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'''M'shinni''' were a [[sentience|sentient]] [[species]] of [[humanoid]] [[mammal]]s who shared a symbiotic relationship with a [[M'shinn plant species|species]] of [[plant]]. Each M'shinn had no hair but instead a thick covering of the the soft [[moss]] like plant, which would normally be a shade of green in [[color]] and provided increased healing rates for its hosts. The humanoids were native to the [[planet]] [[Genassa]] in the [[Mid Rim]], but due to population size, colonized many worlds through the [[M'shinni sector]] including the [[homeworld]] of the [[Skrilling]] species, which they named [[Agriworld-2079]]. Each planet colonized by the M'shinni was controlled by a [[Council of the Wise]], who ensured that the land on the planet was split up suitably between the different M'shinn families on the planet, which were known as [[Rootline]]s. All M'shinn within a Rootline would look incredibly similar, although different Rootlines had distinctive looks. This was due to the fact that M'shinni only possessed one gender, [[sexes|female]], and reproduced by [[Parthenogenesis]], which was close to [[cloning]] in terms of passing on genes to offspring.
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'''M'shinni''' were a [[sentience|sentient]] [[species]] of [[humanoid]] [[mammal]]s, also known as '''mossies''', who shared a symbiotic relationship with a [[M'shinn plant species|species]] of [[plant]]. Each M'shinn had no hair but instead a thick covering of the the soft [[moss]] like plant, which would normally be a shade of green in [[color]] and provided increased healing rates for its hosts. The humanoids were native to the [[planet]] [[Genassa]] in the [[Mid Rim]], but due to population size, colonized many worlds through the [[M'shinni sector]] including the [[homeworld]] of the [[Skrilling]] species, which they named [[Agriworld-2079]]. Each planet colonized by the M'shinni was controlled by a [[Council of the Wise]], who ensured that the land on the planet was split up suitably between the different M'shinn families on the planet, which were known as [[Rootline]]s. All M'shinn within a Rootline would look incredibly similar, although different Rootlines had distinctive looks. This was due to the fact that M'shinni only possessed one gender, [[sexes|female]], and reproduced by [[parthenogenesis]], which was close to [[cloning]] in terms of passing on genes to offspring.
M'shinn culture focused on agricultural development due to their unique relationship with plants, but was also highly advanced in botanical and genetic understanding. This led to them producing large quantities of unique plant species, which they then traded with the rest of [[the galaxy]], rivalling the [[Ithorian]] species for botanical dominance. The species integrated itself into the galactic community soon after encountering the [[Galactic Republic]], and as each Rootline worked like an independent business, some groups of M'shinni continued to work with the Republic's successor, the [[Galactic Empire]]. Following the [[death]] of [[Galactic Emperor]] [[Palpatine]], the M'shinni colonies fell in and out of Imperial space regularly due to the various conflicts between the remains of the Empire and the [[New Republic]], and Genassa was controlled by the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] for a period during the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]].
M'shinn culture focused on agricultural development due to their unique relationship with plants, but was also highly advanced in botanical and genetic understanding. This led to them producing large quantities of unique plant species, which they then traded with the rest of [[the galaxy]], rivalling the [[Ithorian]] species for botanical dominance. The species integrated itself into the galactic community soon after encountering the [[Galactic Republic]], and as each Rootline worked like an independent business, some groups of M'shinni continued to work with the Republic's successor, the [[Galactic Empire]]. Following the [[death]] of [[Galactic Emperor]] [[Palpatine]], the M'shinni colonies fell in and out of Imperial space regularly due to the various conflicts between the remains of the Empire and the [[New Republic]], and Genassa was controlled by the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] for a period during the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]].
