The Mutated Nobility: Unveiling the Navis Nobilite
In the depths of space, a peculiar aristocracy has evolved, shrouded in mystery and disfigurement. The Navis Nobilite, a group of powerful Navigators, have been shaped by centuries of eugenic programs and Warp exposure, resulting in a multitude of deformative mutations.
Physical Abnormalities: The Price of Power
Each Navigator exhibits at least a few of these mutations at birth, with members of the same house often sharing similar characteristics. Some common abnormalities include:
- Additional joints, allowing for natural contortionism
- Extreme height or unnatural thinness
- Grotesquely pale or translucent skin
- Visages marbled with veins or covered in scales
- Complete lack of body hair or all-black eyes without irises
These physical transformations can be so severe that some Navigators are kept hidden from the public, confined to luxurious estates or exclusionary tabernacles on their ships.
The Paternova Metamorphosis
Throughout their extended lives, many Navigators undergo a series of transformations, culminating in the emergence of an Heir Apparent. This stage is marked by the growth of internal gills and a significant increase in size. However, not all Navigators reach this point, and those who do are often at odds with one another, engaging in assassinations and power struggles.
Above the Heirs stands the Paternova, the ultimate form of the Navigator. This enigmatic figure, capable of living for up to a thousand years, holds unparalleled power and influence over the Navis Nobilite. Upon the Paternova’s death, the powers of all Navigators wane, triggering a brutal struggle among the Heirs to claim the vacant throne.
Societal Impact
The Navis Nobilite’s unique biology and hierarchical structure have far-reaching consequences for their society. During periods of transition, when a new Paternova is being chosen, the powers of all Navigators are impaired, leading to longer and more treacherous Warp journeys.
Despite their obscurity, the importance of the Paternova cannot be overstated. They are the guiding force behind the Navis Nobilite, their powers transcending the Warp itself. As the Navigators’ biology continues to evolve, their society remains shrouded in mystery, with the Paternova at its enigmatic center.
Abominations and the Dark Side of Eugenics
Not all Navigators are fortunate enough to be part of a noble house. Some, born from rogue or abandoned eugenic programs, have evolved into feral, humanoid creatures devoid of human mindset. These Abominations are hunted relentlessly by the Navis Nobilite, who seek to purge their kind from existence.
One such Abomination, said to possess six atrophied limbs and a grotesquely thin body, was reportedly encountered in a dark corner of the galaxy. This creature’s existence serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of unchecked eugenics and the consequences of playing with the fundamental building blocks of life.
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