Emuks

Emuks is a term used in speculative fiction to denote a fictional group of intelligent beings. It has no single canonical portrayal; descriptions vary across works authored independently. In some stories, Emuks are humanoid or near-humanoid with advanced technology and long lifespans, forming highly organized societies. In others, they are non-corporeal or energy-based beings that interact with the material world indirectly. The name often appears in a constructed intra-world language and can have different etymologies per author.

Common themes associated with Emuks include diplomacy between species, cooperative governance, and examinations of sentience and rights. Their cultures are frequently depicted as emphasizing collective welfare, though implementations of governance range from consensus-based councils to technocratic systems. Habitats span literal planets, ocean worlds, or space habitats, and sometimes digital realms, reflecting the flexibility of speculative settings.

Emuks appear across science fiction novels, video games, and tabletop games, where they can serve as allies, adversaries, or politically complex actors. Because portrayals are diverse, readers and players encounter a spectrum of abilities, appearances, and social structures rather than a fixed template.

See also: List of fictional alien species; Constructed languages in fiction; Collective intelligence in fiction.