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Without any light the plant covering would die, although it took ten [[day]]s to disappear entirely. This loss of covering would reveal the soft pink skin of the M'shinn beneath, and it took three weeks to re-root and grow again if any was left, as was the case if the M'shinn was burned or hit by a [[blaster]] bolt. Less severe injuries that did not damage the roots of the plant would regrow in a couple of days, however. The plant survived on the M'shinn by feeding upon dead skin cells and sweat, in return supplying nutrients and keeping the skin moist and elastic as well as providing increased healing rate to the host. Without the plant M'shinni healed far slower than Humans. They were able to make use of medical treatments such as [[bacta tank]]s but doing so would often kill the plant covering in the treated area.<ref name="GG12-M" />
Without any light the plant covering would die, although it took ten [[day]]s to disappear entirely. This loss of covering would reveal the soft pink skin of the M'shinn beneath, and it took three weeks to re-root and grow again if any was left, as was the case if the M'shinn was burned or hit by a [[blaster]] bolt. Less severe injuries that did not damage the roots of the plant would regrow in a couple of days, however. The plant survived on the M'shinn by feeding upon dead skin cells and sweat, in return supplying nutrients and keeping the skin moist and elastic as well as providing increased healing rate to the host. Without the plant M'shinni healed far slower than Humans. They were able to make use of medical treatments such as [[bacta tank]]s but doing so would often kill the plant covering in the treated area.<ref name="GG12-M" />
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Due to them having only one gender, M'shinni reproduced through [[parthenogenesis]], a natural [[cloning]]-like method of reproduction in which good climatic conditions and abundance of resources caused birth. This could take place once every three standard [[year]]s and would produce a single child, measuring only a centimeter in length, which would then remain in a belly pouch its [[parent|mother]] possessed for one hundred days. All M'shinni in a family would look nearly identical as parthenogenesis was a similar to a form of cloning, although subtle genetic changes between generations would create some differences between individuals and different Rootlines would often develop distinctive appearances.<ref name="GG12-M" />
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Due to them having only one gender, M'shinni reproduced through [[parthenogenesis]], a natural [[cloning]]-like method of reproduction in which good climatic conditions and abundance of resources caused birth. This could take place once every three standard [[year]]s and would produce a single child, measuring only a centimeter in length, which would then remain in a belly pouch its [[parent|mother]] possessed for one hundred days. All M'shinni in a family would look nearly identical as parthenogenesis was a similar to a form of cloning, although subtle genetic changes between generations would create some differences between individuals and different [[Rootline]]s, M'shinn family units, would often develop distinctive appearances.<ref name="GG12-M" />
==Society and culture==
==Society and culture==
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Almost all M'shinni shared the defining characteristic of being unalterably loyal to their family, which in their society was known as their [[Rootline]]. Individual M'shinni would pursue the goals of their Rootline with differing levels of personal vigor or focus, but M'shinni who actively worked against them were incredibly rare. Beside this unifying quality the personality and temperament of M'shinni was as variable of that of Humans, allowing for a huge range of personality types. To identify themselves many M'shinni would shave parts of their plant covering into patterns or would wear jewellery, including [[bracelet]]s and [[necklace]]s. [[Clothing]] however was rarely or never worn by M'shinni due to the fact they would prevent sunlight reaching the plant covering them.<ref name="GG12-M" />
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Almost all M'shinni shared the defining characteristic of being unalterably loyal to their family, which in their society was known as their Rootline. Individual M'shinni would pursue the goals of their Rootline with differing levels of personal vigor or focus, but M'shinni who actively worked against them were incredibly rare. Beside this unifying quality the personality and temperament of M'shinni was as variable of that of Humans, allowing for a huge range of personality types. To identify themselves many M'shinni would shave parts of their plant covering into patterns or would wear jewellery, including [[bracelet]]s and [[necklace]]s. [[Clothing]] however was rarely or never worn by M'shinni due to the fact they would prevent sunlight reaching the plant covering them.<ref name="GG12-M" />
