Khiria

Khiria is a fictional planet located in the fictional Orion Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. It is primarily known for its vast, crystalline forests and the unique bioluminescent flora that inhabit them. The planet orbits a binary star system, which results in complex and often unpredictable light cycles that influence the ecosystem.

The dominant intelligent species on Khiria are the K'tharr, a silicon-based lifeform with a hive-mind social structure. They are characterized by their multifaceted eyes and their ability to communicate through resonant frequencies emitted from their crystalline exoskeletons. The K'tharr are known for their intricate subterranean cities, carved directly into the planet's rocky crust. Their society is deeply intertwined with the planet's geological and biological processes.

Khiria's atmosphere is rich in methane and ammonia, making it inhospitable to most carbon-based lifeforms without specialized protective gear. Despite these conditions, a variety of extremophile organisms have adapted to the planet's environment, contributing to its unique biodiversity. The planet is a subject of interest for xenobiologists and astrogeologists due to its unusual geological formations and the K'tharr's unique biology and societal organization.