Intelligence
was another parameter we used to help us decide which creatures on
earth might have a space-born counterpart. The Archaeloid was
designed not only because I wanted a marine-based alien, but because
of the octopus, one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. An
octopus can learn, process complex information, make use of tools to
solve problems, exhibit emotions, and even possess a distinct
personality. The Archaeloids aren't the smartest of the Solar Echoes
races, but they managed to develop their own technology and culture,
and are able to focus and compete at intellectual tasks as well as
most of the other races. The Omul, which is basically a giant amoeba,
is the most bizarre of our races, but it was an easy choice for me
because I had already written a sci-fi story in high school about
man-sized alien amoebas invading our planet and taking over. Amoebas
are unusually intelligent, capable of gathering and processing
information, in addition to having a sense of self-awareness. They
are also great survivors, and are the third simplest organism on
Earth. It seemed an obvious choice that this hardy, intelligent
creature might have an inter-stellar cousin somewhere!
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