Skwoids, a.k.a. Bugs, are a tribal race of crustacean-like aliens involved in a trade with Humans for their ammunition and weaponry. They're seemingly at war with Humanity, though it's unknown to what extent.
Biology[]
The Skwoid stand about as tall as a standard large dog, a number of anatomical features mirroring that of crustaceans. They have armored carapaces, with four armored legs. Their eyes are slightly stalked like a lobster or shrimp. The only seemingly unarmored part of their bodies is their underbellies and their four pinkish tentacles.
Culture and society[]
Skwoids appear to live in a tribal-like society, with the leading Skwoid wielding a chieftain staff. Despite this, they are known to be familiar with modern technology, able to easily use and recognize modern weaponry such as firearms and explosives. While it is unclear as to their technological extent, one of them was observed to have a translator on its back, able to translate the Human language to Skwoid language. It's not known whether it was the Skwoids who made or if it was given to them.
Notes[]
- They first appeared within a comic written by Simon Roy known as Good Business. In 2017, filmmaker Ray Sullivan adapted the story into a short film under the same name. Both works play out the same way.
- Their name "Skwoid" was only revealed in the short film adaptation. They were only referred to as "bugs" in the original comic.
- The short film went viral upon release and was soon acquired and distributed by DUST for their online platforms.
- A feature length film adaptation is currently in development, simply titled "The Skwoids".