Hitchis

Hitchis are a fictional species native to the planet Xylos in the Andromeda galaxy. They are characterized by their bioluminescent skin, which glows in various colors depending on their mood and the surrounding environment. Hitchis have a thin, elongated physique with four slender limbs, each ending in three dexterous digits. Their heads are small and triangular, featuring large, multifaceted eyes that allow them to perceive a wide spectrum of light. They communicate through a complex system of pheromones and subtle changes in their bioluminescence, making verbal communication as humans understand it impossible.

The Hitchi society is highly communal and hierarchical, with decisions made by consensus within family units. They are primarily herbivores, subsisting on a diet of Xylos's luminous flora. Their technology is organic in nature, focusing on bio-engineering and symbiotic relationships with other Xylosian lifeforms. Hitchis are known for their peaceful disposition and their deep connection to their planet's ecosystem. They possess a natural ability to sense gravitational anomalies, which has historically protected them from interstellar threats. Due to their unique physiology and communication methods, interspecies interaction with Hitchis is challenging but not impossible, requiring advanced technological interfaces and a patient approach. Their cultural practices revolve around light rituals and the nurturing of Xylos's natural bioluminescent beauty.