Tyr'kian

Summary
The Tyr'kian are a race of Asexual Parasitic Insectoids from the Shadow world of Tido in the Argico Nebula. while many think they take over ships instead of making them, they actually have their own technology, most notably, the Incubation Sarcophagus.

Larva
When a Tyr'kian is first born, they are implanted into a host after 2 weeks of being alive. they immediately take control of the host, changing the hosts physiology to make sure they don't die easily, but many leave the host somewhat conscious with only the ability to see and feel pain, as the species enjoy seeing their victims suffer emotionally, physically, and mentally to a near sexual level. while in this stage, they have the ability to painfully mutate their bodies to suit combat needs. many have been seen to turn arms into makeshift guns that shoot shards of hardened calcium, and other times create long, sharp claws out of finger bones.

Youngling
When they reach the age of 40, they are considered to be what is called a youngling. at this stage, it becomes more apparent that the host is infected with a tyr'kian, as their skin becomes pale, their pupils turn yellow or red, and there will be a large ridge on their neck where the tail of the Tyr'kian youngling is.

Adult
at the age of 600, the Brood Mothers of the New Adult Tyr'kian will bring it to the nearest Maturing ritual site, makeshift or not, and will commence what the Federation calls...

The Ritual
The ritual is where the young Tyr'kian gets taken out of its host, placed into a Incubation Sarcophagus, and is given the matter and chemicals in needs to become a fully grown Tyr'kian, which resembles a 4-limbed humanoid arthropod, standing at 8 - 10 feet tall. at this stage, the Tyr'kian will immediately begin to lay eggs in a container near the Sarcophagus. if interrupted during this moment, the Fully grown Tyr'kian will go into a state of self-induced Rage, and will immediately begin to attack any living organisms nearby, including other Tyr'kian. there was 1 Tyr'kian who actually sided with the Federation, after becoming fully grown, who was named Toi'kyr, who died during the Siege on the Messiah's Kingdom.