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The Pawns are a species of aliens that come from the Star rangers universe. Their main goal is to conquer the entire universe, they already have established a huge mega empire spanning millions of light years. They are so widespread that anywhere you go you will find them, And even despite this they still want more. When they learned about the existence of different universes, they have decided to put all of their focus on finding a way to breach into other worlds so that they too can be a part of their empire.
Pawns behave similarly to a hive mind; the things they do, and their decisions, are centered about the collective. Pawns will happily do their jobs so long as it's for the empire; they were literally programmed to be as loyal as possible, and as a result they feel joy whenever they do something beneficial to the empire. A pawn collective will often be under the control of one or more Asters. Most pawns will feel indifferent to other species and since they only care about the empire they will often come across as cold or even callous when it comes to other species problems.
| Name | Pawns |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Invader |
| Type | Sapient, alien, magical, mechanoid |
| Average height | 120~ cm |
| Lifespan | N/A |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Native planet | Astra |
| Habitat | Anywhere |
| Subtypes | N/A |
| Creation date | January 2025 |
Pawns are generally short compared to a lot of people with a height of 120 cm. Pawns are always colored black or in some cases they might have a variation of gray. The Majority of pawns look almost identical, this is because they are a mass produced species made to be easily replaceable. For some the only noticable difference between individual pawns might be a different hairstyle so that they can be recognised by other species, but this is usualy reserved for those that are important enough to interact with other species in any significant ways. Some Pawns can be custom made to fit very specific purposes but this only accounts for 0.00001% of the population.
Pawns have visible divisions on their bodies, this was an intentional choice so that it would be easy to replace damaged parts. Their face is removable to access their memory cells where their memories are stored. The port on their back is there to connect to external tech that can grant them additional abilities. For example, they could connect it to a weapon for additional precision, or they could connect to a terminal for faster management of information. It is especially important for maintenance diagnostics to know the general condition of the Pawn.
Their teeth are fused together because it is one solid object as a result hey have no visible gums.
The internal components of a Pawn, They are normally black, but i put them in color to make it more readable. Click the tittle of each component for more info.
The memory cells are the part of the Pawn's brain. Each cell has a specific type of memory that it stores. The middle memory cell is the main one where their core memories are stored. The other memory cells are removable and can be replaced with other cells, this makes it easy to teach them complicated skills simply by replacing a memory cell.
Pawn's voices come from a vocal module that is located near their neck.
The core generates stable variable power depending on the needs of a Pawn.
Pawns have a special energized fluid that runs through their bodies. This fluid is composed of specific chemicals to provide optimal function to the Pawn, it is their equivalent of blood. The plasma banks are located next to the core, where it collects power so that it can flow to the rest of the body and into the other components. The plasma fluid is always black, but some custom Pawns might have a different type of fluid with different properties, which can dramatically alter their appearance and perhaps can give them new abilities.
The battery units absorb residual energy so that it can be used to power external equipment without overwhelming a pawn's core. They can also be used as emergency powersoures.
THe stomach shreds any material into pure energy which can then be used by the core or stored into the batteries.
Underneath the black skin/suit is their endoskeleton. The endoskeleton of a Pawn is very flexible and durable; the limbs can stretch twice their length to make up for the fact that they're small. The endoskeleton of a pawn can be customized for specialist pawns that require their vessels to be tailored to specific environments. Plasma fluid flows between their skin and their skeleton, keeping their metallic skeletal system lubricated and repairing their components, albeit slowly over time. Pawns will NOT willingly roam around with their endoskeleton exposed.
Pawns are all created within a mega facility, the location of this place is extremely confidential.
Pawns don't need to eat, it is completely optional. The stuff they eat gets shredded into pure energy. Pawns can taste individual elements with their tongues, so they sometimes lick material to know its chemical composition. (this also means that they know if there's lead in your food)
Pawns start out the same way when they are made, and they are put in different positions where they have to do a certain job. When Pawns do their jobs, they are given a score depending on how well they do their job. In some cases, there are times when they can gather extra points if they perform better than others. If they gather a high enough score, they can get promoted to a higher rank.
Being in a higher rank will allow a Pawn to get access to more upgrades and more advanced and sophisticated tech, but it also comes with a lot more responsibilities. Higher ranked Pawns will also have access to cosmetic customization to make them more recognizable, sometimes they might be given a nickname.
The default outfit that every Pawn wears. The most important/sensitive parts are protected by armor plates. They always wear boots, but the type of boots depend on the environment in which they work. The helmet has a digital interface with many tools. They use it mostly for navigation, but the only problem with this is that they are often so focused on everything around them that they don't pay attention to what is in front of them.
Here are different specialized pawns with unique appearances. Unlike the traditional route of getting upgrades by ranking up, specialized pawns tend to be custom-made from the very beginning to serve a very specific purpose. They could be made to be placed in an important position or be commissioned by a very powerful and influential person. Since custom Pawns are made differently, they can also have experimental chemicals and resources used in their plasma fluid, which results in unique coloration and unexpected side effects that can alter appearance, abilities, and personality.
Neo the Pawn prince
Pinkylee the guide Pawn
Winnie the gala Pawn
The Pawns were made by a species known as the Asters. The asters were an all powerful species who wanted to turn the entire universe into their image, as they believed that they were the perfect, chosen ones. This overly self-centered and prideful ego of theirs resulted into their ultimate downfall. Their powers were stripped away, and their civilization was destroyed. The last few remaining Asters were furious and decided to once again take over the entire universe to turn it into their ultimate utopia. They have traveled from planet to planet, forcing all the inhabitants to join their empire or face defeat. As they took over more planets to manage, their population was spread extremely thin and to compensate for this they created living mechanoids known as the pawns to compensate for the lack of workers.
Today, the Asters have their own personal army of Pawns to manage. THe Pawns make sire the Empire runs smoothly but the Aster in sharge can always decide to command the Pawns to do wathever they want them to do. The Pawns obey to all Asters but usually they have a primary leader to which they are affiliated to.
The Pawns are from a dream I had in January 2025. Originally there was no name for this species, so I decided to cal them Pawns since their role is similar to chess pawns, but the more I keep using this name the more I start to dislike it. I'm not very good with naming things, so that means that this is going to be their name for a long time.
So, pawns... when I called them pawns, it was because their role was similar to chess pawns. They're the ones in the front row who face everything first, the ones who protect the others who are higher on the societal ladder; they're both simple and small and don't have much skill and can only go forward in the universal game, but just like chess pawns, if they manage to survive long enough to do something significant, they can be upgraded to be so much more.
A possible misconception is that them being called pawns means that they're insignificant and seen as disposable and worthless tools, which is not true at all. Pawns do not lead an existence of objectification but lead an existence of instrumentalization. They see themselves as instruments made by the empire to serve a greater purpose; no matter how simple or repetitive their task might be, it's all necessary things that keep the empire stable and functional. this is the main reason why pawns dont feel the need to rebel against their creators
While doing research about words and their defenitions i discovered the origins of the word "pioneer," and it made me realize that "pioneer" is a better word for these guys, though im not really sure if i should change their name or if "Pioneer" would just be a title for them... while "pawn" and "pioneer" have the same origins, their cultural perceptions are very different. Pawn gives off the feel of them being an exploitable, disposable workforce tricked into their role, while Pioneer is closer to what they are: explorers in the front row who are significant and valuable to their societies...
Here are different ways to draw the eyes of the Pawns.
