Em'liy
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 2D/4D+2
PERCEPTION: 1D/3D+1
STRENGTH: 2D+1/5D
KNOWLEDGE: 1D/3D+2
MECHANICAL: 1D+1/4D
TECHNICAL: 1D/3D+1
Size: 1.4 - 1.75 meters
Move: 10/12
Homeworld: Shalyvane
Description:
The Em'liy are a species of humanoids native to the planet Shalyvane. Originally a proud society of warriors, their
civilization was devastated by the Galactic Empire's forces. This forced them to become a nomadic society, both on their
homeworld and in other star systems.
Biology and Appearance
Em'liy are fairly tall and robust by Human standards. Their faces had no visible noses and small, dark eyes. Their skin color
varies from bright orange or tan to dark green or blue. They have no body hair, though they grow dark hair on their heads.
This hair is styled in one to three topknots, depending on caste.
History
G'hinji, an elderly Em'liyThe Em'liy once had a relatively sophisticated society, though they were apparently not starfarers.
This changed after the Galactic Empire's forces, under the direction of Darth Vader, attacked Shalyvane. The attack left their
capital city, Chinshassa, in ruins. After this attack, the region around the capital was ruled by nomadic tribes, armed with a
mixture of primitive weapons and blasters. It is unclear if the blasters were of local manufacture or scavenged from offworlders.
As part of her cover story, Imperial operative Shira Brie told Luke Skywalker and other members of the Rebel Alliance that
Shalyvane had once been host to a Human society, which was destroyed in a war with the Em'liy. After the Rebel forces learned
the truth of the matter, the Em'liy came into contact with the rest of the galaxy. Some Em'liy began to rebuild their capital
city, while others continued their nomadic lifestyle by traveling from system to system.
Culture
Em'liy were quite religious, with the Circle of Kavaan in Chinshassa a particularly holy place for them. After the Empire's
desecration of the Circle, the Em'liy tribes were quite hostile to offworlders, though Luke Skywalker was able to get access to
the Circle by proving his "gods" (i.e. The Force) were strong with him.
Special Abilities:
Skill Bonus: At the time that an Em'liy character is created ONLY, the character gets 2D for every 1D placed into the Hide,
Stealth, and Survival skills.
Spirit of Battle: When in combat, the Em'liy can enter a state of mind similar to a berserk. This grants the Em'liy character a
+2 pip bonus to both Strength and Dexterity, and it lasts for 3 combat rounds, plus an additional round for every FULL DIE in the
character's ORIGINAL Strength rating. The Spirit of Battle can only be manifested a maximum of once per day.
