Cylerts

Cylerts are a fictional species from the planet Xylos. They are known for their unique biological composition, which is largely silicon-based rather than carbon-based. This grants them extreme resilience to heat and radiation, making them well-suited to their homeworld's harsh environment. Cylerts have a crystalline outer shell that offers protection and also serves as a medium for communication through light refraction.

The physiology of a Cylert is quite different from terrestrial life. They do not possess traditional organs like hearts or lungs. Instead, their internal processes are driven by complex electrochemical reactions within their crystalline matrix. Their reproduction is a form of budding, where a small segment of the parent organism detaches and grows into a new individual. Cylerts are generally slow-moving and deliberate in their actions, with a lifespan that can extend for centuries.

Their society on Xylos is communal and largely non-hierarchical. They communicate through intricate patterns of light emitted from their shells, conveying complex ideas and emotions. Cylerts have a deep understanding of geology and energy manipulation, which they utilize for their survival and technological advancement. Their technology often incorporates bio-luminescent crystals and harnessed geothermal energy.