Omni

**Omni** are a bird-like alien species hailing from the Omni Core, located at the center of the universe. There are two types, **Holloan** and **Jaluan**. Having sworn to protect all life, they are the polar opposites and sworn enemies of the Vani, though they were originally allies before the Brandshock. They are responsible for creating most other lifeforms in the universe.

## Appearance

Omni are bird-like in appearance, each having a beak and one pair of long, arm-like wings. They are usually quite tall, averaging at about 8-10 feet in height. They usually have 2-4 arms and at least one tail. They are all bipedal, and therefore have only 2 legs. All Omni eyes are made up of orange and cyan rings, with Holloan eye rings being staggered and Jaluan eye rings being even.

Holloan Omni have smooth, porcelain-like skin and black patterns around their eyes. Their skin is always white or a pale, off-white tint. Though most of their bodies are smooth, they can have tufts of fur on their tail tips. Holloans can have a variety of different horn and jestear types, but they never have antlers. It's also common for them to have small wings on their heads. Their clothes mostly consist of daytime colors (gold, orange, light gray, etc.) and their tattoos are always made up of rigid, geometric shapes. All Holloan Omni lack mouths and wear gray neck garments. Their bodies are usually tall and slim.

Jaluan Omni have long, black fur that covers most of their bodies and white patterns around their eyes. Unlike their Holloan counterparts, they have mouths, antlers, and sometimes claws. Their color schemes typically consist of nighttime colors (black, blue, purple, silver, etc.) However, their clothes and tattoos can consist of any colors. Their tattoos are usually made up of swirly, more "natural" looking designs. Jaluans do not wear neck garments like the Holloans. They are overall more diverse than the Holloans, with many different body types.

## Culture

All Omni value and have sworn to protect all life, and this currently takes the form of them defending other lifeforms from the Vani's mercy missions.

Holloan Omni have their minds linked together in a hivemind, sharing all thought and knowledge. Their ultimate goal is to assimilate all other lifeforms into this hivemind, which would strip individuals of their free will. They believe that the preservation of species outweighs the preservation of individuals. Holloans also have a rather egotistical mindset, viewing other species as "lower lifeforms" and speaking to them in a condescending tone. Their methods of thwarting the Vani are often extreme, with them being quick to kill or experiment on them. Holloans tend to treat each other like co-workers, and any who defect from the hivemind would be immediately persecuted. They look down on Jaluan Omni, viewing them as "fake" Omni. They have an affinity for science, though their experiments are sometimes unethical and push the limits of life. Despite this, they never torture or kill their test subjects. Holloan names are impossibly long and complex, so they go by an alias or nickname when interacting with other species. These nicknames are usually taken from the religion, mythology, or musical terms of the other species' culture. Their leader is **The Conductor**.

Jaluan Omni do believe in individuality and free will, and do not exist in a hivemind. They have a more "down-to-earth" mindset, seeing other lifeforms as equals. Jaluans usually treat each other like family. They also work to stop the Vani from committing genocide, though they believe that Vani can be redeemed and will attempt to rehabilitate them if possible. This often results in conflicts with Holloans, who do not believe that Vani can be helped and should instead be destroyed. Like the Holloans, the Jaluans also dabble in science, but they are more humane and reasonable with their experiments, working with life rather than push it to its limits. They currently hide out on low light planets on the outer edges of the Omni Core, having been forced into hiding by the Holloans. Jaluan naming conventions are similar to Kraizen/Vani names, but with softer sounds. Their leader is **Grandmother Satellite**.

## Abilities

Holloans are able to communicate with each other and other species via telepathy.