| rdfs:comment | - The Arcturians are an extraterrestrial species known to interact with the human race. Little is known about them, except that they were the first sentient alien species encountered by mankind and that humanity has established some sort of interspecies trade with them. It seems likely that they are basically humanoid in form, as they are sexually compatible (at least in a recreational sense) with humans. Arcturians are also the source of Arcturian Klerhaige, a disease that is communicable to human beings.
- Arcturians are genderless and sterile, sustaining their species by producing 'batches' of new Arcturians with ancient cloning technology. Their genetic template may be based on a pre-existing species or they may have been created from scratch. They possess mostly masculine traits, with deep voices and gruff attitudes, and are comfortable being referred to with traditionally masculine pronouns.
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| abstract | - Arcturians are genderless and sterile, sustaining their species by producing 'batches' of new Arcturians with ancient cloning technology. Their genetic template may be based on a pre-existing species or they may have been created from scratch. They possess mostly masculine traits, with deep voices and gruff attitudes, and are comfortable being referred to with traditionally masculine pronouns. Arcturians are all largely identical, but their physiology varies depending upon their 'batch'. Different batches are produced from the same basic genetic template, but the template has been altered and improved upon over time to produce different characteristics. The original 'warrior' template ensures aggression, stamina, large physical stature and other characteristics which are advantageous in combat scenarios, whereas other templates (including 'sentinel', 'scout', 'artificer' and 'healer') are engineered to prioritise different features. New templates have been created over time to respond to the changing role of the Arcturians on the galactic stage. One of the original templates that has existed for thousands of years is the 'custodian' template, which ensures that there are always some Arcturians with the patience and spirit of scientific inquiry necessary to maintain the cloning process and improve the warrior template. Batches are numbered and colour-coded, with each individual Arcturian possessing a designation such as "Designation Teal 655-792-114" instead of a name. In terms of their general physical characteristics, Arcturians are short and stocky, but very strong. They have chalk-white or reddish-gray skin which forms heavy folds all over their bodies: these are an ablative protection system designed to absorb damage and drop off harmlessly, regrowing afterwards. Arcturians have large earlobes and small amounts of platinum hair. Arcturian biochemistry is optimised for combat. They have quick reflexes, a high pain threshold, and extremely good eyesight, but they also go into a "battle rage" when the odds are against them, a state of heightened aggression and reduced pain sensitivity. Arcturians can often keep fighting for hours even when wounded, which does tend to lead to unnecessary deaths when they fail to notice fatal wounds and do not present themselves for medical treatment until it is too late. Arcturians have a short lifespan of roughly twenty years. They suffer from cellular deterioration and bone marrow decay, leading to prolonged and painful deaths. Their genetic template has been altered in recent decades to try and prolong their lifespans or make them more comfortable in later life, but cellular deterioration seems to be an unavoidable consequence of the cloning process. Most Arcturians hope to die in battle before they reach old age.
- The Arcturians are an extraterrestrial species known to interact with the human race. Little is known about them, except that they were the first sentient alien species encountered by mankind and that humanity has established some sort of interspecies trade with them. It seems likely that they are basically humanoid in form, as they are sexually compatible (at least in a recreational sense) with humans. Arcturians are also the source of Arcturian Klerhaige, a disease that is communicable to human beings. During the USS Sulaco's mission to Acheron, Private Frost mentioned sleeping with Arcturians on a previous operation. Private Spunkmeyer subsequently pointed out that the one Frost had was male, to which Frost responded, "Doesn't matter when it's Arcturian, baby!" It therefore seems likely that Arcturians have very little differentiation between sexes.
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