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| - The Lugubraa were a sentient species, native to the Stratos Distribution, in the Unknown Regions.
- The Lugubraa are a leech-like species, having evolved from wormlike "chewers". They evolved in the Stratos Distribution, which is a large asteroid field fully exposed to the vacuum of space. As such, Lugubraa are capable of surviving almost indefinitely in vacuum, as well as in thin or toxic atmospheres.
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| - The Lugubraa are a leech-like species, having evolved from wormlike "chewers". They evolved in the Stratos Distribution, which is a large asteroid field fully exposed to the vacuum of space. As such, Lugubraa are capable of surviving almost indefinitely in vacuum, as well as in thin or toxic atmospheres. The average Lugubraa stands on two short, thick legs at 1.5 meters, not including a small tail. They lack eyes entirely, and are physically blind to visual light. However, they possess numerous spots on either side of their head, which accurately monitor their surroundings for heat signatures. They also possess echolocation pingers which mentally map out their surroundings in radar-like form. The main feature of a Lugubraa's face is its large gaping maw, ringed with pink flesh and filled with razor sharp teeth in a circular pattern. The numerous teeth overlap, and chew in a gearlike pattern. Once something (or someone) enters their maw, it is nearly impossible to escape. They can digest both organic and inorganic matter, being able to drain rocks of their minerals. The average Lugubraa is obsessed with fresh meat, however, finding it delicious beyond compare. A Lugubraa's smooth, thick skin not only provides protection, but also functions as their source of hearing. Lugubraa have no ears, and their skin instead detects sound vibrations. Their skin color can be a dark gray, but the majority are a pale grub-like white. They are naturally strong and very durable, able to stand at attention for days on end without rest and suffer numerous wounds before succumbing. Though a Lugubraa possesses four arms, the lower two are little more than saggy, useless stubs. Their upper arms are very long, with five long fingers that are tipped with large suction cups. Each suction cup is filled with needlelike barbs. These dangerous digits give a Lugubraa extra purchase when climbing or holding down their prey. Lugubraa reproduce by creating a "splitling", which forms on the underbelly of its parent. The splitling detaches from the parent once it reaches a few kilos in size, and will grow at an extremely rapid pace, reaching full size within a week. Rapid eating of a parent Lugubraa results in quicker reproduction of splitlings. Lugubraa younglings require no nurturing. For the first six months of a Lugubraa's life, they possess nothing more than the intelligence of a domesticated animal, and are treated as such by employers or owners. If they survive past six months, they will then mature into a form of low intelligence, able to speak in short sentences and follow more complex instructions. At the age of 50, Lugubraa undergo a second cognitive "kick-start", becoming very intelligent. It is these relative geniuses who tend to lead the species whenever they're present.
- The Lugubraa were a sentient species, native to the Stratos Distribution, in the Unknown Regions.
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