Physical Description: Dendriti are molluscan in terms
of physiology, but they are structurally much more complex. The
body is bilateral symmetrical. The average Dendriti is approximately
2.5 meters tall and masses 100 kilograms. The internal skeleton
is composed of a network of thick but flexible fibers which underlay
the epidermis of the entire body. This skeletal network allows
the Dendriti to move literally in any direction and also provides
good protection to vital organs. The epidermis itself is rough
but evenly textured, and is also very resistant. The legs of the
Dendriti expand at the lower end into two wide extremities with
no protuberances of any kind, very much like the "foot"
of a clam or other mollusk. The arms however branch and branch
again to form 4 manipulative tentacles for each of the left and
right "hands". The Dendriti head is flat and featureless
except for the mouth. All sensory apparatus is located within
the epidermis. The species "sees" in the radar wavelengths
and "hears" with a sonar- like system. "Gumbys"
or "Gumboys" is the human nickname usually given to
the Dendriti. The origin of this reference is not known.
History: A warlike race who preyed on each other through
nation/state military orders, the Dendriti were discovered by
the Rikel. The Rikel decided to help
this new race to get established and improve on its abilities.
Since the Rikel were basically peaceful they tried to instill
this in the Dendriti while improving the physical characteristics
of the Dendriti through gene splicing and other forms of genetic
engineering. The Rikel turned the Dendriti into the modern beings
that they are today although this experiment turned out to be
somewhat of a failure for the Rikel. Instead of developing a new
and improved Dendriti that was of a peaceful nature, they only
managed to enhance the military ambitions of the species. The
Dendriti placed so much emphasis on military pursuits that their
society eventually collapsed from within and the only Dendriti
found today are individuals and small populations scattered throughout
Dark Well Space.
Society: None. Where found, the Dendriti have adopted the
society of other allegiances.