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== Behavior == |
== Behavior == |
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| − | Taynix are able to make |
+ | Taynix are able to make noises with their spines, often described as "fluting" or "trilling",{{book ref|skyward|12}}{{book ref|sky2|7}} and can do so in different tones or with different emotions.{{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 cytonic "sound" that Jorgen describes as a soft music. The "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}} They can also teleport with their cytonic ability, though they never do so when being watched.{{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}} |
Taynix can move by crawling.{{book ref|skyward|12}} They can also teleport with their cytonic ability, though they never do so when being watched.{{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}} |
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== Ecology == |
== Ecology == |
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| − | 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 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}} |
== Uses == |
== Uses == |
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| − | Taynix have an innate [[cytonic]] ability to travel through the dimension of the [[delver]]s, and are used by the |
+ | Taynix have an innate [[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 [[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}} |
== History == |
== History == |
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| − | Prior to the rise of the |
+ | 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 monopoly over FTL travel across the galaxy, the Superiority claims the taynix are highly venomous invasive species.{{book ref|sky2|27}}{{book ref|sky2|34}} The |
+ | In order to cover up the taynix's role in cytonic hyperdrives and maintain a monopoly over FTL travel across the galaxy, the Superiority claims the taynix are highly venomous invasive species.{{book ref|sky2|27}}{{book ref|sky2|34}} The Superiority also sends out teams to "exterminate" taynix that in reality are presumably collecting the taynix in order to power their hyperdrives.{{book ref|sky2|39}} |
During her exploration of the Detritus caves, Spensa finds a taynix which she nicknames [[Doomslug]] and keeps as a pet.{{book ref|sky1|12}} |
During her exploration of the Detritus caves, Spensa finds a taynix which she nicknames [[Doomslug]] and keeps as a pet.{{book ref|sky1|12}} |
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Revision as of 01:20, 30 June 2020
| Taynix | |
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| Abilities | Cytonics |
| World of Origin | Cambri |
| Universe | Cytoverse |
The taynix are a species of slugs with cytonic abilities.[1]
Appearance and Anatomy
Taynix are somewhat blobby, and about the size of a loaf of bread, but flatter.[2] They have bright yellow skin and small, blue, somewhat stiff spines along their backs, though there may be coloration differences between individuals.[3] They are not slimy to the touch, feeling tough like leather, but with a soft, springy consistency.[4][5] While they do not have eyes or any components of a face, they can still perceive their environment, probably through sound and scent.[6]
Behavior
Taynix are able to make noises with their spines, often described as "fluting" or "trilling",[2][7] and can do so in different tones or with different emotions.[4][8] 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.[9][10][7] They are of above animal intelligence,[11] and Doomslug occasionally corrects Spensa's grammar.[8] Taynix can also give off a cytonic "sound" that Jorgen describes as a soft music. The "sound", while only perceptible to cytonics, can be used to find out their location over long distances.[12]
Taynix can move by crawling.[2] They can also teleport with their cytonic ability, though they never do so when being watched.[13][14][15] Taynix are able to handle heavy gravitational forces, responding by going rigid and hunkering down, though they do not seem to enjoy the experience.[4]
Ecology
According to the Superiority, the taynix are originally from the planet Cambri,[16] though they have since migrated to other planets. They have been found on Detritus and the kitsen homeworld.[12][17] Little is known about their natural living conditions, except that their diet consists mostly of fungi. Consequently, they are often found near such organisms.[1][6]
Uses
Taynix have an innate cytonic ability to travel through the dimension of the delvers, and are used by the Superiority as hyperdrives that do not risk drawing the delvers into the universe.[1] To do so, a cage containing a taynix is inserted into a Superiority hyperdrive. During a hyperjump, the taynix produces a cytonic "scream," which distracts the delvers from the passing ship.[18] This scream is apparently only perceptible for beings with cytonic abilities.[19] 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.[5][15] Engineers can be reluctant to swap in a fresh taynix, though, because doing so leads to a lot of paperwork.[20]
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.[1]
In order to cover up the taynix's role in cytonic hyperdrives and maintain a monopoly over FTL travel across the galaxy, the Superiority claims the taynix are highly venomous invasive species.[16][1] The Superiority also sends out teams to "exterminate" taynix that in reality are presumably collecting the taynix in order to power their hyperdrives.[17]
During her exploration of the Detritus caves, Spensa finds a taynix which she nicknames Doomslug and keeps as a pet.[2]
Immediately before the invasion of Detritus, Jorgen finds a colony of several hundred taynix deep in the caves of Detritus.[12]
Notable Taynix
Notes
- ↑ a b c d e Starsight chapter 34#
- ↑ a b c d Skyward chapter 12#
- ↑ Orem Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-03-16# - ↑ a b c Starsight chapter 3#
- ↑ a b Starsight chapter 24#
- ↑ a b Starsight chapter 18#
- ↑ a b Starsight chapter 7#
- ↑ a b Starsight chapter 9#
- ↑ Skyward chapter 16#
- ↑ Skyward chapter 22#
- ↑ DragonCon 2019
— Arcanum - 2019-08-29# - ↑ a b c Starsight epilogue#
- ↑ Skyward chapter 15#
- ↑ Skyward chapter 30#
- ↑ a b Starsight chapter 33#
- ↑ a b Starsight chapter 27#
- ↑ a b Starsight chapter 39#
- ↑ Starsight chapter 20#
- ↑ Starsight chapter 21#
- ↑ Starsight chapter 31#