Nikto

The Nikto are a humanoid species that originates from the planet Kintan in the Si'Klaata Cluster.

Biology and Appearance

The Nikto are split into five distinct sub-species that all originated from a dying star's massive swell of radiation. The star M'dweshuu bathed the planet Kintan with a wave of radiation that warped and sped the rate of mutation to a frantic new level. Mutations were occurring at a level unlike ever seen on any other planet. What would have taken millions of years occurred in the tens of thousands.

The five sub-species that came forth out of the death of M'Dweshuu were all distinctly different. They all, however, were deeply ingrained to be adaptable to their local geographic regions of Kintan. The mutations lead to a hugely varying appearances between the Nikto sub-species. All Nikto have some physical similarities; leathery skin, sometimes they are covered with spikes or horns near or around the face, as well as eyes that are covered with a protective membrane to shield against Kintan's harsh environment.

Lacking the musculature required for complex facial expressions, Nikto were often underestimated in assessments of their intelligence due to their 'staring' eyes and 'blank' expressions. Their equivalent of smiling was flattening their mouth flaps.

Kajain'sa'Nikto,

The most common sub-species the Kajain`sa`Nikto or "Red Nikto", have adapted to survive in the Wannschok, or "Endless Wastes", a desert region on the eastern half of Kintan. They have a series of forehead ridges and small facial horns surrounding their eyes and on the chin. Their noses are covered with a movable flap of skin and a semi-permeable membrane which allows the Nikto to breathe without ingesting sand and grit. The Kajain'sa'Nikto also had a pair of breathing tubes on each side of the neck with openings covered by similar membranes. These membranes also trapped exhaled water vapour and sent it back into their system.

The most notable and feared Kajain`sa`Nikto is Diabolus`ut Persolvo; leader of both the Morgukai and the Murishani Unubunko.

Kadas'sa'Nikto,

Kadas`sa`Nikto, or "Green Nikto," originated in the calmer environments of Kintan, such as the forests and the seacoasts. Their light green skin is complimented by small facial horns that surround their eyes and chin. Their main distinguishing feature is the long climbing claws on their hands, which have also been known to be used in combat.