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mallien

Mallien is a term used in speculative fiction to denote an intelligent alien species or life form that appears in various spacefaring narratives. There is no single canonical Mallien; the concept is used as a flexible placeholder for an alien society and is defined differently by different authors and works.

Etymology and usage: The name Mallien has arisen independently in multiple traditions, and there is no universal

Physical and social characteristics: Descriptions of Mallien characters vary widely. Some portray Mallien as humanoid or

Role and themes: In many depictions, Mallien serve as traders, diplomats, explorers, or rivals who challenge

See also: List of fictional alien species; alien species in science fiction.

origin.
In
some
works
it
may
be
linked
to
a
homeworld
named
Mall
or
a
linguistic
pattern
chosen
for
its
alien
feel;
in
others
it
is
simply
an
invented
label.
near-human,
others
as
non-humanoid
beings
with
distinctive
physiologies.
Technologies
attributed
to
Mallien
communities
range
from
modest
to
highly
advanced.
Social
organization
ranges
from
hierarchical
polities
to
collective
or
hive-like
systems,
and
modes
of
communication
can
be
spoken
language,
telepathy,
or
empathic
exchange.
human
assumptions
about
intelligence,
culture,
and
ethics.
Because
there
is
no
single
canon,
Mallien
narratives
emphasize
the
diversity
of
alien
experiences
rather
than
a
uniform
template.