Calandrites
Calandrites are a fictional species featured in the science fiction novel "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. They are an advanced, sentient species that evolved on the planet Khrysalis. Calandrites possess a unique biological and societal structure. Physically, they are described as large, insectoid beings with multiple limbs and a hardened exoskeleton. Their reproduction is complex, involving a caste system and a form of communal consciousness.
The Calandrite society is highly organized and technologically sophisticated. They have developed advanced forms of interstellar
Within the narrative of "Children of Time," the Calandrites play a significant role as both potential adversaries