Ionians

The Ionians are a calm and genteel people; at least they are once they’ve reached adulthood. Like most species throughout the galaxy, their children are enthusiastic, energetic, and very excitable. As their body chemistry begins to change, so does their disposition. Once they have passed through the sullen and moody teenage phase they come out the other end as a well-adjusted individual and after completing the rite of accession, they have complete control over their emotions.

Due to their calm nature, Ionians make excellent traders and negotiators as they do not allow their emotions to interfere with proceedings. The slight whistle in every Ionians speech also appears to help calm even the most excitable species, even the notoriously boisterous Gregorans. As a result, the Diplomatic Corps has the highest proportion of Ionians than any other section of the GSF.

The gravity on Ionia is approximately 75% that of Earth, which has resulted in Ionians being one of the tallest species in the galaxy. Consequentially, their buildings and spacecraft have high ceilings, and many of the ship controls are overhead. This has led to there being very few Ionian craft outside Ionian ownership and those that are have been heavily retrofitted to accommodate the average galactic citizen.

Ionians serve meals in the form of a small ceremony which traces its origin back to when most believed in some form of deity. Like many species, the Ionians no longer hold on to these out-dated beliefs, but continue the tradition as a way of thanking the animal or plant for giving up its life to sustain the Ionian; even if the meal was produced from an EnMat Convertor.