编辑“物种”

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Every [[Worlds#Habitable worlds|habitable planet]] has the potential of developing different kinds of intelligent beings that may, naturally or [[Pre-FTL species|not]], develop technologically. Sometimes, such beings reach a crucial point in their development that allows them access to [[FTL]] technology and, as a consequence, the ability to become full-fledged interstellar empires.

A species may or may not equate with an [[empire]]. At first, every empire will be made up entirely of its original species but eventually, it may include other species through conquest, migration pacts, enlightening pre-FTL cultures, accepting refugees, or some events.

The portrait of a species can be changed through pop modification if the {{iconify|Genetic Resequencing|24px}} technology is researched, but the species class cannot be changed. Some species do not allow changing portraits.

== Species identity ==
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At galaxy generation species are divided into species class groups, parent species and sub-species.

There are 10 different species classes, representing species with similar observable characteristics, including its morphology or physical form and structure, its developmental processes and its biochemical and physiological properties.

A parent species is the first spawned species of its kind (a ''kind'' is defined by its species portrait and name). A sub-species is created when a pop modification template is applied to a parent species or another sub-species and is considered to be the same species for the purposes of xenophobia, xenophilia and species rights.

Species within the same class will be less affected by xenophobia and xenophilia, with the effect increasing if they share the same portrait. If two species are created during galaxy generation with the same portrait and name they will be considered the same species.

== List of species classes ==
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Each species portrait available to start a new empire will belong to one of the following classes: Arthropoid (arthropod-like), Avian (bird-like), Fungoid (fungus-like), Humanoid (human-like), Mammalian (mammal-like), Molluscoid (invertebrates), Reptilian (reptile-like), Plantoid (part of the [[Downloadable content#Additional packs|Plantoids Species Pack]] DLC), Lithoid (part of the [[Downloadable content#Additional packs|Lithoids Species Pack]] DLC), Necroid (part of the [[Downloadable content#Additional packs|Necroids Species Pack]] DLC), Aquatic (part of the [[Downloadable content#Additional packs|Aquatics Species Pack]] DLC) and Machine (part of the [[Synthetic Dawn]] DLC).

Each species can have [[traits]] and will have climate preference based on its homeworld.

The first ruler of every empire can be customized.

=== Humanoid ===
The humanoid species class uses different models and voices for each gender. Some humanoids feature hairstyle customization. Each portrait has its own diplomacy voice.
<gallery heights=100px>	
Human.png|Human	 
Humanoid 02.png|Humanoid #2	
Humanoid 03.png|Humanoid #3	
Humanoid 04.png|Humanoid #4	
Humanoid 05.png|Humanoid #5	
</gallery>
Ten additional portraits are available as part of the [[Humanoid Species Pack]] DLC.
<gallery heights=100px>	
Humanoid hp 01.png|Humanoid HP #1	
Humanoid hp 02.png|Humanoid HP #2	
Humanoid hp 06.png|Humanoid HP #6	
Humanoid hp 07.png|Humanoid HP #7	
Humanoid hp 08.png|Humanoid HP #8	
Humanoid hp 09.png|Humanoid HP #9	
Humanoid hp 10.png|Humanoid HP #10	
Humanoid hp 11.png|Humanoid HP #11	
Humanoid hp 12.png|Humanoid HP #12	
Humanoid hp 13.png|Humanoid HP #13	
</gallery>
{| class="mildtable plainlist" 
! Portrait
! Female voice sample
! Male voice sample
|-
| [[File:Human.png|50px]]
| [[File:Human female greetings 01.wav]]
| [[File:Human male greetings 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid 02.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid female greeting 28.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid male greeting 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid 03.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid female greeting 10.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid male greeting 11.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid 04.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid female greeting 19.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid male greeting 20.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid 05.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid female greeting 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid male greeting 27.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 01.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait a female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait a male 1.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 02.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait b female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait b male 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 06.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait c female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait c male 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 07.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait d female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait d male 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 08.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid female greeting 28.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid male greeting 27.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 09.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait f female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait f male 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 10.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait g female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait g male 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 11.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait h female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait h male 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 12.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait i female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait i male 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Humanoid hp 13.png|50px]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait j female 01.wav]]
| [[File:Humanoid portrait j male 01.wav]]
|}

