Fearless freedom fighters for a forbidden force, the legendary *** terrify lesser warriors. Judged not by their size, but by their peerless physical prowess, each athletic *** was
In a dark age, the *** spun others' trash into treasure – for a substantial fee. Few knew it was all a scam, a generational confidence game of black-market purchases and usi
Spawned on a totally liquid world, *** are highly conscious of vibrations. Quick to withdraw from danger, they are equally able to ooze menacingly into combat when confronted with
Developing on a monaquatic homeworld filled with untold prey species, the *** learned patience, stealth, and selectivity – disciplines that serve these passive predators well as
A nomadic, carefree race, the *** make it a point to never miss a rockin' party anywhere in the Cosmos – even if they have to throw it themselves while the planet's owners are aw
Spewed forth from a white hole, the worlds of *** careen through space negating whatever they encounter. Opposed to the very existence of gross mass, the *** is dedicated to reduci
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Beginning life with every advantage, the *** expect deference and respect from others. Drawing on a storehouse of great wealth from their feudal planet-estates, they now turn their
Creatures of risk, the one-armed *** roam the Cosmos looking for opportunities. However, where other aliens would shy away from near-impossible odds, the *** thrive on them. They c
A savage race from a harsh solar system, the *** roared out into the Cosmos as soon as they discovered space flight. They have crushed many civilizations before them, carelessly to
The *** has left a trail of broken circulatory pumps and legal hijinks across the Cosmos, and yet her allure is impossible to resist. The ***, however, eschews the social pressure
What the *** lack in subtlety, they make up for in simplicity. They tend to be an aggressive race, with blunt, thuggish tactics where they can use their strength and massive fra
Habitually cruel to those who show signs of weakness, the *** exploits any opportunity to run roughshod over its opponents. The false courage that is the hallmark of the *** strike
The toughness of the *** is legendary. They think nothing of facing overwhelming odds or throwing themselves into the thick of battle, knowing they have the ability to endure nearl
'To serve is to live.' The motto of the house of *** guides its family as they build for their true inner hope: to turn the Cosmic tables and rule forever.
Defenseless on a jungle world, the order of *** grew adroit at ensnaring their powerful but bungling competitors. Now adept at turning strength back against itself, they study the
This race of interstellar policemen has gained quite a reputation for keeping peace on the fringes of space. Many diverse aliens have called upon the *** to help suppress outpost r
The childlike *** love to play, and gleefully anticipate new experiences. Recently they have developed the unsettling ability to shed their psyches in exchange for those of others.
A deeply spiritual and philosophical race, the *** have become attuned to a higher force in the Cosmos that they call upon in times of need.
Unique among life forms, the *** has forever been able to pierce the veil of time and control its own past. Now, the elite of the race grows tired of a world where minor rivalries
The *** know that the Time of Change is coming. Only then will they attain their true potential and become what they were always meant to be. Only then will the Cosmos fall before
Brilliant architects who obsessively build vast fortresses as they travel throughout the Cosmos, the *** are often welcomed with open arms by the other races, who are delighted to
Recently, entire planets have gone missing, leaving behind only orphaned, desolate moons – one of which was marred by enormous *** marks.
