Cindus

The Cindus is a bipedal humanoid being originating from the planet Crayter in the Firezin star system. They have naturally evolved to withstand arid climates under extreme heat and gravity. One of the latest civilisations to become space-faring (the sixth known to do so), the Cindii are not known for a powerful military might but rather for their rich economy. This has allowed them to keep pace with the other races and civilisations around them. A social race and usually in trade with other civilisations, the Cindii are officially recognised as a part of the Kolban Alliance.

With a very hard and highly durable outer shell encasing the majority of their body, Cindii are physically tough and can protect themselves from falling debris and other similar dangers. The shell is vented, meaning they are able to keep relatively cool while outside in torrid climates. Cindus individuals are able to remove the outer sections of their shell by taking it apart, allowing for modular or stylistic use of the shell.

Hidden beneath the shell are several thin layers of sensitive skin, with a faded orange-red colour likely evolved as camouflage on Crayter. Similarly to Xanfer, the Cindii have two muscular arms, which are jointed to large hands bearing four fingers each (two of which are opposable thumbs).

While in hot or arid climates, the Cindii are highly survivable. On average, one can survive temperatures between 80º to 100ºC for at least five minutes. However, their bodily functions do mean that this performance is traded off for that in more frigid climates - they are more prone than usual to colder environments, rapidly losing strength in temperatures dropping below 10ºC. The slow metabolisms of the Cindii allow them to live for up to approximately 200 years, needing to consume up to four meals a day and spending an average of around 12 hours of it sleeping.

The Cindii have historically remained a largely community-driven race. Even compared to other social races such as Myriads and Humans, it is easier for them to cooperate with others for extended periods of time. As such, the Cindii tend to remain in contact with their families, or tribes, for their entire lives. In the event of a lone Cindus living without a tribe, they are usually either incorporated into an existing one or form a new one with other individuals. These tribes can reach numbers as large as 2,000 over the course of several centuries.

As part of their culture, many Cindii worship the goddess Privii. Believed to be a greatly intelligent and caring deity to the people, she is said to have united many of the greatest Cindus tribes and brought peace and prosperity to their lives. The moon Privii orbiting Ofree in their home system was named after the goddess and remains an important cultural symbol to this day. The rise of the religion behind Privii prompted a massive societal shift in the Cindus civilisation, pushing it to become more influential, in the same way it is known today.