In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank, as well as a unit of biodiversity. It has proven difficult to find a satisfactory definition. In the context of the game, a species is a group of individuals that shares the same set of [[species traits]]. Each species has at most two such Species Traits. //See also the [[setting/species|list of species in the setting →]]// ==== Designing new Species ==== Designing a new species gives you the option of having your own custom species in the game. To propose your own species: - **Description** \\ Write a description of their biology, including things like lifespan, native environment, and general appearance. - **Select Species Traits** \\ Select at most 2 [[species traits]] from the list of traits (or propose your own). Selecting less than 2 traits is also an good option, since jedi get more [[jedi character creation|starting training points]] with less traits. - **Get Approval** \\ Post the species on the [[forum/Game Questions & Character Building]] forum for approval! Note that "species" and "culture" are two separate things. While qualities of a species might influence cultures largely consisting of individuals from that species, we try to keep them separate, which leads to a more interesting and believable game world!