Tulikos

Tulikos is a fictional planet featured in the novel "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. In the story, it is depicted as the home world of the Martians, the alien invaders who attack Earth. Wells describes Tulikos as a desolate and dying world, ravaged by environmental collapse. The Martians are presented as a species that has long since abandoned physical activity and has evolved to rely on their advanced intellect and technology. They are said to have inhabited Tulikos for an immense period, during which they have depleted its resources and made it uninhabitable for themselves.

The concept of Tulikos serves as a crucial element in explaining the Martians' motivations for invading Earth. Their home planet's demise forces them to seek a new world to colonize, and Earth, with its abundant resources and life, becomes their target. The harsh conditions on Tulikos are also used to explain the Martians' physical appearance and their need for specialized equipment, such as their iconic tripod fighting machines, to survive in Earth's atmosphere. While the novel does not provide extensive details about Tulikos' geography or civilization, its role as the Martians' ancestral home and the catalyst for their invasion is central to the narrative. The idea of a dying planet compelling a species to seek new habitats has resonated with readers and influenced subsequent science fiction stories.