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	== Biology ==		== Biology ==
	<blockquote>''Main Article: [[Skrell Biology]]''</blockquote>Skrell are humanoids with a height ~~ranging~~ from 5'10" to 6'2" ~~with~~ females being generally taller than males. Their feet and hands are webbed. Their respiratory system is a complex combination of vestigial cutaneous breathing, lungs, and gills placed at the back of the neck and protected by headtails. Their bones are denser and more flexible than human ones, making them less likely to break under shock, Their blood is a dark blue colour. life expectancy ranges from 100 to 120 years, depending on various factors.		<blockquote>''Main Article: [[Skrell Biology]]''</blockquote>Skrell are humanoids with a height averaging from 5'10" to 6'2", females being generally taller than males, though this is a broad average across their massive population with variance going both ways. Their feet and hands are webbed. Their respiratory system is a complex combination of vestigial cutaneous breathing, lungs, and gills placed at the back of the neck and protected by headtails. Their bones are denser and more flexible than human ones, making them less likely to break under shock, Their blood is a dark blue colour. life expectancy ranges from 100 to 120 years, depending on various factors.

	The Skrellian life cycle starts as a tadpole, hatching from eggs. During the next six to nine months, said tadpole will grow and develop its adult limbs, along with its gills and headtails during the later stages of development. During this phase,they live underwater and are very vulnerable; even the most minor wound will brutally disturb the tadpole's growth and it is rare that more than five of them survive their infancy.		The Skrellian life cycle starts as a tadpole, hatching from eggs. During the next six to nine months, said tadpole will grow and develop its adult limbs, along with its gills and headtails during the later stages of development. During this phase,they live underwater and are very vulnerable; even the most minor wound will brutally disturb the tadpole's growth and it is rare that more than five of them survive their infancy.

	A ~~Skrells~~ skin can have a large variety of colours, ranging from dark blue to vivid red, with shades of various shapes across the body. It is slightly ~~translucid~~ in areas, mostly on the headtails, and exudes a thin layer of slime making the Skrell appear somewhat gelatinous at first sight.		A Skrell's skin can have a large variety of colours, ranging from dark blue to vivid red, with shades of various shapes across the body. It is slightly translucent in areas, mostly on the headtails, and exudes a thin layer of slime making the Skrell appear somewhat gelatinous at first sight.

	Skrellian heads are comparatively simpler than human ones. In place of a nose are slits, lips are almost nonexistent. They have as many facial muscles though most of them are located in the lower area, decreasing the Skrell's ability for facial expressions. Skrellian ears also lack an auricle, its function being taken over by a complex inner canal. Their eyes are larger than a humans,occupying half their face and entirely black when observed from the outside. Their size and position, being further apart than on human faces, give the Skrell a broader field of view. Their vocal cords, accompanied by internal vocal sacs, give them a very large range of pitch, high enough to be partially inaudible to humans.		Skrellian heads are comparatively simpler than human ones. In place of a nose are slits, lips are almost nonexistent. They have as many facial muscles though most of them are located in the lower area, decreasing the Skrell's ability for facial expressions. Skrellian ears also lack an auricle, its function being taken over by a complex inner canal. Their eyes are larger than a humans,occupying half their face and entirely black when observed from the outside. Their size and position, being further apart than on human faces, give the Skrell a broader field of view. Their vocal cords, accompanied by internal vocal sacs, give them a very large range of pitch, high enough to be partially inaudible to humans.

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	The '''Skrell''' are a species of amphibious humanoids hailing from the world of [[Qerr'Balak]], a hot, humid planet with numerous swamps and jungles. More technologically advanced than humanity, their ancient society is now stagnant and threatened by the fast growth of their new allies.		The '''Skrell''' are a species of amphibious humanoids hailing from the world of [[Qerr'Balak]], a hot, humid planet with numerous swamps and jungles. More technologically advanced than humanity, their ancient society is now stagnant and threatened by the fast growth of their new allies.

