Algol

Originating from the wetland planet of Damci, the Algol are the only sentient and truly amorphous species in the known galaxy.

When interacting with the wider galactic community, the Algol will assume an appropriate shape, be it humanoid or otherwise, in an effort to blend in. The most popular shape the Algol assume is that of the Alexans as the Alexan Science Foundation were the first species to encounter the Algol when they first set forth from their native system. The Algol can morph into any shape with the same volume, which has led to some amusing incidents, such as the time an Algol attempted to morph into the shape of a Jark during a diplomatic function; the Algol in question managed to morph perfectly, only they were half the size of the average Jark child. Although the Algol try their best to blend in with non-amorphous species, this is only partially achieved as they cannot alter their colour. Green is the most common Algol colour, but they do come in a variety of colours and hues.

Algol reproduction is a form of self-sacrifice as during mating, a pair of Algol will merge and gradually separate parts of their bodies to form a third. The resulting will grow as it matures, but the parents are never able to replace their lost mass. This has led to instances where rather sexually active Algol parents are significantly smaller than their many off-spring, as a result, most Algol only reproduce twice. An Algol can have intimate relations with other species, but they cannot reproduce. Although an entirely asexual species, they will assume the form and nature, of the most compatible gender for their non-Algol partner.