Ixians

"The Ixians are the only kind people you'll find anywhere in Xyon. Anyone saying otherwise is lying."

- Kivo Valla Tok

The Ixians are a subrace of cold-dwelling Xai living in the Hyperion Sub-Sector on the planet of Ix. They are largely peaceful people, almost poliet to a fault, and helpful to and annoying degree. However, they are considered some of the most attractive people in all of Xyon, and often times used as the symbol of beauty, though they are unreachable given their culture stating only Ixian may marry Ixian. The Ixians are one of the races that control one of the precious few nishatium reserves in the sector, giving them much political power despite their isolated location. They are also a member of the Hyperion Coalition, which defies the might of the Xanian Dominion.

Biology & Appearance
The Ixians possess a biology similar to those of their neighbors, which is geared toward cold enviornments. They are naturally resistent to the cold, and their internal body temperature is 28° degrees farenheit. Their breath is visible given their body temperature, and is also very visible in the heat as well, though the Ixians still away from the heat if at all possible. Their hair is black, though women can sometimes be found with auburn hair, the only other color hair their species has. Their eyes come in blue, indigo, and cyan, and appear quite brite and lively. Physically, men average 1.8 meters in height, while women are typically 1.6 to 1.7 meters in height. They have a high muscle density, giving the Ixians far more physical strength than their lean size would indicate. Unlike their Hyperion cousins, they do not have the superior night vision, though they do share their tolerance to pain given the world they inhabit.

Men mature faster than women at a far earlier age, and women mature slower at a much older age. Male Ixians are also significantly smarter than female Ixians, and are generally quiet as a group, while women of the race tend to be louder and forthcoming. Sexually, female Ixanians are highly active, while men tend to do so when needed as they prefer to maintain their energy for their numerous tasks and responsibilities. By the standards of the Xai, Ixian women are more attraction than normal. Female Ixians outnumber the men in their race 10-to-1, and are mentally driven to procreate, though with men of their own race or those of the Hyperion sub-sector. This has given rise to their friendly if somewhat deceptive nature, as they do what they can to produce children by any means neccessary. Furthermore, they are always physically ready for a sexual encounter, so much so that they are mentally geared toward expanding their race. The average gestation period of the Ixians is nine months.

Society & Culture
"The Ixians don't get mad. They get 'flustered'."

- Omata Morgana, speaking of the Ixians' well known polietness