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	The '''Skrell''' are a species of amphibious humanoids hailing from the world of [[Qerr'Balak]], a hot, humid planet with numerous swamps and jungles. More technologically advanced than humanity, their ancient society is now stagnant and threatened by the fast growth of their new allies.		The '''Skrell''' are a species of amphibious humanoids hailing from the world of [[Qerr'Balak]], a hot, humid planet with numerous swamps and jungles. More technologically advanced than humanity, their ancient society is now stagnant and threatened by the fast growth of their new allies.
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	Skrell on board the [[SEV Torch]] can come from all walks of life, with varying levels of professional experience, employment and a myriad of loyalties, though they tend to fall into three distinct camps: military, corporate or independent.		Skrell on board the [[SEV Torch]] can come from all walks of life, with varying levels of professional experience, employment and a myriad of loyalties, though they tend to fall into three distinct camps: military, corporate or independent.

	On the uniformed services side, this represents all of the Skrell who are in the [[Expeditionary Corps]]. Following the negotiation of a number of deals with a number of Skrell SDTFs' and their sponsoring City-States, the SCG has created an exchange program allowing Skrell from one of them to volunteer for service in the Expeditionary Corps, while an equivalent ~~Fleet or~~ EC member has the opportunity to experience service in an SDTF. Skrell serving in the Expeditionary Corps are thus engaging in a period of temporary service in the EC in a roughly equivalent position to one they hold in their SDTF or as is appropriate for their skillset. SDTF members on exchange are, nominally, volunteers. However, a number have been ordered to participate for other, less altruistic reasons. A great many SDTF members experience culture shock as a result of the stark difference in ideology, standards and operating methods between a Skrellian and a human organisation. A somewhat notable exception to SDTF membership is made for Skrell who are volunteering for the position of Explorer (not the rank), with these either being from an SDTFs' R&D section or as representatives and members of a City-States academic body, and are often students conducting a sort of "gap year" to gain experience of human culture and scientific practices.		On the uniformed services side, this represents all of the Skrell who are in the [[Expeditionary Corps]]. Following the negotiation of a number of deals with a number of Skrell SDTFs' and their sponsoring City-States, the SCG has created an exchange program allowing Skrell from one of them to volunteer for service in the Expeditionary Corps, while an equivalent EC member has the opportunity to experience service in an SDTF. Skrell serving in the Expeditionary Corps are thus engaging in a period of temporary service in the EC in a roughly equivalent position to one they hold in their SDTF or as is appropriate for their skillset. SDTF members on exchange are, nominally, volunteers. However, a number have been ordered to participate for other, less altruistic reasons. A great many SDTF members experience culture shock as a result of the stark difference in ideology, standards and operating methods between a Skrellian and a human organisation. A somewhat notable exception to SDTF membership is made for Skrell who are volunteering for the position of Explorer (not the rank), with these either being from an SDTFs' R&D section or as representatives and members of a City-States academic body, and are often students conducting a sort of "gap year" to gain experience of human culture and scientific practices.

	Many Skrell are employed by a variety of human corporations, particularly those who operate across all of human space, either as loans from Skrellian corporations engaging in their own form of manpower exchange or research agreements, or a few more radical Skrell from the border colonies who have left their home cities in order to use use their highly in demand skills to seek their fortune and gain status within a human corporation.		Many Skrell are employed by a variety of human corporations, particularly those who operate across all of human space, either as loans from Skrellian corporations engaging in their own form of manpower exchange or research agreements, or a few more radical Skrell from the border colonies who have left their home cities in order to use use their highly in demand skills to seek their fortune and gain status within a human corporation.
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	Lastly are the very few, rarely encountered independent and miscellaneous Skrell. Ranging from the rare independent contractor to a number of observers and investors sent by city states who have a vested interest in the mission to keep tabs on both mission progress and any scientific breakthroughs or important discoveries. This list is not exhaustive, with a number of Skrell finding their way aboard through other means and for other purposes.		Lastly are the very few, rarely encountered independent and miscellaneous Skrell. Ranging from the rare independent contractor to a number of observers and investors sent by city states who have a vested interest in the mission to keep tabs on both mission progress and any scientific breakthroughs or important discoveries. This list is not exhaustive, with a number of Skrell finding their way aboard through other means and for other purposes.
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	\|planet = Qerr'Balak		\|planet = Qerr'Balak
	\|relatedlore = [[Skrell Roleplay Guide]] ∙ [[Skrell Biology]] ∙ [[Skrell Castes]] ∙ [[Skrell Crime]] ∙ [[Skrell Culture]] ∙ [[Skrell Family and Education]] ∙ [[Skrell Language]] ∙ [[Skrell Military]] ∙ [[Skrell Politics and Economics]] ∙ Planets ([[~~Qerr'balak\|~~Qerr'Balak]])		\|relatedlore = [[Skrell Roleplay Guide]] ∙ [[Skrell Biology]] ∙ [[Skrell Castes]] ∙ [[Skrell Crime]] ∙ [[Skrell Culture]] ∙ [[Skrell Family and Education]] ∙ [[Skrell Language]] ∙ [[Skrell Military]] ∙ [[Skrell Politics and Economics]] ∙ Planets ([[Qerr'Balak]])
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	The '''Skrell''' are a species of amphibious humanoids hailing from the world of [[~~Qerr'balak\|~~Qerr'Balak]], a hot, humid planet with numerous swamps and jungles. More technologically advanced than humanity, their ancient society is now stagnant and threatened by the fast growth of their new allies.		The '''Skrell''' are a species of amphibious humanoids hailing from the world of [[Qerr'Balak]], a hot, humid planet with numerous swamps and jungles. More technologically advanced than humanity, their ancient society is now stagnant and threatened by the fast growth of their new allies.

