New NPC factions...

[Craines]

Mkay, now, I'm no xenobiologist, but I do know a few things...

One: There is a difference between having bacteria, small prokaryote cells that can survive via chemosynthesis and photosynthesis, and having a full blown eukaryotic, multicellular behemoth. I suppose you could spin it that the crab-creature in question here is akin to a reef, where instead of a multicellular organism you have colonies, but once again, to sustain this would require more than chemo- or photosynthesis can provide.

Two: The chances of these creatures evolving is catastrophically slim. Indeed, a sentient being (which I'm assuming this creature is...) having evolved separately from us, by which I mean humanity, is excessively slim. There was a formula to calculate it, but I seem to have misplaced it.

Now, perhaps these space crab-creatures were the diabolical offspring of some classified space-age weapons program? That certainly would explain some of the inconsistencies... and perhaps you could say that the organism produces a kind of carapace that keeps it air-tight? Perhaps an electromagnetic reaction caused by solar winds that converts the latent energy of space into a shield capable of allowing life?

Note, I am not saying that this is a good idea. I, for one, am quite against the idea of alien factions. However! However, if you do wish to do it, I would be willing to provide some back story. Assuming, of course, you'd let me help.

Okay, one last point of interest: who in their right minds would eat a SPACE CRAB? That seems to be the hallmark of stupidity if someone ate something that evolved from space. "Hi honey! What's for dinner?"

"Space King Crab!"

"Deeeeelicious!"

Just don't see that happening. Oh well, that's enough out of me. Hope this helped... somehow.

Yours,
Harlequinn

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