Species Name: Suliban
First Encountered: 2151

Description and Background Notes:
No more advanced than Human, the Sulidan are a reptilian, humanoid Alien Species. They have achieved interstellar capabilities far before their human counterparts, and are an accepted part, if considered minor, of established Stellar travel. Many Suliban have colonized extensively, often settling peacefully alongside other species.

History once recorded them as a minor species. No threat, and one that would fade into obscurity. That was before the Cabal seemed to appear out of nowhere in 2151.

The Cabal represent an elite minority of the Suliban peoples, A group determined to garner power anyway possible. Led by a Suliban named Silik, they were enlisted by a stranger, they accepted advanced technologies and above all advanced genetic manipulation that made the members of the Cabal physically far superior to all. In return they would do their benefactors bidding, and gain power for themselves, throwing the Alpha Quadrant into disarray.

Not all Suliban chose the Cabal, some remained as they were, gathered in their colonies, proud of their heritage, and wishing no more than peaceful existence, however the activities of the Cabal coloured the views of many others, causing distrust and even hostility towards Suliban that were not of the Cabal. In fact this was even a factor of Silik's long term plan, the very same discontent, breeding amongst those of his species and driving more recruits to the Cabal, to undergo genetic manipulation and join the ranks of his loyal soldiers.

Not all members of the Cabal are loyal however, a small number grow dissatisfied with the treatment of their people, including both the Cabal, and the original Suliban in their considerations, and feel that this treatment steams directly from the actions of the Cabal, and of Siliks disdain for those that did not choose to change themselves. This small dissident movement works against the Cabal, from within and out. Trying to restore an element of trust that had been lost by the Suliban as a whole.

The Suliban are tall humanoids, with a mottled green skin and no body hair. The Suliban of the Cabal however also have many genetic traits added through their manipulation, among other traits this includes a chameleon like ability to appear in any form, or even disappear entirely Total night-vision, along with enhanced strength and reflexes

Their established future as one of the minor players in Alpha Quadrant politics lost. Who knows what role the Suliban will eventually play in the Grand scheme of things.

Basic Suliban Template
Attributes
Fitness 2 [5]
Coordination 2 [5]
Intellect 3 [5]
Presence 2 [5]
Psi 0 [5]

Skills
Artistic Expression (Choose Specialisation) 1 (2)
Athletics (Choose Any) 1 (2)
Culture (Suliban) 2 (3)
History (Suliban) 1 (2)
Language
Suliban 2
Settled World 1
Science, Any (Choose Specialisation) 2 (3)
World Knowledge (Settled World) 1 (2)

Typical Advantages/Disadvantages
Outcast -1

'Cabal' Suliban Template
Attributes
Fitness 3 [5]
Coordination 3 [5]
Reaction +1
Intellect 3 [5]
Presence 2 [5]
Empathy -1
Psi 0 [5]

Skills
Athletics (Choose Any) 1 (2)
Culture (Suliban) 2 (3)
History (Suliban) 1 (2)
Language (Suliban) 2
Science, Any (Choose Specialisation) 2 (3)
World Knowledge (Settled World) 1 (2)
Choose one of the following skills:
Stealth 1
or
Disguise (Chameleon) 1 (2) *

Typical Advantages/Disadvantages
Double-Jointed +2
Chameleon +4**
Night Vision +2
Obligation (To the Cabal) -2 or Fanatic -2
Outcast -2

* The specialization of Stealth or Disguise represents the individual Suliban's use of their new-found Chameleon like abilities, how well they can look like a member of an alien species, or how difficult it is to remain unseen against a wall

** Like the +6 Advantage Shapeshifter, Chameleon allows a character to use species specific abilities that are fine-tuned by skill use.

Submitted by Dan Gurden

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