M'shinn politics was based around the different Rootlines which made up their society, each of which was comprised of thousands of individuals. The eldest member of each Rootline on any planet was made a member of the [[Council of the Wise]] for that planet, with each planet having a separate council. Whenever a new planet was [[Terraforming|terraformed]] and colonized the land available on it would be split between the Rootlines following strict rules on land ownership, which the Council of the Wise would monitor. Any individual M'shinn would gain politcal prestige in their society through maintenance and care for any land their Rootline owned. A good harvest, development of a new crop or reclamation of non-arable land all would improve a M'shinn's standing as well as earning profits and more land for her Rootline. Each individual Rootline controlled a large family business, and these different companies would compete fiercely, although rarely in the form of actual physical conflict. Sabotage and espionage instead were used to disadvantage competing Rootlines, although any Rootline caught using such techniques would suffer a large loss of prestige, meaning great care was taken.<ref name="GG12-M" />
M'shinn politics was based around the different Rootlines which made up their society, each of which was comprised of thousands of individuals. The eldest member of each Rootline on any planet was made a member of the [[Council of the Wise]] for that planet, with each planet having a separate council. Whenever a new planet was [[Terraforming|terraformed]] and colonized the land available on it would be split between the Rootlines following strict rules on land ownership, which the Council of the Wise would monitor. Any individual M'shinn would gain politcal prestige in their society through maintenance and care for any land their Rootline owned. A good harvest, development of a new crop or reclamation of non-arable land all would improve a M'shinn's standing as well as earning profits and more land for her Rootline. Each individual Rootline controlled a large family business, and these different companies would compete fiercely, although rarely in the form of actual physical conflict. Sabotage and espionage instead were used to disadvantage competing Rootlines, although any Rootline caught using such techniques would suffer a large loss of prestige, meaning great care was taken.<ref name="GG12-M" />
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==History==
==History==
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M'shinni evolved from a precursor species whom had formed a symbiotic relationship with the plant that covered all members of their descendant species. The female who first formed this relationship was known by the M'shinni as the [[firstmother]] and was the ancestor of all M'shinni. After the precursor species went extinct through evolution of the M'shinni, the M'shinni eventually grew to a population size which their homeworld, Genassa could not sustain. Due to this the M'shinni built a series of [[Space station|orbital biospheres]] around the planet, but continued growth led to the colonization of [[Genassa's moon]] and then the terraforming and habitation of the six other planets that occupied their [[Genassa system|star system]]. When the species developed [[hyperdrive]] technology, the M'shinni colonized hundred of worlds and [[star system|systems]] throughout the [[M'shinni sector]] which they lived in, causing the [[sector]] to become commonly known as the Mossonian sector.<ref name="GG12-M" /> One world the M'shinni colonized was the homeworld of a species they named the [[Skrilling]], meaning bone-picker, who at the time were peaceful, primitive, nomadic herders. The M'shinni penned in the Skrilling herds and claimed their land, changing the planet's name to [[Agriworld-2079]]. The Skrilling were left to create a new life for themselves and eventually integrated themselves into the M'shinn colony on the planet as a form of beggar class.<ref name="GG-12-S">''[[Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies]]'', p. 76</ref>
