User:Omnipotence/Colossus

Colossus (plural: Colossi) is the name given to the massive race of a widely known planet, Saxum, originally known as Kepler 62f before being visited on May 21st of 2560.

Colossi are a very large predator-based race. These ten feet tall behemoths are known for their aggressive, alarming, and unpredictable behavior. Despite what appears to be belligerence, Colossi are very intelligent and adaptive, and appear to be the planets first dominant species, as there are no apparent extinction events within Saxum's known history. They also appear to be a relatively young race, but the Colossi have managed to gain scientific feats on par, if not exceeding, twenty-fourth century humans.

Physiology
An average adult Colossus stands at ten feet ten inches, and often weighs in at over four tons of powerful muscle. Male Colossi are typically very stout and broad; significantly wider than the common Mgalekgolo. So large are the males, in fact, they were found having a difficult fitting in hallways and doors when human ambassadors met with them on the UEG Destiny. This prompted anger from the Colossi, but the situation was ended peacefully and the meetings held on the rocky surface of Saxum.

Males have long, thick, muscular legs capable of propelling them very long distances. Their arms are often larger in girth but shorter in length, and have six strong appendages at the end of their hands; they have two thumbs. Male muscle tissue is much more dense than a females, and superior to any other known race's. Colossi men have large shoulders and chests as well, and a short but powerful belly region. The best comparison in humans would be the largest bodybuilder, plus several thousand pounds of lean mass.

Female Colossi stand at eight feet ten inches to slightly under ten, and weigh a little over two tons. They are much slimmer and possess a second set of arms, although these appendages are less defined and noticeably smaller than the other. They are also not nearly as broad, although still physically stout. They, unlike males who have thick bulletproof hides, have thinner skin covered in a thin, sweet smelling fluid. This fluid is overwhelming to humans and Sangheili, although Jiralhanae do not seem disturbed by it.

Colossi reproduce via sexual intercourse, and unlike humanity, sex is a very sacred and emotional bond for all members of the species. Like humanity, sexuality carries, and is based on ecstasy, love and lust. Just like humans, bonds are formed, but appear to be much more significant compared to most races. Whether this is cultural or physiological is unknown, although it is likely both. However, t is not uncommon for either sex to have two mates, although some Colossi cultures look down upon it, although they never openly ridicule another's choices as long as it does not effect anyone not participating directly.

Culture
Gender roles, kinship, spirituality, and government all effect Colossi culture greatly. A Colossus will express itself freely with speech, physical communication, touch, and by giving off hormones. This makes all Colossi very social and varied behaviorally, even within family groups. These creatures also have a sense of equality for all, and this is never to be questioned.