Derengets

Derengets are a fictional species native to the planet Xylos in the Andromeda galaxy. They are a silicon-based lifeform, characterized by their crystalline exoskeletons that shimmer with a spectrum of colors depending on their mood and environmental conditions. Physically, derengets stand approximately two meters tall and possess four limbs, two for locomotion and two for manipulation. Their heads are multifaceted, featuring numerous light-sensitive organs that allow for a panoramic view of their surroundings.

Communication among derengets is primarily telepathic, though they can also emit a series of resonant clicks and hums that convey basic emotions and warnings. They are known for their exceptional patience and their deep connection to the geological formations of Xylos, which they believe hold the memories of their ancestors. Their society is organized into communal clusters, with a strong emphasis on collective well-being and the preservation of their homeworld's delicate ecosystem.

Derengets subsist on a diet of mineral-rich dust and trace atmospheric gases. They reproduce asexually through a process of crystalline budding, where a small fragment of a mature derenget detaches and gradually grows into a new individual. Their lifespan is estimated to be several centuries, during which they contribute to the ongoing maintenance and expansion of their communal crystal structures. They are generally peaceful and reclusive, rarely interacting with off-world species.