Unidentified Gennin species

This sapient species was a race of advanced humanoids native to the planet Gennin.

Physiology
They were similar to humans, possessing separate genders. Their hair however was naturally braided.

History
Thousands of years ago an epidemic only known as the bone plague afflicted the species. A scientist managed to create a method by which to alleviate the affected suffering by creating the first Armor which he bonded with his daughter. However though the bone plague subsided, the Armors began to grow in consciousness thought, and began to take over the hosts. The newly arisen species wiped out the Gennin inhabitants in their awaken.

One infected would be taken to the planet Loam, and become the Sacred Armor Shanhara.

Culture
The inhabitants of Gennin, were a highly advanced culture capable of blending plants and technology to togther.

Source

 * X-O Manowar 25th Anniversary Special 001 (2015)