Nekari

The Nekari (ねかり) are a non-Human species of sentient molluscs indigenous to the planet Dai'gor. An aquatic species, Nekarkodon breathe through gills and dwell within salt water, requiring large amounts of sodium to catalyse bodily reactions. They are, however, able to emerge from water for short periods of time, storing water within sacs on their bodies for breathing purposes. The species is known as Ne'kar'Gyyaw in their own language. For operations outside of salt water, Nekari often utilise sealed, mechanical suits known as Tiakyinn'wiyeh which they operate from within.

Nekari society is separated into various pod-based nations, all of which are heavily stratified and structured around a rigid caste system. Nekari are highly technologically advanced, possessing advanced robotics and capable of interstellar travel. The vast majority of Nekari settlements exist on and under the Great Sea of Dai'gor, with some off-world settlements in neighbouring star systems. Due to the war with Yamatai and subsequent state of hostility, the Nekari nations have unified into a single United Pods of Dai'gor to present a united front, though infighting occasionally occurs.

Name
Humans first learned of the Nekari through the Kuans, so the word Nekari is a Yashimese corruption of Szelnekaghi, the Kuan word for the Nekaris.