Sindi-Furblog

Millions and millions of years ago, when the Zakuran Empire ruled the galaxies, most planets were artificial. The Zakurans saw fit to create life to increase the population of their strong empire, assuring their continued rule. Because their way of life was often threatened because of their hostility and tyranny, their leaders decided to create a new species that would carry on their work if the Zakurans were to become extinct. That species was the Miridians. The Miridian beginnings tell the tale of their forthcoming.

After years of deciding, the Zakuran lords decided on the barren planet Miridis to be the home of their predecessors. On that fateful day, they shot a large meteor, containing the most tiny, insignificant cells, at the planet. The resulting meteor shower killed off many of the natural cells already inhabiting the planet. The Miridian cells were genetically enhanced to be strong and resistant. After landing in the waters of Miridis, the cells were immediately at work, shaping their future.

The Miridian cells were carnivores from the start. They fed primarily on live cells, only consuming dead matter if they became desperate. Miridians most often ate smaller cells whole for food. If attacked, though, the Miridians would eliminate their attacker and eat them as a display of power. They were already exactly like their creators.

Millions of years of observing the cells development gave the Zakurans excellent expectations for the future. Their behavior in particular was very enlightening. In the early cell stages, the Miridians were passive, often ignoring anything that was not a threat or prey. When disturbed or threatened, the cells became very hostile and eliminated their attackers easily. They would even assist another Miridian cell that was under attack. This led down the path to evolution.

600 million years in the future, the Zakurans still had a strong hold on the neighboring galaxies, but their work on the new species was still just beginning. After 600 million years, the cells developed spikes along their maw. Most scientists believe it was due to their increased aggression and need for a form of offense and/or defense.