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Dragons are perhaps the most amazing life-form in all of [[Nova Refuge (Galaxy)|Nova Refuge]]. Upon their first arrival to the galaxy, [[Humans|Humanity]] was shocked to find the ancient dragons of their fantasies come to life and even living in and moving through the vacuum of space with ease. It is speculated that the Earth legends of dragons actually arose from [[Space Dragon|Space Dragons]] that may have passed by Earth many millennia ago.

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	The greatest of all dragons are the [[Space Dragons]]. They are generally solid black and covered in onyx spikes. They have brightly glowing eyes, usually green. They range from the size of a small transport to some reportedly as long as a capital ship. As mythical as Space Dragons are, there are even more legendary types that have silver scales, generally called [[Star Dragons]], as well as the fabled [[Sun Dragon]] with golden-orange or even red scales. These Sun Dragons only exist in [[Sarran]] artwork, and it has a legendary status as "king of the Space Dragons." The Sun Dragon has become the symbol of [[Zygbar]].		The greatest of all dragons are the [[Space Dragons]]. They are generally solid black and covered in onyx spikes. They have brightly glowing eyes, usually green. They range from the size of a small transport to some reportedly as long as a capital ship. As mythical as Space Dragons are, there are even more legendary types that have silver scales, generally called [[Star Dragons]], as well as the fabled [[Sun Dragon]] with golden-orange or even red scales. These Sun Dragons only exist in [[Sarran]] artwork, and it has a legendary status as "king of the Space Dragons." The Sun Dragon has become the symbol of [[Zygbar]].

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 ==Legends==
-Dragons are very rarely encountered by Humanity, lending further credence to their legendary status. Space Dragons sometimes hunt types of [[Skrakki]] in asteroid fields and inhale [[Starlight Gas]] from gas giants. It is unlikely that the mysteries will ever be solved of how intelligent dragons truly are, what if any culture they have, how and where they came to be, and what they know of history and the nature of the universe.
+Dragons are very rarely encountered by Humanity, lending further credence to their legendary status. Space Dragons sometimes hunt types of [[Skrakki]] in asteroid fields and inhale [[Starlight Gas]] from gas giants, where Humans may witness them in passing and often at a great distance, should the Dragon either not notice them or allow them to survive the encounter. It is unlikely that the mysteries will ever be solved of how intelligent dragons truly are, what if any culture they have, how and where they came to be, and what they know of history and the nature of the universe. A few skeletons of Space Dragons have been found, seemingly laid to rest with ceremony, on the surface of some planets.
 ==Biology==
-The mysterious biology of Dragons has baffled Human scientists since their discovery. Though immense and extremely heavy, Dragons are capable of flight, and at least Space Dragons are capable of surviving on a diet found in space itself. The most commonly accepted theory is that Space Dragons inhale starlight gas and process it for energy as well as locomotion, superheating it inside veins on the underside of their wings in order to propel themselves through space or planetary atmosphere. The wings of Space Dragons have been known to glow various colors during active space flight, while at other times they seem to ride only on solar winds, using their wings as sails.
+The mysterious biology of Dragons has baffled Human scientists since their discovery. Though immense and extremely heavy, Dragons are capable of flight, and at least Space Dragons are capable of surviving on a diet found in space itself. The most commonly accepted theory is that Space Dragons inhale starlight gas and process it for energy as well as locomotion, superheating it inside veins on the underside of their wings in order to propel themselves through space or planetary atmosphere. The wings of Space Dragons have been known to glow various colors during active space flight, while at other times they seem to ride only on solar winds, using their wings as sails. Also similar to dragons of Earth legend, the Dragons of Nova Refuge are capable of breathing fire, and Space Dragons have been known to breathe intense beams of pure heat and light from their mouths, like a laser or superheated plasma. It seems to be starfire of the same type created by Human energy weapons using starlight gas. Few weapons are known to be capable of damaging any kind of dragon, particularly a Space Dragon.
 ==Species==
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 ===Space Dragons===
 The greatest of all dragons are the [[Space Dragons]]. They are generally solid black and covered in onyx spikes. They have brightly glowing eyes, usually green. They range from the size of a small transport to some reportedly as long as a capital ship. As mythical as Space Dragons are, there are even more legendary types that have silver scales, generally called [[Star Dragons]], as well as the fabled [[Sun Dragon]] with golden-orange or even red scales. These Sun Dragons only exist in [[Sarran]] artwork, and it has a legendary status as "king of the Space Dragons." The Sun Dragon has become the symbol of [[Zygbar]].
