Nithonian

"On the battlefield, I watch these Nithonian swarm over the enemy in a horrible display of gore and savagery. They need not the plasma weapons manufactured by the Conglomerate, only their incredible muscles and experience at jungle warfare shall guide them through the land of a battle."

-Raverin Warseer, Altair Sirios

Overview
The Nithonian are a humaniod, semi-reptilian species. There is evidence to suggest that the roots of their evolution may be avian in origin. They retain vestigial beaks and have a light, almost hollow bone structure, with three digits on each hand and foot. Their skin is rough with small, barbed spines which are similar to the elongated quills on their heads. Skin pigmentation ranges from earthy brownish-green colors and dappled greens to stormy grays, with everything in between. This is due to the high adaptability of their race from living on other planets.

Intelligence and Culture
To the outside alien observer, the Nithonian would seem like a primitive, pre-industrial people barely capable of powered or even space travel. However, the Nithonian choose to exist like this, seeing technological innovation as a bit of a danger to the stability as a species. Natural executions of technological advancement are only done when it is absolutely necessary. They are quite intelligent in many forms of science and strategy, be it war or hunting.

No state-religion is present in Nithonian society. A collective Nithonian view is that if gods exist in the Universe, they should be just left alone.

Biology
Similar to the avian creatures of Earth, the Nithonian have a hollow bone structures and vestigal beaks. The beaks don't have teeth, but have rough ridges on the inside that can be used for the grinding of both plant matter and meats.