Ripplers
Ripplers are a fictional species featured in the science fiction novel "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. They are a genetically engineered, insectoid race created by the fictional Portiid civilization. Ripplers are characterized by their highly adaptable nature and their ability to communicate through complex vibrations transmitted through the ground or other solid surfaces. This unique form of communication is the origin of their name, as their messages create ripples in their environment.
The Portiids designed Ripplers to be a slave race, capable of performing complex tasks and enduring harsh
In the narrative, Ripplers become a significant force and a driving factor in the conflict with humanity.