#thraxan

Thraxans are a unique and interesting alien species. Highly intelligent and tricky, Thraxans have the natural ability to disguise, evade, and learn at lightning speed.

FULL-BLOODED THRAXANS:

Thraxans have segmented, highly flexible joints in their limbs, giving them a spider-like grace and the ability to make sudden, darting movements with ease. They’re quicker and lighter on their feet than Viltrumites

Thraxans have compound eyes that allow for a wide field of vision and high motion detection.

They use pheromones and subtle scent cues to convey emotional states (calm, warning, excitement, affection). Thraxan parents will often emit calming pheromones when soothing young nymphs, especially when injured or frightened.

Thraxan affection is shown through gentle grooming and tactile contact: intertwining antennae, smoothing arm segments, stroking the sides of the face, or nuzzling.

When threatened or defending nymphs, Thraxans flare their limbs and lean forward, making themselves look larger,  like an earth mantis in a warning pose.

Thraxans are taught to remain still and silent when listening deeply.  it’s a mark of respect to give someone full attention, especially elders, mates, or rulers. 

Thraxan voices can click, buzz, and trill, particularly during emotional spikes thanks to their mandibles.  

They’re hyper-aware of vibrations, able to feel footsteps through walls, terrain shifts, and even detect distant motion by the way the surface beneath subtly trembles. This makes them highly skilled trackers.

Because of their ability to stick to any surface, some Thraxans find it comforting to sleep upside down or sideways, as it gives them a predators vantage point and provides safety. 

There are three subspecies of Thraxans: Florathrax, Terrathrax, and Viridithrax. They live in different parts of Thraxa which is why some have earthier tones and others have more vibrant colors.

THRAXAN/VILTRUMITE HYBRIDS:

Oliver, though more humanoid, retains some joint articulation, especially in his shoulders and knees, allowing for unique movement patterns that scared the crap out of Mark, Debbie, and Rex when they first witnessed it.

By far one of the weakest hybrids a Viltrumite can make in terms of defense. While lightning fast, graceful, and highly intelligent, Thraxans are very weak and can’t take a punch from a Viltrumite. The positives to creating this hybrid are the fast maturity, early learning, access to powers at a young age, and high intelligence. 

Oliver inherits a mild version of compound vision: while his eyes look mostly human/Viltrumite, his peripheral awareness and reaction time are unnaturally sharp, as he often “catches” something coming before others do. 

All hybrids can sense scent cues, but cannot fully produce them.  instead, they develop a faint pulse or vibration in their chests when overwhelmed, a silent call for comfort.

Each hybrid has a variety of Thraxan genes physically present; some could appear almost entirely Viltrumite, others more Thraxan, or a mix. Regardless of their appearance, all hybrids subconsciously mimic the Thraxan defensive posture when angry: planting their feet wide, shoulders squared, head tilted downward; an intimidating blend of both alien heritages.

Hybrids go through molting seasons, it’s typically very uncomfortable and leaves them irritable, grouchy, and edgy for a few days. However, after the process is complete, they feel shiny, confident, and new, showing off their new shells. Oliver likes to screw with Rex and leaves his molted skins in his bed or hangs them up in the corner of his room to scare him. 

If a hybrid has antennae, they’re highly expressive. They twitch and move instinctively based on emotional state: they perk up when curious, fold back when upset or anxious, and gently sway when relaxed or affectionate.

Oliver in particular is half Florathrax, hence his purple hue in his true form.

i had so much fun w these!! i def feel like the Thraxans were wasted potential in terms of design bc praying mantises are so colorful irl, i would've loved to see different patterns or even subspecies, they def deserve some more love!!