Umgah

The Umgah (also known as Umgah Blobbies or simply Blobbies) are a species of perpetual pranksters inhabiting Beta Orionis I, a mountainous world with many small seas. The species are purple, blobbish organisms dotted in multiple eyes, mouths and tentacles, though due to a natural interest in bio-sciences and the fact that they amuse themselves by affixing extra appendages to their bodies, it is unknown if this is how the evolved naturally or simply how they've come to appear over time. The Umgah evolved to live subterranean lifestyles in moist and enclosed dwellings due to a fear of open areas and spaces, similar to acute agoraphobia.

The most apparent feature in the Umgah culture is humor — Umgah hate boredom above all else, and are always looking for more ways to have fun. However, an Umgah's sense of humor is particularly warped and seems to know no bounds, which has affected the greater galaxy as a whole more than once. Sometimes they even play cruel and harmful jokes on other races just to laugh their bellies off, seeming to favor the Spathi as victims due to their extreme, natural cowardice (and nearby location). This makes Umgah essentially like a type of interstellar bully, as well. Despite their antics in teasing or bullying other neighboring species, the Umgah have maintained surprisingly friendly relationships with the Arilou Lalee'lay, even during wartime when they were on the opposing sides. The Arilou frequently visit the Umgah stars of Orionis, because one of their naturally occurring QuasiSpace Portals happens to be nearby.

Known individuals

 * Flubbo