Laseriens

Laseriens are a fictional or speculative intelligent species characterized by their deep integration with light-based technology and energy manipulation. The name combines laser with a common suffix used for demonyms and extraterrestrial races, reflecting their association with photons and optical signaling. In many science fiction settings, laseriens are depicted as either humanoid with luminescent features or as crystalline beings whose bodies resonate with light and information.

They are often described as having enhanced photoreception and neural architectures optimized for processing photonic data. Some portrayals show bioluminescent skin or eyes that shift color to communicate. Their metabolism and life history are sometimes linked to energy harvesting from light, yielding long lifespans and rapid learning.

Social organization frequently centers on optics, information integrity, and energy stewardship. Communication relies on laser pulses, holographic displays, and optical networking. Education and governance emphasize precision, transparency, and the handling of photonic resources.

Laseriens deploy laser-based computation, sensing, and propulsion. They may use photonic crystals, tunable lasers, and non-volatile light-based memory. Their energy infrastructure often emphasizes efficient capture and conversion of radiant energy, and their weapons or defense systems rely on coherent light for directed energy applications.

Appearance in fiction: The laseriens appear across various science fiction universes as a foil or ally to carbon-based civilizations, illustrating themes such as information control, sustainability, and interstellar diplomacy. The term remains deliberately flexible, allowing writers to adapt their capabilities and ethics to fit different plots.