	Have a look at the [[Skrell Roleplay Guide]] to get an idea about the Skrell mindset.		Have a look at the [[Skrell Roleplay Guide]] to get an idea about the Skrell mindset.
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	The headtails vary in size, being longer on females. Their initial purpose was to protect the gills from external contaminants and irritants. Later in their history, Skrell started decorating their headtails with jewellery and various decorations.		The headtails vary in size, being longer on females. Their initial purpose was to protect the gills from external contaminants and irritants. Later in their history, Skrell started decorating their headtails with jewellery and various decorations.

	The Skrell are vegetarian. Not only are they unable to absorb animal protein, but doing so is likely to cause illness, with food poisoning being possible. Traditional Skrellian foods are heavily based on the fungi-like organisms found on Qerr'~~balak~~.		The Skrell are vegetarian. Not only are they unable to absorb animal protein, but doing so is likely to cause illness, with food poisoning being possible. Traditional Skrellian foods are heavily based on the fungi-like organisms found on Qerr'Balak.

	Despite an extremely low resistance to alcohol, Skrell have otherwise developed a high tolerance to a large amount of chemical substances, a result of their homeworld's flora being generally poisonous as a defence mechanism. Consequently, Skrellian food is generally too harmful for human consumption.		Despite an extremely low resistance to alcohol, Skrell have otherwise developed a high tolerance to a large amount of chemical substances, a result of their homeworld's flora being generally poisonous as a defence mechanism. Consequently, Skrellian food is generally too harmful for human consumption.
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	=== Castes ===		=== Castes ===
	<blockquote>''Main article: [[Skrell Castes]]''</blockquote>One of the main pillars of Skrellian society, the caste system has been in place for millennia on ~~Qerr’balak~~. A solution to society's inefficiencies, by immersing the Skrell in various environments shaped to specific needs, goals and values, the castes were able to form generations of specialised Skrell who developed their own values and traditions. As such, castes act as subcultures within the main Skrellian culture, conditioning a Skrell’s life from birth to death and passing it along to their children. The castes are more of a way of life rather than a predetermined path that every Skrell must follow.		<blockquote>''Main article: [[Skrell Castes]]''</blockquote>One of the main pillars of Skrellian society, the caste system has been in place for millennia on Qerr'Balak. A solution to society's inefficiencies, by immersing the Skrell in various environments shaped to specific needs, goals and values, the castes were able to form generations of specialised Skrell who developed their own values and traditions. As such, castes act as subcultures within the main Skrellian culture, conditioning a Skrell’s life from birth to death and passing it along to their children. The castes are more of a way of life rather than a predetermined path that every Skrell must follow.

