Axelids

Axelids are a fictional species that appear in the video game "Starfield." They are an insectoid race with a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple limbs. Axelids are known for their communal nature and their ability to communicate through complex pheromonal signals. In the game, they are encountered as a hostile faction, often found in nests or hives that they build. Their biology suggests a subterranean or cavern-dwelling lifestyle, with adaptations for navigating dark environments.

The Axelids are characterized by their aggressive territoriality and their swarm-like tactics in combat. They are typically armed with biological weapons, such as acid spit or sharp claws. Players often encounter them as a threat when exploring caves or abandoned structures. Their societal structure, as depicted in the game, emphasizes a hive mind or queen-centric organization, where individual Axelids act as extensions of a larger collective. Understanding their behavior is key to survival when encountering them in the game world. The species' origin and full ecological role within the Starfield universe are largely left to player interpretation and in-game lore discovered through exploration and data logs.