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|abilities=[[Cytonics]]
|world=Cambri
|books=[[Skyward (series)]]
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The '''taynix''' are a species of slugs with [[cytonics|cytonic]] abilities.{{book ref|sky2|34}}
 
== Appearance and Anatomy ==
Taynix are somewhat blobby, and about the size of a loaf of bread, but flatter.{{book ref|skyward|12}} TheyThe hyperslugs have bright yellow skin and small, blue, somewhat stiff spines along their backs, though there may be coloration differences between individuals. The boomslugs are similar, but have red skin, black spines, and black stripes. The commslugs are purple with orange spines.{{wob ref|12554}}{{wob ref|15071}} Another slug with the ability to inhibit cytonics is blue with lime green markings.{{book ref|sf2|12}} They are not slimy to the touch, feeling tough like leather, but with a soft, springy consistency.{{book ref|sky2|3}}{{book ref|sky2|24}} While they do not have eyes or any components of a face, they can still perceive their environment, probably through sound and scent, or possibly cytonically.{{book ref|sky2|18}}
 
== Behavior ==
Taynix are able to make fluting and trilling noises with their spines{{book ref|skyward|12}}{{book ref|sky2|7}} using different tones, and sometimes do so to express emotion.{{book ref|sky2|3}}{{book ref|sky2|9}} They are capable of recreating a wide variety of sounds, as they often parrot words said to them, as well as other sounds like grunts, groans, and whistles.{{book ref|skyward|16}}{{book ref|skyward|22}}{{book ref|sky2|7}} They are of above animal intelligence,{{wob ref|12908}} and Doomslug occasionally corrects [[Spensa]]'s grammar.{{book ref|sky2|9}} Taynix can also give off a cytonically detectable sound that is similar to soft music. This sound, while only perceptible to cytonics, can be used to find out their location over long distances.{{book ref|sky2|epilogue}}
 
Taynix can move by crawling.,{{book ref|skyward|12}} Theythough hyperslugs can also teleport withto theirget cytonic ability, though they never do so when being watchedaround.{{book ref|skyward|15}}{{book ref|skyward|30}}{{book ref|sky2|33}} Taynix are able to handle heavy gravitational forces, responding by going rigid and hunkering down, though they do not seem to enjoy the experience.{{book ref|sky2|3}}
 
== Ecology ==
According to the [[Superiority]], the taynix are originally from the planet [[Cambri]],{{book ref|sky2|27}} though they have since migrated to other planets. They have been found on [[Detritus]] and the [[kitsen homeworld]].{{book ref|sky2|epilogue}}{{book ref|sky2|39}} Little is known about their natural living conditions, except that their diet consists mostly of fungi. Consequently, they are often found near such organisms.{{book ref|sky2|34}}{{book ref|sky2|18}}
 
According to Doomslug, reality ashes are in truth their poop from feasting on the radiation of the nowhere.
 
== Uses ==
Taynixes seem toTaynix have various different [[cytonics|cytonic]] abilities, with the specific one depending on their species and indicated by their color.
 
=== Hyperslugs ===
{{image|Doomslug.png|side=left|height=200px}}
YellowHyperslugs{{wob andref|15071}}, which are yellow with blue taynixspines, have anthe innate [[cytonics|cytonic]] ability to travel through the dimension of the [[delver]]s,. andThey are used by the Superiority as hyperdrives thatsince they do not risk drawing the delvers into the universe.{{book ref|sky2|34}} To do so, a cage containing athe taynix is inserted into a Superiority hyperdrive. During a hyperjump, the taynixhyperslug produces a [[cytonics|cytonic]] scream, which distracts the delvers from the passing ship.{{book ref|sky2|20}} This scream is apparently only perceptible for beings with cytonic abilities.{{book ref|sky2|21}} Cytonics onboard can, intentionally or unintentionally, interfere with the ship's hyperjump process and cause a malfunction, which is usually resolved by replacing the taynix in use with a new one.{{book ref|sky2|24}}{{book ref|sky2|33}} Engineers can be reluctant to swap in a fresh taynix, though, because doing so leads to a lot of paperwork.{{book ref|sky2|31}}▼
 
=== Boomslugs ===
RedBoomslugs{{wob ref|15071}}, which are red and black taynix, have an ability that greatly resembles a [[mindblade]];. whenWhen thinking of a delver or else threatened, they send out a powerful force in all directions that is capable of injuring humans. Their attack inflicts a score of shallow cuts on whatever is threatening them. They are generally left alone, due to the danger of mishandling one and setting it off.{{book ref|sf1|4}} They can also be used as a sort of "ammo" in powerful hyperweapons like the one on [[Wandering Leaf]].▼
 
