Návtvníci

Návtvníci is a fictional species originating from the planet Xylos in the K'tharr system. They are known for their unique biological adaptation to extreme volcanic environments. Návtvníci possess a silicon-based physiology, allowing them to withstand temperatures that would be lethal to carbon-based lifeforms. Their bodies are covered in a thick, obsidian-like exoskeleton that serves as both protection and a means of heat regulation.

The Návtvníci are a sentient species, though their communication methods are vastly different from most known galactic civilizations. They primarily interact through seismic vibrations and complex patterns of emitted heat. This has made interspecies communication a significant challenge, leading to a general perception of them as reclusive and enigmatic.

Their society is structured around communal living within vast subterranean lava tubes. Resources are shared, and decisions are made through a collective consciousness that has yet to be fully understood by xenobiologists. Their technological advancements are focused on manipulating geological forces and harnessing geothermal energy, rather than conventional spacefaring or energy production methods. While not overtly aggressive, they are fiercely territorial and will defend their ancestral volcanic regions with considerable force if threatened. Their diet consists of minerals extracted directly from volcanic rock.