Species: Robot (E/197625256-RBT)
This document is intended as merely a guide to the species and in no way should it be considered exhaustive. A complete set of data and/or specific enquiries should be directed to the Anthropological Services department of data Services (Access No.: E/197625128-S11). A charge may be made for this service and the department reserves the right to restrict access and/or refuse requests.
Physiology
Being machine based rather than organic based, robotic lifeforms have a tendancy to be functional rather than aesthetic. Usually built for a specific role/environment, robotic lifeforms exist in an infinite number of configurations and can sometimes display some quite amazing design features.
Society
Approaching their existence from a totally logical viewpoint, robotic lifeforms are indifferent to most species and display a level of aggression that involves destroying anything that does not serve their purpose (or more specifically, gets in their way). This logical approach has led to a strange social state in which robotic lifeforms have a desire to colonise and expand their empire but at the same time have no interest in exploration. Trading, and indeed most communication, is minimal and dealing with robots can be a very haphazard affair as most species are unable to work out what's going on in their tiny metal minds.