Cooper's Species

This unnamed extraterrestrial species is a race of advanced spacefaring insectoid-like humanoid creatures. They are subterranean, according to what little is known about them or their home planet.

Biology
Cooper's species are large humanoid creatures that stand at a height of about 12 feet, have six limbs (two hind legs and detachable sets of four arms) that used to be used to climb and generally move like a "spider", and have skin that is black with white stripes. Their long-jointed arms are capable of grabbing and picking up some objects and throwing them long distances. Additionally, they have second eyelids that resemble membranes and protect their original eyes. The secondary eyelids, in addition to shielding their eyes from damage, can be utilized to convey resentment or fury. Their mouths can open into three lower jaws and two upper mandibles with sharp teeth by unfolding.

These creatures are also known to be more intelligent than humanity and use the Argus Cubes (which are assembled or disassembled via electromagnetism, which the species of Cooper can control) to build their starships telepathically with their minds.

They may even be nocturnal since Cooper, who is a member of this species, was never seen during the daytime and was only around at night.

Culture and society
This particular species is known to exhibit neutral behaviors, which can either be hostile or not, depending on the situation. Compared to the average human, these creatures are significantly stronger and more capable. Their advanced civilizations are accustomed to living underground or on the surface of their homeworld. However, they typically refrain from living on the surface of their planet and only venture out during the evening. In terms of gender differences, while Cooper is a male of this species, any variations between female members and males are yet to be determined.

Technology
These species used some advanced technology, including their starships, which can be piloted by one crew, while the interior and other types of the starships are still unknown. The Argus Cubes are also used to attract and reconstitute any starship.

Powers and Abilities

 * This species possesses the capacity for telepathy, but it can only speak to humans and other creatures of the same species that it has physically interacted with. Cooper, a member of this species, is connected to Thomas Woodward, who was assaulted by the monster when it was held in U.S. Air Force captivity at feeding time. Although this species is capable of understanding human logic, their time spent in prison has turned them against both humans and other alien species. They have extraordinary strength that allows them to effortlessly pull large adults off the ground with one hand, upend a bus by hand in a fit of wrath, and rip apart metal constructions. While out hunting, they also destroyed a petrol station, and people often remark on their extraordinary prowess.
 * These species can be able to rudimentarily understand human communication. They can also telekinetically control weapons and make them misfire. They seem to interfere with electrical fields, as the power flickers when they are near. In addition, when the combatants battle these species in the area, these creatures interfere with the sensors and guidance systems, jamming them, causing the missiles and any ranged weapons in incoming attacks to misfire and land on the ground.

Notable Members

 * Cooper: A member of the entire species who have crash landed on Earth in 1958 and later wreaks havoc in Lillian, Ohio, USA, in 1979.

Appearances

 * Super 8 (2011)