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==Lightlings==

What is most accurately described as "Space Kraken" by some humans, Lightlings are squid-like entities that are able to exist in the vacuum of space. They appear attracted to electrical energies, and feed off such power, as well as gas found in nebula clouds. They have a unique adaptation that allows them to warp jump using their own biology and excess stored-up gas. They are also able to make 'micro warp jumps' which allows them to move very fast through the vastness of space, even within gravity wells. This, combined with their ambush predator mentality, makes them deadly for any exploring ships that happen across them. While not invincible, the creatures are rather tough, halting much of the UGEI's rapid expansion. As detected by Ophion, however, the larger of the species appear to have a rudimentary sentience, demonstrated via garbled communication signals after a fight where a Mother Lightling's children were killed. As a result, Ophion released the Mother, curiosity peaked.

More commonly found in asteroid belts and especially gaseous planets, these creatures are a terror of the void for any unsuspecting ship unlucky enough to fall prey to them be it of human, A.I., or xeno make. They are extremely temperature resistant, even the young. Lightlings are immune to energy weapons, and are seemingly able to absorb any energy beams. How ever kinetic based weapons, like rail guns and their type, has proven to be very effective in dealing with them. Rail gun type weapons are the preferred weapons to use against the Lightlings, however missiles can be used against them as well but are less effective.

CLASS CLASSIFICATION:
* ''Infant'' 
* ''Adult''
* ''Mother''
* ''Kraken''
*''Leviathan'' [rumour only - no proven sightings yet]