The galaxy is vast, teeming with thousands of sentient species. Humanity is just one among many, and on Nova Prime and beyond, Lian encounters a dizzying variety. Here are 20 of the most common or notable ones he has seen (or will soon encounter). There are countless more, but these stand out in the crowds, markets, and academy grounds.
Veyari
Tall, slender, blue-skinned humanoids with four arms. Graceful, diplomatic, often merchants or scholars.
Korrak
Short, stocky reptilians with thick green scales and powerful tails. Known for strength and loyalty; many work as laborers or guards.
Luminari
Ethereal beings with translucent skin that glows softly. They float slightly above the ground and are natural Qi manipulators.
Threnn
Furry, cat-like humanoids with large round ears and excellent night vision. Agile thieves, scouts, or entertainers.
Dravok
Massive, horned humanoids with gray skin and tusks. Warriors by nature, often mercenaries or arena fighters.
Sylphari
Winged, bird-like species with feathers in bright colors. Masters of aerial combat and flight-based Qi techniques.
Nethari
Insectoid race with chitin armor, compound eyes, and four legs. Hive-minded in some clans; brilliant engineers.
Vorani
Pale, hairless humanoids with elongated skulls and telepathic abilities. Quiet, secretive, often spies or advisors.
Gromek
Rock-like beings with crystalline growths on their skin. Slow-moving but nearly indestructible; miners and builders.
Elyssan
Slender, silver-skinned elves with pointed ears and perfect beauty. Long-lived, arrogant, strong in pure Qi cultivation.
Brutari
Muscular, red-skinned humanoids with bone ridges on their heads. Hot-tempered berserkers who love battle.
Aquilons
Aquatic humanoids with gills and webbed hands. Can breathe water and air; dominate ocean worlds and trade.
Zenthari
Plant-based sentients with vine-like hair and green bark skin. Peaceful healers who bond with nature Qi.
Mechari
Fully cybernetic species—bodies of metal and circuits. Some were born organic and converted; others built. Qi and augs in harmony.
Shadekin
Shadow-like beings that shift between solid and mist. Rare, feared, rumored to serve dark forces
Felynn
Small, fox-like humanoids with multiple tails. Tricksters, fast, and clever with illusion Qi.
Titanor
Giant humanoids—ten to twelve feet tall—with thick hides. Gentle unless provoked; used as heavy lifters or shock troops.
Psyari
Small, big-headed aliens with enormous black eyes. Powerful natural telekinetics and mind readers.
Kraith
Serpent-like with hooded heads and venomous fangs. Cold-blooded, calculating assassins or information brokers.
Aetheri
Energy-based beings that maintain a humanoid shape made of pure light and plasma. Ancient, wise, rarely seen on lower levels.
There are hundreds—maybe thousands—more species scattered across the stars: crystalline collectives, gas-cloud nomads, silicon-based lifeforms, shape-shifters, and stranger things that defy easy description. The galaxy never runs out of new faces, new powers, and new dangers.