A prolific species on a slowly cooling globe, the *** traditionally selected the best of their race to represent them in territorial struggles. But as the gene pool thinned, one cl
The versatility of the *** makes them highly prized as manufacturers and business partners. They can take virtually any piece of technology and change it into something completely
Warfare in the Cosmos is rarely well scheduled. However, amidst the chaos, the *** is able to prepare for different contingencies far more than most other races. Despite the seemin
Thanks to their unique metabolism, the *** are able to enter hibernation for millennia, awakening only when their people have need of them. However, the time is fast approaching wh
Arranged in orderly three-dimensional lattices, *** tend to dominate the arrangement of their local environment. They know that, with a few suggestive seeding hints, they can bring
The customary greeting among *** is a hearty handshake and a solid blow to the head. This long-standing tradition – often fatal – is frequently misunderstood by weaker races, m
A perfect marriage of biology and technology, the *** have been an odd mix of contrasts ever since they first showed up in the Cosmos. Loyal and caring toward one another, yet cold
Preferring an uncertain but exciting existence to predictability, *** thrive on adrenaline, even that of others. Danger elevates the *** abilities, and their allies either rise qui
Hailing from deep within the core of a molten planet, a race of *** was exiled from their original galaxy for unprincipled opportunism. Knowing their mere presence saps others' wil
The constant whirling and high-speed revolution of the *** make them unpredictable and chaotic. In fact, their undulations have been known to make some aliens queasy. *** delight i
Twin suns and a double moon have endowed the ambidextrous *** with twice the strength of their opponents. Cleverly concealing their real motives behind an amiable mask, the duplici
Grotesque creatures rejected by an old and cultured world, the *** pushed and clawed their way to planetary dominion. Relentless in their demands, they turn friend against friend t
A foreboding presence held in awe by other planetary life forms, the *** strike only when their webs are fully spun. Then, for extricating those caught by their own rash acts, the
Long ago, having decimated all life forms on their native planet, the *** seemed in danger of extinction due to their own success. The advent of interstellar travel, however, gave
Haunting its Cosmic colleagues, the *** often gets the better of them. Each encounter leaves its jittery victim with the feeling that there is more to every passing shadow than mee
Eons of overpopulation forced the highly social *** to cooperate in order to survive. On their lush, tropical planet, they learned the value of defense and yielding. Now, they are
*** seek to rule the Universe through technological superiority. Valuing intelligence and ingenuity over might, they use scientific breakthroughs to subjugate those who oppose them
Subscribing to a moral code of the utmost purity, the *** set a universal standard of conduct. Those who would harm the *** find themselves curiously repentant. Knowing that they a
As the various child-races of the Precursors began to take to the stars, most were drawn to one another in their hunger for knowledge, trade, defense, conflict, and the other manif
Warped by an unstable environment, the *** has long been crazed by greed. *** prefer wealth that has been unjustly siphoned from honest wage-earners, and now, with their hands ever
Trained for generations by a strict, but unknown, alien race, the *** were bred for retrieval. Slinking out on their own, they cannot help but fetch the debris of outer space for w
Within their genteel, sophisticated tribes, the *** have refined the art of acquisition to a high aesthetic. The most judicious and subtle thefts are memorialized in legend and son
The *** reverence for the past leaves it unable to remove any trace of earlier events – whether yesterday's glatorp stains or last year's diseased kinzosh. Having driven all othe
Always regarded as an inferior, scavenging race, the *** have amassed a multitude of generally less-effective arms. With the astonishingly large cache of second-rate weapons, the *
The *** clings tenaciously to its basic perceptions, and now its neighbors find its teachings (and tendrils) rapidly growing upon them.
