Species

Arion

Hailing from the verdant planet Vir'da, the Arion are an ancient race of rational, logical beings with advanced technology and an insatiable curiosity about the universe. With smooth mint to emerald skin tones and pointed ears, these tall, slender aliens have evolved to blend into the dense foliage of their homeworld. Reproducing through self-fertilization, Arion form close communal groups to raise their young without concept of gender or family units.Physiology: They have smooth green skin, ranging from light mint to deep emerald in tone. Their faces appear human-like but with subtle differences like pointed ears, bright green eyes, and ridged nostrils. They are tall and slender, with lean muscle mass. Reproduction happens through self-fertilization - they only require their own DNA to procreate.Homeworld: They hail from a planet with a dense, jungle-like environment. The abundance of plant life and green vegetation on their world led to the green pigmentation in their skin to camouflage and absorb sunlight filtered through canopy leaves. Their planet has lower gravity compared to Earth, allowing them to evolve tall, lithe frames.Culture: With no females, their society is structured around fertilized males bearing offspring. They form close familial bonds in small, intimate groups. The young are raised collaboratively. Their language relies on melodic hums, trills and whistles. Their clothing is minimal, simple tunics and trousers in earthy tones.Technology: They are highly intelligent and technologically advanced. Their sleek ships allow interplanetary travel and exploration. They seek out new worlds and sentient life with curiosity and logic, eager to gain knowledge.

Calidians

The Calidians are a species that evolved on a hot, humid planet orbiting a reddish star. With amorphous, blob-like cream-colored bodies, they thrive in heat and originally built hives in caverns and tunnels to escape the intense surface temperatures of their homeworld. A species that thanks to interspatial relationships rely mostly on suits for the whole span of their lives.Physiology: Physically, they have a soft, malleable body somewhat like an amorphous blob. Their natural form is cream-colored and translucent, with their inner organs faintly visible through their skin. They glide along on underside pseudopods rather than having distinct legs. They have no real facial features except for small, bead-like black eyes spaced widely apart for broad vision. Their mouths may simply be openings anywhere on their body. To interact with other species, they wear environmental suits crafted from a clear, flexible material.Homeworld: The planet is slightly smaller than Earth, with less surface water. It orbits a reddish star that bombards the planet with intense heat. The air is thick and humid, saturated with swirling mists from the limited bodies of water. Skies are perpetually overcast, creating a dreary, dark environment on the surface. Much of the land consists of jagged mountain ranges and rocky terrain interspersed with narrow, lush jungles in the valleys and basins. Volcanic activity is common.Culture: Their society developed as interdependent hive-like collectives rather than individuals, valuing consensus and the greater good over individual wants. They have a caste system, with different classes of their species specialized for various functions like reproduction, maintenance, engineering, childcare, leaders, etc. The castes are flexible, not rigidly determined at birth. Writing is done by tracing bioluminescent paths on prepared sheets. The written language follows glyphs and symbology, Writing is done by tracing bioluminescent paths on prepared sheets. The written language follows glyphs and symbology. They are mostly pacifistic, but maintain a defensive military fleet to protect their colonies if needed, as their homeworld lies in a volatile region of space.Technology: Their technology is organically integrated with their natural biological processes and physiology. Tech is "grown" as much as built. Key technologies involve advanced genetic engineering and biological manipulation allowing them to adapt their own biology to different environments. They developed biomechanical suits that enhance their natural abilities - enabling locomotion, manipulation, protection, and communication. The suits connect neurally. They ingest or inject nano-scale medical robots to heal injuries and maintain health. They view illness as a biological imbalance, in short, species with great focus on chemistry and bio-tech.

Krantix

The Krantix are a humanoid species with dinosaur-like facial features, including a elongated snout and rows of small sharp teeth. They have tough grey scaly skin, standing around 6'6 feet tall on average in males and 6' on females. Their bodies are lean and athletic, with powerful leg muscles suited for running.Physiology: The Krantix are a humanoid species with dinosaur-like facial features, including a elongated snout and rows of small sharp teeth. They have tough grey scaly skin, standing around 6'6 feet tall on average in males and 6' on females. Their bodies are lean and athletic, with powerful leg muscles suited for running.Homeworld: Paladium, their homeworld is a harsh desert planet, leading to the Krantix evolving as tenacious survivors. They have a strong military culture and sense of discipline, living in communal warrens and training from childhood as warriors. Krantix society is regimented into different military orders, with rank denoted by decorative markings on their uniforms and armor.Culture: Martial society - From a young age, Krantix are trained as warriors and regimented into military orders. Their culture revolves around strength, discipline, and service to the empire. Also a species that believes deeply in expansion, They seek to expand their interstellar empire through military conquest. Belief that claiming resources and territory is key to their race's survival. Spartans, Resources are devoted to military, not comforts or the arts. Krantix have an austere, utilitarian existence focused on duty and discipline. Their society is highly stratified and regimented. Orders are followed without question. Rank is denoted by insignia and uniform markings. Lawbreakers and those who disobey the chain of command face severe physical punishments and public shaming.Technology: Technological advancement is focused on weapons and propulsion to fuel their imperial goals.the Krantix utilize powerful energy weapons and plasma cannons, along with advanced propulsion systems for their fleet of battlecruisers. They see expanding their interstellar empire as key to accessing new resources and territory. Their regiments are known for tactical coordination and ruthlessness on the battlefield.