Kiladako

Kiladako
Location	Milky Way Sagittarius Arm
Diet	Electricity
Leader	Kiladako-A1
Primary Language	Dakii, Therrian
Homeworld	Vanaka Space Station

The Kiladako are a race of alien robots with a sole focus on research and exploration, that live widespread among many galaxies. They have a large empire led by Kiladako-A1- The first Kiladako. A1 was a scientific experiment that escaped and went on to create more of his kind.

The basic structure of a Kiladako is an organic brain in a robotic body. It is equipped with several tools and weapons which can be stored inside its body.

Kiladako fly with an EMAC- An "exotic matter core" which enables them to float effortlessly in strong gravity. The jet on the back is only for propulsion and the wings are only for balance and steering.

Despite having an organic brain, Kiladako are infamous for not having real feelings. They do not show any compassion or care for other beings, only loyalty to their empire.

"We do not feel any pain or fear. Only hate." ~ Kiladako-T17.

All Kiladako speak Dakii, but most are fluent in many other languages.

Every Kiladako is programmed under the "Kiladako Code"- A set of rules that keep them from malfunctioning or rebelling. The core values of the Kiladako Code have one goal above all - research. Kiladako love science and learning and will go to extremes just to collect a sample of DNA or study a new type of plant - often to the point of weakness. Kiladako hope that as long as they find out as much as they can about the universe, they will one day be able to rule it with their technology or someday be able to become mortal.

Appearance

The defining features of a Kiladako are a spherical body with mantis-like front claws and large curled horns.

Kiladako have additional tools or weapons holstered under their claws and behind their wings.

Society

Kiladako society firmly runs on the old motto "knowledge is power".

The Kiladako goal of existence is to catalog as much data as possible to gain a higher understanding of the universe.

Information is treated as a commodity and the Kiladako are reluctant to share their discoveries with other races. Information is stored and passed around in a hivemind-like intranet network.

Research is not contained in a single location, and rather in many data banks around the galaxy.

Because of this hivemind structure, Kiladako lack a need for spoken language. They communicate internally using large data transfers in a wide variety of encrypted formats. Where words are needed, they will usually communicate with Therrian, the ancient language of a long-extinct race.

The Kiladako numerical system is in base-8 and the Dakii alphabet is based upon an eight-segmented symbol. Kiladako speak most common galactic languages and retain a speech generator for inter-species communication.

Kiladako society is divided into two main roles: research and battle.

Kiladako insignia for research (green) and battle (red)

Research Kiladako tend to display a green wing and horn colour and are equipped with larger minds and laboratory tools.

Battle Kiladako typically have a red trim and are equipped with a variety of weaponry and shield technology.

Kiladako with a blue or yellow trim may be in between or other respectively.

The Kiladako race is not opposed to trade and alliances with outside races, especially if it is in the eventual pursuit of ultimate enlightenment.

Anatomy

The body of a Kiladako is primarily made of Zeusite, a strong metallic alloy.

More recent generations of Kiladako contain a secondary organic brain. This organic computing system is more effective for storing information reliably and quickly, and was an attempt by the Kiladako to comprehend more abstract and artistic concepts.

Kiladako tend to keep themselves heated at an ideal temperature of 50C, or 122F.

The design of the horns is purely cosmetic, but they house important transmission reception equipment.

Intergalactic Relations

Kiladako are very proud, and they often enjoy talking about how great their empire is.

They are a member species of the Galactic Council.

They have research stations set up on planets all over the Milky Way, mainly on the Scutum and Sagittarius arms.

Precious items or money do not matter in their empire. Research is the only thing they value, and they will literally do anything to get it.

The Omnis is the Kiladako's worst enemy. The two races despise each other, and many lives were lost between their hatred.

History

Kiladako history is not well documented, and public records are frequently found mysteriously damaged or forcibly removed.

A full timeline of what is known can be found here: Kiladako Timeline