Physical Characteristics:
A race of bipedal cyclops’, Malarogs stand at 7 ft tall with their distinctive grey coloured skin and large, singular eye.
A Malarog fighter in his prime is a titan of physical prowess in terms of strength, stamina and dexterity. They can match almost any foe in the galaxy in hand-to-hand combat, melee duels or sharpshooting gunfights.
Unfortunately, Malarogs do not age gracefully. Their advanced bio-technology has more than doubled their natural lifespan but in this extended latter stage of their life, individuals often become flabby and ugly. This is exacerbated by Malarogs susceptibility to become hooked on vices - drugs, alcohol and prostitutes, just to name a few, which is deeply detrimental to their overall appearance and can warp even the most kind hearted individual into a foul and wicked addict.
Roles in Ratrizar’s Society:
For those that want to fight, the Malarog warrior code follows a strict set of values of perfection, service and discipline. From a young age, the waking hours of a Malarog youth is occupied exclusively with studying, training and meditation, compelling each individual to shun personal pleasure in favour of sacrifice for the greater benefit of the group.
Malarogian culture also fosters deep respect for mindful tasks as well as physical ones. Those that are not involved in government or military roles will often be priests, scientists, poets, artists and philosophers. Individuals in these civilian jobs are typically a lot more pleasant and friendlier to be around and converse with.
Ratrizar’s Bureaucrats:
Malarogs form the backbone of the Ratrizar’s civil service. They occupy almost all positions of major religious, academic and diplomatic power. With their formidable intellect and cunning guile, Malarog negotiators have won as many victories in the boardroom as the mighty starships of Empress’s navy have won in battle but without firing a single shot.
The internal power struggles within the Ratrizar government are ruthless and cutthroat, the values of their warrior code seemingly having no influence outside of the military. Only the most selfish and greedy bureaucrats - those willing to backstab even their closest allies on a whim - will survive the onslaught of attempted bribes, blackmail and assassinations and retain the power and influence they all so desperately crave.
(Written by Lacewing)
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