	* '''Qerr-Katish (High Caste):''' Considered as the leaders of Skrellkind, the Qerr-Katish are the face and soul of Skrellian society. Managers, diplomats, lawyers, they are notably the only caste allowed to fulfil the role of Qerr-Skria, and the only one forbidden from being appointed to the Xaq Moglar. Representatives of the Skrell, Qerr-Katish are highly social beings, sophisticated,and organized. They tend to be rather conservative, although progressive ideas regularly grow within the caste, as a stagnant society is a dying society. They generally are the richest people of a City-State, although their money is generally invested in various endeavours both in and out of Skrellian society. Qerr-Katish families tend to be rather small, being generally limited to one, sometimes two bondings. They often dress in clothing made from softer, shinier materials, long and flowing and has often been compared to the clothing of ancient Chinese nobles by human scholars. Their skin is generally bright green.		* '''Qerr-Katish (High Caste):''' Considered as the leaders of Skrellkind, the Qerr-Katish are the face and soul of Skrellian society. Managers, diplomats, lawyers, they are notably the only caste allowed to fulfil the role of Qerr-Skria, and the only one forbidden from being appointed to the Xaq Moglar. Representatives of the Skrell, Qerr-Katish are highly social beings, sophisticated,and organized. They tend to be rather conservative, although progressive ideas regularly grow within the caste, as a stagnant society is a dying society. They generally are the richest people of a City-State, although their money is generally invested in various endeavours both in and out of Skrellian society. Qerr-Katish families tend to be rather small, being generally limited to one, sometimes two bondings. They often dress in clothing made from softer, shinier materials, long and flowing and has often been compared to the clothing of ancient Chinese nobles by human scholars. Their skin is generally bright green.
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	=== Economy ===		=== Economy ===
	For the Skrell, money is a temporary thing. Skrellian currencies are printed with a temporary filigree, made from the spores of a very specific luminescent mushroom on ~~Qerr’balak~~. The luminescence fades completely after two years, after which a Skrellian bill is no longer usable. Each filigree includes the date of the bill’s printing, allowing the verification of the bill’s authenticity by comparing the date and the expected luminosity of the spores.		For the Skrell, money is a temporary thing. Skrellian currencies are printed with a temporary filigree, made from the spores of a very specific luminescent mushroom on Qerr'Balak. The luminescence fades completely after two years, after which a Skrellian bill is no longer usable. Each filigree includes the date of the bill’s printing, allowing the verification of the bill’s authenticity by comparing the date and the expected luminosity of the spores.

	This means Skrell cannot hoard money, and are instead incentivised to spend it, be it by buying goods and services, or investing it in various endeavours. If a Skrell wishes to preserve money for future projects, or simply for financial safety, their only recourse is to loan that money, without interest, to the City-State, for a set duration decided at the start of the loan. When the government gives back the money, the bills are freshly printed for a new 2-year long period of use.		This means Skrell cannot hoard money, and are instead incentivised to spend it, be it by buying goods and services, or investing it in various endeavours. If a Skrell wishes to preserve money for future projects, or simply for financial safety, their only recourse is to loan that money, without interest, to the City-State, for a set duration decided at the start of the loan. When the government gives back the money, the bills are freshly printed for a new 2-year long period of use.
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	In the domain of visual arts, the Skrell have a long, complex history of painting and sculpting. In their early days, they used to spray dye made from their local, diverse vegetation onto small ponds, using the water as their canvas. Such works were ephemeral at best, and while more stable supports have now been widely adopted, pond-painting is still a mainstay in Skrellian art.		In the domain of visual arts, the Skrell have a long, complex history of painting and sculpting. In their early days, they used to spray dye made from their local, diverse vegetation onto small ponds, using the water as their canvas. Such works were ephemeral at best, and while more stable supports have now been widely adopted, pond-painting is still a mainstay in Skrellian art.

	Sculpting itself has seen its share of changes. While ancient painters were busy with their ponds, early Skrellian sculptors saw potential in the massive Kol’mo, mushrooms that can be found on most of ~~Qerr’balak’s~~ surface. In the modern era Talum-Katish have adopted the use of genetic engineering and, thanks to the very primitive genetic code of the Kol’mo, applied it to artistic expression, growing surrealistic mushrooms while completely bypassing the need for any physical sculpting.		Sculpting itself has seen its share of changes. While ancient painters were busy with their ponds, early Skrellian sculptors saw potential in the massive Kol’mo, mushrooms that can be found on most of Qerr'Balak’s surface. In the modern era Talum-Katish have adopted the use of genetic engineering and, thanks to the very primitive genetic code of the Kol’mo, applied it to artistic expression, growing surrealistic mushrooms while completely bypassing the need for any physical sculpting.

	=== Sports ===		=== Sports ===
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	However, no group embodies the spirit of Skrellian criminality as the Qerr-Glia do. Ancient Qerr-Katish families, stripped of their status and power in the wake of the Qrri-Qerria war, turned to whatever activity, legal or illegal, could finance their fight to reclaim their former position, thus leading to the formation of the Qerr-Glia.		However, no group embodies the spirit of Skrellian criminality as the Qerr-Glia do. Ancient Qerr-Katish families, stripped of their status and power in the wake of the Qrri-Qerria war, turned to whatever activity, legal or illegal, could finance their fight to reclaim their former position, thus leading to the formation of the Qerr-Glia.

