Arkenite

• Appearance: Mammalian; pale skin, ranging from gray to light-tan to pale orange; solid-green eyes without iris; bulbous cranium; long, pointed ears
• Homeworld: Arken II
  • Major offworld populations: Andor, Alrond (ENT Novel: Uncertain Logic, Live by the Code)
• Complex sensory organs intended for survival on Arken
  • Without technological aid, Arkenites suffer vertigo offworld due to absence of Arken's magnetic field impacting their balance (ENT Novel: Uncertain Logic)
    • Specific device known as an anlac'ven (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
      • Black horseshoe-shaped headband which generates artificial magnetic field to mimic that of Arken II (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
  • Arkenite magnetic senses similar enough to Andorian bioelectric senses to allow Arkenite detection of magnetic indicator signals in Andorian technology (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
• Cultural notes
  • Individuals grouped into sia lenthar, or bond-groups, as fundamental family unit (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
    • Broad groups generally more diverse than pure family lines
  • Dominant culture holds strong importance in repaying owed debts or obligations (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)