Ethereals are the first eight 8liens that ever existed. Their age is unknown to us as they are the only known beings with the ability to fold space and time to travel through dimensions. How they developed this ability is unknown- perhaps they evolved or were created?

8liens have been spawned by the Ethereals for travel to other dimensions. Their main purpose is exploration and discovery. There are six different sub-species and they do not have genders. They also possess different !vibes and traits.

Tetrabots, or BOTs, created advanced AIs which ultimately led them to morph themselves with machines in order to maximize their full potential. The mysterious screen on top of their heads is their way of communicating with the outside world using imagery rather than speaking- is this to avoid divulging their secrets to other 8liens? 8lien civilization has increased logarithmically thanks to the BOTs, however no more than eighty-eight can ever exist for fear they may one day threaten even the Ethereals.

Xenomorphs were genetically engineered by someone to be perfect killing machines- used to exterminate whatever civilization existed on a planet to prepare it for colonization. When they were sent to the 8th dimension they encountered the Ethereals and were subjugated. To our knowledge no other being has ever tamed a Xenomorph before. How did they enter the 8th dimension?

Tritons are the explorers of all eight dimensions. They often are sent together with their arch-rivals, the Xenomorphs, to new galaxies on behalf of the Ethereals. Philosophers at heart, they are skilled in diplomacy and negotiations, and find the brute violence of the Xenomorphs repulsive. Their relationship with the Xenomorphs is complicated as they also rely on their protection. The 8liens look up to the Tritons, known for their morals and emphasis on education.

1/1: The 1/1 8liens, commissioned by guest artists, are the grails of the collection. But don't tell the Ethereals that.