Index:Cosmoria/Intelligent Species
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Within Cosmoria, there are about as many intelligent species as there are stars. However, there is much debate as to what constitutes an "Intelligent Organism." Some machines are obviously intelligent, and are even confirmed to have a mind or soul. The line between beast and intelligence, automaton and individual, or creature and person is blurry. A Person is an intelligent organism that has rationality, consciousness, self-consciousness, use of language (or equivalent), and abstract problem solving. Generally, if the majority of organisms in a given species have personhood, the species is considered "intelligent." Depending on the region, culture, and time period, the definitions have changed greatly.
Naturally Evolved
Arkhosians are a carbon-based species composed of long fibers called "Catomic Fibers." These structures are a strand of RNA protected by a protein coat. The resulting structure is similar to textiles, including in texture. Instead of limbs, the Arkhosians have six bundles of cables. Smaller prehensile threads comprise these cables, allowing for fine motor control and locomotion. The hind two are capable of less fine motor control but are much stronger.
The Arkhosians were one of the first species in Aylathiya to create civilization after the fall of HYperion. Since then, they have participated in almost every major civilization. The preeminent Arkhosian state is Arkholst, although it represents less than fifty percent of the total number of Arkhosians.