What do you consider to be the most interesting alien race?

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The discussion centers on various intriguing alien races from science fiction, with a particular focus on the Moties from "The Mote in God's Eye," known for their hierarchical society and reproductive pressures leading to societal collapse. The Kzin are mentioned as poor diplomats, while other notable races include the Puppeteers and the xenomorphs, praised for their unique characteristics. Participants also explore the complexities of alien biology and societal structures, referencing works by authors like Niven, Varley, and Watts. The conversation highlights the creativity involved in crafting alien species and the philosophical implications of their existence. Overall, the thread showcases a rich tapestry of ideas surrounding the portrayal of aliens in literature.
  • #91
I think Farscape had quite a few of the most interesting alien species, with Babylon 5 a close second.

Farscape - characters listed, race/species name not available.
1. The Pilot
2. Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan (a plant humanoid)
3. Ha D'Argo
4. Dominar Rygel XVI
5. Scorpius
6. Chiana
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Babylon 5
Character - Race
1. Delenn - Mimbari
2. Vir Coto and Londo Mollari - Centari
3. G'Kar - Narn​
 
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  • #92
Buzz Bloom said:
Babylon 5
Character - Race
1. Delenn - Mimbari
2. Vir Coto and Londo Mollari - Centari
3. G'Kar - Narn

I loved B5. Belong to a Facebook fan group. The Physics Forum thing about the show I found most interesting is how Straczinski dealt with the FTL problem. Don't build a starship, build a universe the ship can access to get to other points in the galaxy quickly.