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GreytideSkye: never mentioned a nation name lmao

2026-01-30T07:26:19Z

never mentioned a nation name lmao

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	\|relatedpages = [[Critters#Space_carp\|Space Carp]]		\|relatedpages = [[Critters#Space_carp\|Space Carp]]
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GreytideSkye: /* Era of Flotsam */ scrimshaw

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Era of Flotsam: scrimshaw

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	Trial: Victor, name rubbed clean. By plank and grief.<br>		Trial: Victor, name rubbed clean. By plank and grief.<br>
	Trial in a different finstyle: Victor, name filled in with resin (presumed “Rihoke Kiētito”). By deceit and poison.<br>		Trial in a different finstyle: Victor, name filled in with resin (presumed “Rihoke Kiētito”). By deceit and poison.<br>
	Trial, significantly scratched: Victor, name burned clean away. By ~~scrimshaw.~~ {{TooltipInline\|scrimshaw\|Note: Forensic evidence corroborates the trial’s depiction of the scrimshaw’s damage via exit wounds through an Akulan ribcage, DNA evidence suggests Rihoke Kiētito’s.}}.<br>		Trial, significantly scratched: Victor, name burned clean away. By {{TooltipInline\|scrimshaw\|Note: Forensic evidence corroborates the trial’s depiction of the scrimshaw’s damage via exit wounds through an Akulan ribcage, DNA evidence suggests Rihoke Kiētito’s.}}.<br>
	Trial: Victor omitted, By laser.<br>		Trial: Victor omitted, By laser.<br>

GreytideSkye: /* Culture */ Elaborated on the Mandate a little. Might need to revisit it again, but it's 4am

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Culture: Elaborated on the Mandate a little. Might need to revisit it again, but it's 4am

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	Ever since the Era of the Hunt, in which Akulan forces tore their way through Human-adjacent space, ended in terrifying failure, the Bureau of Current Affairs has enforced the Mandate, that of projecting their pacifistic ways to the galaxy as a form of damage control. By societal convention, ''Azuleans'' are to avoid seeming like scary sharks, and act trustworthy and kind. They want to be seen as protectors, not villains, but that was several generations ago. How long is too long to ask forgiveness?		Ever since the Era of the Hunt, in which Akulan forces tore their way through Human-adjacent space, ended in terrifying failure, the Bureau of Current Affairs has enforced the Mandate, that of projecting their pacifistic ways to the galaxy as a form of damage control. By societal convention, ''Azuleans'' are to avoid seeming like scary sharks, and act trustworthy and kind. They want to be seen as protectors, not villains, but that was several generations ago. ''How long is too long to ask forgiveness?''

			=== The Mandate ===
			'''"Look strong but not scary."''' These are the words that have guided Azulean policy for decades now. Originally, the mandate had longer words, deep errata, markov chains and extensive rulings, but upon second glance, the length of the mandate itself proved to be hypocritical, and was {{TooltipInline\|shortened\|In the Bureau's summary, "himbofied".}} to those five words. The Bureau fears Azuleans looking weak, like easy prey, inviting to every predator of any scale. That is not how a species thrives. The Bureau fears Akulans looking threatening, like a threat that needs to be dealt with preemptively, like a bomb threatening to start ticking. That is not how a species survives.

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GreytideSkye: /* Era of the Hunt */ thanks glark

2025-01-27T06:27:56Z

Era of the Hunt: thanks glark

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	Advertisement: Mine your own damn business! MECU Astromine Synthesis Foundry of Untethered Kinetics. One carrier, unarmed, preloaded with 100 licenses for the proprietary MECU Low-Power Astromine and a discount code for a recurring subscription for additional licenses. Watch as this single carrier distributes a kiloton of ordnance per square AU in under twelve hours, with only a single human command. [Footage of a small carrier welding together a spherical explosive and setting it adrift.] These Astromines come equipped with the smallest ballistic drive you’ve ever seen, and with just one rod of uranium each, they can hold it charged for six years, latching onto any passing bluespace-drifting mass, slowing it mid-transit and delivering divine retribution straight from Alfred Nobel himself. Why break your foot kicking ass when you can buy an ASFUK today?		Advertisement: Mine your own damn business! MECU Astromine Synthesis Foundry of Untethered Kinetics. One carrier, unarmed, preloaded with 100 licenses for the proprietary MECU Low-Power Astromine and a discount code for a recurring subscription for additional licenses. Watch as this single carrier distributes a kiloton of ordnance per square AU in under twelve hours, with only a single human command. [Footage of a small carrier welding together a spherical explosive and setting it adrift.] These Astromines come equipped with the smallest ballistic drive you’ve ever seen, and with just one rod of uranium each, they can hold it charged for six years, latching onto any passing bluespace-drifting mass, slowing it mid-transit and delivering divine retribution straight from Alfred Nobel himself. Why break your foot kicking ass when you can buy an ASFUK today?