=== Mammalian ===
Most mammalian portraits have a unique dialogue when targeted with a diplomacy insult.
<gallery heights=100px>
Mammalian slender 05.png|Slender #5
Mammalian massive 13.png|Massive #13
Mammalian normal 10.png|Normal #10
Mammalian massive 14.png|Massive #14
Mammalian slender 04.png|Slender #4
Mammalian normal 09.png|Normal #9
Mammalian massive 11.png|Massive #11
Mammalian normal 06.png|Normal #6
Mammalian slender 03.png|Slender #3
Mammalian massive 12.png|Massive #12
Mammalian normal 07.png|Normal #7
Mammalian massive 15.png|Massive #15
Mammalian slender 02.png|Slender #2
Mammalian normal 08.png|Normal #8
Mammalian slender 01.png|Slender #1
Mammalian massive 16.png|Massive #16
Mammalian massive 17.png|Massive #17
Mammalian ratling.png|Ketling / Racket
</gallery>

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| Any
| [[File:mammalian_greetings_03.wav]]
|}

<small>Note: The Evil Porcupine (Massive #17) portrait was originally exclusive players who pre-ordered Stellaris before being released as part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.</small>

=== Reptilian ===
Few portraits have their own diplomacy voices.
<gallery heights=100px>
Reptilian_slender_02.png|Slender #02
Reptilian_normal_10.png|Normal #10
Reptilian_massive_14.png|Massive #14
Reptilian_slender_03.png|Slender #03
Reptilian_normal_07.png|Normal #07
Reptilian_massive_12.png|Massive #12
Reptilian_normal_09.png|Normal #09
Reptilian_massive_11.png|Massive #11
Reptilian_normal_06.png|Normal #06
Reptilian_massive_13.png|Massive #13
Reptilian_slender_01.png|Slender #01
Reptilian_normal_08.png|Normal #08
Reptilian_slender_04.png|Slender #04
Reptilian_massive_15.png|Massive #15
Reptilian_slender_05.png|Slender #05
Reptilian_17.png|Reptilian #17
Reptilian_16.png|{{icon|lev}} Reptilian #16
</gallery>

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| Any except Reptilian #17 and Reptilian #16
| [[File:reptilian_greetings_02.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Reptilian_17.png|50px]]
| [[File:greetings_reptilian_special_01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Reptilian_16.png|50px]]
| [[File:cute_reptilian_greetings_01.wav]]
|}
<small>Note: The Fairy Dragon (Reptilian #17) portrait is part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.</small>

=== Avian ===
Few portraits have their own diplomacy voices.
<gallery heights=100px>
Avian_slender_01.png|Slender #01
Avian_normal_08.png|Normal #08
Avian_massive_13.png|Massive #13
Avian_normal_10.png|Normal #10
Avian_massive_15.png|Massive #15
Avian_slender_04.png|Slender #04
Avian_normal_07.png|Normal #07
Avian_slender_05.png|Slender #05
Avian_normal_09.png|Normal #09
Avian_normal_06.png|Normal #06
Avian_massive_11.png|Massive #11
Avian_slender_03.png|Slender #03
Avian_massive_14.png|Massive #14
Avian_slender_02.png|Slender #02
Avian_massive_12.png|Massive #12
Avian_massive_16.png|Massive #16
Avian_massive_17.png|Massive #17
Avian_18.png|Avian #18
</gallery>

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| Any except Avian #18
| [[File:avian_greetings_03.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Avian_18.png|50px]]
| [[File:greetings_avian_special_01.wav]]
|}

<small>Note: The Chirpy portrait (Massive #16) is available to those who login to their Paradox account while in-game.<ref>https://twitter.com/RikardAslund/status/728482852711628800</ref>
 
The Dinosaur Bird (Massive #17) portrait was originally exclusive to players who pre-ordered Stellaris before being released as part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.

