Mycon - Revision history

Fyzixfighter: /* Biology */ not a typo, just American English spelling - given that the game uses American spelling, imo this is preferable; also stylistic tweaks as the unsplit infinitive seems clumsy to me

2019-03-19T23:28:37Z

Biology: not a typo, just American English spelling - given that the game uses American spelling, imo this is preferable; also stylistic tweaks as the unsplit infinitive seems clumsy to me

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	Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees Celsius). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably would make them immune to flame/fire{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.		Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees Celsius). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably would make them immune to flame/fire{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.

	Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near-perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them ~~selectively~~ to ~~transfer~~ genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.		Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near-perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to select which genes, memories, and even personality fragments to transfer via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.

	The Mycon colonize worlds through aggressive terraforming. They launch their [[Deep Child]]ren into the crust of the planet's surface where its tendrils grow, ~~moulding~~ the environment of the planet to the Mycon's liking with terrible tectonic movement and volcanic activity — it becomes a [[Shattered World]]. Mycon prefer warm, living [[list of planet types#Water\|Water Worlds]] in which to plant these seeds.		The Mycon colonize worlds through aggressive terraforming. They launch their [[Deep Child]]ren into the crust of the planet's surface where its tendrils grow, molding the environment of the planet to the Mycon's liking with terrible tectonic movement and volcanic activity — it becomes a [[Shattered World]]. Mycon prefer warm, living [[list of planet types#Water\|Water Worlds]] in which to plant these seeds.

	==History==		==History==

Fyzixfighter: not a typo, just American English spelling - given that the game uses American spelling, imo this is preferable

2019-03-19T23:09:48Z

not a typo, just American English spelling - given that the game uses American spelling, imo this is preferable

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	The '''Mycon''' (pronounced {{IPA\|/maɪ'kɒn/}}) are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 ~~metres~~. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.		The '''Mycon''' (pronounced {{IPA\|/maɪ'kɒn/}}) are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.

	==Diplomacy==		==Diplomacy==

TienShan0: Typo corrections.

2019-03-19T13:42:23Z

Typo corrections.

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	The '''Mycon''' (pronounced {{IPA\|/maɪ'kɒn/}}) are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 ~~meters~~. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.		The '''Mycon''' (pronounced {{IPA\|/maɪ'kɒn/}}) are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 metres. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.

	==Diplomacy==		==Diplomacy==
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	==Biology==		==Biology==
	Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees ~~centigrade~~). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably would make them immune to flame/fire{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.		Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees Celsius). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably would make them immune to flame/fire{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.

	Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to ~~selectively~~ transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.		Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near-perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them selectively to transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.

	The Mycon colonize worlds through aggressive terraforming. They launch their [[Deep Child]]ren into the crust of the planet's surface where its tendrils grow, ~~molding~~ the environment of the planet to the Mycon's liking with terrible tectonic movement and volcanic activity — it becomes a [[Shattered World]]. Mycon prefer warm, living [[list of planet types#Water\|Water Worlds]] in which to plant these seeds.		The Mycon colonize worlds through aggressive terraforming. They launch their [[Deep Child]]ren into the crust of the planet's surface where its tendrils grow, moulding the environment of the planet to the Mycon's liking with terrible tectonic movement and volcanic activity — it becomes a [[Shattered World]]. Mycon prefer warm, living [[list of planet types#Water\|Water Worlds]] in which to plant these seeds.