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M'shinni evolved from a precursor species whom had formed a symbiotic relationship with the plant that covered all members of their descendant species. The female who first formed this relationship was known by the M'shinni as the [[firstmother]] and was the ancestor of all M'shinni. After the precursor species went extinct through evolution of the M'shinni, the M'shinni eventually grew to a population size which their homeworld, Genassa could not sustain. Due to this the M'shinni built a series of [[Space station|orbital biospheres]] around the planet, but continued growth led to the colonization of [[Genassa's moon]] and then the terraforming and habitation of the six other planets that occupied their [[Genassa system|star system]]. When the species developed [[hyperdrive]] technology, the M'shinni colonized hundred of worlds and [[star system|systems]] throughout the [[M'shinni sector]] which they lived in.<ref name="GG12-M" /> One world the M'shinni colonized was the homeworld of a species they named the [[Skrilling]], meaning bone-picker, who at the time were peaceful, primitive, nomadic herders. The M'shinni penned in the Skrilling herds and claimed their land, changing the planet's name to [[Agriworld-2079]]. The Skrilling were left to create a new life for themselves and eventually integrated themselves into the M'shinn colony on the planet as a form of beggar class.<ref name="GG-12-S">''[[Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies]]'', p. 76</ref>
[[File:Skrilling UAA.jpg|thumb|left|The M'shinni colonized the homeworld of the species they named the Skrilling.|150px]]
[[File:Skrilling UAA.jpg|thumb|left|The M'shinni colonized the homeworld of the species they named the Skrilling.|150px]]
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The area of space that the M'shinni inhabited was first explored by the general [[the galaxy|galactic]] community between [[3000 BBY]] and [[1000 BBY]],<ref name="TEA120">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 120</ref> and when the M'shinni first encountered the [[Galactic Republic]] they quickly accepted the huge galactic government and integrated themselves with the rest of galactic society.<ref name="GG12-M" /> During the [[New Sith Wars]] between [[1004 BBY]] and 1000 BBY the M'shinn homeworld and much of their sector fell within the area controlled by the [[Sith]].<ref name="TEA133">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 133</ref> By the time of the [[Clone Wars]], between [[22 BBY]] and [[19 BBY]], the species colonies were within Republic controlled space.<ref name="TEA151">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 151</ref> During the reign of the [[Galactic Empire]], the successor state to the Republic, Genassa fell within Imperial controlled space<ref name="TEGTW112">''[[The Essential Guide to Warfare]]'', p. 112</ref> and some Rootlines traded happily with the Imperials, making a healthy profit, although others treated the offworlders more carefully. Many M'shinni feared the Empire would eventually take control of the M'shinn colonies, a fear increased due to the trade restrictions that the Empire placed preventing the M'shinni from trading with many worlds which aided or sympathised with the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]] during the [[Galactic Civil War]]. As such the species maintained neutrality in the war, with some M'shinn colonies welcoming Imperials and others only dealing with them in limited amounts, which caused growing friction amongst the Councils of the Wise.<ref name="GG12-M" /> During this time some Skrilling on Agriworld-2079 also began campaigning for Skrilling freedom on the planet.<ref name="GG-12-S" />
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The area of space that the M'shinni inhabited was first explored by the general [[the galaxy|galactic]] community between [[3000 BBY]] and [[1000 BBY]],<ref name="TEA120">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 120</ref> and when the M'shinni first encountered the [[Galactic Republic]] they quickly accepted the huge galactic government and integrated themselves with the rest of galactic society.<ref name="GG12-M" /> During the [[New Sith Wars]] between [[1004 BBY]] and 1000 BBY the M'shinn homeworld and much of their [[sector]] fell within the area controlled by the [[Sith]].<ref name="TEA133">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 133</ref> By the time of the [[Clone Wars]], between [[22 BBY]] and [[19 BBY]], the species colonies were within Republic controlled space.<ref name="TEA151">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 151</ref> During the reign of the [[Galactic Empire]], the successor state to the Republic, Genassa fell within Imperial controlled space<ref name="TEGTW112">''[[The Essential Guide to Warfare]]'', p. 112</ref> and some Rootlines traded happily with the Imperials, making a healthy profit, although others treated the offworlders more carefully. Many M'shinni feared the Empire would eventually take control of the M'shinn colonies, a fear increased due to the trade restrictions that the Empire placed preventing the M'shinni from trading with many worlds which aided or sympathised with the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]] during the [[Galactic Civil War]]. As such the species maintained neutrality in the war, with some M'shinn colonies welcoming Imperials and others only dealing with them in limited amounts, which caused growing friction amongst the Councils of the Wise.<ref name="GG12-M" /> During this time some Skrilling on Agriworld-2079 also began campaigning for Skrilling freedom on the planet.<ref name="GG-12-S" />
