The Gree worlds are an insignificant handful of systems tucked away in an isolated corner of the Outer Rim Territories, the remainder of an ancient and once highly advanced civilization. Few are certain how old this alien society is - the secret of Gree origins is lost even in the collective Gree memory. It flourished so long ago that Gree historians refer to the high point of their civilization as the "most ancient and forgotten days."
Thousands of years ago, the Gree developed a technoogy which is extremely alien from anything known today. Much of the technology has been forgotten, although Gree can still manufacture and operate cetain mundane items, and Gree Masters can operate the more mysterious Gree devices. Most Gree technology consists of devices which emit musical notes when used - instruments that must be "played" to be used properly. This technology is attuned to the Gree physiology - devices are operated using complex systems of levers, foot pedals and switches designed for manipulation by the suckers coating the underside of Gree tentacles. conversely, Gree are extremely inept at using Imperial-standard technology from the rest of the galaxy.
Today, the Gree are an apathetic species and their once unimaginably grand civilization has declined to near-ruin. They are mostly concerned with maintaining what few technological wonders they still understand, and keeping their cultural identity pure and their technology safe from the outside galaxy. |