Codex Entry: The Intellectual might of the Republic

Art by Tom Edwards

  Among the first races to join the Galactic Republic of Spacefaring Races, the klex quickly understood their place in the interspecies union. While other races specialized in warfare and others in peacemaking, they  excelled in science and technology.

   One of their most prominent achievements came in the creation of tecronim, a medicine that hastens the recovery process of injuries. While it's not always a miracle worker, it's saved countless people from wounds that otherwise would've been fatal.

   Another more recent invention is the Sim-Room, which acts as an immersive augmented reality space tailored to the user's exact specifications. Most commonly used by the Republic's militaries for training, Sim-Rooms have provided many with much needed experience before high-risk missions.

   Standing on average at five feet tall, the klex are from the most intimidating race in the Milky Way. Their large black eyes and grey skin have earned them the insult "Greyheads," most commonly used by humans.

   Unlike humanity's good relations with the anthrum, their standing with the klex are far from ideal. Tensions have been on the rise between the two species since humanity's introduction into the GRSR after the First Contact War. While efforts have been made to smooth things over, the common consensus among the klex is that humanity hasn't earned their place in the Republic.

   For the most part, visitors aren't welcome on Khlevo. Part of their curation was ensuring there were as few distractions as possible, and the oddities of alien races are touted as the ultimate distraction. That said, high-ranking government officials from the Republic are permitted to visit when necessary.