	==History==		==History==
	Originally it was assumed that the Mycon evolved as some kind of ambulatory fungus. Recent discoveries by the [[Umgah]] indicate, however, that the Mycon are actually advanced, genetically engineered, biological tools and not the results of natural evolution. The only somewhat clear statement from Mycon about their origins is: "When Juffo-Wup is complete, when at last there is no Void or Non, when [[the Creators]] return, then we can finally rest." A reliable source claims that the Creators are in fact the [[Precursor]]s, who built them as biological terraformers.{{ref\|3}} If this origin story is true, Mycon history has to begin some time prior to the Precursors' disappearance 250,000 years ago. According to the same sources, in the ~~millenia~~ following the Precursors' disappearance, the Mycon programming became corrupted, eventually introducing the worship of Juffo-Wup.		Originally it was assumed that the Mycon evolved as some kind of ambulatory fungus. Recent discoveries by the [[Umgah]] indicate, however, that the Mycon are actually advanced, genetically engineered, biological tools and not the results of natural evolution. The only somewhat clear statement from Mycon about their origins is: "When Juffo-Wup is complete, when at last there is no Void or Non, when [[the Creators]] return, then we can finally rest." A reliable source claims that the Creators are in fact the [[Precursor]]s, who built them as biological terraformers.{{ref\|3}} If this origin story is true, Mycon history has to begin some time prior to the Precursors' disappearance 250,000 years ago. According to the same sources, in the millennia following the Precursors' disappearance, the Mycon programming became corrupted, eventually introducing the worship of Juffo-Wup.

	Conversations with the Mycon give an idea of the extent of their history but do not provide any specific historic details. The Mycon claim to have had in their possession the [[Sun Device]], or "pod of Juffo-Wup," for over a hundred thousand years. Two Mycon ancestral personalities also place the Mycon race well in the past: [[Dugee]], a purity monitor, who died 57,823 years ago and [[Shloosh]], who was incinerated 14,000 years ago. While this does place them as contemporaries of the [[Sentient Milieu]], there is no indication that any members of the Milieu were ever aware of the Mycon.		Conversations with the Mycon give an idea of the extent of their history but do not provide any specific historic details. The Mycon claim to have had in their possession the [[Sun Device]], or "pod of Juffo-Wup," for over a hundred thousand years. Two Mycon ancestral personalities also place the Mycon race well in the past: [[Dugee]], a purity monitor, who died 57,823 years ago and [[Shloosh]], who was incinerated 14,000 years ago. While this does place them as contemporaries of the [[Sentient Milieu]], there is no indication that any members of the Milieu were ever aware of the Mycon.

Donutcity at 02:56, 28 July 2015

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	{{~~RaceBox~~\|name=Mycon\|image=MyconComm.png\|caption=Agents of Juffo-Wup\|homeworld=[[Epsilon Scorpii I]]\|coordinates=629.1 : 220.8\|organizations=[[Ur-Quan Hierarchy]] ([[battle thrall]])\|ship=[[Podship]]}}		{{RaceBoxPurple
			\|name=Mycon
			\|image=[[File:MyconComm.png]]
			\|caption=Agents of Juffo-Wup
			\|homeworld=[[Epsilon Scorpii I]]
			\|coordinates=629.1 : 220.8
			\|organizations=[[Ur-Quan Hierarchy]] ([[battle thrall]])
			\|ship=[[Podship]]
			}}

	The '''Mycon''' (pronounced {{IPA\|/maɪ'kɒn/}}) are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.		The '''Mycon''' (pronounced {{IPA\|/maɪ'kɒn/}}) are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.

			==Diplomacy==
	Conversations with the Mycon are very difficult; only the [[Orz]] could be considered more confusing and even that would be up to debate. The Mycon constantly ramble about [[Juffo-Wup]], the [[Non]] and the [[Void]] with vaguely religious overtones and often without any relevance to the current conversation. Even worse, they sometimes seem to be "possessed" by one of their ancestors, who quickly explains how and when it died. They are usually very hostile toward other species, even other [[Battle Thrall]]s. Still, [[Talana]] describes the Mycon as being naive and unable to fully comprehend the concept of deception, a view supported by the easiness with which the Mycon fell for the [[ambush at Organon]].		Conversations with the Mycon are very difficult; only the [[Orz]] could be considered more confusing and even that would be up to debate. The Mycon constantly ramble about [[Juffo-Wup]], the [[Non]] and the [[Void]] with vaguely religious overtones and often without any relevance to the current conversation. Even worse, they sometimes seem to be "possessed" by one of their ancestors, who quickly explains how and when it died. They are usually very hostile toward other species, even other [[Battle Thrall]]s. Still, [[Talana]] describes the Mycon as being naive and unable to fully comprehend the concept of deception, a view supported by the easiness with which the Mycon fell for the [[ambush at Organon]].