	Forming intricate criminal networks across ~~Qerr’balak~~, they expanded along with the rest of skrellkind, broadening their criminal horizons to the stars. Their activities range from money laundering to the slave trade, including equally reprehensible activities such as the drug trade and blackmail.		Forming intricate criminal networks across Qerr'Balak, they expanded along with the rest of skrellkind, broadening their criminal horizons to the stars. Their activities range from money laundering to the slave trade, including equally reprehensible activities such as the drug trade and blackmail.

	While the Qerr-Glia have at their disposal a very large network of relations and maintain several fragile alliances between various families, their only loyalty resides in their own family. They will temporarily hire anyone competent enough to fulfil their goals, wilfully or forcefully, but only the members of the Qerr-Skria family are permanent members of a Qerr-Glia cell. Leaving a Qerr-Glia family is considered high treason by its members, and any leavers would find themselves fiercely hunted down by their former brothers and sisters.		While the Qerr-Glia have at their disposal a very large network of relations and maintain several fragile alliances between various families, their only loyalty resides in their own family. They will temporarily hire anyone competent enough to fulfil their goals, wilfully or forcefully, but only the members of the Qerr-Skria family are permanent members of a Qerr-Glia cell. Leaving a Qerr-Glia family is considered high treason by its members, and any leavers would find themselves fiercely hunted down by their former brothers and sisters.

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	Rapid population growth has been both a blessing and a curse for the Skrell for millennia, and, despite attempts by Skrellian leaders to curtail it, has not slowed, forcing the Skrell to rapidly expand their territory over the centuries. While the exact number of colonies is unknown, their overall territory is far, far greater in size and scope than what humanity occupies, with Skrellian territory spreading outward into what is ,to humanity, unknown space. That expansion is nowadays a problem for the Skrell, as they repeatedly find themselves boxed-in by the various civilisations that neighbour their ever expanding territory, forcing them to consider changes to how they acquire new holdings and manage their current population.		Rapid population growth has been both a blessing and a curse for the Skrell for millennia, and, despite attempts by Skrellian leaders to curtail it, has not slowed, forcing the Skrell to rapidly expand their territory over the centuries. While the exact number of colonies is unknown, their overall territory is far, far greater in size and scope than what humanity occupies, with Skrellian territory spreading outward into what is ,to humanity, unknown space. That expansion is nowadays a problem for the Skrell, as they repeatedly find themselves boxed-in by the various civilisations that neighbour their ever expanding territory, forcing them to consider changes to how they acquire new holdings and manage their current population.

	Despite their technological superiority, Skrellian technological progress has slowed, having somewhat ~~plateau'd~~, with no major breakthrough having been made in the past century. This is mainly due to the Skrellian scientific process, heavily burdened by extensive testing and safety concerns, but also because new technological finds have difficulty spreading across a vast territory lacking centralised organisation and authorities.		Despite their technological superiority, Skrellian technological progress has slowed, having somewhat plateaued, with no major breakthrough having been made in the past century. This is mainly due to the Skrellian scientific process, heavily burdened by extensive testing and safety concerns, but also because new technological finds have difficulty spreading across a vast territory lacking centralised organisation and authorities.

	There are a number of major events in Skrellian history that are worth noting. The dates have been adapted to the human calendar for more clarity.		There are a number of major events in Skrellian history that are worth noting. The dates have been adapted to the human calendar for more clarity.
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	=== Sports ===		=== Sports ===
	All Skrell practice sports to a certain extent, although the specifics ~~are~~ generally depend on caste. While the Kanin-Katish and Raskinta-Katish practice sports that do not shy away from physical effort, the more intellectual castes undertake exercises more fitting to their skills. Most Skrellian sports are played in teams, and with the exception of the Raskinta-Katish’s activities, often lack an actual adversary, preferring to place the players in front of issues waiting to be solved.		All Skrell practice sports to a certain extent, although the specifics generally depend on caste. While the Kanin-Katish and Raskinta-Katish practice sports that do not shy away from physical effort, the more intellectual castes undertake exercises more fitting to their skills. Most Skrellian sports are played in teams, and with the exception of the Raskinta-Katish’s activities, often lack an actual adversary, preferring to place the players in front of issues waiting to be solved.

