Starfarers Alpha/Silican

The Silican race first became a sentient species on the ocean planet of Sil. Trillions of small Silicia thrived in the ocean; they migrated with the seasons, and developed expert navigational skills. During the Ice Ages and asteroid strikes of Sil, the Silicans would almost die off, but some would survive, adapting to the hotter, stormier, and more toxic ocean. Eventually they lived in the ocean deep, adapted to living on the mineral rich toxins spewing forth from the numerous volcanoes. The minerals were high in silicon, which the Silician grew as crystal receptors that finally allowed them to sense a greater spectrum of energy. The silicon adaptation revolutionized communication, culture, and technological advances. Silicia are highly community oriented with their advanced communication skills and unique physiology. The understanding of truth is the main drive in the Silican culture. Unique characteristics of Silicia individuals is highly praised. This is apparent in their personal styles, attitudes, and art.

The asteroid Apathos struck Sil vaporizing billions of tons of water and caused massive volcanic activity and super storms. Since that time the Silican started developing a space program to colonize other celestial bodies. The challenge is now to seed life throughout the Galaxy.

The Silicia are multi-cellular diatoms. They have a transparent silica based exoskeleton that protects them from environmental hazards. It is also used as a sense organ, biological energy production, and for communications on many frequencies.

There is a plethora of shapes of Silicia. Each Silicia is composes of a male and a female theca. Only the males can move; and only the females can manipulate objects. Silicia names are the name of the oldest theca. Silicia have varied life and survival strategies including floating in the water column, colonizing submerged surfaces, and living within deposited sediments.