Martian (Ice Warrior) Species Template

The Ice Warriors are reptilian humanoids, their scaly skin and features usually hidden under heavy armor. They have large, claw-like hands and their voices are usually a highly sibilant whisper when in atmospheres like that of Earth's. They prefer cold climates and can be killed by extreme heat. The are two classes of Ice Warriors, the rank and file Warriors, and an officer class, which are often referred to as Ice Lords. The main difference between the two is the design of their armor, with the Ice Lords wearing a lighter, more flexible version than those of the Warriors. Ice Warriors have a strong sense of honor. They also believe that in the case of a violent death, the victim will not rest in peace until the murderer has atoned for it. The name Ice Warrior is not the name of their species, but was applied to them by an Earth scientific team. Earth has had a rocky relationship with the Ice Warriors ever since hostile contact was accidentally made shortly after the Mars Probe missions in the seventies. Earth brokered an agreement to never return to Mars, with the British intelligence services covering up the fact that Mars had a breathable atmosphere so as to discourage further exploration attempts. Much of the Ice Warrior's early history/culture was defined by clans. The 1997 attempt at invading Earth was by the Argyre Clan. It was another breakaway clan which formed the attack force which sought to invade Earth in 2044. The events of 2044 led to what has become known as the Thousand Year War between Earth and Mars. Earth was victorious and the result was that most Martians were driven off of Mars. By the 40th century Ice Warriors had resettled on New Mars, renounced their violent, warlike ways (except in self defense), and became important members of the Galactic Federation. Because of their honed combat skills, Ice Warriors often serve as part of the Galactic Federation's peacekeeping force.

Attributes
Fitness 2 [5]
- Strength +1
Coordination 2 [5]
- Dexterity -1
Intellect 2 [5]
- Logic +1
Presence 2 [5]
- Empathy -1
Psi 0 [5]

Skills
Culture (Martian) 2 (3)
Energy Weapon (choose specialization) 1 (2)
History (Martian) 1 (2)
Language
- Martian 2
Science, Any (choose specialization) 1 (2)
World Knowledge (Mars or New Mars) 1 (2)

Advantages/Disadvantages
Medical Problem (susceptible to high temperature)
Poor Sight
Shrewd

Submitted by Noah Soudrette