Krix Workers Union – Civilization Repository

Krix Workers Union – Civilization Repository

Official Name: Krix Workers Union (KWU) Common Nickname: The Krix Union, “The Floor”, The Kobold Union Self-Name: “The Union” or “We, The Floor”

Overview

The Krix Workers Union is a planetary socialist republic entirely governed by a complex web of labor unions. It is a gritty, industrial, bureaucratic civilization that runs on collective bargaining, five-year plans, and an almost religious devotion to worker solidarity. While their technology appears outdated to more advanced civilizations, it is reliable, heavily reinforced, and built with the philosophy that “if it breaks, we fix it together.”

They are not primitive — they are simply in their Cold War industrial stage because their planet developed intelligent life roughly 100–150 years later than most others Teravas has encountered.

Biology

Small reptilian anthros, standing 3.5 to 4.5 feet (105–140 cm) tall. They have large expressive ears, small horns or frills, digitigrade legs, and long, flexible tails. Their scales come in earthy tones, browns, grays, dull reds, and mossy greens, often with brighter accent markings. They are tough, adaptable, excellent at working in confined spaces, and possess surprising strength and endurance for their size.

Homeworld: Krix-9 (“The Floor”)

A rugged, resource-rich planet with deep canyons, vast cave networks, geothermal vents, and dense fungal forests. The surface has been heavily industrialized for centuries. Most of the population lives in enormous underground tunnel-cities and mega-mining complexes that stretch for hundreds of miles. The air is often thick with industrial smoke, and loudspeakers constantly play union anthems, safety announcements, and political speeches.

Tech Level: Cold War Era (~1945–1985 equivalent)

Their technology is loud, clunky, over-engineered, and built to last:

Military: Bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles, heavy machine guns, early assault rifles, tanks, artillery, propeller aircraft, early jets, and basic ballistic missiles.

Industry: Massive smokestack factories, coal and geothermal power plants, heavy machinery covered in rivets and propaganda.

Electronics: Vacuum tubes, bulky radios, red telephones, and early mainframe computers. Everything is mechanical and repairable with basic tools.

Space Tech: Functional but crude orbital stations, small interplanetary rockets, and cargo haulers covered in union slogans.

Aesthetic: Red banners, union stickers, safety posters, loudspeakers, and portraits of famous union leaders everywhere.

Society & Culture

The entire planet operates as one giant, extremely bureaucratic labor union.

Government: The Grand Union Congress — a massive legislative body made up of representatives from every major union. Meetings are long, loud, argumentative, and filled with procedural formalities.

Major Unions:

Mining & Tunneling Union (the largest and most influential)

Factory & Production Union

Agricultural & Fungal Collective

Orbital & Rocketry Union

Defense & Security Union

Daily Life: Work quotas, paid breaks, grievance committees, and collective bargaining are sacred. Strikes are common and often theatrical. Safety regulations are strict on paper but frequently bent in practice.

Personality & Values: Dry, cynical, hardworking, and fiercely loyal to “The Union.” They take pride in complaining about management while still getting the job done. Solidarity is both a genuine belief and a cultural slogan.

History (Brief)

Krix-9 developed intelligent life later than most planets. After a long period of tribal existence, rapid industrialization occurred due to the discovery of vast underground resources. A massive workers’ revolution overthrew the old clan lords roughly 180 years ago. Since then, the Union has governed the planet, leading to both impressive industrial growth and layers of bureaucracy that can slow progress.