Powerful warriors of a matriarchal race, the *** swear vengeance on anyone foolish enough to defeat one of their champions in battle. Although the quest may take years, the vengean
Arising in an era of geological turmoil, the *** trusted only their own audacity. The faint of heart soon perished, but the most daring rose to even greater effronteries and now la
A military society from their earliest days, the *** have always placed a high value on leadership and charisma. Their history is full of some of the most inspiring speeches ever g
Originating on a planet filled with some of the Universe's deadliest predators, the *** had to be smarter and more ruthless than any other creature on their world in order to survi
Haunting the edges of battlefields and devouring the losers to sate their endless hunger, the *** are greatly feared throughout the Universe, particularly by those aliens that norm
Once described as 50% mouth, 50% stomach, and 50% appetite, the insatiable *** have devoured their way across the Cosmos ever since they (quite literally) ate themselves out of hou
The horrifying sight of the *** petrifies any creature that looks upon them. A stranger to a *** world might think this race overly fond of statuary, only to find the statues sprin
The *** are relative newcomers to the scene of Cosmic warfare. Feigning inexperience, they use their wiles to trick other races into allowing them to get away with everything in th
Suffering from a species history of almost uninterrupted betrayal and disappointment, the originally kind *** gradually grew cynical. Expecting no good will from others, they began
The *** is indeed a stodgy curmudgeon. Other species prefer not to interact with the ***, lest they be drawn into a long-winded conversation about how the Universe was better back
Used to fighting against superior forces, the *** have learned to strike from the shadows, wearing down their opponents' numbers even when they lose a battle. Seeing themselves as
Masters of technology, the *** have embedded various devices into their bodies in an attempt to improve their skills at computer fraud. Although geniuses when it comes to code brea
A short, physically unimposing race, the *** evolved in a crowded part of the Cosmos and were pushed aside by other, more powerful, races. Forced to subsist on food scraps and the
Rapid geologic activity forced extreme biological diversification on the *** homeworld. Possessing vast knowledge of herbal and mutant lore, **** are now prized by other beings for
A little-known race from a Cosmic backwater, the *** have only one real skill – spawning. Leave a *** alone in a room for a minute, and you'll return to two *** avidly chatting
The *** ability to channel the spiritual essence of past and future aliens allows them to manifest some of the defining characteristics of their alien occupants. After being channe
Warlike and fairly dim by Cosmic standards, *** are not seen as much of a threat. However, exposing a *** to Cosmic energy can unlock strange and awesome powers. General consensus
The *** have shown themselves to be masters at learning from their own mistakes. From the ashes of each defeat arises a more powerful assault the next time. Even though the *** don
Originating in a place beyond space and time, the *** have slowly eroded away the barriers between There and Here, planning their invasion of our Universe all the while. Now, at la
The fun-loving *** enjoy humiliating the conceited, mocking the powers that be, and causing general chaos. They seek not to rule, but to satirize the Universe.
Long ago abandoning physical bodies, the *** periodically coalesce amidst perfect protocol to deliberate upon their destiny. The Ring of ***, when reflecting, creates a field of po
Always a close-knit society, the *** have taken the virtue of self-sacrifice and raised it to an art form. In battle, they are greatly feared for their ability to die explosively a
Descended from an ancient sun-worshipping cult, the modern *** have learned to focus stellar power accurately enough to bedazzle any opposition. They have now embarked on a plan to
Immense and powerful creatures, the *** consumed every resource on their own worlds until they themselves became like planets. The *** fleets, now stationed within the fleshy
The *** live out their lives in a matter of hours. They move so fast that the rest of the Universe seems to act in slow motion to them. More than one alien race has sneered at the
The *** lifecycle comprises metamorphic stages not unlike those of other sentient reptilians. Due to their world's proximity to a neutron star, however, they have developed an addi
The *** recently swarmed out of their home system in a vast cloud of ships, searching for uninhabited planets that they could break down and consume to meet the ever-growing energy
The enigmatic *** have proven to be quite cunning in battle. Strengths become weaknesses and weaknesses strengths as the glassy-eyed *** shows its opponents that nice guys finish f
A maternalistic and physically imposing race, the *** used to be enveloped in rage and self-loathing. In their darkest hour, the *** began to see that simple acts of joy could beco
Not known for their rational behavior, the *** have existed thus far by being on the winning side of every battle in some form or another.
