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The belter genome runs about 97 to 98 percent the same as human DNA, which technically makes them slightly less " | The belter genome runs about 97 to 98 percent the same as human DNA, which technically makes them slightly less " | ||
- | In addition to their human-like appearance, belters differ from furry recoms in another important way: they have no legs. Instead of legs, each belter has at least four arms and hands, and often more. This allows the belter to anchor himself with one or two handholds while using the remaining hands for work. Belters occur in a number of species, just as furry recoms do. However, instead of canines, felines, mustelids and such, belter species have various forms with different numbers of arms and other body parts. The most common species is the " | + | In addition to their human-like appearance, belters differ from furry recoms in another important way: they have no legs. Instead of legs, each belter has at least four arms and hands, and often more. This allows the belter to anchor himself with one or two handholds while using the remaining hands for work. Belters occur in a number of species, just as furry recoms do. However, instead of canines, felines, mustelids and such, belter species have various forms with different numbers of arms and other body parts. The most common species is the " |
The gemini belters are particularly distinctive. Conjoined forms are not unknown among recoms in general, but they are much more widespread among belters. These were originally designed on the theory that a conjoined form would require less resources to support than two recoms, while still being able to double-check each other and stay alert through long shifts of work. Geminis have developed their own traditions and viewpoints: their form requires them to learn the arts of cooperation and compromise to a high degree. They take pride in these skills, and feel that they exemplify the best qualities of belter society as a whole. Although conjoined furry recoms are often viewed as handicapped or freakish, gemini belters are more likely to be found among the "upper crust" of their society and are never viewed as being disadvantaged. | The gemini belters are particularly distinctive. Conjoined forms are not unknown among recoms in general, but they are much more widespread among belters. These were originally designed on the theory that a conjoined form would require less resources to support than two recoms, while still being able to double-check each other and stay alert through long shifts of work. Geminis have developed their own traditions and viewpoints: their form requires them to learn the arts of cooperation and compromise to a high degree. They take pride in these skills, and feel that they exemplify the best qualities of belter society as a whole. Although conjoined furry recoms are often viewed as handicapped or freakish, gemini belters are more likely to be found among the "upper crust" of their society and are never viewed as being disadvantaged. |
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