Svip at 11:11, 27 August 2012

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	{{RaceBox\|name=Mycon\|image=MyconComm.png\|caption=Agents of Juffo-Wup\|homeworld=[[Epsilon Scorpii I]]\|coordinates=629.1 : 220.8\|organizations=[[Ur-Quan Hierarchy]] ([[battle thrall]])\|ship=[[Podship]]}}		{{RaceBox\|name=Mycon\|image=MyconComm.png\|caption=Agents of Juffo-Wup\|homeworld=[[Epsilon Scorpii I]]\|coordinates=629.1 : 220.8\|organizations=[[Ur-Quan Hierarchy]] ([[battle thrall]])\|ship=[[Podship]]}}
	The '''Mycon''' are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.		The '''Mycon''' (pronounced {{IPA\|/maɪ'kɒn/}}) are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.

	Conversations with the Mycon are very difficult; only the [[Orz]] could be considered more confusing and even that would be up to debate. The Mycon constantly ramble about [[Juffo-Wup]], the [[Non]] and the [[Void]] with vaguely religious overtones and often without any relevance to the current conversation. Even worse, they sometimes seem to be "possessed" by one of their ancestors, who quickly explains how and when it died. They are usually very hostile toward other species, even other [[Battle Thrall]]s. Still, [[Talana]] describes the Mycon as being naive and unable to fully comprehend the concept of deception, a view supported by the easiness with which the Mycon fell for the [[ambush at Organon]].		Conversations with the Mycon are very difficult; only the [[Orz]] could be considered more confusing and even that would be up to debate. The Mycon constantly ramble about [[Juffo-Wup]], the [[Non]] and the [[Void]] with vaguely religious overtones and often without any relevance to the current conversation. Even worse, they sometimes seem to be "possessed" by one of their ancestors, who quickly explains how and when it died. They are usually very hostile toward other species, even other [[Battle Thrall]]s. Still, [[Talana]] describes the Mycon as being naive and unable to fully comprehend the concept of deception, a view supported by the easiness with which the Mycon fell for the [[ambush at Organon]].

64.81.141.217: Undo revision 22130 by 64.81.141.217 (Talk)

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	==Biology==		==Biology==
	Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees centigrade). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably to ~~thrive~~{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.		Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees centigrade). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably would make them immune to flame/fire{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.

	Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to selectively transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.		Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to selectively transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.

64.81.141.217: /* Biology */ changed fire to thrive, as saying they 'can survive in exteme temperatures and presumably to fire' makes no sense.

2008-07-29T02:18:31Z

Biology: changed fire to thrive, as saying they 'can survive in exteme temperatures and presumably to fire' makes no sense.

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	==Biology==		==Biology==
	Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees centigrade). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably to ~~fire~~{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.		Mycon living conditions would be most accurately described by [[Human]]s as "hellish," with temperatures close to the melting point of lead (327.5 degrees centigrade). Silicate structures within their physiology allow them to survive such extreme temperatures{{ref\|1}} (and presumably to thrive{{ref\|2}}). Besides being able to withstand high temperatures, some Mycon have also been known to survive a decompression quick-freeze.

	Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to selectively transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.		Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to selectively transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.

Valaggar: small tweak wrt naivete

2008-02-11T18:39:01Z

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	The '''Mycon''' are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.		The '''Mycon''' are a race of creatures that nest near the [[Brahe]] and Scorpii constellations. While most sentient races (with notable exceptions) are taxonomically animals, the Mycon are fungi. Their bodies range in height from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. The Mycon spread the spores of their race through the galaxy with their [[Podship]]s.

