Weyiwi

The Weyiwi (WPA: ['ẠẠ.WĨRY.YIIW]), also known by their endonym Wiksook (WPA: [WĨRY.KSO̊O̊!]), are a sophont species that inhabit the planet Weyiw.

Description

Weyiwi have a tri-radial body plan, with three eyes, three manipulators, and three legs. Their nervous system is decentralized between the three sections, with three 'brains' that each oversee their own body section.

Speech

Weyiwi oral anatomy is vastly different from humanoid sophonts like humans and the Bzhao.

History

First Contact

The precise date of first contact is unknown, but it is estimated that humans and Weyiwi were known to each other by the 21st century AAI through trade. Their relationship with humanity has consistently been peaceful, with only one quickly-resolved dispute officially recorded on both sides on 2344 with the Star Republic of Artashia.

Disputes with the Sorioyans

Historically, the Weyiwi and the Sorioyans struggled to maintain peace, with the two frequently engaging in armed conflict to control strategic resource extraction sites.