Voss (Species)

The Voss are a newly (as of Old Republic times) discovered humanoid species with a strong affinity for the Force–though they don’t recognize it as the Force. Confined to a single city, Voss-Ka, on their homeworld, they possessed a pre-spaceflight level of technology until their recent discovery by the Republic and the Empire. Today, they have begun integrating outsider advances into their own culture, but remain isolated and backward compared to the rest of the galaxy. Voss society is difficult for outsiders to comprehend, as they are guided in everything they do by the infallible visions of their Force-using Mystics. This unwavering obedience is often misinterpreted as a stoic fatalism or a lack of emotion, but beneath their reserved words and placid exterior the Voss are a passionate and devoted people. The Voss share their world with the far larger Gormak population, and considered the tribal Gormak to be little more than beasts. While the Voss readily acknowledge the threat the Gormak represent to their society and constantly war against them, there is never any consideration given to wiping them out entirely–as Mystic law clearly states that the last Gormak must never die.

Voss are a sentient species from the planet Voss. They live in Voss-Ka, a city on top of a mountain, and are led by the Force-wielding Mystics.

These mystics have visions of the future which are always correct. The rest of the community places unconditional trust in these leaders. Thus, the society is essentially totalitarian---there are no arguments against a Mystic’s vision. Yet the people are content. This condition may lead to situations that are disconcerting to outsiders who do not share that same degree of trust.

During the ongoing conflict with the Gormak, the Mystic's visions have led to the development of a commando cadre able to bring their views of the future to reality.

The Voss are a meditative people, who appear strangely unconcerned about their embattled position. They're communal, rather than individualistic. Their highly colorful skin pigmentation stands as a distinct difference from the general Voss ecology, a fact which some take as evidence of Vossian lineage from another location. In contrast to skin coloration, Voss art styles are often monochromatic, although rich with pattern-based symbolism. Voss marriage customs are critical to their survival, as the species does not mature sexually until the marriage rituals are performed. Similarly, Voss funereal rites are extreme, public displays of emotion, a stark contrast to the reticence typical of the Voss people.

Voss

Attribute Dice: 12D

DEXTERITY 2D/4D

KNOWLEDGE 1D/3D

MECHANICAL 1D+2/3D+2

PERCEPTION 2D/4D+2

STRENGTH 1D/3D

TECHNICAL 1D+2/4D

Special Abilities:

• Absolute Farseeing: Force- sensitive Voss find that their visions of the future are always correct. This can lead to a cultural tendency to do whatever is necessary to ensure that they come to pass.
• Force-Attuned: Force-sensitive Voss get 2D for every 1D they put in Sense at time of character creation.

Story Factors:

• Communal: Voss are communal rather than individualistic. They will rarely value the will or needs of the one when the many are concerned, and make their decisions primarily in groups. As such, they are quick to acquiesce to strong opinions, but would prefer to reach consensus.
• Meditative: Voss are a calm and meditative, even in times of crisis, and do not act rashly or easily accede to pressures of circumstance.
• Unconditional Trust: Voss have unswerving faith in their visionary elders. To question one of their visions or pronouncements would be unthinkable, and cause one to be shunned in Voss society.

Move: 10/12

Size: 1.3 - 1.9 meters tall

Source: Galaxy Guide 16 - The Old Republic (page 179-180)