This is just a quick lore dump on Falidae biology for anyone curious on how these weird space cat's work.


Overview: Falidae are a cat-like race inhabiting the planet Ferros. Their spinal structure allows them to walk both quadrupedal and bipedal, ideal for crawling through tight passages and still able to stand up and use tools afterward. Their fur and eye color are the product of random mutation during pregnancy, as a result they have a wide spectrum of differing fur patterns and colors with no two looking alike. Only one foot tall they rely on their climbing and ability to fit into tight spaces to get out of danger.

Lifespan and resistance to radiation: Due to their telomerase, Falidae do not die of old age, instead living youthful till death by some external force. The rate of which the telomerase repairs their DNA makes most damage to it done by radiation negligible.

Diet: Primarily meat eaters out of preference, they are omnivores and can sustain on alternative foods. This has their tribes living a hunter gatherer lifestyle.


Reproduction: The species reproduction is similar to that of earth mammals, where they give live birth. Falidae pregnancies last for six months, and the mothers are cared for in the tribe nursery. Due to the childs large size when compared to the mother, and large head, births have an extreme infant mortality rate. Thanks to their longevity, Falidae females never really experience menopause and so can have kids at any time they want. It’s not unheard of for them to wait a century or two between having kids, especially with how harrowing giving birth is for them.


Claws: Falidae claws are not composed of keratin, but instead a strange alloy that appears like diamond. Seemingly indestructible and can claw through any material. The structures of Ferros, while near indestructible, have gradually flaked off their super material molecule by molecule. It has polluted all the water, soil, and so subsequently the plants and animals. Some species bodies had utilized this material instead of discarding it as waste. Utilizing it as natural armor, teeth, or in the Falidae’s case in their claws. It takes around 33 years for the claws to fully form, gradually composing the strange alloy in their digits. Once the claws are developed, they will finally come unsheathed. This is a bloody and painful experience as the claws will tear through the skin covering them, but it will heal, and they could sheath and unsheath normally from then on. The first sheathing of claws is referred to as “first claw” by the Falidae, and is considered a coming of age into adulthood.

Fur: The fur of a Falidae secretes an oil that gives off a scent similar to peppermint. This wards off any parasites such as ticks.

Tail. Falidae tails are prehensile. They use it to hang off of branches or beams, and grab objects.

Heart: The Falidae heart has a fifth valve, pumping blood more directly to their brain. They could stay upside down for longer periods, hold their breath for longer, and be less likely to pass out from G-LOC.

Eyes: Falidae can see in absolute darkness. They accomplish this by having bioluminescent eyes, which creates a small amount of glow. This creates the necessary photons to see with.