Isidor Justeene
Pirate Lord
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To sub a unique species of cat that can be both a pet and a working animal onboard ships and farms.
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- Canon: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: New Alderaan/Moth/Cat
- Name: Moth-Cat (Felis Mosura)
- Designation: Non sentient
- Origins: Alderaan’s forests
- Average Lifespan: 20-30 years longer if neutered.
- Estimated Population: Inter-Planetary
- Description: A mix between cat and moth, can fly independently and can vary in colour and markings. Naturally occurring species are found in the tropical forests of Alderaan and can be suited both indoors and outdoors. They are ill-suited for combat but are efficient mousers.
- Breathes: Type 1
- Average Height of Adults: 23 – 25 cm (Average) 12.7 - 17.78 cm (Munchkin)
- Average Length of Adults: 46 cm (Average) 27.94 - 35.56 cm (Munchkin)
- Skin colour: Varied
- Hair colour: Typical cat colours but can host more exotic colours such as red, blue and green with black eyespots on the wings.
- Distinctions: These are a mix of both moth and cat, each sporting magnificent wings and are mature at 1 year old and can have litters from 1-7 kittens. Males have fluffier head tufts and more vivid colouring than females. As they age, they grow grey around the collar and muzzle and their wing patterns fade. Very old specimens will have salt and pepper colour as they will have less colour. 20- 30-year lifespan, longer if neutered.
- Races:
- Long Haired
- Semi Longhaired
- Short-haired
- Munchkin sized
- Force Sensitivity: Non-Sensitive
- Keen Predatory Instincts
- Adorable
- Extreme purring
- Friendly
- Very playful
- Loving
- Obligate Carnivore
- Hairballs in longhaired specimens
- Known to destroy the upholstery and curtains
- Sleeps long hours
- Gets the zoomies often at night
- Kleptokitty tendencies
- Diet: Carnivore
- Communication: Meows at human or humanoid species. Scent and body language between each other
- Technology level: N/A
- Religion/Beliefs: Cuteness and purring and the box are all the beliefs this species needs.
- General behaviour:
- Socially they are semi-social often gathering in colonies for mutual benefit and they will be more inclined to stay with littermates when they are young, only distancing when they reach maturity. Often leaving a colony to join another in the wild. Domestically they are inclined to stay with their owner.
- They can have litters at just 4 months old and their heat cycle begins when the days are lengthening and ceasing when the days shorten. Kittens stay with their mother until 13 weeks because by that time they would be fully weaned.
- Kittens spend most of their dependency years with their mother and it is during this time socialising is very important as there is a small window open for successful domestication and contact. More than one cat is possible only if brought into the home at a young age so that they grow up together.
- They act like typical cats who love their comforts such as good food and warm places to sleep. But as they are also are half-moth, they will chase light-emitting toys and gravitate towards anything bright. However, as they are different and unique in personality and character it is difficult to determine exact personality or behavioural traits.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Found in the forests of New Alderaan the Moth-Cat lives in aboral-Terrestrial colonies. Not a lot is known of how it evolved but there have been studies into its behaviours and interactions with other species. It was found that the Moth Cat can be domesticated and trained for Rodent control work in farms and even ships. They are beginning to become popular and more known outside New Alderaan and can be found off-planet in ships and households on various worlds. As they are a new species that has just begun to be noticed and popularised there is still a lot to be researched regarding the Moth-Cat.
Starship pilots and freight carriers use the Moth-Cat to control Rodents that can be found on ships or farms particularly those carrying/produces food. The cat's keen hunting instinct make them welcome onboard ships and farms and can save a lot of food shortages.
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