	The Board of Directors refused to entertain any further proposals, not even as the Akulan fleet leered straight into our capital. Even as those impossible warships winked into realspace just hours from orbit. Even as our mines, as dense as carbon and drifting to engage their carriers, burst into worthless shrapnel, flagging only their slowest fighters. Even as the first blasts of enemy fire pierced through our atmosphere, wounding our infrastructure. Even as our electromagnetic discharges did little more than gently jolt their perplexingly fierce swarm. Even staring down the barrel of my ~~SpaceGlock Jungle plz name a gun~~.		The Board of Directors refused to entertain any further proposals, not even as the Akulan fleet leered straight into our capital. Even as those impossible warships winked into realspace just hours from orbit. Even as our mines, as dense as carbon and drifting to engage their carriers, burst into worthless shrapnel, flagging only their slowest fighters. Even as the first blasts of enemy fire pierced through our atmosphere, wounding our infrastructure. Even as our electromagnetic discharges did little more than gently jolt their perplexingly fierce swarm. Even staring down the barrel of my Defenesteur.

	Yes, I mutinied in that moment, and yes, I sinned further: I purchased the deluxe subscription.		Yes, I mutinied in that moment, and yes, I sinned further: I purchased the deluxe subscription.

GreytideSkye at 04:45, 27 January 2025

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	{{Speech\|image=[[File:SimpleSkye.png\|64px\|Simple Skye, speaking only XKCD's 1000 Simplest Words]]\|name=Simple Skye\|text=The fish people are not shark but space carp. They grew up by getting arms first, then legs, then they learned to build things like sharp sticks.}}		{{Speech\|image=[[File:SimpleSkye.png\|64px\|Simple Skye, speaking only XKCD's 1000 Simplest Words]]\|name=Simple Skye\|text=The fish people are not shark but space carp. They grew up by getting arms first, then legs, then they learned to build things like sharp sticks.}}

	~~== Post-FTL (2564AD) ==~~

	= On the Discovery of Shark =		= On the Discovery of Shark =

GreytideSkye: Historical Documents and a GameFAQs walkthrough

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Historical Documents and a GameFAQs walkthrough

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GreytideSkye at 21:25, 29 October 2024

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	= Azula =		= Azula =
	Azula, colloquially Sharks, are bipedal, tailed, aquatic folk actually more closely related to the common Space Carp. Stemming from the oceanic planet informally known as Selantis, these psuedosharks are only truly comfortable with some amount of the seas' embrace on their skin. Azula are fierce and conquering by nature, justifying their means through either an extensive understanding of evolution or the religious explanations from the ~~zealotous~~ {{TooltipInline\|Church of Current Affairs\|Name likely to change}}.		Azula, colloquially Sharks, are bipedal, tailed, aquatic folk actually more closely related to the common Space Carp. Stemming from the oceanic planet informally known as Selantis, these psuedosharks are only truly comfortable with some amount of the seas' embrace on their skin. Azula are fierce and conquering by nature, justifying their means through either an extensive understanding of evolution or the religious explanations from the zealous {{TooltipInline\|Church of Current Affairs\|Name likely to change}}.

	= On the Origin of Shark =		= On the Origin of Shark =
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	== Natural Development ==		== Natural Development ==
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	From Finneas Lumbridge's final lecture at the '''Ordoht College of Retrospective Biology''':		''From Finneas Lumbridge's final lecture at the '''Ordoht College of Retrospective Biology''':''

	The Azula began as a fully aquatic and fully gilled species of fish which modern zoologists have deemed Azula Primus. These early Azula lived in solitude, only gathering around hydroponic vents to mate. These primal Azula had relatively simple minds, focusing mostly on eating whenever food was available.		The Azula began as a fully aquatic and fully gilled species of fish which modern zoologists have deemed Azula Primus. These early Azula lived in solitude, only gathering around hydroponic vents to mate. These primal Azula had relatively simple minds, focusing mostly on eating whenever food was available.
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	Over time, the pectoral fins of these creatures developed a primitive claw structure which could grapple already dead prey. This trait was advantageous because it allowed these primal Azula to kill prey as it was found but carry them for later consumption. It is believed that this ability to save food led Azula primus to develop mentally so they could recall the locations of caches. Modern Azula lack any magnetonavigational tissue, so it is unknown if prehistoric Azula possessed such organs or if they located caches by sight.		Over time, the pectoral fins of these creatures developed a primitive claw structure which could grapple already dead prey. This trait was advantageous because it allowed these primal Azula to kill prey as it was found but carry them for later consumption. It is believed that this ability to save food led Azula primus to develop mentally so they could recall the locations of caches. Modern Azula lack any magnetonavigational tissue, so it is unknown if prehistoric Azula possessed such organs or if they located caches by sight.

