Faction: Imperial only.
An off-shoot species, there is evidence they are the product of a breeding program to produce shock troops for the ancient Sith, but such facts are lost to time. They originate on a moon in the Yavin system and were uplifted by the Empire to be shock troops and soldiers. Brutish and fairly primitive, they posses a natural predilection for violence that makes them dangerous.
Physiology: Massassi are large with builds similar to the Sith but emulate the older sith species more so than the modern True Sith. They have powerful builds and average seven feet in height with crimson tones of skin, no body hair and ropy muscle.
Society: The Massassi are bound to the Empire through their Queen, a powerful being steeped in the dark side and ancient Sith lore. Within the Empire they are rare and are an oddity, feared and having a place that is above aliens but below humans and True Sith... yet respected for their power.
Their relation to the ancient Sith gives others pause but still they are still making a place for themselves in Empire society outside of the Yavin system.
Homeworld: Native to Yavin IV, they appear nowhere else in the galaxy.
Perception of the Force: The massassi have a natural tendency to see the Force as dark magic, and although the talent is not common it does occur and such individuals are sometimes shunned or become strong leaders. With their alignment with the Empire, the Sith are hesitant to teach them the Sith ways, but it is only a matter of time before a Massassi comes to Korriban.
Species Abilities: Brawn 3, Agility 2, Intellect 1, Cunning 2, Willpower 2, and Presence 2
Wound Threshold: 13 + Brawn
Strain Threshold: 9 + Willpower
Starting Experience: 90 XP
Special Abilities: Massassi begin the game with one rank in Melee, they still may not train the skill above rank 2 during character creation.
Massassi Resilience: Massassi are incredibly durable and can shrug off damage that would fell lesser creatures. They Gain 1 additional soak than normal, this stacks with armor.
