Kalorids

Kalorids is a term that has appeared in a range of fictional and speculative contexts but does not correspond to a single real-world group or concept. The lack of a canonical definition means the term spans several loosely related uses.

In science fiction and fantasy, Kalorids are most often portrayed as an advanced or ancient civilization with an emphasis on energy—heat, light, or geothermal power. Variants of the Kalorid mythos depict desert-dwelling engineers, solar cults, or interstellar explorers. Details such as language, politics, and technology vary widely between works.

In exobiology and theoretical discussions, Kalorids may be used as a placeholder for a hypothetical species adapted to extreme heat or capable of harnessing thermodynamic processes. These references are speculative and not based on empirical evidence.

In popular culture, the name appears in video games, novels, and online fiction as a faction, race, or faction name. Some creators treat Kalorids as benevolent science-civilizations, others as adversaries; the common thread is an association with energy-related themes.

The ambiguity surrounding Kalorids has led to occasional disambiguation pages and cross-references in fan wikis and encyclopedias of fiction. No universally accepted canonical description exists.