The Peacock Avian (Avian #18) portrait is part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.</small>

=== Arthropoid ===
Few portraits have their own diplomacy voices.
<gallery heights=100px>
Arthropoid_massive_14.png|Massive #14
Arthropoid_normal_07.png|Normal #07
Arthropoid_massive_12.png|Massive #12
Arthropoid_normal_06.png|Normal #06
Arthropoid_slender_01.png|Slender #01
Arthropoid_massive_13.png|Massive #13
Arthropoid_normal_08.png|Normal #08
Arthropoid_slender_03.png|Slender #03
Arthropoid_slender_05.png|Slender #05
Arthropoid_normal_09.png|Normal #09
Arthropoid_normal_10.png|Normal #10
Arthropoid_massive_11.png|Massive #11
Arthropoid_massive_15.png|Massive #15
Arthropoid_massive_16.png|Massive #16
Arthropoid_20.png|Arthropoid #20
Arthropoid_massive_17.png|Massive #17
Arthropoid_19.png|Arthropoid #19
Arthropoid_18.png|{{icon|lev}} Arthropoid #18
</gallery>

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| Any except Arthropoid #20 and Arthropoid #18
| [[File:arthopoid_greetings_02.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Arthropoid_20.png|50px]]
| [[File:greetings_arthopoid_special_01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Arthropoid_18.png|50px]]
| [[File:cute_arthopoid_greetings_01.wav]]
|}

<small>Note: The Shadowy Arthropod (Massive #17) portrait was originally exclusive players who pre-ordered Stellaris before being released as part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.

The Arachnoid (Massive #16) portrait is included only in the [[Editions|Nova Edition]] or the [[Editions|Galaxy Edition]] of Stellaris.

The Larvae (Arthropoid #20) portrait is part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.

The Mantis Shrimp (Arthropoid #19) portrait is available to those who login to their Paradox account while in-game<ref>https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/stellaris-dev-diary-95-humanoids-species-pack.1056888/page-6#post-23544920</ref></small>

=== Molluscoid ===
Few portraits have their own diplomacy voices.
<gallery heights=100px>
Molluscoid_slender_03.png|Slender #03
Molluscoid_normal_07.png|Normal #07
Molluscoid_massive_13.png|Massive #13
Molluscoid_slender_02.png|Slender #02
Molluscoid_massive_14.png|Massive #14
Molluscoid_slender_04.png|Slender #04
Molluscoid_normal_08.png|Normal #08
Molluscoid_slender_01.png|Slender #01
Molluscoid_massive_11.png|Massive #11
Molluscoid_massive_12.png|Massive #12
Molluscoid_slender_05.png|Slender #05
Molluscoid_normal_06.png|Normal #06
Molluscoid_massive_15.png|Massive #15
Molluscoid_massive_16.png|Massive #16
Molluscoid_17.png|{{icon|lev}} Molluscoid #17
Molluscoid_18.png|{{icon|lev}} Molluscoid #18
</gallery>

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| Any except Molluscoid #17 and Molluscoid #18
| [[File:molluscoid_greetings_05.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Molluscoid_17.png|50px]]
| [[File:cute_molluscoid_starfish_greetings_01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Molluscoid_18.png|50px]]
| [[File:cute_molluscoid_snail_greetings_01.wav]]
|}

<small>Note: The Hydra/Xenomorph (Massive #16) portrait was originally exclusive to players those who pre-ordered Stellaris before being released as part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.</small>

=== Fungoid ===
Few portraits have their own diplomacy voices.
<gallery heights=100px>
Fungoid_slender_02.png|Slender #02
Fungoid_slender_04.png|Slender #04
Fungoid_slender_03.png|Slender #03
Fungoid_massive_13.png|Massive #13
Fungoid_massive_12.png|Massive #12
Fungoid_normal_06.png|Normal #06
Fungoid_massive_15.png|Massive #15
Fungoid_normal_07.png|Normal #07
Fungoid_slender_01.png|Slender #01
Fungoid_normal_09.png|Normal #09
Fungoid_massive_11.png|Massive #11
Fungoid_normal_08.png|Normal #08
Fungoid_massive_14.png|Massive #14
Fungoid_normal_10.png|Normal #10
Fungoid_massive_16.png|Massive #16
Fungoid_prettyshroom.png|{{icon|lev}} Fungoid #17
</gallery>

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| Any except Fungoid #17
| [[File:fungoid_greetings_03.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Fungoid_prettyshroom.png|50px]]
| [[File:cute_fungoid_greetings_01.wav]]
|}

<small>Note: The Fungoid Infected Mammalian (Massive #16) portrait was originally exclusive to players who pre-ordered Stellaris before being released as part of the free [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Anniversary Portraits Pack]] DLC.</small>

=== Plantoid===
The Plantoid class is part of the [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Plantoids Species Pack]] DLC. If the {{iconify|Ancient Relics}} DLC is enabled this class can be played with the Baol portrait but plantoid ship and city appearance will not be available.

