Dragon

A dragon is a reptilian creature, usually winged, with magical or otherwise unusual abilities.
Dragons are powerful reptilian creatures of high intelligence and great ingenuity. The vast majority of dragons fall into one of two categories: chromatic or metallic (though other categories exist). Chromatic dragons are often evil, indulging in machinations that benefit themselves or destroy their enemies. Metallic dragons are generally good, endeavoring to improve societal conditions for everyone. Dragons usually grow larger as they age, though a few dragons undergo expensive genetic modifications to remain small enough to fit within starships and space stations built by the humanoids of the Pact Worlds. Others develop the supernatural ability to change their forms to blend in with The Pact Worlds society.
Several metallic dragons lead countries and corporations found within the Drakelands of Triaxus, occasionally engaging in warfare (corporate and militaristic) with the chromatic dragons of that planet. The metallic dragons claim these struggles are for the good of those under their care, though those same people are sometimes trampled in the process.
Rarer than chromatic and metallic dragons, outer dragons are born and live in the vast depths of space, generally serving either their own inscrutable interests or those of some unknowable galactic force. As such, their actions can be especially frightening to the everyday citizens of the Pact Worlds and beyond. Even the methods by which outer dragons are born are shrouded in mystery. Some believe that outer dragons burst forth fully formed from the galaxy’s stars, with the void’s magic and energy coalescing into one mighty creature in an instantaneous moment of creation. Others think that outer dragons are manifestations of the universe’s will and come into being slowly, over the course of centuries, like a mote of matter might eventually become a star.
Outer dragons have forms similar to those of other true dragons, though their bodies are covered with more spiky protrusions, and their coloration patterns fluctuate as they move. Outer dragons have wings that allow them to move through vacuums and areas of no gravity with ease, thanks to some supernatural process that has yet to be fully understood.
Ancient myths assert that the first metallic dragons were created from metallic deposits. Draconic scholars hotly debate the merit of such tales, but less controversial is the existence of the rare creatures known as starmetal dragons. No one knows their origins, but they are most commonly found in especially remote areas of the galaxy. Starmetal dragons look different than most other true dragons, with scales that reflect their particular namesakes.
Robot dragons are incredibly complex artificial constructs so advanced they attract a dragon’s soul upon completion, much like Android bodies. Each is built around a specific category of weapon. The creation of such creatures is a nearly lost art, and while robot dragons are often built as weapons of war to serve specific groups, they inevitably become independent.

Civilization and Culture

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Chromatic

Chromatic dragons use any means possible to amass personal wealth and power.

Black Dragon

Black dragons are callous and enjoy using fear to exert their influence over others.

Blue Dragon

Stacking plans within plans, blue dragons obsessively dwell on their pet projects.

Green Dragon

Of all the chromatic dragons, green dragons seem the most reasonable, but they will turn on their so-called allies at a moment’s notice if profit is on the line.

Red Dragon

Red dragons are quite imperious and brook no disrespect from lowly humanoids, but they can be swayed by copious amounts of groveling.

White Dragon

Similar to the terrain they prefer, white dragons appear cold and emotionless until angered.

Metal

Metallic dragons tend to use their abilities to protect others and improve their surroundings.

Brass Dragon

Brass dragons are garrulous and often live near civilized areas to indulge in the latest gossip. They enjoy conversation immensely and much prefer talking over fighting.

Bronze Dragon

Often found near seas and lakes, bronze dragons aid travelers of noble intent.

Copper Dragon

Copper dragons are mischievous and enjoy playing pranks on both allies and enemies.

Gold Dragon

Many other metallic dragons revere gold dragons for being the most righteous and virtuous of all dragonkind and often seek out gold dragons for their wisdom.

Silver Dragon

Silver dragons hold themselves to an unimpeachable code of courage and honor.

Outer

Outer dragons are comfortable flying through space, though they often land on planets and moons to feed on or interact with the native populaces at their whims

Lunar Dragon

Lunar dragons often seek out civilizations that have yet to achieve space travel and help the scientists there to achieve it.

Solar Dragon

Solar dragons believe themselves to be the originators of light and life in the universe.

Time Dragon

Time dragons stand guard against all those who would disrupt the natural temporal order.

Void Dragon

Ancient and terrible entities that dwell outside of space have driven many void dragons beyond reason, and now they do nothing but feed and destroy.

Vortex Dragon

Masters of spaceflight, vortex dragons sometimes serve as emissaries for the most powerful of galactic entities..

Starmetal

Starmetal dragons reflect the unusual nature of the metals that share their names. Other, rarer starmetal dragons might exist.

Abysium Dragon

Blue-green abysium dragons glow from within and are dangerously radioactive. They usually isolate themselves from others to avoid causing unintended harm and as such are often agitated by those who seek them out.

Adamantine Dragon

Steadfast and loyal, steel-colored adamantine dragons are often the center of small, tight-knit communities (such as starship crews or mercenary squads).

Horacalcum Dragon

Time itself fluctuates in the vicinity of copper-colored horacalcum dragons, who face challenges with stoic demeanors.

Noqual Dragon

The pale green noqual dragons are rarely seen. Most make it their ambition to seek out and battle evil spellcasters.

Siccatite Dragon

Smooth-scaled and bright silver in color, siccatite dragons swing wildly between moods and can alter the energy of their breath weapons between cold and fire at a whim.

Robot

Robot dragons tend to seek out military conflicts that align with their philosophies and can further their personal goals.

Cryo Dragon

Cryo dragons prefer a strong defense over an aggressive offense and tend to think in terms of protecting their assets rather than damaging a foe’s. They appreciate slow, calm moments, and they never get bored.

Laser Dragon

Laser dragons are cautious and precise, preferring to know as much as they can about a situation through observation and espionage prior to taking action.

Plasma Dragon

Plasma dragons are proponents of surprise attacks and scorched earth tactics, believing fast, decisive action is always preferable over waiting and planning.

Projectile Dragon

Projectile dragons are pragmatists, seeking the lowest risk and most likely to succeed solution to any problem.

Dragon, Chromatic

Dragon, Metal

Dragon, Outer

Dragon, Starmetal

Dragon, Robot