	As expected of them, Talum-Katish merge sports and arts through dance: with a large amount of them taking place in or under water, they also evolved along a lot along modern technologies, antigravity environments partially replacing the former dancing pools. Water-dancing stays nonetheless a mainstay for Talum-Katish, as water offers entirely different parameters to evolve in. Oddly, Skrellian dance often looks very martial, with human sociologists quickly comparing them to the kata of Eastern Asia.		As expected of them, Talum-Katish merge sports and arts through dance: with a large amount of them taking place in or under water, they also evolved along a lot along modern technologies, antigravity environments partially replacing the former dancing pools. Water-dancing stays nonetheless a mainstay for Talum-Katish, as water offers entirely different parameters to evolve in. Oddly, Skrellian dance often looks very martial, with human sociologists quickly comparing them to the kata of Eastern Asia.
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	Malish-Katish practice close to no physical sports. They instead focus on very intellectual activities, ranging from visual puzzles to logical riddles. Once again, these games are generally practiced in teams, although the players are often separated and cannot share intel with their teammates. Each player has thus the task to complete their own part while having no knowledge of the bigger picture.		Malish-Katish practice close to no physical sports. They instead focus on very intellectual activities, ranging from visual puzzles to logical riddles. Once again, these games are generally practiced in teams, although the players are often separated and cannot share intel with their teammates. Each player has thus the task to complete their own part while having no knowledge of the bigger picture.

	~~At last~~, Qerr-Katish, just like Malish-Katish, do not practice a lot of physical activities. They are, however, extremely fond of numerous strategy games, where their intelligence and organisation are put to the challenge With the rise of virtual reality and advanced artificial intelligence, the concept was taken even further, with full simulations being developed, both as a training exercise and entertainment.		Lastly, Qerr-Katish, just like Malish-Katish, do not practice a lot of physical activities. They are, however, extremely fond of numerous strategy games, where their intelligence and organisation are put to the challenge. With the rise of virtual reality and advanced artificial intelligence, the concept was taken even further, with full simulations being developed, both as a training exercise and entertainment.

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	=== Education ===		=== Education ===
	Skrellian education is the basis of Skrellian society. Tadpoles are educated by their parents and ~~interaction~~ with the other ~~Tadpoles~~ of their Bonding. When a Skrell enters their “adult” shape, they first enter the first level of academic life, called by the Skrell the Mi-Gloa, the Early Enlightenment. At this point, they learn basic logic, elementary sciences such as mathematics and low-level physics, and Skrellian history. All the Castes share the same lessons, except for the Qerr-Katish, who are taught apart from the rest of society and groomed for leadership.		Skrellian education is the basis of Skrellian society. Tadpoles are educated by their parents and interactions with the other tadpoles of their Bonding. When a Skrell enters their “adult” shape, they first enter the first level of academic life, called by the Skrell the Mi-Gloa, the Early Enlightenment. At this point, they learn basic logic, elementary sciences such as mathematics and low-level physics, and Skrellian history. All the Castes share the same lessons, except for the Qerr-Katish, who are taught apart from the rest of society and groomed for leadership.

	At the age of 8, the Skrell leave the Mi-Gloa and enter the Qlor-Gloa, the Focused Enlightenment, where the different Castes are separated in different paths of teaching. Here again, the lessons are generalist and leave plenty of specialisation to be done later.		At the age of 8, the Skrell leave the Mi-Gloa and enter the Qlor-Gloa, the Focused Enlightenment, where the different Castes are separated in different paths of teaching. Here again, the lessons are generalist and leave plenty of specialisation to be done later.
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	However, no group embodies the spirit of Skrellian criminality as the Qerr-Glia do. Ancient Qerr-Katish families, stripped of their status and power in the wake of the Qrri-Qerria war, turned to whatever activity, legal or illegal, could finance their fight to reclaim their former position, thus leading to the formation of the Qerr-Glia.		However, no group embodies the spirit of Skrellian criminality as the Qerr-Glia do. Ancient Qerr-Katish families, stripped of their status and power in the wake of the Qrri-Qerria war, turned to whatever activity, legal or illegal, could finance their fight to reclaim their former position, thus leading to the formation of the Qerr-Glia.