	Conversations with the Mycon are very difficult; only the [[Orz]] could be considered more confusing and even that would be up to debate. The Mycon constantly ramble about [[Juffo-Wup]], the [[Non]] and the [[Void]] with vaguely religious overtones and often without any relevance to the current conversation. Even worse, they sometimes seem to be "possessed" by one of their ancestors, who quickly explains how and when it died. They are usually very hostile toward other species, even other [[Battle Thrall]]s. Still, the Mycon ~~are commonly described~~ as being naive and unable to fully comprehend the concept of deception.		Conversations with the Mycon are very difficult; only the [[Orz]] could be considered more confusing and even that would be up to debate. The Mycon constantly ramble about [[Juffo-Wup]], the [[Non]] and the [[Void]] with vaguely religious overtones and often without any relevance to the current conversation. Even worse, they sometimes seem to be "possessed" by one of their ancestors, who quickly explains how and when it died. They are usually very hostile toward other species, even other [[Battle Thrall]]s. Still, [[Talana]] describes the Mycon as being naive and unable to fully comprehend the concept of deception, a view supported by the easiness with which the Mycon fell for the [[ambush at Organon]].

	==Biology==		==Biology==

Fyzixfighter: /* History */ adding captain image

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	Conversations with the Mycon give an idea of the extent of their history but do not provide any specific historic details. The Mycon claim to have had in their possession the [[Sun Device]], or "pod of Juffo-Wup," for over a hundred thousand years. Two Mycon ancestral personalities also place the Mycon race well in the past: [[Dugee]], a purity monitor, who died 57,823 years ago and [[Shloosh]], who was incinerated 14,000 years ago. While this does place them as contemporaries of the [[Sentient Milieu]], there is no indication that any members of the Milieu were ever aware of the Mycon.		Conversations with the Mycon give an idea of the extent of their history but do not provide any specific historic details. The Mycon claim to have had in their possession the [[Sun Device]], or "pod of Juffo-Wup," for over a hundred thousand years. Two Mycon ancestral personalities also place the Mycon race well in the past: [[Dugee]], a purity monitor, who died 57,823 years ago and [[Shloosh]], who was incinerated 14,000 years ago. While this does place them as contemporaries of the [[Sentient Milieu]], there is no indication that any members of the Milieu were ever aware of the Mycon.

	The Mycon are next encountered in the more recent years by current space-faring races. Though not known at the time, in 2035 the [[Syreen]] homeworld, [[Syra]], was destroyed by a Mycon Deep Child. Then a short time before 2124, the Mycon contacted the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Ur-Quan]] and voluntarily sought to join the [[Hierarchy]] as Battle Thralls. The Ur-Quan, having just come up against the combined [[Yehat]], [[Shofixti]], and [[Human]] forces of the [[Alliance]], naturally accepted the unique offer. The Mycon were one of the last races to join sides in the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], and their Podships greatly increased the size of the Hierarchy's armadas. One theory is that the Mycon are secretly building up their strength and planning the demise of the Ur-Quan since one of their common phrases is: "Juffo-Wup acknowledges the existence of un-Voidable Non. When we meet those, we study, absorb, and seek a way to void the Non." During their involvement with the Hierarchy, the Mycon drew the attention of the biology-obsessed Umgah. The Umgah, interested in the Mycon's genetic engineering capabilities, captured a Mycon (a serious infraction of Hierarchy law) and proceeded to study it. From their dissection of the Mycon corpse, the Umgah made the surprising discovery that the Mycon are actually artificial constructs.		[[Image:mycon_captain.png\|right\|110px\|Mycon Podship captain]]
			The Mycon are next encountered in the more recent years by current space-faring races. Though not known at the time, in 2035 the [[Syreen]] homeworld, [[Syra]], was destroyed by a Mycon Deep Child. Then a short time before 2124, the Mycon contacted the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Ur-Quan]] and voluntarily sought to join the [[Hierarchy]] as Battle Thralls. The Ur-Quan, having just come up against the combined [[Yehat]], [[Shofixti]], and [[Human]] forces of the [[Alliance]], naturally accepted the unique offer. The Mycon were one of the last races to join sides in the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], and their Podships greatly increased the size of the Hierarchy's armadas. One theory is that the Mycon are secretly building up their strength and planning the demise of the Ur-Quan since one of their common phrases is: "Juffo-Wup acknowledges the existence of un-Voidable Non. When we meet those, we study, absorb, and seek a way to void the Non." During their involvement with the Hierarchy, the Mycon drew the attention of the biology-obsessed Umgah. The Umgah, interested in the Mycon's genetic engineering capabilities, captured a Mycon (a serious infraction of Hierarchy law) and proceeded to study it. From their dissection of the Mycon corpse, the Umgah made the surprising discovery that the Mycon are actually artificial constructs.