In [[4 ABY]] after the [[death]] of the [[Galactic Emperor]] [[Palpatine]], Genassa was no longer considered part of Imperial controlled Space,<ref name="TEA194">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 194</ref> however the region fell back under Imperial control in [[7 ABY]],<ref name="TEA198">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 198</ref> and was one of the sectors annexed by the forces of the [[Chiss]] [[Grand Admiral]] [[Mitth'raw'nuruodo|Thrawn]]'s force in [[9 ABY]].<ref name="TEA200">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 200</ref> The M'shinn's colonies were back in Imperial controlled space between [[10 ABY]] and [[11 ABY]],<ref name="TEA206">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 206</ref> but during the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]], in which the [[Yuuzhan Vong galaxy|intergalactic]] [[Yuuzhan Vong]] species invaded the galaxy, the M'shinn system came under the invading species control between [[27 ABY]] and [[29 ABY]].<ref name="TEA220">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 220</ref> By [[137 ABY]] the M'shinn colonies fell within the [[Darth Krayt's Galactic Empire|Galactic Empire]] of the [[Sith Lord]] [[Darth Krayt]].<ref name="TEA219">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 219</ref>
In [[4 ABY]] after the [[death]] of the [[Galactic Emperor]] [[Palpatine]], Genassa was no longer considered part of Imperial controlled Space,<ref name="TEA194">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 194</ref> however the region fell back under Imperial control in [[7 ABY]],<ref name="TEA198">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 198</ref> and was one of the sectors annexed by the forces of the [[Chiss]] [[Grand Admiral]] [[Mitth'raw'nuruodo|Thrawn]]'s force in [[9 ABY]].<ref name="TEA200">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 200</ref> The M'shinn's colonies were back in Imperial controlled space between [[10 ABY]] and [[11 ABY]],<ref name="TEA206">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 206</ref> but during the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]], in which the [[Yuuzhan Vong galaxy|intergalactic]] [[Yuuzhan Vong]] species invaded the galaxy, the M'shinn system came under the invading species control between [[27 ABY]] and [[29 ABY]].<ref name="TEA220">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 220</ref> By [[137 ABY]] the M'shinn colonies fell within the [[Darth Krayt's Galactic Empire|Galactic Empire]] of the [[Sith Lord]] [[Darth Krayt]].<ref name="TEA219">''[[The Essential Atlas]]'', p. 219</ref>
==M'shinni in the galaxy==
==M'shinni in the galaxy==
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Plants created by the M'shinni could be found in fields, biospheres and gardens all across the galaxy after the species joined the galactic community, and they enjoyed friendly rivalry with the [[Ithorian]] species as to who were the galaxy's best botanists and gardeners. Many of the systems surrounding the worlds colonized by the M'shinni depended on the species for food production and trade and Genassa's position on the prominent [[Celanon Spur]] trade route also added to their position as prominent food traders in the galactic market.<ref name="GG12-M" /> In [[22 BBY]], during the [[Separatist Crisis]], a [[senator]] named [[R'shinnos Sh'neel]] in the [[Galactic Senate]] hailed from Genassa.<ref name="HN">{{Hnn|48|news/13321_1.html|Palpatine to Separatists: Let's Talk}}</ref>
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Due to their distinctive moss-covered appearance, M'shinni were often nicknamed mossies by other species, leading to the sector they lived in to become commonly known as the Mossonian sector. Plants created by the M'shinni could be found in fields, biospheres and gardens all across the galaxy after the species joined the galactic community, and they enjoyed friendly rivalry with the [[Ithorian]] species as to who were the galaxy's best botanists and gardeners. Many of the systems surrounding the worlds colonized by the M'shinni depended on the species for food production and trade and Genassa's position on the prominent [[Celanon Spur]] trade route also added to their position as prominent food traders in the galactic market.<ref name="GG12-M" /> In [[22 BBY]], during the [[Separatist Crisis]], a [[senator]] named [[R'shinnos Sh'neel]] in the [[Galactic Senate]] hailed from Genassa.<ref name="HN">{{Hnn|48|news/13321_1.html|Palpatine to Separatists: Let's Talk}}</ref>
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==