Taquots

Taquots are a fictional species native to the planet Xylos in the Andromeda galaxy. They are a silicon-based lifeform, characterized by their crystalline exoskeletons and multi-faceted sensory organs. Taquots communicate through a complex series of resonant frequencies emitted from internal crystalline structures, a form of communication that is largely incomprehensible to carbon-based lifeforms. Their physiology is adapted to the extreme pressures and temperatures found deep within Xylos's crust, where they are believed to originate.

The Taquot society is highly communal and organized, with individuals dedicating themselves to specialized roles within their hive-like structures. Their primary motivation appears to be the accumulation and refinement of rare minerals, which they use for both sustenance and the expansion of their subterranean cities. While generally peaceful and reclusive, Taquots have been known to exhibit defensive behaviors when their territories are threatened. Their technology, though alien in nature, is advanced, with an emphasis on geological manipulation and energy harnessing. Encounters with Taquots are rare, and their true intentions and societal complexities remain largely a mystery to off-world observers.