Strikingly similar to ancient Earth legends of tribes of Amazon warrior women, the all-female population of Praxis appears to be an entire species bred for war and without the presence of men. This appears to be a fairly recent development, as Praxians (as they are known) seem almost genetically identical to human females and their natural reproductive systems would appear to require a male. However, they reproduce through ritualistic processes involving massive fertility clinics that disguise their highly technological reproductive system with the trappings of religious ceremony.
Some human scientist suggest that the Praxians may have been the source of the Zentraedi DNA, but are still at a loss to understand how the Tirolians, Praxians and humanity could all be strikingly similar. It is also unknown who set the Praxians’ unique means of reproduction and all-female population. It is clear that it was not the Praxians themselves.
The average Praxian is a powerfully built human-looking female, usually dark skinned with a variety of hair and eye colors. They are tall, muscular, athletic and almost all are skilled in some form of close combat. They can be strident, loud, and cocky, and love to challenge other warriors to feats of skill and daring. Even in the heart of pitched battle they will compete to get the most kills and draw the most ire (and often fire) from their enemies.
The Praxians have a strong code of honor and a Praxian would rather die before she breaks her word or betrays an oath. They admire these traits in others, regardless of species, and they will show open contempt and disrespect to those who do not have these same virtues. For that reason they tend to look upon the manipulative and arrogant Preytonians with some measure of distrust, while humans and many other races are more readily embraced.
Praxian technology is anachronistic and often contradictory. Their armor and weapons are styled in the fashion of the weapons of much more primitive cultures, like bows and arrows, swords and plate mail, but they are often made from advanced composite substances, use plasma or plastic explosive armaments and may employ hidden robotechnology.
The technology for which they are most well-known is their gravity tech, which is most evident in Praxis’s architecture, which can include floating Greco-Roman plinths and statues, temples that appear to be floating on clouds and even entire islands or small mountains held adrift - often used as fortresses or temples in strategic locations.
The Praxians, despite their fierce warrior-like ways and code of honor, were tricked into surrendering to the Invid without a fight due to the seizure of their of their fertility temples. An idea cooked up by the Regent and his scientist and advisers in one of their more inspired plans, the Praxians had to swear an oath not to combat the Invid or have their genetic storehouses, and the future of their race, destroyed.
Of course this was blackmail and the oath made under duress. Many thus believe it is not valid, but are at a loss of what to do to prevent the Invid from destroying their ability to reproduce if an uprising occurs. Securing their loyalty to the Expeditionary Force is entirely dependent upon rescuing and protecting the genetic store house in order to free the Praxians from this oath to the Invid. Being able to protect the secured and vital fertility temples is a must and the only way to free the warrior women from their obligation to not oppose the Invid. Until this can be accomplished, the Praxians, as a united people/world can not join these heroes from another world. However, that has not stopped a few thousand Praxians who feel the oath is an atrocity and not binding, from joining the Expendentionary Force to free other worlds from the yoke of the Invid. However, those Praxian rebels must be branded as “rogues” by their own people to avoid Invid retribution on the fertility temples. As a result, many Praxians among the Expeditionary Force join in secret and try to keep a low profile. Such rogue Praxians gravitate towards the Expeditionary Force Marines and other front line combat roles. They are excited about piloting Cyclones and other small fast mecha, and enjoying using high tech melee weapons of all kinds. Praxians warriors avoid large, slow mecha like Destroids and hover tanks. So far, the Invid do not seem to noticedPraxian warriors among the troops. And when clad in Expeditionary Force armor, it is imposible for the Invid to tell what species is locked inside of it. Even though Praxians are a good head or more taller than the average human male, this is not a distinction most Invid are likely to make, especially if there are only a few tall Praxians among many other Marines or humans.
Praxian R.C.C.
Alignment: Any honorable alignment, usually Principled, Scrupulous, or in rare cases, Aberrant. Those who follow dishonorable lifestyles, even Unprincipled, are shunned outcast and may even be challenged and killed in single combat for their transgressions, perceived or otherwise.
Gender: All Female
Attributes: I.Q. 3D6, M.E. 2D6, M.A. 3D6, P.S. 3D6+6, P.P. 3D6+6, P.E. 3D6+10, P.B. 3D6+12, Spd. 5D6.
Hit Points: P.E. attribute number plus 1D6 per level.