A race long lost to antiquity had the foresight to construct a mammoth *** in the core of their planet. Pouring all their knowledge and ambition into its memory banks, they program
Beginning life on a gargantuan planet, the *** accustomed themselves to tremendous atmospheric and gravitational forces. Power comes so naturally to them that they scoff at the fra
Lacking any natural weapons with which to defend themselves, the *** had to use their keen intellect to survive. Confusing and confounding their enemies became second nature to the
The *** suffer from a neurological disorder where they derive pleasure from self-flagellation. However, some are beginning to wonder if it's really a religious ritual to bring fort
Originally created by another race to serve as police, the robotic *** were designed to be exert trackers and warriors. However, a terrible plague wiped out their masters and, left
Hailing from a world incredibly rich in natural resources, the *** achieved star travel early in their history thanks to a crew of intergalactic mercenaries who crash-landed on the
Raised in a society where grace and physical charm are equated with success, the unsightly *** have as a defense developed the power to entrance all who might gaze upon them. Now,
Evolving from a small insectoid creature that had an incredible gift for imitating the appearance of the other beings on their homeworld, the *** have come to be known as some of t
Springing forth on a triple star system subject to constant energy fluxes, the *** thrives on shifting wave pulses, ultraviolet rays, and gamma-release explosions. Extreme sensitiv
Beings of inconstant mass, the *** willfully change their form to mislead adversaries about their actual numerical strength. The field of distortion surrounding the *** is so power
Springing from a world with such a high surface silver content that everything reflected off everything else, the *** adapted to the difficulty of separating mirror images from rea
Barely eking out a living on their shriveled moon, the *** for generations secreted away their small annual surplus. But as the hoard grew, so did their greed, until now they prepa
Long stigmatized by others as being pests, swarms of microscopic *** learned to use their omnipresence to advance their collective dream of being accepted and respected in the Cosm
Although considered more of an annoyance than a genuine threat, the *** can devastate the unwary with its constant eating. Anything within reach of a *** will likely be swallowed
With tongues of silver and hearts of arsenic, the *** are natural soapbox politicians, never missing an opportunity to sow seeds of discord if it suits their aims. Presenting thems
Evolving on a highly radioactive and unshielded moon, the protean *** quickly learned to augment their silicon-based heredity. Before long they began to control and accumulate key
No race may have as strong a sense of community and working toward the common good as the ***. While some races are secretive, solitary, or sensitive, the *** is always intere
Seldom interfering in Cosmic affairs, the *** have been around for millennia, simply watching the other alien races. With their advanced technology and strange abilities, the other
During millennia of civilization, the ancient *** developed perceptiveness about the intentions of others to uncanny lengths. While reluctant to test the outer limits of their visi
The *** are rightly feared throughout the great expanses of space. They arrive in a fury of laser blasts, explosions, and angry threats. Their victims barely have time to react bef
A simple but ungainly race, the *** long ago learned how to turn the power of an opponent against him. Always ready to demonstrate the superiority of retreat in unbalancing an aggr
Evolving late on their almost totally polluted world, the *** had to depend on the already dominant life forms for survival. But, so rapidly did they succeed in infesting their hom
There is no more faithful ally to have supporting your cause than the reliable, steadfast ***. The species is proud of its long heritage of fidelity, while many other races find it
Evolving on the fifth moon of the fifth planet of their star system, the *** coincidentally developed with five distinct life stages. Though differing in form from one specimen to
Often mistaken for other species, the *** constantly roiling form makes it difficult to classify. This works well for the secretive race, as *** enjoy befuddling and confusing othe
Rejecting a heavy-handed, dogmatic religious background, the cynical *** have learned to parody greed itself. Knowing that the Universe cannot bring itself to reject a gift, even w
The glorious civilization of the once-noble Edificabi throve for millennia before giving in to the ease of burgling over building. As production of new resources dwindled, their wo
Whispering rapacious orders into their ears, a small flock of rogue traders leads its minions into the far reaches of interstellar space.
