Arikhiht

Arikhiht is a fictional species originating from the planet Xylos in the K'tharr Nebula. Physically, they are characterized by their bioluminescent exoskeletons, which shift in color and intensity based on their emotional state and environmental conditions. Their average height is around 1.8 meters, with slender limbs and a tripartite head structure featuring three large, multifaceted eyes. Arikhiht communicate primarily through a complex series of light pulses and subtle vibrations, though they have developed rudimentary sonic vocalizations for inter-species communication.

The Arikhiht society is organized into communal collectives, with a strong emphasis on cooperation and resource sharing. Their civilization is technologically advanced, having mastered interdimensional travel and energy manipulation. They are known for their peaceful disposition and their deep philosophical inquiries into the nature of consciousness and the universe. Their diet consists mainly of cultivated bio-luminescent fungi and mineral-rich subterranean flora found on Xylos. While generally xenophilic, the Arikhiht maintain a cautious approach to unknown species, prioritizing observation and understanding before engagement. Their history is marked by a period of internal strife over the ethical implications of advanced artificial intelligence, a conflict that ultimately led to a societal re-evaluation of technological integration.