Creature:The Rapture

The Rapture are a insectoid-like species from the planet Rapture. They are most well known for their acts of aggression. The most famous of which, The Rapture Conquests is believed to have killed 1.2 octilion. Estimated population nears 7 decillion. Their empire is estimated to encompass 6,800,000 systems and 15,000,000 planets.

Name
In Rapturian their name is Ûąēēÿþ V`œņĳзд however they are known by most species simply as The Rapture. Why this name was chosen no-one knows; But it was in place well before The Forsakening. This name is a source of confusion as many do not know how to use it properly.
 * Plurally it is: The Rapture.
 * The Empire is known also as: The Rapture (or in many cases The Rapture Empire).
 * The species are known as: Rapture.

Biology
Unlike other species The Rapture have no DNA, they have what is known as LGC's (Layered Genetic Chains). LGC's are a hair-like structure which functions similar to DNA, however LGC's are must tougher and mutate less often. This is what gives The Rapture such incredible endurance and strenght. However LGC's come at a cost as they cannot repair themselves nearly as quickly as DNA can, so if a Rapture was to suffer a major wound, It would most certainly bleed to death before the first LGC was reconnected, making The Rapture extremely fragile and sensitive to cutting and brusing. The Rapture make up for this huge disadvantage with their incredible breeding cycle.

The Rapture's reproduction cycle is unique from other large species, because LGC's mutate less than DNA, genetic diversity is almost non-existant, however it also means that genetic defects are highly unlikely (But not unheard of see Health Section). 97% of all Rapture are sterile. Of the remaining, 99% are 'Birth Mothers'; Members of The Rapture whose sole purpose is to function like a satillite queen.