Dottian

The Dottian is a bipedal humanoid being originating from the planet Plavv in the Tazzut star system. As the first known race (aside from the Autogeni) to achieve interstellar travel and begin space-faring, they are one of the most technologically advanced civilisations in the galaxy. This allows the very well-funded Dottian military to only be rivalled by that of the Humans and the Sleethiers. Surrounding their home system Tazzut is an expansive astral territory, primarily due to their frequent star system scouting missions.

Dottians have a large head, supporting a relatively high-volume cerebral cortex. Living in constant partial darkness on Plavv prompted the evolution of large sophisticated eyes, capable of both nocturnal and daylight vision. Their well-developed pupils also expand their range of wavelength detection slightly into the infrared and ultraviolet ranges. Coinciding with this, they are also sometimes capable of using scotopic vision in lieu of their normal vision.

Similarly to Humans, Xanfer and Sleethiers, various members of the Dottian race are born with different amounts of skin pigment, meaning that while most of the population have a lighter green skin colour, others instead have a darker or even slightly cyan hue. Although Dottians are born with five fingers on each hand (including opposable thumbs), the smallest is vestigial and often amputated shortly after birth. With a thin neck and four toed feet, Dottians occasionally struggle with balance, usually preferring not to travel long distances on foot. Studies have shown that this normalised lack of physical activity has led to a decrease in the mean physical strength amongst the Dottian population over time as well as an increase in average body fat. Dottians grow hair at a slower rate than most other races.

The average intelligence of a Dottian is considerably greater than that of other races, but only noticeably so in the areas of memory and general problem solving. They are a particularly territorial civilisation, not being as open to visitors and even trade before the signing of the Kolban Pact. However, despite their closed-in nature, the Dottians never had a religion introduced to their society before meeting other civilisations.

Racism and xenophobia has frequently been a common occurrence throughout members of the Dottian race, although it has seen a reduction in the past few centuries. It has often led to friction with other civilisations, where such opinions are deemed disrespectful. This behaviour has a probable relation to the events leading up to the Cosmian Wars, where they were the leading race of the Plavv Alliance.