| The Nausicaan |
Description: A militaristic race whose strong superstitions prevent them from leaving their home system.
Biological Description: The Nausicaan are a humanoid species that are similar to human beings in many ways. They average about 8 feet in height and their skin is a dull yellowish Orange color. Their average life span is approximately 120 years and they breathe an oxygen atmosphere | Society Description: The Nausicaan society is organized into a rough collection of groups that are governed by a single Master. These Masters answer to The Grand Master who is elected by a contest of mental and physical tests between the candidates. Though various groups are often at war, which prevent their society as a whole from progressing, many of the Nausicaans believe that life will improve and that some day they will venture beyond their home system into the stars beyond. | General History Description: The Nausicaan do not have much of an interstellar history as they have never left their home system. Their society, as a whole at this time, is paralyzed by superstitions of nothing being beyond their home system. Though they have knowledge of warp points, they refuse to attempt to traverse them..
| Escort | Frigate
Destroyer | Light Cruiser | Cruiser
Battle Cruiser | Battleship | Dreadnought
Space Station | Battle Station | Starbase
Small Transport | Medium Transport | Large Transport
Light Carrier | Carrier | Heavy Carrier
Small Fighter | Medium Fighter | Large Fighter
Colony Ship | Satellite | Mine
Small Troop | Medium Troop | Large Troop
Small Weapon Platform | Medium Weapon Platform. | Large Weapon Platform.
Fleet | Satellite Group | Mine Group
Fighter Group | Drone | Base Ship
Shield
Big Explosion
This race was developed for Space Empires IV by William Christopher