diff --git a/code/modules/catalogue/catalogue_data_vr.dm b/code/modules/catalogue/catalogue_data_vr.dm index 4ac6a0b0696..90ddedcd5c1 100644 --- a/code/modules/catalogue/catalogue_data_vr.dm +++ b/code/modules/catalogue/catalogue_data_vr.dm @@ -5,63 +5,124 @@ /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/akula name = "Sapients - Akula" - desc = "" + desc = "A pelagic species hailing from the Barkalis System originally\ + the Akula have been incidentally uplifted by free Kosaky \ + sharing much of their more modern culture with interstellar\ + Humanity. Many of them have spread among the stars, either\ + in the nomad fleets or joining colonies as capable hard labour." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/sergal name = "Sapients - Sergal" - desc = "" + desc = "The dominant species in the Vilous System, the Sergal are a\ + strange mammalian clade which shares similarities with \ + masurpials, pelagic creatures and wolves. Collectivist and\ + organising themselves in tribes and city states, they have\ + eclipsed the private colony venture trying to hold them \ + economically beholden and now have joined the sapient \ + diaspora on more equal terms." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/nevrean name = "Sapients - Nevrean" - desc = "" + desc = "A co-sapient species from Vilous, the Nevrean have found their\ + ecological niche as nomadic traders and craftsmen, \ + developing a rich oral tradition, that is being slowly \ + codified by the Sergals in an efforts to culturally export \ + it through the stars. The modern Nevrean co-inhabits most \ + places the Sergals do as comrades and historical allies." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/rapala name = "Sapients - Rapala" - desc = "" + desc = "The Rapala, formally “Rapala-Unathi” are a vassal species of the Unathi \ + in form of winged Humanoids. While they share a similar outwards appearance with humans, \ + they have a much more complex system of sexual genetics, as well superior 3D awareness. \ + The Rapala act as emissaries, diplomats and spies for their overlords, although it is an open \ + secret that they work for more autonomy and self-governance." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/xenochimera name = "Sapients - Xenochimera" - desc = "" + desc = "ERROR : DNA corruption detected. The likely outcome of this is this specimen being \ + a Xenochimera. Xenochimeras are the end stage of “Roanoke Syndrome”, a microbial infection \ + that infiltrates the immune system of a host species by mimicking cells. Upon expiration of \ + the host (preventable by medical attention), the cells cannibalize and take over the body, \ + creating a xenochimera. If the body has been capable of sapient thought, the resultant morph \ + is also capable of thought. \ +

\ + Contrary to popular belief, Roanoke Syndrome colonies do not seek out sapient life. Any exposure \ + is incidental and not part of a plot – xenochimera without sapient thought are simply wild animals or disease vectors." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/vulpkanin name = "Sapients - Vulpkanin" - desc = "" + desc = "The Vulpkanin are the remnants of an ancient precursor which resided in the Coreward Periphery \ + 3000 to 4000 years ago, residing on a planet called “Altam”. Vulpkanin diverged from the precursors due \ + to heavy isolation after the fall, presumably due to being a freshly found colony. A lack of material support \ + regressed their technology to pre-industrial standards until being found again by Humanity. At this point \ + they have formed an early spacefaring society and accession into the Diaspora went over relatively smoothly. \ + Vulpkanin are the closest successor to the precursors, genetically, although genelocked devices still do not \ + recognize them due to genetic drift." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/alraune name = "Sapients - Alraune" - desc = "" + desc = "Alraune are enigmatic, strange creatures from the Elysian Colonies. While their main culture is still \ + in the early neolithic, a large diaspora has formed from previous abductions and trade with these creatures, who \ + seem to mimic many cultivars throughout space through yet an unknown mechanism. Alraune are pleasant, but \ + predatory who autocannibalize their own products as a form of nutriment transfer and storage." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/vasilissan name = "Sapients - Vasilissan" - desc = "" + desc = "Vasilissans are an arachnid species uplifted by NT due to their propensity for architectural feats for \ + surface-to-orbit buildings with relatively primitive materials. Exploited for a while, they have managed to \ + connect to the greater commerce of the Diaspora, making them less dependent of our favourite TSCs, sadly. \ + Vasilissans are happily adopted into Coreward Periphery colonies, valued for their infrastructural acumen \ + and their craftsmanship with their natural silk." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/zorren name = "Sapients - Zorren" - desc = "" + desc = "The Zorren are the remnants of an ancient precursor which resided in the Coreward Periphery 3000 to 4000 \ + years ago, residing on a planet called “Menhir”, which we call Virgo 4. Zorren organise themselves through various \ + feudal-styled kingdoms and monarchies, of which the most prominent is the Kingdom of An-Tahk-Et. They are obsessed \ + over their ancient heritage and the power of the noble houses comes through the control and excavation of old \ + technology of their precursors, leading to a massive divide between commoners, who live as serfs and the nobility, \ + who in comparable conditions as wealthy members of the Diaspora." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/shadekin name = "Sapients - Shadekin" - desc = "" + desc = "ERROR : No DNA found. ERROR : Ambient energy signature detected. Likely origin from attempt of scanning \ + Specimen NT-495. \ +

\ + NT-495, also colloquial known as “Shadekin”, “Deep People”, “Mar Beast”, “Shadow creature” are an enigmatic species \ + capable of localized bluespace events (although the credibility of them actually manipulating bluespace effects \ + still is in question), allowing them to “shift” through phases of existence without assistance of machines. \ + Observation of NT-495 is notoriously difficult, as they do not exhibit these traits when in direct view unless \ + they seem to feel threatened. \ +

\ + Their definite sapience has been proven as several NT-495 sightings supports them to be capable of galactic common, \ + especially under the variant that does not seem to possess the innate ability to phase – in fact, NT has recently \ + started to hire those for closer observation." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_EASY /datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/custom_species name = "Sapients - Other" - desc = "Remote frontiers require people of all sorts of life...\ - Sometimes species one would never see anywhere close to core worlds can be met here." + desc = "ERROR : DNA scan inconclusive. Please interview subject to catalogue them manually. \ + We apologise for the inconvenience. \ +

\ + Likely reasons for failure : Genetic Engineering, Hybridization, minor species of Orion Spur Diaspora." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/technology/resleeving name = "Resleeving" - desc = "" + desc = "The premier technology of the early 2280s, Resleeving is a direct upgrade to the antiquated flash \ + cloning by creating near perfect copies of a body within the database, capable of uploading a consciousness \ + in the dormant brain via direct electro-uploading. However, this technology is not perfect and small, but \ + non-zero error margins exist. Handle with care! Or don't. Stress testing this stuff makes a lucrative market." value = CATALOGUER_REWARD_TRIVIAL /datum/category_item/catalogue/information/organization/khi