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 ==Biology==
 The mysterious biology of Dragons has baffled Human scientists since their discovery. Though immense and extremely heavy, Dragons are capable of flight, and at least Space Dragons are capable of surviving on a diet found in space itself. The most commonly accepted theory is that Space Dragons inhale starlight gas and process it for energy as well as locomotion, superheating it inside veins on the underside of their wings in order to propel themselves through space or planetary atmosphere. The wings of Space Dragons have been known to glow various colors during active space flight, while at other times they seem to ride only on solar winds, using their wings as sails.
 ==Species==
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 The greatest of all dragons are the [[Space Dragons]]. They are generally solid black and covered in onyx spikes. They have brightly glowing eyes, usually green. They range from the size of a small transport to some reportedly as long as a capital ship. As mythical as Space Dragons are, there are even more legendary types that have silver scales, generally called [[Star Dragons]], as well as the fabled [[Sun Dragon]] with golden-orange or even red scales. These Sun Dragons only exist in [[Sarran]] artwork, and it has a legendary status as "king of the Space Dragons." The Sun Dragon has become the symbol of [[Zygbar]].
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 ====Biology====
 Space Dragon biology is also a mystery. While their terrestrial cousins eat traditional food and can usually fly only short distances, if at all, the Space Dragons are immense and extremely heavy, yet capable of flight, and are apparently able to survive on a diet that can be found in outer space. The most commonly accepted theory is that the Space Dragons inhale Starlight Gas, processing it inside their bodies, and use this for energy as well as for locomotion, superheating it inside veins on the underside of their wings in order to propel themselves through space or planetary atmosphere. Indeed, Space Dragons wings have often been seen to glow in various colors during active space flight, while at other times they seem to ride on solar winds, using the wings as sails. Perhaps the strongest evidence for their consumption of Starlight Gas, besides the rows of nostrils along their faces and their tendency to gather around gas giants that contain the necessary gases, is their method of attack. Human depictions of dragons frequently showed them spouting fire, and indeed a few of the terrestrial Dragons can do this. Space Dragons, however, actually fire intense beams of pure heat and light from their mouths, like a laser or superheated plasma. Essentially, it appears to be Starfire, of the same type created by Human energy weapons that use Starlight Gas as ammunition. For nutrition, the Space Dragons mostly feed on Thralashks, the giant "asteroid worms" that are spread throughout the galaxy. There are reports of them eating Slashrim and Humans as well, but none are confirmed.

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 ==Legends==
-Dragons are very rarely encountered by Humanity, lending further credence to their legendary status. Space Dragons sometimes hunt types of [[Skrakki]] in asteroid fields and inhale [[Starlight Gas]] from gas giants.
+Dragons are very rarely encountered by Humanity, lending further credence to their legendary status. Space Dragons sometimes hunt types of [[Skrakki]] in asteroid fields and inhale [[Starlight Gas]] from gas giants. It is unlikely that the mysteries will ever be solved of how intelligent dragons truly are, what if any culture they have, how and where they came to be, and what they know of history and the nature of the universe.
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+==Biology==
 ==Species==
-There are several known and some merely speculated Draconian species.
+There are some known and other speculated species of Dragons. It also remains unknown if they can truly be classified as different "species" by the scientific standards of Humans.
 ===Terrestrial Dragons===
-There are various types of terrestrial dragons that can strangely be found on a variety of worlds, including [[Terra Nova]]. These include the earth-colored [[Sand Dragons]], green-hued [[Forest Dragons|Swamp Dragons]] (sometimes called Jungle or Forest Dragons, depending on the environment), and the blue-scaled [[Sea Dragons]], the most common species on Terra Nova. Some even say the [[Slashrim]] may be descended from Dragons. Exactly how these sub-species came to be spread across the galaxy is unknown, though speculation abounds. Some conspiracy theorists even hypothesize that the [[Space Dragons]] created these lesser species as genetic experiments, perhaps as cheap terrestrial slave labor that would worship them as gods. This is hardly accepted as scientific fact, however, and for now their existence remains a mystery.
+Very rarely, [[Terrestial Dragons]] occur on a variety of worlds, even including [[Terra Nova]]. Their scales vary according to their habitat, ranging from earth-colored to green-hued to the blue-scaled dragons that live in the sea. Some speculate that all dragons can fly through space like the legendary Space Dragons, and that this is how they spread to so many different worlds, but the truth remains unknown.