<gallery heights=100px>
Plantoid_02.png|Slender #02
Plantoid_06.png|Normal #06
Plantoid_01.png|Slender #01
Plantoid_11.png|Massive #11
Plantoid_03.png|Slender #03
Plantoid_13.png|Massive #13
Plantoid_07.png|Normal #07
Plantoid_15.png|Massive #15
Plantoid_10.png|Normal #10
Plantoid_05.png|Slender #05
Plantoid_09.png|Normal #09
Plantoid_14.png|Massive #14
Plantoid_04.png|Slender #04
Plantoid_08.png|Normal #08
Plantoid_12.png|Massive #12
Plantoid_hivemind.png|{{icon|anr}} Baol
</gallery>

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| Any
| [[File:plantoid_greetings_01.wav]]
|}

=== Lithoid ===
The Lithoid class is part of the [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Lithoids Species Pack]] DLC. Each portrait has its own diplomacy voice.
<gallery heights="100">
File:Lithoid 01.png|Golem #1
File:Lithoid 02.png|Lava #2
File:Lithoid 03.png|Geode #3
File:Lithoid 04.png|Angelic #4
File:Lithoid 05.png|Mantis #5
File:Lithoid 06.png|Symbiotic #6
File:Lithoid 07.png|Pyrite #7
File:Lithoid 08.png|Sedimentary #8
File:Lithoid 09.png|Spider #9
File:Lithoid 10.png|Unicorn #10
File:Lithoid 11.png|Levitating #11
File:Lithoid 12.png|Crystal #12
File:Lithoid 13.png|Exo #13
File:Lithoid 14.png|Snake #14
File:Lithoid 15.png|Spined #15
</gallery>
{| class="mildtable plainlist" style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_01.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 1 golem 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_02.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 2 lava 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_03.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 3 geode 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_04.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 4 angelic 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_05.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 5 mantis 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_06.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 6 symbiotic 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_07.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 7 pyrite 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_08.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 8 sedimentary 01.wav]]
|}
{| class="mildtable plainlist" style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_09.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 9 spider 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_10.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 15 unicorn 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_11.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 11 levitating 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_12.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 12 crystal 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_13.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 13 exo 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_14.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 14 snake 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_15.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait 10 spined 01.wav]]
|}
{{clear}}

=== Necroid ===
The Necroid class is part of the [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Necroids Species Pack]] DLC. Each portrait has its own diplomacy voice.
<gallery heights="100">
File:Necroids 01 portrait purple.png|Mummalien #1
File:Necroids 02 portrait brass.png|Suited Corpse #2
File:Necroids 03 portrait green.png|Overgrown #3
File:Necroids 04 portrait purple.png|Hologram #4
File:Necroids 05 portrait green.png|Ascended #5
File:Necroids 06 portrait blue.png|Exoskeletoid #6
File:Necroids 07 portrait black.png|Masked #7
File:Necroids 08 portrait orange.png|Connectoid #8
File:Necroids 09 portrait teal.png|Stasis Being #9
File:Necroids 10 portrait blue.png|Boneworshipper #10
File:Necroids 11 portrait v3.png|Death Worshipper #11
File:Necroids 12 portrait green.png|Palien #12
File:Necroids 13 portrait blue.png|Feral Zombie #13
File:Necroids 14 portrait blue.png|Energy Being #14
File:Necroids 15 portrait grey.png|Skeletoid #15
</gallery>
{| class="mildtable plainlist" style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| [[File:Necroids_01_portrait_purple.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 02 mummalien 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_02_portrait_brass.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 03 suited corpse 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_03_portrait_green.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 04 overgrown 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_04_portrait_purple.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 05 hologram 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_05_portrait_green.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 06 ascended 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_06_portrait_blue.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 07 exoskeletoid 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_07_portrait_black.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 08 masked 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_08_portrait_orange.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 09 connectoid 01.wav]]
|}
{| class="mildtable plainlist" style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
|-
| [[File:Necroids_09_portrait_teal.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 10 stasis being 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_10_portrait_blue.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 01 boneworshipper 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_11_portrait_v3.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 16 death worshipper 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_12_portrait_green.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 13 palien 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_13_portrait_blue.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 15 feral zombie 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_14_portrait_blue.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 14 energy being 01.wav]]
|-
| [[File:Necroids_15_portrait_grey.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 12 skeletoid 01.wav]]
|}
{{clear}}

