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{{Infobox Species | {{Infobox Species | ||
|aka = Menoptra Primitives | |||
|aka=Menoptra Primitives | |image = Optera.jpg | ||
|image= | |type = Subterranean [[insectoid]]s | ||
|type = Subterranean [[insectoid]]s | |affiliation = [[Menoptera]] | ||
|affiliation= [[Menoptera]] | |origin = [[Vortis]] | ||
|origin= [[Vortis]] | |first = The Web Planet (TV story) | ||
| | |appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Twilight of the Gods (MA novel)|Twilight of the Gods]]''|[[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dream (short story)|The Dream]]''}} | ||
|appearances=[[ | |individuals = [[Hetra]], [[Nemini]] | ||
|individuals= [[Hetra]], [[Nemini]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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The '''Optera''' were a species of insectoids descended from the [[Menoptera]]. | The '''Optera''' were a species of insectoids descended from the [[Menoptera]]. | ||
==Biology== | == Biology == | ||
The Optera resembled humanoid woodlice, with a heavy carapace and six arms. They moved by hopping. They had large eyes, sensitive to the light and ring of tendrils around their head. ([[ | The Optera resembled humanoid woodlice, with a heavy carapace and six arms. They moved by hopping. They had large eyes, which were sensitive to the light, and ring of tendrils around their head. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet (TV story)|The Web Planet]]'') | ||
==Culture== | == Culture == | ||
[[ | [[File:Webplanet5.JPG|thumb|left|[[Ian Chesterton|Ian]], [[Vrestin]] and an Optera. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet (TV story)|The Web Planet]]'')]] | ||
The Optera were a primitive culture, with no advanced technology. They feared | The Optera were a primitive culture, with no advanced technology. They feared [[the Animus]], whom they called Pwodarauk, as well as anything from the surface world and light. They worshipped the Menoptera as [[god]]s and painted their images on the walls. | ||
Much of their language was metaphorical or poetic in basis. For example, the walls were "silent walls", to dig was to "open mouths" and [[acid]] was the | Much of their language was metaphorical or poetic in basis. For example, the walls were "silent walls", to dig was to "open mouths", and [[acid]] was "the liquid hate". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet (TV story)|The Web Planet]]'') | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
When | When [[the Animus]] came to [[Vortis]], most of the [[Menoptera]] left the planet, but some stayed behind. They moved underground, eventually losing their wings and gaining the characteristics necessary for subterranean life. | ||
Many years after this, [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] and [[Vrestin]] were being chased by the [[Zarbi]] when they fell into a cave. They were captured by the Optera, who planned to kill them, but when they | Many years after this, [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] and [[Vrestin]] were being chased by the [[Zarbi]] when they fell into a cave. They were captured by the Optera, who planned to kill them, but when they realised that Vrestin was a Menoptera, they agreed to help them. [[Hetra]], leader of the Optera, led them to the centre of the [[Carsinome]], though [[Nemini]] gave her life to block an [[acid]] flow. When the Animus were defeated, the Optera joined the Menoptera on the surface, hoping to regain their wings. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet (TV story)|The Web Planet]]'') | ||
[[Category:Vortis animal species]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Sapient insect species]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:15, 5 September 2024
The Optera were a species of insectoids descended from the Menoptera.
Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Optera resembled humanoid woodlice, with a heavy carapace and six arms. They moved by hopping. They had large eyes, which were sensitive to the light, and ring of tendrils around their head. (TV: The Web Planet)
Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Optera were a primitive culture, with no advanced technology. They feared the Animus, whom they called Pwodarauk, as well as anything from the surface world and light. They worshipped the Menoptera as gods and painted their images on the walls.
Much of their language was metaphorical or poetic in basis. For example, the walls were "silent walls", to dig was to "open mouths", and acid was "the liquid hate". (TV: The Web Planet)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
When the Animus came to Vortis, most of the Menoptera left the planet, but some stayed behind. They moved underground, eventually losing their wings and gaining the characteristics necessary for subterranean life.
Many years after this, Ian and Vrestin were being chased by the Zarbi when they fell into a cave. They were captured by the Optera, who planned to kill them, but when they realised that Vrestin was a Menoptera, they agreed to help them. Hetra, leader of the Optera, led them to the centre of the Carsinome, though Nemini gave her life to block an acid flow. When the Animus were defeated, the Optera joined the Menoptera on the surface, hoping to regain their wings. (TV: The Web Planet)