This species of *** combines the longevity of the redwood, the persistence of the weed, and the delicacy of the fern. Slowly grafting to themselves the traits of others, they can
Born from an ooze of chemicals that are highly toxic to all other life forms, the *** are greatly feared for their ability to kill with a single touch. Those who visit their homewo
Under no circumstance is meeting a *** a pleasant experience. Although highly intelligent, these creatures declare vendettas with little or no provocation. They exhibit no sense of
Declaring themselves to be omniscient, the *** set forth into the promised vacuum of space to seek a new home in the interstellar wilderness. Are these *** false? Only the Eons wil
When the Cosmos was young, the *** were quite large, living on twin worlds, rich with valuable resources. A gravitational anomaly caused the two planets to collide, scattering the
The *** were first tasked with ordering supplies for other alien races. They soon found themselves handling transportation and military equipment for the entire Cosmos, taking on m
Originally an environmentally conscious race of peaceful activists, the *** sought to turn themselves into a source of sustainable energy. Yet the awesome power of Cosmic radiation
The *** were once a vibrant, happy race spreading across the Cosmos. But then, one of their scientists discovered a fateful technology that allowed the older members of the race to
Having conquered the fear of death, the *** rejoice with the passing of each of their kind. Feeling kinship with all life forms, they know that those who die will soon be born agai
Eons ago, a warlike race of machines swept across the Cosmos, conquering one planet after another. However, before they could complete their terrible goal, they began to shut down,
The Universe's original tag-alongs, the *** first reached space as the valued servants of the dominant race on their homeworld. Seldom accomplishing anything for themselves, the **
Evolving from a potato-like creature, the *** are both lazy and frightened of suffering personal harm. Why do their own fighting, they figure, when they can just use their mind con
The *** became the dominant species on their homeworld by waiting for other beings to wear each other out and then arriving with timely force to deliver a knockout punch. Showing t
The *** tend to scurry, scamper, and outnumber their enemies into submission. Wherever you see one, there are bound to be more. In fact, in the vast sprawling cities of Nova Yorkk,
Long demented by the magnetic unbalance of their own planet, the *** can see no way but their own and are determined to achieve it by violence.
A civilization that glorifies pain and pleasure in primal, brutal rituals, the *** barely manage to keep their own race alive. Desiring to spread their brand of worship across the
Brewed in the cauldron of a gorgeous planet circling a robust star in a spectacular galaxy, the *** culture became dominated by those who combined beauty with brilliance. Now they
Few races are as resourceful as the ***, a species renowned for recycling, re-using, and at times re-eating virtually anything they come across. Their gear is often cobbled togethe
Long ago their system slipped into a cascading series of alternate spacetimes. Now the *** believe that universal acceptance of their current reality will end their madness.
Evolving during an intense struggle between more developed species, the *** gained ecological room only by acute sensitivity to their opponent's disposition. Always probing, they c
After being subjected to colonial domination for thousands of years, a hive of *** rose up on an outpost planet in a forgotten empire. Devoted to guerilla warfare and adept at choo
Born on a planet of beauty and illusion, the *** entices unsuspecting travelers into her traps. Seduced by her call, the luckless guests are totally unaware of the destruction awai
During growth, one colony of marine *** achieved the size and organization necessary for neuronic activity. Proliferating into super-rationality, they doubt the brash claims of oth
The *** will eventually arrive in force to take over the sector. Any time now. Just wait for it. They should be here soon.
The *** are masters of disguise and stealth. In fact, there are many conflicting opinions about what the aliens actually look like, where they live, and what sort of technology the
The *** developed in the evolutionary shadow of a closely related but older and more gifted race. Beset by adversity at every turn, they looked to their elder brethren for succor a
Over eons the clan of *** studied the Cosmic flow and learned to channel these tides to their own needs. Beginning with minor alterations in the probability patterns of matter, the
Attacking vicious space monsters at incredible odds comes naturally to the valorous ***. Their cunning and courage have let them save the day even when their doom seemed imminent.
The *** are so incredibly cute that they are almost painful to behold. From their fuzzy wuzzy feathers to their adorable eyes, you just want to pick them up and love them and hug t
Genetically sterile through a side effect of their colony's energy shield, the *** desperately sought a way to save themselves from extinction. In their quest, they stumbled upon a
To a *** stealing identities is like taking candy from a larval Atrachean Gooshumple.
