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== Culture ==
== Culture ==
[[File:Webplanet5.JPG|thumb|left|[[Ian Chesterton|Ian]], [[Vrestin]] and an Optera. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet]]'')]]
[[File:Webplanet5.JPG|thumb|left|[[Ian Chesterton|Ian]], [[Vrestin]] and an Optera. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet]]'')]]
The Optera were a primitive culture, with no advanced technology. They feared the [[Animus]], who they called Pwodarauk, as well as anything from the surface world and light. They worshipped the Monoptera as [[god]]s and painted their images on the walls.
The Optera were a primitive culture, with no advanced technology. They feared the [[Animus]], who they called Pwodarauk, as well as anything from the surface world and light. They worshiped 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 "water that killed". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet]]'')
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 "water that killed". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet]]'')
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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.
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 realised that Vrestin was a Monoptera, 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]]'')
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 realized that Vrestin was a Monoptera, they agreed to help them. [[Hetra]], leader of the Optera, led them to the center 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]]'')


[[Category:Isop Galaxy species]]
[[Category:Isop Galaxy species]]
[[Category:Sentient insects]]
[[Category:Sentient insects]]

Revision as of 01:48, 22 May 2015

The Optera were a species of insectoids descended from the Menoptera.

Biology

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

Ian, Vrestin and an Optera. (TV: The Web Planet)

The Optera were a primitive culture, with no advanced technology. They feared the Animus, who they called Pwodarauk, as well as anything from the surface world and light. They worshiped 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 "water that killed". (TV: The Web Planet)

History

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 realized that Vrestin was a Monoptera, they agreed to help them. Hetra, leader of the Optera, led them to the center 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)