Iktotchi
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 2D/4D
PERCEPTION: 2D/5D
STRENGTH: 1D+2/3D+2
KNOWLEDGE: 1D+1/4D
MECHANICAL: 2D/4D+2
TECHNICAL: 2D/4D
Size: 1.6 - 2 meters
Move: 10/13
Homeworld: Iktotch
Description:
Iktotchi are a species that originated on the harsh windy moon of Iktotch, which orbits around the planet Iktotchon in the
Expansion Region.
Language: Iktotchese
Biology and Appearance
Iktotchi do not have hair, but rather they have a very resistant skin which protects them from the violent winds which cross the
satellite. Both males and females have horns curved and falling, which gives them an aggressive aspect. The males' horns are
generally a little larger, a remnant from their mountain-dwelling, caprinaen ancestors.
They have a limited manual dexterity because their broad hands are equipped with fatty fingers and malhabiles; their hands are
almost 1.5 times the size of a Human hand. Iktotchi measure on average 1.8 meters and have a rather significant breadth. Their
life expectancy is approximately 90 years.
The psychological abilities of the species should also be noted. Iktotchi have a gift of precognition (direct knowledge or
perception of the future) which is relatively effective on their native world, but whose capacities became very limited as soon
as they move away from the planet. In addition, Iktotchi also have powerful telepathic abilities as well. In spite of their rather
unfriendly appearance, Iktotchi are sensitive beings which masks their deeper emotions under an appearance of stoicism.
Respectful of cultures other than their own, Iktotchi can adapt to life in differing civilizations; however, they seldom interact
with other races, and when they did, often experienced great difficulty. Indeed, their gift of precognition generally proved a
curse, because it often frightened other species and Iktotchi are made the object of insults. In the same way, some unscrupulous
individuals tried to deceive Iktochi into using their gift for criminal ends.
Personality:
Iktotchi are proud of their skills and survival in the face of the dangerous moon they hail from. Their telepathic abilities have
a tendency to make them seem mysterious, and maybe even a little dangerous to other species whose minds the Iktotchi can read. As
such, they tend to be aloof, if fiercely proud, and are often quiet to the point of brooding, having little use at times for
spoken communication.
To communicate between themselves, Iktotchi use the Iktotchese language, but can speak Basic without problem.
Iktotchi are the only sentient beings of their star system. However, Iktotchi legends dating from the early days of their
civilization made mention of the fact that the Iktotchi would eventually belong to a great galactic civilization. Thus when the
explorers of the Old Republic discovered the Iktotchi civilization, in approximately 3500 BBY, they were extremely surprised to
see that these beings had already prepared for their arrival for several weeks. The Iktotchi had carved the symbol of the Republic
into their world's surface.
Indeed, when the Republic vessel entered the orbit of the moon, those aboard her thought they must have found a Republic colony
rather than the homeworld of an unknown species, because they could observe with the naked eye a giant version of the Republic
seal, dug into a high plateau of the largest continent. The Iktotchi heads had been assembled in this place to contact "The Great
Stars Ages". Thus the xenobiologists discovered quickly that the Iktotchi had a gift for limited precognition, in the form of
dreams or visions. This natural talent fascinated the Jedi, who had established a recent Jedi Temple. It was later found that the
effectiveness of Iktotchi precognition could be enhanced by way of using the Force.
The Old Republic
Iktotchi also had great aptitudes for piloting. Jedi Master Saesee Tiin was one of the best pilots of The Order during the last
years of the Old Republic. They were also regularly employed as mechanics or engineers. However, few people trusted them, thinking
that they were using their telepathic abilities to spy, or carrying the Omen Disease. Iktotchi tried to deny any existence of
extrasensory gifts, which from a certain point of view was true. Indeed, their gift of precognition was very limited when they
moved away from Iktotch. But the more time passed, and the more the memory of the strangeness of the first contact was erased from
their collective memory, made it possible for the other species of the Galaxy to forget the Iktotchi's gift and to be integrated
within the Old Republic. On the other hand their talent with piloting was always sought by pirates.
The Empire
During the forfeiture of the Old Republic, the Iktotchi diplomats had a vision of the carnage of the Clone Wars, as well as the
birth of the Empire. They tried to sensitize the Old Republic to recognize the signs, but it was in vain. Once they realized that
nothing would prevent the birth of the New Order, most Iktotchi returned to their native world, even those alive in the farthest
reaches of the External Edge. Indeed, thanks to their precognition, they knew that a disaster awaited them if they tried to live
under the yoke of the Emperor. They thus manufactured orbital colonies to manage the incredible flow of immigrants.
The continuation of their race gave them reason once more; indeed, the Emperor was satisfied with their isolationist retreat, and
installed a blockade around their system. The Empire did not even take the trouble to install a planetary governor. Iktotchi thus
remained completely insulated, believing this their only means of safety; however, some took the risk to join the Rebel Alliance.
Special Abilities:
Precognition: All Iktotchi have a limited form of precognition. Most Iktotchi are unable to
control when these visions manifest, and generally receive them as vivid dreams or daydreams. Iktotchi who are Force sensitive
and who possess the Farseeing force power gain a +3D bonus on both Control and Sense rolls when using that power.
Piloting Bonus: At the time of character creation, Iktotchi characters gain a +1D bonus to
Archaic Starship Piloting, Capital Ship Piloting, Space Transports, or Starfighter Piloting (choose one). In addition, they gain
a +1D bonus to a related repair skill (Archaic Starship Repair, Capital Ship Repair, Space Transports Repair, or Starfighter
Repair, depending on which piloting skill was chosen).
Starship Intuition: Iktotchi are extremely skilled starship pilots and navigators, due to
the atmosphere of the wind-beaten moon of Iktotch. When an Iktotchi character is generated, 1D (no more) may be placed in the
following skills, for which the character receives 2D of ability: archaic starship piloting, astrogation, capital ship gunnery,
capital ship shields, sensors, space transports, starfighter piloting, starship gunnery, and starship shields. This bonus also
applies to any specializations. If the character wishes to have more than 2D in the selected skill or skills, the character point
cost is normal.
Telepathy: Iktotchi possess a natural telepathic aptitude, which comes from the two horns
portruding from the sides of their heads. This ability may be used by two Iktotchi to communicate telepathically, sending
thoughts in the form of words and images between them. Additionally, they may pick up emotions and (at the discretion of the GM)
surface thoughts by making a search roll, opposed to the target's willpower or Perception rolls.
Thick Skin: Iktotchi have naturally thick hides, which provide +1D to Strength rolls vs.
physical attacks.
