Alvonian

The Alvonian are an insectoid species that controlled most of the Secundus Galaxy in the 24th century. They were the founders and leaders of the Avkon Conglomeration. 

Physiology
The Alvonians evolved from a lesser species of insects, the resembled, on the planet of Alvon. Like ants, the Alvonians have a hard exoskeleton, which is the color of red volcanic rock. Just like ants, Alvonians have elbowed. In addition, they also have two elbowed pinchers located on sides of their jaw. Like most insect species, Alvonians have made from numerous tiny lenses attached together, and are good for acute movement detection. Through genetic engineering the Alvonian added an extra lens, in the center of their eye, to give them high resolution vision on their frontal periphery.

Their body is composed of three distinct segments: The head,, and , though evolution has truncated the metasoma, allowing the Alvonian to stand upright on hind legs. They used to have six legs, three on each side, however, due to genetic experiments, most have removed their middle legs (which they referred to as their central legs). All of their legs have three digits.

After hatching, all infants have wings. As they grow, the males lose the wings, while the females retain them.

History
Alvonian society began underground. Like most insectan orders, they had a queen and drones. Eventually, evolution took its course, and they became sentient, becoming the dominant species on their homeworld. At some point in their history they experimented with and practiced.


 * also see: Avkon Conglomeration

Note

 * First appearance: "Conglomeration"