate cults in several of the Hegemony's major cities. Ansiba tends to have a smug, superior attitude towards the other clans, and they have the highest proportion of Paradigms of any clan.

When working for Nanotrasen, clan Ansiba tends to work in the science and command departments.

Religion

Their religion.... is a WIP. More information can be found here.

The Polar Bunkers

The bunkers are.... a WIP.

The Exile Convoy

The Exile convoy is.... a WIP.

Potential Character Concepts

• WIP, the janitor.

• WIPPECCA, the shaft miner.