=== Aquatic ===
The Aquatic class is part of the [[Downloadable content#Cosmetic packs|Aquatics Species Pack]] DLC. Some portraits of this species class feature different models for each gender. Each portrait has its own diplomacy voice.
<gallery heights=100px>
Aquatic-01.png | Aquatic #01
Aquatic-02.png | Aquatic #02
Aquatic-03.png | Aquatic #03
Aquatic-04.png | Aquatic #04
Aquatic-05.png | Aquatic #05
Aquatic-06.png | Aquatic #06
Aquatic-07.png | Aquatic #07
Aquatic-08.png | Aquatic #08
Aquatic-09.png | Aquatic #09
Aquatic-10.png | Aquatic #10
Aquatic-11.png | Aquatic #11
Aquatic-12.png | Aquatic #12
Aquatic-13.png | Aquatic #13
Aquatic-14.png | Aquatic #14
Aquatic-15.png | Aquatic #15
</gallery>
{| class="mildtable plainlist" style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
! Has different models for each gender
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-01.png|50px]]
| [[File:Aqu portrait 01 01.wav]]
| {{icon|yes}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-02.png|50px]]
| [[File:Aqu portrait 02 01.wav]]
| {{icon|yes}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-03.png|50px]]
| [[File:Aqu portrait 03 02.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-04.png|50px]]
| [[File:Aqu_portrait_04_03.wav]]
| {{icon|yes}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-05.png|50px]]
| [[File:Aqu_portrait_05_04.wav]]
| {{icon|yes}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-06.png|50px]]
| [[File:Aqu_portrait_06_03.wav]]
| {{icon|yes}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-07.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_07_02.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-08.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_08_02.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-09.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_09_04.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-10.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_10_04.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-11.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_11_03.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-12.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_12_02.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-13.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_13_01.wav]]
| {{icon|yes}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-14.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_14_03.wav]]
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-15.png|50px]]
| [[File:aqu_portrait_15_05.wav]]
| {{icon|yes}}
|}
{{clear}}

=== Machine ===
Machines are not a naturally evolved species but rather an artificial one that can be constructed with the required technology or if by starting as a machine empire. Each portrait has its own diplomacy voice. When an empire first creates robots they'll use the portrait that matches the creator species' class.
<gallery heights=100px>
Alien_AI.png| Common
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_humanoid.png|{{icon|snd}} Humanoid	
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_mammalian.png|{{icon|snd}} Mammalian	
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_reptilian.png|{{icon|snd}} Reptilian	
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_avian.png|{{icon|snd}} Avian	
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_arthopoid.png|{{icon|snd}} Arthopoid	
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_molluscoid.png|{{icon|snd}} Molluscoid	
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_fungoid.png|{{icon|snd}} Fungoid	
Synthetic_dawn_portrait_plantoid.png|{{icon|snd}} Plantoid	
Lithoid_machine.png|{{icon|lit}} Lithoid	
Necroids_machine_portrait_red.png|{{icon|nec}} Reaper (Necroid)	
Aquatic-machine.png |{{icon|aqu}} Aquatic
</gallery>
{| class="mildtable plainlist" style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
! Original species class
|-
| [[File:Alien_AI.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot human male greetings 01.wav]]
| Any if no DLC
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_humanoid.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot human male greetings 01.wav]]
| Humanoid
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_mammalian.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot mammalian greetings 01.wav]]
| Mammalian
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_reptilian.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot reptilian greetings 01.wav]]
| Reptilian
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_avian.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot avian greetings 01.wav]]
| Avian
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_arthopoid.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot arthopoid greetings 01.wav]]
| Arthopoid
|}
{| class="mildtable plainlist" style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;"
! Portrait
! Voice sample
! Original species class
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_molluscoid.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot molluscoid greetings 01.wav]]
| Molluscoid
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_fungoid.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot fungoid greetings 01.wav]]
| Fungoid
|-
| [[File:Synthetic_dawn_portrait_plantoid.png|50px]]
| [[File:Robot plantoid greetings 01.wav]]
| Plantoid
|-
| [[File:Lithoid_machine.png|50px]]
| [[File:Lithoid portrait machine 01.wav]]
| Lithoid
|-
| [[File:Necroids_machine_portrait_red.png|50px]]
| [[File:Necroid portrait 11 reaper 01.wav]]
| Necroid
|-
| [[File:Aquatic-machine.png|50px]]
| [[File:Aqu machine.wav]]
| Aquatic
|}
{{clear}}

