Concha genus

Description

Highly specialised complex extremophiles that have developed protective and sturdy motile shell structures. These open and close based on the suitability of the current environmental conditions. The shells are an organic structure with an excreted inorganic insulated and sometimes reflective casing that help the organism maintain homeostasis. The internal organisms, which are remarkably tough in their own right, are only exposed for metabolic and reproductive purposes.

Minimum distance between two genetic samples: 150 m

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Ammonia, Nitrogen, Water or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
  • Maximum gravity: 0.27
Atmosphere typeSpecies
AmmoniaConcha aureolas
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide rich
Concha labiata (< 190 K)
Concha renibus (180 K - 195 K)
NitrogenConcha biconcavis
Water, Water-richConcha renibus

 

Concha aureolas

CMDR Alistair Hope, Concha aureolas, Prua Phoe VN-B d73, B 1 d

Description

These concha are found on worlds with nitrogen-based atmospheres. Their rounded rock-like structure splits part to extend long stalks topped with loops.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planet with thin Ammonia atmosphere
  • Maximum gravity: 0.27

Colored variants

 

Colored variant determined by the parent star type

Star typeColor
O
B
ATeal
FGrey
GTurquoise
KRed
M
LOrange
T
TTS
Y
W
D
NEmerald

 

Concha biconcavis

CMDR Alistair Hope, Concha biconcavis, Boewnst IM-U c19-393, 3 a

Description

This concha species resembles a ridged, bisected egg until they crack in half, allowing a thin stalk to sprout from its fleshy insides. This is covered with cloughnut—shaped pods that create locations for chemical exchange.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planet with thin Nitrogen atmosphere
  • Maximum gravity: 0.27

Colored variants

 

Colored variant determined by rare material found on planet:

MaterialColor
AntinomyPeach
Polonium
RutheniumOrange
Technetium
Tellurium
Yttrium

 

Concha labiata

CMDR AlexAeglir, Concha labiata, Eafots PB-B d13-66, 2 A

Description

A concha species that thrives in atmospheres rich with carbon dioxide. The lip-like upper opening cracks apart to allow a vertical growth of spiky leaves and bright seeds to stretch upward.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planet with thin Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
  • Maximum gravity: 0.27
  • Mean temperature inferior to 190 K

Colored variants

 

Colored variant determined by the parent star type

Star typeColor
O
B
ATeal
FGrey
GTurquoise
KRed
M
LOrange
T
TTS
Y
W
D
NEmerald

 

Concha renibus

CMDR Skyppie, Concha renibus, Hypoae Ain YA-F d11-19 AB 2 c

Description

A species of concha that relies on heat sources to survive. As the bisected growth increases in size. it sprouts a single stalk topped with an array of luminous fronds that facilitate metabolism.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planet with thin Carbon Dioxide or Water atmosphere
  • Maximum gravity: 0.27
  • For Carbon dioxide, mean temperature between 180 K and 195 K

Colored variants

 

Colored variant determined by rare material found on planet:

MaterialColor
CadmiumRed
MercuryMulberry
MolybdenumPeach
NiobiumBlue
TungstenWhite
TinAquamarine