Mazeyins

Mazeyins are a fictional species native to the planet Xylos in the Andromeda galaxy. They are a sentient, silicon-based lifeform characterized by their crystalline exoskeletons and bioluminescent internal organs. Mazeyins communicate through a complex series of light pulses and resonant vibrations, a language that is difficult for non-native species to decipher. Their biology allows them to thrive in Xylos's harsh, radiation-rich environment, absorbing energy directly from ambient radiation and minerals.

Physically, Mazeyins typically stand between 1.5 and 2 meters tall, with multiple articulated limbs that end in sharp, crystalline digits. Their sensory organs are embedded within their translucent exoskeletons, allowing them to perceive their surroundings through light and seismic vibrations. They reproduce asexually through a process of crystalline budding, where a small fragment of an adult Mazeyin detaches and grows into a new individual.

Mazeyin society is communal and highly structured, organized around shared energy sources and collective decision-making processes. They possess advanced technological capabilities, particularly in the fields of energy manipulation and crystalline engineering. Their understanding of universal energies and their ability to manipulate matter at a molecular level have led to the development of unique technologies, though their isolationist tendencies mean much of their scientific progress remains unknown to the wider galactic community. They are known for their patient, analytical nature and their deep reverence for the geological and energetic forces of their homeworld.