Eager to please all the other species in the system, the *** do whatever they can to ingratiate themselves into as many alien societies as possible. The *** philosophy is simple: f
The environmental extremes on the *** homeworld drove its two sentient species into a mutual interdependence. Now this exceptionally tough hybrid has discovered that the warp gives
Lurking in the depths of space-time beyond even the warp itself, this mechanical race waits patiently for the heat-death of the Universe, when it will rule over the strange abyss t
The *** cultural philosophy is simple: go with the flow. From an early age, members of the *** army are trained to react and respond to even the slightest change of plans. While so
Among the most curious of all the races in the Cosmos, the *** have no interest in conquest. They'd rather see everything, though sometimes their visits stretch on for millennia. T
Originating on a Trojan Cloud in a heavily traveled star system, the crafty *** learned to use the most valuable debris which drifted their way and discard the rest. As their numbe
The *** are a race of incredibly powerful beings, able to manipulate the very fabric of the Cosmos with their minds without ever leaving their homeworld. Fortunately, they have few
Millennia of obsessive racing and betting have given the *** a knack for making something out of nothing. The unfortunate downside of such flimflammery is that they have become equ
It is no surprise that upon the arrival of the *** into a new sector of space, other races begin to suddenly make travel plans to distant regions. The *** are one of the most despi
Tactical advisors once employed by many great races, the *** seized power in a bloodless coup. Through mind control techniques and technologies, they subtly wrest control of power
Suffering from severe necrophobia, the panicky *** clings to others in a desperate attempt to save itself from the warp. Succeeding only in dragging innocent bystanders along, it t
Able to multiply rapidly in the presence of other life forms, the *** soon overwhelmed its own planets and now waits for opportunities to proliferate throughout the Universe.
Once an ancient race of wandering fortune tellers, the *** have recently stirred debate among philosophers throughout the Cosmos. Does the mystic sight of the *** merely fore
Taught from vortexhood that no other intelligent life existed, the *** were deeply offended to learn of alien races. They are now on a holy campaign to cleanse the heavens of all g
Fearless adventurers, the *** traveled to the far reaches of the Cosmos, seeking answers to questions long forgotten. Hungry for new revelations, the *** discovered how to access t
Originally developing as a structured, bureaucratic race, only the *** who were most able to grasp new opportunities rose to the top. Over millions of years, this inbred scavenging
The *** rush into combat with no thoughts of surrender. Negotiation is not a concept they understand, and the entire *** society is built upon the notion of fight or die.
Born of the slime and unpalatable scum in the most repulsive bars on dying planets, the *** seeks the pall of miserable places. Now it has found comfort in the despairing ambiance
Once considered ferocious but dull-witted by more 'enlightened' races, the *** clans were bred as fighting stock for the petty squabbles of their lords. Throughout the ages, howeve
A seemingly wacky species, the *** are actually quite clever. As they swirl from planet to planet, those they encounter are left befuddled. Less becomes more, high becomes low, and
Arising on a cold and barren asteroid, the *** gave no thought to legal niceties in their relentless struggle to capture the faint rays of a dying star. Unfairly charged with preyi
From the time their ancestors crawled out of the crystal blue sea on a paradisiacal world under a particularly lucky sun, the *** have always been incredibly fortunate. Random
Evolving beneath the rolling sands of the vast deserts of their home worlds, the *** became adept at mounting surprise attacks and befuddling aggressors. As this fledgling race exp
The bizarre *** is renowned for its ability to seemingly appear out of nowhere. In fact, the *** has the socially awkward distinction of being the race to startle more unassuming a
One of the most gregarious, friendly races in the Universe, the *** have had their homeworld invaded over 20 twenty times by hostile aliens – and never once noticed. Orders given
For as long as intelligent life has existed, the mysterious aliens known only as the *** have garnered influence and control over the positive and the negative, the masculine and t
Shadowy forms on a dark and murky world, *** prized all sources of energy. They could flourish only by careful recycling of their own kind. Living on decomposed organic matter, the
A cunning, intelligent race from a binary star near a black hole, the *** have mastered the ability to manipulate gravity. Herding and squeezing their enemies into tighter and tigh
The *** pride themselves on being among the loudest species in the Cosmos. In *** society, the louder the better. Leadership is often determined by shouting matches to see who can
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