Draylok



The  are a species of duplicitous reptilians native to Drellok in Drell System. Their empire is called the Draylok Council. They are aiming to achieve victory through manipulating their slower-witted enemies.

Description
Drayloks are around the same height as a Human, and possess two arms and two legs, but the similarities end there. Drayloks exhibit reptilian features such as pale scaly flesh, two slits for nostrils, and a jaw full of ragged teeth twisted into a skull-like grin. Early Drayloks used their large black eyes to mesmerize prey before attacking, while modern Drayloks have a natural gift for deception and take pleasure in outsmarting "inferior" races.

The Draylok Council is a body of ultra-wealthy nobles who control Draylok society and compete for power and influence. For them, violence, espionage and scheming are all part of a great game. The prospect of unlimited wealth to be found out in the galaxy has prompted the Drayloks to expand their horizons using the StarDrive. However being focused on espionage and monetary gain, they are less aggressive and warlike than some empires. When communicating with alien races, Drayloks utilize devices called "holo-chairs" which cause them to appear visually different, in order to better allow them to manipulate others. Their leaders wear large ceremonial headdresses. Religion is important in Draylok society, but is ultimately a means to an end, and Drayloks are not fanatical like the Ralyeh.

Racial traits
The default racial traits for Draylok are:


 * Spymasters
 * Timid Warriors
 * Fantastic Traders
 * Charismatic

Unique Skill

 * Evasion

Unique Experimental Technologies

 * House Of Lies
 * House Of Whispers
 * Doctrine Of Speed
 * Doctrine Of Distance

Personality
The Draylok AI personality is randomised from the following traits:


 * Wary
 * Mercantile
 * Good
 * Cunning
 * Ruthless Imperialists

Notable Drayloks

 * Princess Zenobia, inventor of the Draylok StarDrive, who suffered an "unfortunate accident" soon after her discovery.
 * Kerce, Draylok Nightblade

Combat hulls

 * ??? (Fighter)
 * Crescent (Corvette)
 * Scythe (Frigate)
 * Bird of Prey (Cruiser)
 * Warbird (Battleship)
 * Sentinel (Titan)

Non combat hulls

 * Freighter
 * Construction Ship
 * Colony Ship

Trivia

 * The Drayloks may be inspired by popular conspiracy-theories about "reptilian aliens" who supposedly live on earth, impersonating high-ranking officials and manipulating the human race. They also bear some similarity to the Romulans from Star Trek (both are mysterious and excellent at spying, both have ships named "Warbirds"), the Drell from Mass Effect (both humanoid reptilians with large black eyes) and the Darlok from Master of Orion (Similar name, style). Another race from science fiction with which the Drayloks share similarities are the Centauri from Babylon 5, in terms of their color schemes, ship designs, and general aesthetic.