Repcurus

The Repcuruses are a transhuman race with many attributes of reptiles and are the dominant species of the Soviet Republic. They are well adapted in many forms of environment when they venture out in space.

Physiology & Abilities
The Repcuruses are humanoid with some reptilian appearances. Many have scale-like patterns on their skin that come in a variety of colors yet intensifies into actual scales when in danger or in combat. They even have a tail that is flexible and have a similar appearance to a green iguana but can be strong as an alligator when harden.

Their skin can also prevent bugs and parasites from biting them, draining blood or getting into their bodies. Yet once their skin hardens, they can stop small caliber rounds such as 5.56mm rounds. Even when their skin have harden, it is extremely flexible. Not only that, their palms and feet are capable of becoming adhesive at will as long as they don't get stressed out.

The Repcuruses' vision is unique. Like a chameleon, they have their eyes look in different directions with one eye looking in one direction while the other is capable of looking in the opposite direction.

The Repcurus race are able to survive long in aquatic environments thanks to a species of aquatic lizard found on Elegara mixed with an alligator and marine iguana. Thanks to the aquatic lizard, they have the ability to breath underwater with gills located in the back of their ears along with some on their backs. The gills on their backs also have very efficient salt glands where they can "spew" the salt out through their backs. In order to prevent dehydration, they must expel salt without expelling water, so they have specialized glands that remove salt from their blood just like a marine iguana. Repcuruses also have a great lung capacity that would allow them to survive in space without air for at least 20-30 minutes. But also thanks to the alligator DNA, they have a great amount of strength along with powerful jaws even though they don't have a snout. Not only that, they also produce a very potent and powerful venom that can cause all sorts of pain and cause all sorts of destruction to anyone effected by it.

The reptile that helped out with underwater breathing also helps with manipulating their body temperature in order to survive the cold winters of Elegara yet also assist with desert survival when needed. But they also want to have its "fuzzy traits" in order to keep their hair when they did got their augmentations. Yet the last reptile also helped for greater survival such as able to eat metal and absorb it as nutrients when other foods are scarce. However, consuming large quantities may lead to illnesses such as too much iron and many other such side effects.

Society & Culture
Society of the Repcuruses is largely based on communists policies from Earth. Some include the Marxist-Leninist in the civilian section while the military is more focus on Stalinist-Maoist, which can be a bit confusing. No matter the policies, they are still communists who oppose most forms of capitalism. However, they are still materialistic beings so many are given equal pay no matter their position in the workforce. Not to mention that they are collectivists that gather all the materials needed and distribute them evenly where everyone gets a fair share. As such, there are no corporations, no privatizations, and no individual expressions.

Much of their culture is focused around communism and the complete rejection of religion and any form of aggression. Yet there are those in the wilds living in villages that have their own form of communism; Theocratic Communism. The people that follow this are deeply religious as they follow the path of spiritual altruism and help those in need. But the government isn't happy about it and try to snuff out as much of it as they could.

Much of the architecture is loosely based-on Russian, Korean, Cuban, Vietnamese, Lao and non-religious architecture. Although their artwork is really ugly since individual expression is not allowed.