Fiction:Union of Mecholife/Members/Nikkin Confederacy

"You need to let go of the Past, so you can have a Future."

- Nikki Nara

The Nikkin are a set of species with exceptional natural abilities. However, they prefer to be diplomats, helping to achieve a non-violent ending to all things. They are generally a peaceful people, but when riled up they can become a deadly threat. The Nikkin, being strong in their various ways, can often set up their own self-sustaining embassy to any willing to accept it.

Species
"The Great Eight, well known for their distinctive appearances and various biological abilities. Created in laboratories to be the master race, they may have achieved that goal. Whether we have or not though, is a moot point, for we are definitely strong enough to last."

- Biologist Galint

Dralar
Dralar are the closest thing to the original species that still exists in the universe. They are basically originals, but with machine additions. Dralar have the ability to change the mechanical portions of their bodies into weapons or limbs at will. For example, they can turn a simple hand into a machine gun, a laser, or a knife, easy. They can also plug into computer networks and create hive mind life by controlling multiple bodies. These are ordinary originals, but with machine additions, which means that they aren't fully trusted by the rest. They give their young the additions when they reach the age of 12, which is also when they become sexually mature. Until then, the young look just like their ancestors the Originals.

Skyborn
Looking like giant bats, the Skyborn have 2 fingers and a thumb. Their upper limbs, arms, have been turned into wings. Their pinkie and ring fingers have been turned into long, bony projections, which hold the wing open. They also have a tail, which ends with 5 equal sized smaller tails. This allows for the use and holding of complicated tools. Skyborn are built to fly and fight simultaneously. They are more then capable of that. Their faces are somewhat squashed, though, causing minor difficulty breathing in warm, wet environments.

Worthin
Worthin are not pretty. They are a mish-mash of creatures, with traits that can be found in amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish, as well as invertebrates and sponges. They have the ability to regenerate limbs like starfish, to the point of only being killed if their brain is destroyed. Then have a single, large skull in the center of their body, and radiate out from that. Their mouth is on top of that body, about 2ft above the brain. With 10 limbs that allow them to do just about anything, they have a strange gait. As iff that wasn't enough, they have spines poking out of their bodies at the base of each leg, pointing toward the mouth, forcing you into it. Worthin grow to be about 12ft in diameter (legs are 5ft, body 2ft around) and about 5ft tall. They are monstrous in appearance, but are a gentle, peaceful species, for the most part. They are capable of asexual or bisexual reproduction, being able to split themselves in half (with each half of the brain growing into a new individual) as well as cloning. These creatures are known for their kind hearts, willingness to help, and ability to kill almost anything they face. They are also known for their... appetites. They will eat anything, and anyone, if they are hungry enough. When among friends they control themselves, but when in battle you will often find them gorging on the dead of the enemy.

Earthborn
The Earthborn are sort of like crabs. They have a hard exoskeleton, with a mushroom shaped top for supporting earthen tunnels. On the top of that mushroom head, they have 6 limbs capable of digging through most materials. In the front of their bodies, they have large claws for digging, but those can be used to tear apart enemies as well as earth and stone. With 2 tons of crushing force, there is little that can withstand those claws. They then walk on 4 legs that end in smaller claws, which can be used to dig as well. Finally, they have a grinding mouth, capable of grinding granite into dust. Earthborn actually eat stone and dirt, taking minerals out and adding them to their shell, which makes them stronger. They do not, however, have the ability to hold objects well, and need others to use tools for them. They have some robots that can do this, but mostly rely on the aid of the other Great Eight.

Aquarius
Aquarius have 4 limbs, along with an assortment of fins sticking out from said limbs. They are a semi-aquatic species, with equal ability to live on both land and water. They have gills, but also have lungs. Aquarius are fast, on land and in water, with a top land speed of 40mph and a top water speed of 60knots. This makes them skilled hunters and able warriors when speed is needed. They were not, however, built with strength in mind. They are weak, using speed, hit-n-run tactics, and ambush to take out prey items and enemies. When attacking an enemy, they do so in large groups, hitting the enemy then vanishing and coming back to do more damage in a few minutes. They are not endurance fighters either, as they lack endurance entirely.

Weavers
Weavers are like giant spiders, with silvery skin and a lethal poison. They live in large webs, and are known for their skill at weaving. They can also use many tools, as they have 8 limbs and can hold multiple objects with one limb. Their webs are very well built, able to withstand almost any impact by absorbing and diffusing the energy, but are not fireproof, that is, they burn very well. These silks and threads are stronger then steel, but cannot handle heat, it sets them on fire and any spark can do it. Suffice to say that Weavers don't make large, complex homes above water, though they can trap air under water and thus live there safely. Above water, however, they try to keep it simple with lots of exits, so they can flee if it catches on fire.

Shadowin
Shadowin aren't really shadows, they are just good at hiding. They have 4 limbs, are bipedal, and when not in a shifted form, appear very similar to the original species. When in shifted form, however, they can look like almost anything. Bones shift places, arms can become legs, new arms can be grown, extra eyes, even wings. They can shift into almost anything that's alive. That's there limit, however. They cannot become something that is not among the living, regardless of how close to living it is.

Hunters
Hunters are an aggressive, carnivorous form of the Originals. Not known for their politeness, they do have a system of honor that involves nodding and NOT SMILING or showing your teeth at all. They are also known for... ahem, eating their enemies. Which they do often. They also have many farms for breeding food-stock, but they do prefer to hunt down their dinner, which means that their version of a "supermarket" is really a large enclosed area called a "hunting ground" where they hunt using fangs and teeth to get their dinner. Hunters have six limbs, and are very fast and equally strong. They even have agility, and with their (admittedly smaller) arms and hands, they can use tools and weapons for ranged attacks as well. They are all around well built, and were Generation 123, the original generation 123. They are mostly responsible for police action and military purposes, and can be found all over the military.

Originals
The Original Species looked sort of like lions, but walked on two legs. They had thick manes of hair on their heads and backs, with fur that could be tan, brown, black, gray, silver, rust, or multiple colors. The mane was usually a darker color of the body, and male manes were larger then females. Originals also had a single tail about 4ft long, which ended in a bony scythe, sharp enough to chop off limbs and kill each other easily. They also had large teeth, teeth of a hunter, but were omnivorous, able to eat anything they encountered. They lived in Prides, but eventually moved into cities, with families being called Prides and living in large houses or housing complexes. Where most creatures have "clans" or "tribes" they had "Prides" and would stay loyal to that pride until they died. Originals also had cat-like ears, large and on the top of their head, able to turn towards a sound and pinpoint it with ease. Their eyes could see well at night and by day, making them effective day/night hunters. They did not make any attempts to create creatures that looked like them, except for their more primitive creations, and did have slavery among them where certain colors or sizes were considered "less then Original". The name they had for themselves has been lost to time, so they are just called "Originals". They are believed extinct, not that anyone cares.