Gateformen

Gateformen are a fictional species from the science fiction universe of "Mass Effect". They are a silicon-based lifeform, possessing a crystalline structure and a unique method of reproduction. Gateformen are known for their ability to manipulate spacetime, creating localized distortions or "gates" that allow for instantaneous travel. This ability is not innate but is a result of a symbiotic relationship they have with microscopic organisms that inhabit their crystalline bodies. These symbionts, when stimulated, can create the necessary energy fields for gate generation.

The Gateformen are depicted as a solitary and enigmatic species. They do not possess a conventional biological form but rather exist as sentient crystalline matrices. Their societal structure, if any, is not well understood, as they rarely interact with other known species. Their motivations and goals remain largely a mystery. Encounters with the Gateformen are rare and often disorienting due to their spacetime manipulation abilities. They have been observed in various regions of the galaxy, particularly near areas of high mass-energy concentration, which seem to be important for their energy needs. Their interaction with the galactic community is minimal, and their technological or biological advancements are focused on their unique gate-forming capabilities rather than conventional machinery or weaponry. The exact nature of their sentience and consciousness is also a subject of speculation among xenobiologists in the Mass Effect lore.