Aeoruiiaeo
Ch-Q-Tss-T
Chichifa
Djaboon
Drafii Bastii
Dweenle
Elowan
Gazurtoid
G'Nunk
Human
Humna Humna
Lieu Vandish
Leghk
Lowar
Mbe
Mechan
Minstrel
Mysterion
Natracch
Nelsons
Nga-Seng-Diul
Nga-Seng-Kler
Ng-Kher-Arla
Numlox
Phlegmak
Spemin
Tandelou Eshvara
Tandelou Eshvey
Tarn
Thrynn
Teeelveee
Uhlek
Umanu
Velox
Xxr

STARFLIGHT I SPEMIN:

HOMEWORLD: 82, 148 p1

The Spemin, first encountered by the Old Empire in the year 2675, are a gelatinous invertebrate race known to be allied with the Gazurtoid, but mostly harmless to Arthean vessels. Spemin often feign superiority and confidence, demanding surrender and threatening death and destruction. However they are quick to reverse their posture and beg for their lives.

According to the Mechans, the Spemin were in a pre-technological state upon their discovery by the Old Empire. Although the Empire invested heavily in teaching the Spemin science and technology, the Spemin declared war on the Empire in 2790 when a group calling itself the Secret Society of Spemin Superiority (SSSS) rose to power. This war came to an abrupt intermission when the first wave of attacks by Phlegmak and Numlox threatened the Spemin, and they begged for protection from the Empire, which was granted. However, the Spemin were quick to turn on the Empire again once these races were defeated.

When the second wave began, the Spemin again begged protection, but were denied. They then forged an alliance with the Gazurtoid.

The Spemin pre-notate all groups, organizations and governments with the initials SS, which stands for "The Secret Society Of."

Spemin technology is not as sophisticated as that which is being copied, because they use cheaper materials.

The Veloxi regard the Spemin with distaste, both literally and figuratively. Most other sentient species consider the Spemin cowardly, ignorant and mostly harmless. The Thrynn built a device which translates their language (Orb Device) but have since lost it.

Unless their ships are attacked, the Spemin will offer no information except about themselves, and this will consist only of narcissistic blather. Spemin surviving an attack will surrender and act pitifully in the hopes that they will not be killed. These Spemin sometimes have useful things to say.

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS:

MASS: 7 x 102 Tons
BIO: 100
ENERGY: 100
OBJECT CONSTITUENTS: Endurium (fuel), Lead, Iron, Cobalt
OBJECT: VESSEL TYPE: Warship
SIZE: 1x the size of an Interstel ship
SHIELDS: None apparent
WEAPONS: Class 2 Lasers, Class 1 Missles

MASS: 8 x 102 Tons
BIO: 100
ENERGY: 100
OBJECT CONSTITUENTS: Endurium (fuel), Lead, Iron
OBJECT: VESSEL TYPE: Transport
SIZE: 1x the size of an Interstel ship
SHIELDS: None apparent
WEAPONS: None

MASS: 4 x 102 TONS
BIO: 100
ENERGY: 100
OBJECT CONSTITUENTS: Endurium (fuel), Lead, Iron
OBJECT: VESSEL TYPE: Scout
SIZE: 0.8x the size of an Interstel ship
SHIELDS: None apparent
WEAPONS: Class 2 Lasers

STARFLIGHT II SPEMIN:

HOMEWORLDS: 158, 183 p2; 131, 219 p2; 101, 85 p1

The Spemin are a cowardly race who have recently acquired the powerful technology of the ancient Leghk. Given this power, they are bolder and far more dangerous than in the past. Starship captains are encouraged to appease the Spemin with tributes until they can find the source of this technology. The Spemin worship on the planet Bemfblunk in System 158, 183. They do not trade any goods, except plasma bolts in combat.