Species: Neanderthal (E/197625256-NEA)

This document is intended as merely a guide to the species and in no way should it be considered exhaustive. A complete set of data and/or specific enquiries should be directed to the Anthropological Services department of data Services (Access No.: E/197625128-S11). A charge may be made for this service and the department reserves the right to restrict access and/or refuse requests.

Physiology
Although originally used to describe primitive humanoids, neanderthal is now considered as a generic term covering all species. It covers the primitive races that have as yet not achieved level 1 intelligence but have shown some form of basic civilisation (grouping together, rudimentary leadership etc.). Still relying on primitive instincts, neanderthals are too slow witted to cause any problems to the space faring traveller and this has been exploited almost mercilessly by the slave trade.

Society
Natural fear leads neanderthals to be wary of most species but canines are especially hated. Their higher developed brains introduces a level of inquistiveness and neanderthals have often been observed to explore and investigate their surroundings far more than the dinosaur races. Contact from more developed races has led to a slight interest in trading but aggression still rates highly in the socialogical make-up.