 ===Space Dragons===
-The greatest of all dragons are the [[Space Dragons]], most commonly black in color, with bodies covered in great onyx spikes and bright glowing eyes, usually green. They range in size from the size of small transports to some reportedly as long as a capital ship. Though these Space Dragons are rare enough, there is a sub-species or perhaps race of them that is even rarer. Silver instead of black in hue, these are commonly called [[Star Dragons]], and their existence has only barely been confirmed by precious few pieces of recorded evidence. Finally, there is a third variety that exists perhaps only in legend: the [[Sun Dragon]]. With scales of a golden hue (usually depicted as golden-orange, sometimes predominately red), the only "evidence" of these creatures is found in [[Sarran]] artwork and the exaggerated reports of self-proclaimed "eyewitnesses." Due to its legendary status as "king of the Space Dragons," the Sun Dragon was used on the banner of the Sun Dragon Rebellion in [[Zygbar]], the group that eventually ousted [[Xarkon]] and rose to power, making the Sun Dragon that nation's official flag and emblem.
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 ====Biology====
 Space Dragon biology is also a mystery. While their terrestrial cousins eat traditional food and can usually fly only short distances, if at all, the Space Dragons are immense and extremely heavy, yet capable of flight, and are apparently able to survive on a diet that can be found in outer space. The most commonly accepted theory is that the Space Dragons inhale Starlight Gas, processing it inside their bodies, and use this for energy as well as for locomotion, superheating it inside veins on the underside of their wings in order to propel themselves through space or planetary atmosphere. Indeed, Space Dragons wings have often been seen to glow in various colors during active space flight, while at other times they seem to ride on solar winds, using the wings as sails. Perhaps the strongest evidence for their consumption of Starlight Gas, besides the rows of nostrils along their faces and their tendency to gather around gas giants that contain the necessary gases, is their method of attack. Human depictions of dragons frequently showed them spouting fire, and indeed a few of the terrestrial Dragons can do this. Space Dragons, however, actually fire intense beams of pure heat and light from their mouths, like a laser or superheated plasma. Essentially, it appears to be Starfire, of the same type created by Human energy weapons that use Starlight Gas as ammunition. For nutrition, the Space Dragons mostly feed on Thralashks, the giant "asteroid worms" that are spread throughout the galaxy. There are reports of them eating Slashrim and Humans as well, but none are confirmed.
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 ====Interactions With Other Races====
 The only species ever known to have socially interacted with the Space Dragons, and indeed actually allied with them, are the Mahlok. No one knows the full story except for a few Helexith elder Mahlok, and they certainly are not telling it any time soon, but somehow the Mahlok formed an alliance with the Space Dragons thousands of years ago, using the great beasts for interplanetary flight. The Mahlok are capable of surviving in a near-vacuum, so long as they have a decent heat source nearby, but actual space travel is impossible, because they freeze up and die. The Space Dragons, however, can create their own heat with Starlight Gas, so the Mahlok were able to literally ride on their backs, using the heat of the Dragon's body to stay alive. This was how they were able to travel to, and conquer, the Slashrim homeworld of Slasheth long before their culture had even developed explosive firearms. During the initial spread of the resulting "[[Helexith|Helexith Coalition]]" (composed of Mahlok, Slashrim, and Dragons), the Space Dragons carried hordes of Slashrim in air-tight, heated metal boxes that served as troop transports, while Mahlok rode in great numbers along their backs. Only a few worlds were conquered in this way, however, before the Dragons suddenly cut off the alliance, leaving the Mahlok to develop their own starships. Again, it is as much a mystery why they so suddenly ended the alliance as it is why they began it in the first place. If any of the Natives know the reasons, they are not yet telling.
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 [[File:Natives_spacedragon_transport.jpg|thumb|350px|A relatively small dragon atop a transport.]]
-Dragons are perhaps the most amazing life-form in all of [[Nova Refuge (Galaxy)|Nova Refuge]]. Upon their first arrival to the galaxy, [[Humans|Humanity]] was shocked to find the ancient dragons of their fantasies come to life and even living in and moving through the vacuum of space with ease. It is speculated that the Earth legends of dragons actually arose from [[Space Dragon|Space Dragons]] that may have passed by Earth many millennia ago.
+Dragons are perhaps the most amazing life-form in all of [[Nova Refuge (Galaxy)|Nova Refuge]]. Upon their first arrival to the galaxy, [[Humans|Humanity]] was shocked to find the ancient dragons of their fantasies come to life and even living in and moving through the vacuum of space with ease. It is speculated that the Earth legends of dragons actually arose from [[Space Dragon|Space Dragons]] that may have passed by Earth many millennia ago. Very little is known of the various types of dragons witnessed or thought to exist.
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