The Skrykthe are a species of humanoids with diversely insect or crustacean-like features. They are by far the most populous sentient species, outnumber all of the other races combined by nearly 10 to 1. Their short lifespans give Skrykthe a different perspective on life than the Soft Shells. Their need to perform tasks at a quicker pace, leading to what others perceive as spastic, abrasive, and violent nature. This often leads to wars, not only among other races, but even more often within their own species. However, where most other races crave self identity, the Skrykthe know nothing but the collective. A risk where death and failure is a 99% chance, but the chance of saving the collective is 1% , is a risk worth taking. 

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The lone Skrykthe is a rarity, and whilst they often stick to collectives within their own race, sometimes, they find their place among the soft skinned species of the sector. This happens, often, when a young Skrykthe gets lost, or if another species finds Skrykthe eggs and raises them from birth. It is often said by the soft shelled folk that: If you get a Skrykthe while they're young, they're more loyal than a droid. However, while there is much truth to this, disregarding the nuance of Skrykthe loyalty, is a folly that has lead to many a Soft Shell's death. For while Skrykthe are arguably the most loyal of all the known races, they are not necessarily loyal to any one individual, but what they perceive as the Colony or the Hive. They will kill their friends, family, even their own children in cold blood, if it means increasing the chance for the collective to endure...