Borean (species)

Boreans, taxonomically known as Telekrat Borea, were a High Telekratic branch of humanity originating from the main line. They were considered among the most intelligent of all Telekratic humans, and therefore managed to dominate large swathes of the Four Galaxies, meeting little opposition along the way. Boreans were common within the Four Galaxies region, where they could be found in many professions. They often held positions of importance and many became scientists. Borean scholars weren't uncommon either. Their small tolerance of humor and strong work ethic helped forge their reputation of hardheartedness and brutality, infamous across the Four Galaxies.

Physiology
The Boreans were renowned for their spindly, slender frames, which were noted as "unnatural" by many scholars. Due to the numerous vertebrae they possessed, their necks were extremely flexible, often growing to be over two feet long. This could be attributed to the selective breeding they used in order to guarantee longer-necked offspring. A notable ancient Borean tradition was to cast one's neck in a solidified paste called Tuma throughout childhood and adolescence. This method would compress the clavicle and the ribs, but only gave the illusion of an elongated neck. Because of this, the Boreans grew dissatisfied and eventually resorted to surgical procedures, with shorter-necked Boreans opting to undergo various operations to elongate their necks. This way, the Boreans with the longest necks mated and produced offspring, whilst their short-necked counterparts often could not find mates to birth children with.

Despite their lank bodies, Boreans were noted for being stronger than an average human, with an average adult weighing roughly 120 kilograms. Due to them possessing the ability to expunge excess fat from their systems, this figure could almost always be attributed to high muscle mass and density. Regon was home to many predators, so the Boreans evolved to be able to hunt and/or defend themselves. Their legs, in particular, were bulkier than most humans'. Enlarged rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedialis and vastus lateralis muscles aided the Boreans on their desert treks, and also helped them to defend against the hostile wildlife that populated their home planet.

The Boreans' skin could be gray, pasty white or (rarely) pink. Their eyes were deep-set into their sockets, and could come in a vast array of colors, including brown, blue, orange and green. Rarely, a Borean's eyes could be red, a recessive trait that could go unnoticed for generations. Purple eyes often signified a Borean brandisher, but gold or silver eyes weren't uncommon for this either. Since brandishers amongst the Boreans were extremely rare, purple, gold and silver eyes were often coated in a solution designed to preserve and harden them, and kept as heirlooms by the family of the deceased brandisher.