=== Crisis ===
Crisis species are not playable and will only appear following the arrival of a [[crisis]].
<gallery heights=100px>	
Alien_Swarm.png|Prethoryn Scourge	
Alien_extradimensional_01.png|Unbidden	
Alien_extradimensional_02.png|Aberrant	
Alien_extradimensional_03.png|Vehement	
Alien_AI_red.png|Contingency Custodian Bot	
</gallery>
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Portrait
! Contacts menu background
! Voice sample
! Crisis species
|-
| [[File:Alien_Swarm.png|50px]]
| [[File:Incoming swarm message state 1.wav]]
| [[File:Incoming swarm message state 2.wav]]
| Prethoryn Scourge
|-
| [[File:Alien_extradimensional_01.png|50px]]
| [[File:Incoming ex message state 1.wav]]
| [[File:Incoming ex message state 2.wav]]
| Unbidden
|-
| [[File:Alien_extradimensional_02.png|50px]]
| [[File:Incoming ex message state 1.wav]]
| [[File:Incoming ex message state 2.wav]]
| Aberrant
|-
| [[File:Alien_extradimensional_03.png|50px]]
| [[File:Incoming ex message state 1.wav]]
| [[File:Incoming ex message state 2.wav]]
| Vehement
|}

== Species classes ==
Species classes are further grouped by species classes. Each of them can have different mechanics and even available traits.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Species class
! Trait
! Upkeep resource
! Multiplication
! Modification
! Additional mechanics
! Available on start
|- 
| Biological
| 
| {{iconify|Food}}
| {{icon|growth speed}} Growth
| {{icon|gene tailoring|24px}} Genetic
| Can create hybrid species with all biological groups
| {{icon|yes}}
|- 
| Lithoid
| {{iconify|Lithoid}}
| {{iconify|Minerals}}
| {{icon|growth speed}} Growth
| {{icon|gene tailoring|24px}} Genetic
|
* Can use some natural resource traits
* Can use the [[File:Origins lithoid.png|24px|link=Empire#Calamitous_Birth]] Calamitous Birth origin
| {{icon|lit}}
|- 
| Machine
| {{iconify|Machine}} Unit
| {{iconify|Energy}}
| {{icon|robot build speed}} Assembly
| {{icon|machine template system|24px}} Cybernetic
| Must use {{iconify|Machine Intelligence}} authority
| {{icon|snd}}
|- 
| Robotic
| {{iconify|Mechanical}}
| {{iconify|Energy}}
| {{icon|robot build speed}} Assembly
| {{icon|machine template system|24px}} Cybernetic
| 
* Unlocked through {{iconify|Robotic Workers|24px}} technology
* Requires additional technologies to use most jobs
| {{icon|mechanist}}
|- 
| Pre-Sapient
| {{icon|Uplifted}} Any pre-sapient trait
| {{icon|no}} None
| {{icon|no}} Cannot multiply
| {{icon|epigenetic triggers|24px}} Uplifting
| Does not wear clothes
| {{icon|no}}
|}

== Compliments and insults ==
{{SVersion|3.2}}
When contacted, empires with a high opinion may compliment you while those with a low opinion may insult you. The flavor text depends on the ruler's species. Species that wear and do not wear clothes also have a special diplomatic insult with each other.
{| class="wikitable plainlist"
! Species class !! Compliment !! Insult
|-
| Human
| angel
| monkey
|-
| Humanoid
| sphinx
| 
* beast
* troll
* orc
* ugly bag of mostly water
|-
| Mammalian
| sphinx
| beast
|-
| Reptilian
| dragon
| 
* newt
* lizard
|-
| Avian
| phoenix
| 
* bird
* chicken
* dodo
* buzzard
|-
| Arthropoid
| scarab
| bug
|-
| Molluscoid
| kraken
| parasite
|-
| Fungoid
| chanterelle
| shroom
|-
| Plantoid
| rose
| weed
|-
| Machine
| 
* elegant automaton
* technological marvel
| 
* tin can
* toaster
|-
| Lithoid
| gem
| coprolite
|-
| Necroid
| specimen
| husk
|-
| Aquatic
| 
* ichthyes
* merfolk
|
* chum
* kraken
* sea beast
* gooberfish
|}

== References ==
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