	Recently, in the relative calm following the Hierarchy victory, the Mycon have been rapidly expanding their sphere of influence. Unfortunately for them, The Captain learns of their colonizing methods and their involvement in the destruction of Syra. He and the Syreen lay a trap for the Mycon, planning an ambush at [[Organon]]. The Syreen forces decimate the Mycon fleet, reducing the Mycon's sphere to roughly its 2133 extent. While the bulk of the Mycon fleet is occupied at Organon, The Captain is able to obtain the lightly guarded Sun Device.		Recently, in the relative calm following the Hierarchy victory, the Mycon have been rapidly expanding their sphere of influence. Unfortunately for them, The Captain learns of their colonizing methods and their involvement in the destruction of Syra. He and the Syreen lay a trap for the Mycon, planning an ambush at [[Organon]]. The Syreen forces decimate the Mycon fleet, reducing the Mycon's sphere to roughly its 2133 extent. While the bulk of the Mycon fleet is occupied at Organon, The Captain is able to obtain the lightly guarded Sun Device.

PsiPhi: spelling

2007-10-27T23:35:03Z

spelling

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	Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to selectively transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.		Their unique reproduction process and extremely high genetic complexity give the Mycon an amazing talent for genetic engineering, a talent for which they are widely known. Mycon usually reproduce asexually by budding off parts of themselves in the form of DNA-rich spores, which they then launch into the air. Normally a spore will land and develop into a near perfect clone of the parent. The spores can also be inhaled by other Mycon as a mechanism to exchange genetic material. The Mycon intimate that this process is much more complex and allows them to selectively transfer genes, memories and even personality fragments via the genetic material to their offspring. Occasionally these ancestral personality fragments can "gain dominance" in the Mycon offspring, creating "a kind of shared immortality." This advanced genetic ability seems to be confirmed by the [[Umgah]], who state that the Mycon "just THINK genetic modification, and it happen!" High levels of radiation can also induce collective budding, immediately creating several Mycon clones.

	The Mycon colonize worlds through aggressive terraforming. They launch their [[Deep Child]]ren into the crust of the planet's surface where its tendrils grow, molding the ~~enviroment~~ of the planet to the Mycon's liking with terrible tectonic movement and volcanic activity — it becomes a [[Shattered World]]. Mycon prefer warm, living [[list of planet types#Water\|Water Worlds]] in which to plant these seeds.		The Mycon colonize worlds through aggressive terraforming. They launch their [[Deep Child]]ren into the crust of the planet's surface where its tendrils grow, molding the environment of the planet to the Mycon's liking with terrible tectonic movement and volcanic activity — it becomes a [[Shattered World]]. Mycon prefer warm, living [[list of planet types#Water\|Water Worlds]] in which to plant these seeds.

	==History==		==History==