Meklarin

Meklarin is a fictional alien species appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are primarily known as antagonists of the Nova Corps. The Meklarin are a silicon-based lifeform, originating from a planet with a harsh, arid environment. Their physiology is characterized by a crystalline structure, granting them exceptional durability and resilience. They possess a hive mind, allowing for efficient coordination and communication across their entire species. This collective consciousness also makes them highly susceptible to mental manipulation if the central nexus is compromised.

Their technology is advanced and often focused on energy manipulation and construction. Meklarin society is rigid and hierarchical, driven by a collective will to expand and dominate. They have a particular interest in acquiring resources and terraforming planets to suit their needs, which frequently brings them into conflict with other spacefaring civilizations. Their primary motivation is survival and propagation of their species, viewing other lifeforms as either obstacles or potential resources. Their interactions with Earth have been largely confrontational, primarily through their encounters with Nova, the Human Rocket, who often acts as a defender of planetary systems against Meklarin incursions.