Typical representative (human figure for scale)
Originating from a small world with a fraction of standard gravity, but thick atmosphere, those are somewhat unique sapient being that managed to retain fully functional flight ability.
Despite they being second species encountered by the raharrs, and third core member of the Alliance (those who were present and have participated in the creation of it; the ony two other species, besides raharrs, that have such status, are Sashli and unnamed yet civilization), ktak do not have very extensive presence on the galactic scene. Being able to fly have its drawbacks - ktak are extremely claustrophobic. Space flight is a constant test of will, and majority of them decide to travel only if it is absolutely necessary, and preferably in cryosleep the entire time. Their ships thus are automated to a ludicrous degree, and sometimes, despite not having AC crewmembers, acting almost independently.
'Average height' - 100-120 cm.
'Estimated life expectancy' - 60 ± 10 years.
'Average weight' - 30-35 kg
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Biology
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Ktak stacked extremely lightly to facilitate the flight, their skeleton consists of hollow bones, like birds. Their body is covered with small, short hairs, which in general constitute a smooth, silky cover, reducing air friction well. Ktak has quite sensitive ears, at the ends of which, in addition to everything else, there are sensitive vibrissae that can catch the fine movement of air currents.
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State system
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Society (general mentality, special features)
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Ktak are, despite being fairly advanced, highly religious people. Their religion is monotheistic and worships the Creator Of All That Is. They do not view Ancients as any sort of holy beings, considering them to be just a precursor species have no greater importance to the fate of the universe than anybody else. Due to their spiritual beliefs, they consider every person to have soul. This, though, does not extend over to digital personalities - AC and Uploaded like Azinarsi. While ktak see them as sapient persons and individuals with rights, they view such beings as "Lamentable Ones" - without a soul they are incomplete and thus must have enduring pitiful unfulfilling existence without a future and ultimate goal. AC are not allowed to work on ktak worlds, and any research of either AC or mind copying is prohibited as well. Even results of work done by AC or AI is viewed with scorn and condescension.
They have very strained relations with Iss, since their uncanny resemblance to a now extinct predator of their homeworld, who hunted prehistoric ktak, and remained a vicious threat until the invention of gunpowder (which, ultimately, lead to it's extinction). This does not spills in all out xenophobia, but for ktak any interaction with an iss is a source of constant stress, and in some cases it even resulted in severe panic attacks.
Ktak view practices of public food consumption as disgusting, so the existence of mess halls, restaurants, and bars in other cultures greatly affected their opinion on them in a negative manner.
