Proto (limus vivus)
One of the earliest species of alien life encountered by humanity. The proto are a race of living ooze. Most proto appear as a gelatinous shape vaguely resembling a human's upper body emerging from a puddle. Coloration among the proto is used to denote social standing, though recently there have been many cases of proto using artificial coloration. Proto have the unique ability to alter their size and shape at will, making this the only species of true shapeshifters known. The proto civilization is as mutable as their form, taking on the cultural characteristics of whatever society they are currently integrating with.
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Alkarian (limus vivus ???)
slime-like
Awari (limus vivus conductio)
The Awari are one of the more unique lifeforms humanity has encountered since leaving Terra. One of a small number of intelligent liquids, the Awari are a proto subspecies unable to hold a solid form for longer than a few minutes without major concentration. The only truly liquid lifeform, as opposed to the more gelatinous Lithurn and Proto or slime-like Alkarian or Solaki. This species has found it hard to adapt to the civilizations of other species, due in large part to the prevalence of electrical power and the Awari's highly conductive nature.
Lithurn (limus vivus ???)
gelatinous
Solaki (limus vivus ???)
slime-like
| PROTO |
| Lifeform Type: Liquid |
| Average Size: 1.5 meters |
| Species Type: Unipedal (Slug/Gel) |
| Reproductive Type: Heterosexual (Male/Female) |
| Age Longevity: 51-100 years/cycles |
| Civilization Traits of the Proto |
| Space Sciences: Manned Intestellar Probes, Planetary Colonization, Subspace Radios |
| Engineering Sciences Advanced Microcircuits, Scram Jets, Magnelev Rails, Domed Habitats |
| Biological Sciences: Basic Physiology, Detailed Anatomy, Blood/Tissue Typing, Life Classification |
| Physical Sciences: Atomic Fission, Microwave Theory, Electron Microscopy |
| Planetary Sciences: No Accomplishment, Cave Dwelling Paintings |
| Psionics Sciences: Documentation in individuals, No Understanding |
| Magical Sciences: Documentation in individuals, No Understanding |
| Social Sciences: No Accomplishment, individualistic |
| Cultural Organization: Early-Tribal |
| Cultural Attitude: Acceptance and inclusion of all warring and peaceful. |
