Calif

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General Overview
The squat, thick-skinned race. The most revered members of their society are empire builders. They long ago converted to a cybernetic existence. They reproduce quickly. Knowledge is the most valuable thing to them. Their major technical achievements are in energy, specifically the use of chaotic energy on their vessels. There cybernetic body can discharge a bolt of energy as a defensive mechanism. Their racial government is a dictatorship that is efficient.

Physiology
The Calif body is a complex robotic structure that can vary greatly between individuals within the species. The typical body stands between 4 and 5 feet tall. These bodies are humanoid with two legs, two arms and a head attached to a centralized body. As in humans, the main body contains many of the vital organs within the body.

Primary among these organs are a power source and nanite pump. The power source varies between individuals but is usually battery-like in nature. The nanite pump serves in a similar way to the human heart, pumping nanites to where they are needed within the body system. Unlike the human heart, this pump does not operate all of the time and a body can go without for short periods of time.

The Calif body can be adapted to suit the individuals needs. Most of these adaptations are similar to the changing of clothes in humans; this is done by changing external coverings. More advanced replacements of body parts requires special tools in order to succeed. Some popular replacements/upgrades are as follows:
 * Energy Bolt Discharger
 * Synthetic Muscle
 * Nanite Actuators
 * Nano-fiber frame
 * Low-contact/Remote energy pickup
 * Multi-spectrum augmented reality vision