Saurians

Universe
Marvel Universe

Home World
Savage Lands; formerly underground city near the San Ardres Moutains, New Mexico Badlands; an unidentified planet within the Coal Sack Nebula

Government
Unknown

Technology Level
They have no major technological accomplishments.

Distinguishing Features
Originating for numerous reptile species, there is much disparity between the individual Saurians, although most of their species are cold blooded by nature, most have claws enabling them to climb sheer rock with ease. Their warriors have tough scaly skin, resistant to weapons up to and including heavy machine guns and cannon fire and they possess enhanced strength allowing them to rip tanks apart or throw them like baseballs. Tak’s wing flaps enabled flight, Haemon’s telepathy powers included mind blast and memory wipes. The guardian (a giant cobra) had neuro-toxin venom. Larger Saurians sometimes serve as steeds for smaller ones. They mature quickly, reaching adulthood more swiftly than humans.

Physical Description
The Saurians are advanced reptile beings, a vast majority of their race have a humanoid appearance, which include two eyes, two arms with hands consisting of four fingers and an opposable thumb, most members of their race have long tails that are used to maintain balance and can also be used as both an offensive and defensive weapon, They have two legs and two feet consisting of five toes. The Saurians range in skin or scale color varying from orange green and brown. They are known to have either red or yellow eyes and vary in length and weight, this is a hairless race of creatures.

Prominent Citizens
Aracht’yr (Patriarch, deceased), B’ok (deceased), C’rel (current leader of the Badlands Saurian), Faelar (deceased), Guardian (deceased), Heamon (deceased), Jimi, Khadar, Madri, M’dhar (deceased), M’kai, Mirielle (deceased), Raptara, Reptyl, Serpentyne (deceased), S’Gur, Tak (deceased), Viri

First Appearance
Ms. Marvel #20 (1978)

Significant Issues
Official Handbook Bibliography