Ukians are known as some of the most efficient farmers and horticulturists in the galaxy. They are also among one of the gentlest species in existence. The Ukians are hairless, bipedal humanoids with green skin and red eyes, which narrow to slits. They are humanoid, but to the average human, Ukians appear gangly and awkward - like mismatched arms and legs were attached to the wrong bodies. Their slight build hides impressive strength.
The Ukian people are firmly rooted in their agrarian traditions. Few Ukians ever leave their homeworld Ukio and the vast majority of these aliens pursue careers in agriculture. Most Ukians spend their time cultivating and organizing their harvest, and most have large farming complexes directed by the "Ukian Farming Bureau." The planet itself is run by the "Ukian Overliege," a selected office with a term of 10 years. The Overliege's responsibilities include finding ways of improving the total agricultural production of the planet, as well as determining the crops and production output of each community. The Ukian with the most productive harvest for the previous 10-year period is offered the position.
Ukians are a pragmatic species and share a cultural aversion to "the impossible;" if events are far removed from standard daily experience, Ukians become very agitated and frightened. This weakness is sometimes used by business execs and commanders; by seemingly accomplishing the impossible, the Ukians are thrown into disarray, placing them at a disadvantage. |