	The fossil record reveals that these frontal fins quickly became more complex. It is hypothesized that selection pressures favored Azula who would carry more prey as well as Azula who engaged in burrowing behaviors to avoid predation. While retaining the primitive "claw" end effector, these pectoral fins gained sturdy bones in place of cartilage, gained an elbow joint and saw the appearance of proximal muscle groups allowing anterior rotation of the entire fin. These evolutionary changes resulted in animals who could not ~~only~~ grasp prey but affect the world around them. The fossil record has revealed simple burrows and nests. These nests were in greater proximity than seen before, indicating a more social lifestyle.		The fossil record reveals that these frontal fins quickly became more complex. It is hypothesized that selection pressures favored Azula who would carry more prey as well as Azula who engaged in burrowing behaviors to avoid predation. While retaining the primitive "claw" end effector, these pectoral fins gained sturdy bones in place of cartilage, gained an elbow joint and saw the appearance of proximal muscle groups allowing anterior rotation of the entire fin. These evolutionary changes resulted in animals who could not just grasp prey, but affect the world around them. The fossil record has revealed simple burrows and nests. These nests were in greater proximity than seen before, indicating a more social lifestyle.

	Analysis of the cartilage of specimens recovered from brine pools reveals that these intermediate stage Azula often lacked calcium in their diets resulting in bones that were easily broken, especially in courtship. It is hypothesized that much of a proto-Azula's time was spent rummaging through rocks searching for calcium rich arthropods. Azula who could grasp and move these heavy and often sharp rocks more efficiently ingested more calcium and therefore had stronger bones. For this reason, the simple claw like appendage developed into more delicate and dexterous fingers. Deemed '''Paleo-Azula''', these creatures could manipulate rocks with ease allowing them to find and consume calcium rich organisms much faster. Because of this, Azula had more time to hunt, socialize and explore.		Analysis of the cartilage of specimens recovered from brine pools reveals that these intermediate-stage Azula often lacked calcium in their diets, resulting in bones that were easily broken, especially in courtship. It is hypothesized that much of a proto-Azula's time was spent rummaging through rocks searching for calcium-rich arthropods. Azula who could grasp and move these heavy and often sharp rocks more efficiently ingested more calcium and, therefore, had stronger bones. For this reason, the simple claw like appendage developed into more delicate and dexterous fingers. Deemed '''Paleo-Azula''', these creatures could manipulate rocks with ease, allowing them to find and consume calcium-rich organisms much faster. Because of this, Azula had more time to hunt, socialize and explore.

	There appears to be a delay between the appearances of hands and early tools in the fossil record which has been attributed to many factors. It is believed that the emergence of simple tools such as shovels, knives and bags indicates sentient thought. Additionally, multiple user artifacts such as dragnets indicate that the development of languages and cooperative social units closely followed.		There appears to be a delay between the appearances of hands and early tools in the fossil record, which has been attributed to many factors. It is believed that the emergence of simple tools such as shovels, knives, and bags indicates sentient thought. Additionally, multiple user artifacts such as dragnets indicate that the development of languages and cooperative social units closely followed.

	These tribal groups created art in the form of simple sculptures, stone arrangements and scrimshaw, some of which ~~has~~ been preserved to this day. This also marks the arrival of structures built from easily available materials such as coral, stone and in some cases, sunken wood. Items made from wood were treated as near divine and in similar ways to hoe early humans treated meteorite iron. The discovery of primitive cookware around hydrothermal vents indicates that they were likely used to cook meats to improve their caloric values and taste. Early textiles consisting of animal scales emerged and allowed Azula to submerge into deeper and colder trenches where valuable and revealed bioluminescent organisms were taken and later domesticated.		These tribal groups created art in the form of simple sculptures, stone arrangements, and scrimshaw, some of which have been preserved to this day. This also marks the arrival of structures built from easily available materials such as coral, stone, and in some cases, sunken wood. Items made from wood were treated as near divine and in similar ways to hoe early humans treated meteorite iron. The discovery of primitive cookware around hydrothermal vents indicates that they were likely used to cook meats to improve their caloric values and taste. Early textiles consisting of animal scales emerged and allowed Azula to submerge into deeper and colder trenches where valuable and revealed bioluminescent organisms were taken and later domesticated.

