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The Aquasi are a Human mutant subspecies that evolved on the world of Fasia, in the Verpletter Dwarf Galaxy.

Like all of the mutant sub-species on Fasia, the Aquasi were subject to rapid evolution after settling on the planet, due to Fasia's unique properties. Those who settled near the coastline on the equatorial region evolved into the Aquasi after a few generations, growing gills, and various other adaptations, such as webbed feet and fingers which allowed them to swim more efficiently. However, this does not seem to to have affected their ability to breath oxygen outside of water, allowing them to have landside settlements in addition to their underwater settlements.

The Aquasi were often attacked by the other Fasian species that set up coastline cities, in particular by the Sürunen', who wanted to stop them from 'stealing the fish from their territory. This resulted in many Aquasi cities being built in the depths of the ocean, though over the centuries, many were build closer to the coastline. There are also some which braved the possibility of being attacked, and set up settlements in lakes within the Fasian mainland.

Perhaps due to their ability to breathe in both air and water, the Aquasi are defined in no small part by their natural curiosity of the universe around them. They appear to have a desire to explore the universe around them, which is why they were quick to come around to the idea of joining The Commune Federation when it arrived on Fasia.

The Aquasi have since been invaluable in settling various water worlds, and the exploration of those worlds. This unique role in the Federation has lead them to develop close ties to the Casorians in particular.

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-{{!Species|title1 = Aquasi|image1 = Aquasi Female.jpg|caption1 = An Aquasi Female, circa 97,000 CE|homeworld = Fasia|average_height/length = 1.8m|average_lifespan = Functionally Immortal (due to technological advanceS)
+{{BorealisUniverse}}{{Infobox Species|image1=(Borealis Universe) - Aquasi.png|caption-image1=An Aquasi female|article_creator=QuirkQuartz (July 31st 2020)|scope=[[Borealis Universe]]|setting=[[Verpletter]]|diet=Pescatarian|average_height=1.8 meters|average_lifespan=*Functionally Immortal (due to technological advances)
+*300 years (Natural)|homeworld=[[Fasia]]}}
+==Description==
-years (Natural)|environment = Oceans|diet = Pescatarian|intelligence = Yes}}The '''Aquasi''' (''Homo Sapiens Hydros'') are a [[Humans|Human]] mutant subspecies native to [[Fasia]] in the [[Verpletter]] region of [[Via Aylathiya]]. Like all mutant subspecies on Fasia, the Aquasi were subject to rapid evolution after settling on the planet due to Fasia's unique properties. Those who settled near the coastline on the equatorial region evolved into the Aquasi after around a thousand years. This speed is unprecedented and is considered impossible by normal evolutionary standards. As such, their sudden appearance is attributed to an as of yet unexplained anomalous phenomenon somewhat common in the Verpletter region.
+The '''Aquasi''' are a '''[[Humans (Borealis Universe)|Human]]''' mutant subspecies that evolved on the world of '''[[Fasia]]''', in the '''[[Verpletter|Verpletter Dwarf Galaxy]]'''.
+Like all of the mutant sub-species on Fasia, the Aquasi were subject to rapid evolution after settling on the planet, due to Fasia's unique properties. Those who settled near the coastline on the equatorial region evolved into the Aquasi after a few generations, growing gills, and various other adaptations, such as webbed feet and fingers which allowed them to swim more efficiently. However, this does not seem to to have affected their ability to breath oxygen outside of water, allowing them to have landside settlements in addition to their underwater settlements.
-Diverting from their Human ancestors, the Aquasi developed gills, double-jointed and webbed feet and hands, and a dorsal fin that runs the along the length of their spine. These adaptations allow them to swim much more efficiently than baseline Humans. They also adopted an organ in place of their spleen that, while also cleaning blood, stores oxygen-rich blood, allowing for longer dive times.  Since sapient brains are incredibly oxygen inefficient, they can only dive for thirty minutes at a time without surfacing. The gills only serve to supplement their oxygenated blood storage as water cannot absorb enough oxygen to support a brain.
-Usually living in shallow waters, the Aquasi were often attacked by the other Fasian species living in coastal cities, especially the Sürunen, who wanted to stop them from 'stealing' the fish from their territory. This resulted in many Aquasi cities being built around isolated islands and reefs far from the mainland. Over the centuries, many would build closer to the coastline. There are also some which braved the possibility of being attacked, and set up settlements in lakes within the Fasian mainland.
+The Aquasi were often attacked by the other Fasian species that set up coastline cities, in particular by the '''[[Sürunen]]''', who wanted to stop them from ''<nowiki/>'stealing''' the fish from their territory. This resulted in many Aquasi cities being built in the depths of the ocean, though over the centuries, many were build closer to the coastline. There are also some which braved the possibility of being attacked, and set up settlements in lakes within the Fasian mainland.
-Perhaps due to their ability to breathe in both air and water, the Aquasi are defined in no small part by their natural curiosity of the universe around them. Many of them have a desire to explore the universe around them, which is why they were quick to come around to the idea of joining the [[Commune Federation]] when it arrived on Fasia.
+Perhaps due to their ability to breathe in both air and water, the Aquasi are defined in no small part by their natural curiosity of the universe around them. They appear to have a desire to explore the universe around them, which is why they were quick to come around to the idea of joining The '''[[Commune Federation]]''' when it arrived on Fasia.
-The Aquasi have since been invaluable in the colonization and exploration of various ocean worlds.  This unique role in the Federation has lead them to develop close ties with the [[Casorian|Casorians]]. To escape persecution or conflict with the various fishing peoples across Fasia, they largely relocated to shallow ocean worlds.
+The Aquasi have since been invaluable in settling various water worlds, and the exploration of those worlds. This unique role in the Federation has lead them to develop close ties to the '''[[Casorians]]''' in particular.
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-[[Category: Via Aylathiya]]
-[[Category:Verpletter Region]]
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-[[Category:Races of the Verpletter Galaxy]]
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