{{image|Inhibitor Taynix by Colonel Popcorn.png|side=Right|height=200px}}
 
=== Blue and Green Taynix ===
FM found this fourth variety of taynix aboard a Superiority ship on [[ReDawn (planet)|ReDawn]]. They are used as cytonic inhibitors, enabling them to create a large invisible bubble in which cytonic abilities are prevented from being used. Using one’s abilities within this bubble requires a cytonic key, which is likely only known at first by the one who initially interfaced with the taynix.{{book ref|sf2|12}}
 
=== Yellow and BlueCommslugs ===
PurpleCommslugs{{wob taynixref|15071}}, which are purple and orange, have the ability to communicate cytonically. This communication can be received by traditional technology, however, as [[Platform Prime]] was able to receive [[Cuna]]'s cytonic transmission without needing a purple taynixcommslug.{{book ref|sf1|7}}{{book ref|sf1|8}}▼
▲Yellow and blue taynix have an innate [[cytonics|cytonic]] ability to travel through the dimension of the [[delver]]s, and are used by the Superiority as hyperdrives that do not risk drawing the delvers into the universe.{{book ref|sky2|34}} To do so, a cage containing a taynix is inserted into a Superiority hyperdrive. During a hyperjump, the taynix produces a [[cytonics|cytonic]] scream, which distracts the delvers from the passing ship.{{book ref|sky2|20}} This scream is apparently only perceptible for beings with cytonic abilities.{{book ref|sky2|21}} Cytonics onboard can, intentionally or unintentionally, interfere with the ship's hyperjump process and cause a malfunction, which is usually resolved by replacing the taynix in use with a new one.{{book ref|sky2|24}}{{book ref|sky2|33}} Engineers can be reluctant to swap in a fresh taynix, though, because doing so leads to a lot of paperwork.{{book ref|sky2|31}}
 
=== RedRainbow and BlackTaynix ===
This variety of taynix has spines that faded between different colors of the rainbow.{{book ref|sf3|15}} They are able to create illusions, which they use to alter their own appearance.{{wob ref|16220}}
▲Red and black taynix have an ability that greatly resembles a [[mindblade]]; when thinking of a delver, they send out a powerful force in all directions that is capable of injuring humans. Their attack inflicts a score of shallow cuts on whatever is threatening them. They are generally left alone, due to the danger of mishandling one and setting it off.{{book ref|sf1|4}}
 
=== PurpleOther and OrangeTypes ===
Rig and Jorgen discovered several new types of taynix on Detritus. There are wrinkled grey ones with black and white spines, taynix that are blackish that shine with an iridescent blue sheen, and slugs that are smaller than the others, that are teal colored with pink spines. The abilities of these taynix are all unknown.{{book ref|sf3|15}}
▲Purple taynix have the ability to communicate cytonically. This communication can be received by traditional technology, however, as [[Platform Prime]] was able to receive [[Cuna]]'s cytonic transmission without needing a purple taynix.{{book ref|sf1|7}}{{book ref|sf1|8}}
 
== History ==
Prior to the rise of the Superiority, humans were likely aware of the cytonic powers of the taynix; Commander [[Spears]]' order to [[M-Bot]] to look for mushrooms was likely because he was trying to find a taynix to power his cytonic hyperdrive.{{book ref|sky2|34}}
 
In order to cover up the taynix's role in cytonic hyperdrives and maintain a monopoly over FTL travel across the galaxy, the Superiority claimsclaimed the taynix arewere highly venomous invasive species.{{book ref|sky2|27}}{{book ref|sky2|34}} The Superiority also sendssent out teams to exterminate taynix that in reality arewere presumably collecting the taynix in order to power their hyperdrives.{{book ref|sky2|39}}
 
During her exploration of the Detritus caves, Spensa findsfound a taynix which she nicknamesnicknamed [[Doomslug]] and keepskept as a pet.{{book ref|sky1|12}}
 
Immediately before the invasion of Detritus, [[Jorgen]] findsfound a colony of several hundred taynix deep in the caves of Detritus.{{book ref|sky2|epilogue}}
 
== Notable Taynix ==
* [[Happy]]
* [[Twist]]
* [[Fine]]
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