Eyder

The Eyder are a race of dragon-like aliens from Endless Space.

Physiology
The Eyder resemble green bat-like gargoyles, though are small in stature. Their heads resemble a cross-between a curved triple horn and a stalk with eyes.

History
The Eyder were originally the genetically-engineered pets of an advanced spacefaring race that died from a ravaging plague. Left to their own devices in now-empty residences high above the surface of a gas planet, they multiplied and evolved into a society based on the ownership of Endless relics. Exposure to these Dust-laden relics expanded their consciousness, giving them control of a vast fleet of ships designated for beings much bigger than themselves.

Various groups of Eyders fought amongst themselves over the prestige of the Endless artifacts and dwellings, leading to an event called the Schisms, but the wound was healed thanks to a impressive orator named Scales Galena bring peace once again.

Culture
The Eyder took residence of the Endless orbital stations orbiting their gas giant world. Since then they have become an integral part of their culture with a near religious sense to them.