	While the occasional fish could still be hunted with teeth, most hunting was preformed with finned and hydrodynamic spears, often with tips of discarded teeth. This allowed Azula to hunt previously dangerous megafauna. Large nets drawn by many hunters could clear entire sectors of the ocean in mere hours. The increase in food availability led to a population boom which led to greater demands being placed on the already strained ecosystem.		While the occasional fish could still be hunted with teeth, most hunting was preformed with finned and hydrodynamic spears, often with tips of discarded teeth. This allowed Azula to hunt previously dangerous megafauna. Large nets drawn by many hunters could clear entire sectors of the ocean in mere hours. The increase in food availability led to a population boom, which led to greater demands being placed on the already strained ecosystem.

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	= Culture =		= Culture =

	Biologically, normal sharks '''must''' keep moving forward at all times, lest they suffocate. This idea of forced progression seeps into every aspect of the Azulan lifestyle. Progress comes in many flavors to these aquatic people. The obvious path is through conquest, seizing might where it may be found, but other Triumphs can be found in all walks of life, ranging from striving to be the best in a particular field, to working to exploit a system to draw more value from it than you provide. Even using someone's morality against them to achieve the moral high ground shall be enough. As long as effort is made and some manner of victory is held, She Who Swims Above will accept you.		Biologically, normal sharks '''must''' keep moving forward at all times, lest they suffocate. This idea of forced progression seeps into every aspect of the Azulan lifestyle. Progress comes in many flavors to these aquatic people. The obvious path is through conquest, seizing might where it may be found, but other Triumphs can be found in all walks of life, ranging from striving to be the best in a particular field to working to exploit a system to draw more value from it than you provide. Even using someone's morality against them to achieve the moral high ground shall be enough. As long as effort is made and some manner of victory is held, She Who Swims Above will accept you.

	Azula, should they find themselves inclined to memorialize a conquest or glorify Azulan culture, find themselves drawn to rough, kinetic displays of force. Large stone arrangements, sculptures of tough materials, scrimshaw from the bones of the weak.		Azula, should they find themselves inclined to memorialize a conquest or glorify Azulan culture, find themselves drawn to rough, kinetic displays of force. Large stone arrangements, sculptures of tough materials, scrimshaw from the bones of the weak.
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	\| '''Conquest''': A shark can smell blood a mile away. Your nose is scarcely different, and there is blood in these walls. The steel holding this station together, it is an alloy of iron and the lives of everyone aboard. Your path is simple, to find and establish violence, but in ~~the~~ modern times, wrath can take many forms. ''The laws of the land, are they your tools or your bane?''		\| '''Conquest''': A shark can smell blood a mile away. Your nose is scarcely different, and there is blood in these walls. The steel holding this station together, it is an alloy of iron and the lives of everyone aboard. Your path is simple: to find and establish violence, but in our modern times, wrath can take many forms. ''The laws of the land, are they your tools or your bane?''
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	\| '''Artistry''': No less noble than your Naval brethren, your hands were made for precision. There is childlike wonder in the hearts of all who travel the stars, and you are accustomed to slicing open hearts to release their innards. ''What is your blade?'' Your mind and wit are ~~you~~ trident and net, and your canvas serves as your arena, your gladiatorial chasm. ''When your paint comes to rest in triumph, who do you honor?''		\| '''Artistry''': No less noble than your Naval brethren, your hands were made for precision. There is childlike wonder in the hearts of all who travel the stars, and you are accustomed to slicing open hearts to release their innards. ''What is your blade?'' Your mind and wit are your trident and net, and your canvas serves as your arena, your gladiatorial chasm. ''When your paint comes to rest in triumph, who do you honor?''
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	\| '''Her Glory''': The Church has many voices, many carriers of Her message, and you are humble enough to be one of them. ''Your words cut deep. Are they serrated, leaving scars with no hope of healing?'' Your school, they swim willingly into dark waters under your guidance. ''Do you lead with light, or chase with teeth?''		\| '''Her Glory''': The Church has many voices, many carriers of Her message, and you are humble enough to be one of them. ''Your words cut deep. Are they serrated, leaving scars with no hope of healing?'' Your school, they swim willingly into dark waters under your guidance. ''Do you lead with light, or chase with teeth?''

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GreytideSkye: Attribution, as per request.

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Attribution, as per request.

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	From Finneas Lumbridge's final lecture at the '''Ordoht College of Retrospective Biology''':		From Finneas Lumbridge's final lecture at the '''Ordoht College of Retrospective Biology''':

GreytideSkye: GreytideSkye moved page Lore:Akula to Lore:Azula: I forget whomst

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