Description: The Arcona have quickly spread throughout the galaxy, establishing colonies on both primitve and civilized planets. In addition, individual family groups can be found on many other planets, and it is in fact, quite difficultto visit a well-traveled spaceport without encountering a number of Arcona.

Arcona can be found participating in all aspects of galactic life, although many Arcona must consume ammonia suppliments to prevent the development of large concetrations of poisonous waste materials in their bodies.

Special Abilities:

Salt Weakness: Arcona are easily addicted to salt. If an Arcona consumes salt, it must make a Very Difficult willpower roll not to become addicted. Salt addicts require 25 grams of salt per day, or they will suffer -1D to all actions.

Talons: Arcona have sharp talons which add +1D to climbing, Strength(when determining damage in combat during brawling attacks), or digging.

Thick Hide: Arcona have tough, armored hides that add +1D to Strength when resisting physicaldamage. (This bonus does not apply to damage caused by energy or laser weapons.)

Senses: Arcona have weak long distance vision (add +10 to the difficulty level of all tasks involving vision at distances greater than 15 meters), but excellent close range senses(add +1D to all perception skills involving heat, smell or movement when within 15 meters).

Story Factors:

Digging: Time to use: one round or longer. Allows the Arcona to use their talons to dig through soil or other similar substances.