	Forming intricate criminal networks across Qerr'Balak, they expanded along with the rest of ~~skrellkind~~, broadening their criminal horizons to the stars. Their activities range from money laundering to the slave trade, including equally reprehensible activities such as the drug trade and blackmail.		Forming intricate criminal networks across Qerr'Balak, they expanded along with the rest of Skrellkind, broadening their criminal horizons to the stars. Their activities range from money laundering to the slave trade, including equally reprehensible activities such as the drug trade and blackmail.

	While the Qerr-Glia have at their disposal a very large network of relations and maintain several fragile alliances between various families, their only loyalty resides in their own family. They will temporarily hire anyone competent enough to fulfil their goals, wilfully or forcefully, but only the members of the Qerr-Skria family are permanent members of a Qerr-Glia cell. Leaving a Qerr-Glia family is considered high treason by its members, and any leavers would find themselves fiercely hunted down by their former brothers and sisters.		While the Qerr-Glia have at their disposal a very large network of relations and maintain several fragile alliances between various families, their only loyalty resides in their own family. They will temporarily hire anyone competent enough to fulfil their goals, wilfully or forcefully, but only the members of the Qerr-Skria family are permanent members of a Qerr-Glia cell. Leaving a Qerr-Glia family is considered high treason by its members, and any leavers would find themselves fiercely hunted down by their former brothers and sisters.
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	The Qerr-Glia, however, never forgot their Qerr-Katish heritage and as such, embody the same values and ideals, although in a twisted way; skilled liars and manipulators, they rarely engage in the physical aspects of their crimes, preferring to plan subtle schemes executed with cold efficiency. Some families are even said to manipulate the politics of entire sectors to their benefit, placing them in positions of power far higher than the ones they once fought for.		The Qerr-Glia, however, never forgot their Qerr-Katish heritage and as such, embody the same values and ideals, although in a twisted way; skilled liars and manipulators, they rarely engage in the physical aspects of their crimes, preferring to plan subtle schemes executed with cold efficiency. Some families are even said to manipulate the politics of entire sectors to their benefit, placing them in positions of power far higher than the ones they once fought for.

	While the Skrellian authorities still struggle to contain them, the Qerr-Glia struggle to find new ways of making profit in the Skrellian territories. As such, the discovery of humans i gave them a whole new area to exploit which they took to immediately. It is not unheard of Qerr-Glia members temporarily joining other criminal organisations as a gesture of goodwill from the family, while already planning on the repayment of the debt tenfold.		While the Skrellian authorities still struggle to contain them, the Qerr-Glia struggle to find new ways of making profit in the Skrellian territories. As such, the discovery of humans gave them a whole new area to exploit which they took to immediately. It is not unheard of for Qerr-Glia members temporarily joining other criminal organisations as a gesture of goodwill from the family, while already planning on the repayment of the debt tenfold.

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
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	The Skrell generally have an ambiguous position when it comes to other species. Centuries of cultural homogeneity and political hegemony has made them very self-confident yet they are very tolerant of other cultures and civilisations in part because of their curiosity for what they don't know or understand. However, they still hold very paternalistic, ethnocentric views of the universe, very interested in influencing other societies, but leery about outside interference within their own.		The Skrell generally have an ambiguous position when it comes to other species. Centuries of cultural homogeneity and political hegemony has made them very self-confident yet they are very tolerant of other cultures and civilisations in part because of their curiosity for what they don't know or understand. However, they still hold very paternalistic, ethnocentric views of the universe, very interested in influencing other societies, but leery about outside interference within their own.

	Of all the known species, the [[Diona\|Dionaea]] are the closest allies, even friends of the Skrell. A civilisation they see as ~~nonthreatening~~, Dionaea are often welcomed in Skrellian territories, with many agreements and treaties signed between city-states and gestalts. In particular, the Dionaea unique biology has garnered a large interest from the Skrellian scientific community, with many companies and organisations trying to understand and replicate their allies' strange properties.		Of all the known species, the [[Diona\|Dionaea]] are the closest allies, even friends of the Skrell. A civilisation they see as non-threatening, Dionaea are often welcomed in Skrellian territories, with many agreements and treaties signed between city-states and gestalts. In particular, the Dionaea unique biology has garnered a large interest from the Skrellian scientific community, with many companies and organisations trying to understand and replicate their allies' strange properties.

