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| Description | Feline, Bipedal |
| Size | Medium |
| Skin Pigment | Pink/White |
| Hair | Orange/Red/White (covering body) |
| Distinguishing Features | Appearance is similar to Terran tiger but with large webbed ears. See below. |
| Series | ? |
| Planet of Origin | WYN Radiation Cluster |
| Quadrant | Alpha (assumed) |
| Background | Kzin are a very warlike race, and have had numerous wars with humans, most before the formation of the Federation. They have high strength, which is augmented by sharp teeth and claws. They can see very well in the dark, and have well-developed senses of smell, taste, and hearing. They consider women to be second-class citizens, and their chauvinistic attitude bleeds over into their dealings with other races. More than once, a female has played an important part in rescues of personnel from Kzin-held territory. This attitude is due to Kzinti females being sub-sentient. |
| Editors Notes | Their bodies are covered with fur, which covers their face and hands as well, and creates a mane-like effect for their hair. They have golden eyes, long black whiskers, a long tail, and a voice with a rasping, but purring quality. They stand on average 8 feet tall, and weigh under 780 lbs. Most Kzinti have tattoos of various kinds on their ears which represent military awards, decorations, and ranks. The Kzinti tail is bare and prehensile, looking pink with white and black markings and is very sensitive. Most adults wear their tails in a silk like covering when outside their own culture. No one would ever want to insult a Kzins tail with an unwanted touch or unintentional bump. They have six digits on their hands with two opposable thumbs, and feline sheathable claws. A stretching motion is the Kzin equivalent of a human relaxed smile, and a grin is a sign of aggression. A waffling twitch of the whiskers is similar to a human grin. They eat their meat fresh and raw, preferably still dripping with blood. They do not like vegetarians, and will not deal with them if possible. A very few Kzin have had chemical changes made to them which gives them a limited form of telepathy. Their telepaths can be foiled by thinking of chewing on raw vegetables. |
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