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Saturnyn

Saturnyn / Saturnynian
Origin: Doctor Who — Classification: Extraterrestrial, Aquatic, Bloodsucker — Sapience level: Sapient


Appearance[]

Saturnynian
  • Crustacean/Piscine: Saturnyns combine aspects of fish and crustaceans.
    • Quadruped: They walk on two pairs of jointed legs.
  • Average height: 1.5 - 2.1 meters (estimated)
  • Lobster-like lower body with six clawed limbs (four being ambulatory) and a tail
  • Humanoid-like upper body with a pair of arms
  • Tetradactyl hands with opposable thumbs
  • Fish-like head with sharp fangs
  • Bulging eyes
  • Body covered in scales, which can flatten out to minimize drag in water

Biological traits[]

  • Assimilating: The Saturnyns are capable of converting humans into their own kind by draining them of their blood and replacing it with Saturnyn blood.
  • Moulting: They shed and replace their scales regularly.
  • Atmokinetic: They're capable of controlling the weather, causing storms and earthquakes.
  • Saturnyns are vulnerable to ultraviolet light, being repelled by smaller amounts and incinerated by large amounts.

Habitat[]

  • Sea or ocean habitat: They're native to the oceans of the planet Saturnyne.
    • Following the destruction of their planet, the species is now considered endangered

Behaviour[]

  • Bloodsucker: They need to drain fluids from victims to keep themselves hydrated.
  • Amphibious: Saturnyns can survive on land, provided that they keep themselves moist.
  • Technologically advanced: They have access to sophisticated technology such as perception filters, which allow them to appear human.
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