	By far one of the Skrell's oldest relationships is with the Ascent. Almost a thousand years ago first contact between the Skrell and the Ascent resulted in all out war which harmed both species and their territories massively. This resulted in a stalemate and, finally, peace. Peace, however, has not resulted in overly amicable relations between the two, and the Skrell and Ascent have been locked in a cold war ever since. Though the Skrell are now among the few that the Ascent has a begrudging tolerance for as a result. Today, relations are somewhat cordial, if reserved, in day-to-day exchanges and small scale trade, though espionage and intelligence gathering are widely conducted by both sides, along with the occasional skirmish. Since the arrival of the MSQ's relations have increased, somewhat, in that now Qerr-Katish engage in far many more diplomatic engagements with the Ascent than they did previously.		By far one of the Skrell's oldest relationships is with the Ascent. Almost a thousand years ago first contact between the Skrell and the Ascent resulted in all out war which harmed both species and their territories massively. This resulted in a stalemate and, finally, peace. Peace, however, has not resulted in overly amicable relations between the two, and the Skrell and Ascent have been locked in a cold war ever since. Though the Skrell are now among the few that the Ascent has a begrudging tolerance for as a result. Today, relations are somewhat cordial, if reserved, in day-to-day exchanges and small scale trade, though espionage and intelligence gathering are widely conducted by both sides, along with the occasional skirmish. Since the arrival of the MSQ's relations have increased, somewhat, in that now Qerr-Katish engage in far many more diplomatic engagements with the Ascent than they did previously.
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	Humans are still to this day a contentious topic for the Skrell. While allies in practice, many Skrell see that partnership as potentially dangerous, as human culture is in many ways anathema to Skrell culture. Many alarmist thinkers believe that this outside influence might, in the long run, harm the cohesion of their society, causing great upheaval and change to Skrellian society. Nonetheless, most Skrell agree that cooperation with the humans is better than rivalry or worse, open conflict, so both species enjoy a cordial yet cautious relationship.		Humans are still to this day a contentious topic for the Skrell. While allies in practice, many Skrell see that partnership as potentially dangerous, as human culture is in many ways anathema to Skrell culture. Many alarmist thinkers believe that this outside influence might, in the long run, harm the cohesion of their society, causing great upheaval and change to Skrellian society. Nonetheless, most Skrell agree that cooperation with the humans is better than rivalry or worse, open conflict, so both species enjoy a cordial yet cautious relationship.

	Skrell relations with [[Positronics\|IPCs]] are quite distant. Having never developed sapient AI because of the potential ramifications of doing so the Skrell prefer to observe the IPCs with caution, yet are still curious to see how a purely synthetic species created by humanity will evolve. While still outlawing their creation domestically, many City-States have recognised that IPC's have sapience, at least in those in which free will is not suppressed (Gen II's.) Skrell tend not to recognise the sapience of Gen III IPC's given their inherent free thought block.		Skrell relations with [[Positronics\|IPCs]] are quite distant. Having never developed sapient AI because of the potential ramifications of doing so, the Skrell prefer to observe the IPCs with caution, yet are still curious to see how a purely synthetic species created by humanity will evolve. While still outlawing their creation domestically, many City-States have recognised that IPC's have sapience, at least in those in which free will is not suppressed (Gen II's.) Skrell tend not to recognise the sapience of Gen III IPC's given their inherent free thought block.

	[[Unathi]] are seen as primitive by the Skrell, and their relative distance from the ~~skrell~~ border have made them mostly unworthy of acknowledgement or contact from the vast majority of Skrell ~~citystates~~. The few times contact has generally been established by the species are attempts from the Skrell to enlighten the lesser species, with barely any success or appreciation from either side.		[[Unathi]] are seen as primitive by the Skrell, and their relative distance from the Skrell border have made them mostly unworthy of acknowledgement or contact from the vast majority of Skrell City-States. The few times contact has generally been established by the species are attempts from the Skrell to enlighten the lesser species, with barely any success or appreciation from either side.

	[[Vox]] are seen with mistrust in Skrellian society. Most SDTFs have orders to not let Vox ships wander in Skrellian territory and, despite interest in their mysterious past, most Skrell would prefer to avoid having to acknowledge their existence as much as possible.		[[Vox]] are seen with mistrust in Skrellian society. Most SDTFs have orders to not let Vox ships wander in Skrellian territory and, despite interest in their mysterious past, most Skrell would prefer to avoid having to acknowledge their existence as much as possible.