S.D.C.: 20 in addition to S.D.C. gained from an O.C.C. or physical skill bonuses.
Size: Human, but averaging about six feet tall and an additional 50 lbs. (all muscle).
Natural Abilities: Hawk-like vision, able to read a stop sign from two miles away. This adds a +2 to any vision based Perception roll.
Average Experience Level: 1D4+2 (PCs start at level one)
Combat: regardless of O.C.C., all Praxians start with Hand to Hand Martial Arts, W.P. Spear and W.P. Shield.
Bonuses: +3 on initiative, +2 to strike and parry, +3 to roll with punch, fall or impact, +2 to pull punch, +2 to save vs. diseases, poisons, toxins and gases.
Available O.C.C.s: Praxians physically and mentally can be any O.C.C. a human character can play, but the majority of them will prefer to be frontline combat fighters who get in close with the enemy and will be particularly attracted to the UEEF Marine Infantry O.C.C. and STORM Teams. But the majority will be Praxian Warriors (see below).
Praxian Warrior R.C.C.
The Praxian warriors are elite soldiers who specialize in melee combat, utilizing advanced technology to create powerful versions of traditional low-tech weaponry. The typical Praxian warrior is as comfortable with a bow and arrow armed with explosive warheads as they are with an energy rifle.
These warriors have a rigid code of honor on and off the battlefield and believe strongly in duty, loyalty and keeping one’s word as well as fighting bravely and honorably. They despise underhanded tactics and subterfuge, but are not opposed to stealth, ambushes and taking the enemy off guard or by surprise. However, they prefer to face their enemies directly on the open field of battle.
Bonuses: +1 to strike, parry and dodge, +1 additional attack per melee, +1D4X10 S.D.C.
O.C.C. Skills:
Speak and Read Praxian: 98%
Language: Tirolian (+10%)
Animal Husbandry (+5%)
Basic Math (+10%)
Body Building & Weight Lifting
Climbing (+10%)
Detect Ambush (+15%)
First Aid (+5%)
Forced March
Horsemanship: General
Hunting
Military Etiquette
Military Sign Language (+15%)
Military Tactics (+10%)
Outdoormanship
Prowl (+10%)
Recognize Weapon Quality (10%)
Running
Wilderness Survival (+15%)
W.P. Sword
W.P. Spear
W.P. Shield
W.P. Targeting
W.P. One modern of Choice
Hand to Hand Commando
O.C.C. Related Skills: These are additional skill choices related to the character’s training and background. Select eight other skills at level one, plus one additional skill at levels 2, 5, 9 and 13
Communications: Any
Domestic: Any (+10%)
Electrical: Basic Electronics Basic only
Espionage: Any (+5%, but +15% to tracking only)
Mechanical: Basic Mechanics only.
Medical: Holistic Medicine only
Military: Any (+10%)
Physical: Any (+10% where applicable)
Pilot: Any except jet fighters, pilot Veritechs and MECT (they can learn Pilot Ground Veritech)
Pilot Related: Any
Science: None
Technical: Any (5%)
W.P. Any
Wilderness: Any (+10%)
Secondary Skills: Select five skills at level one from the secondary skill list in the skills section of Robotech The Shadow Chronicles RPG then one additional skill at levels 4, 8, and 11. These are additional areas of knowledge and do not get any bonuses other than possible bonuses for having a high I.Q. All Secondary Skills start at the base skill level.
Standard Equipment: Praxians Plate Armor, a blade staff, spike shield, war bow and 20 normal arrows and 20 explosive arrows (each in their own marked quivers). A backpack, rations, 50 feet (15.2 m) of 800 load capacity climbing cord, personal items.
Equipment Available on Assignment: Depending on the Game Master, the mission and the character’s skills, the character can be assigned any mission specific weapons, explosive ordinance, armor, vehicles and equipment necessary to complete their mission.
Monthly Wages: Praxian Warriors do not fight for pay. They expect to be provided with Spartan but sufficient quarters, somewhat decent food and the right weapons to do the job. They fight for the freedom of their people and personal honor. The UEEF insists on paying them the salary of 1600 Credits per month, the equivalent to a junior non-commissioned officer. They spend it pretty much as soon as they get it on entertainment, weaponry and their more needy comrades-in-arms.
Experience table: Use the military Specialist & Technical Officer Experience Chart in the Robotech The Shadow Chronicles RPG.
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