Protogens

Protogens are a semi-sentient biomechanical servent race to the Primagens and where first discovered in late 2039. They are assumed to come from another arm of the milky way like their creators.

Biology
Protogens are made up around a 60 to 40 ratio of organic and mechanized parts. Unlike their masters protogens require sustenance, however unlike humans they can consume a wide variety of food similar to the diet of a bear. Their skin is usually covered in fur which is used to insulate and protect areas of the protogen. All members of the species possess claws with a metal like hardness capable of piercing kevlar and ceramic plates. Their height ranges depending on model but most are within the 1.8 meter range. Some also possess horns which are made of the same material as their claws. Another strange factor adding to their alien appearance is the fact higher ranking ones seem to possess multiple sets of ears ranging from four to six in total.

Their most distinctive feature, their face, is made up of two parts, a very thin visor and a colony of nanites. The visor is made up of a material similar to that of ballistic glass, however a weapon of 9mm or higher can crack it. The second part is a colony of nanites that make up the face. These were seen being able to move to form expressions on the it's "face". These colonies were also able to open into a mouth (note the shape of this mouth varies depending on what is eating, for example if eating an animal it will become serrated to help it chew).

Similar to that of a robot, a protogen's limb can dethatched and replaced. They this is done is through a series of electromagnets which attach and lock the limb in place, i.e. a ball joint. These limbs are seen to be mostly in organic minus a layer of skin and nerves on the lower to mid sections of the legs and arms. Their strength is also unparalleled only rivaled by UN Chimera class soldiers. Their chestplate is made out of a titanium steel alloy with repair nanites and is about 12mm thick.

Little is known about their creation, it can be guessed however it is similar to that of cloning on Earth. Their basis is some sort of primordial soup which then is shaped around an alien crystal which gives power to the body. Not much is known about this crystal and is currently under research with the commonwealth of civilized worlds.

Subspecies
Commons: Commons are the bulk of the protogen force and mainly consist of soldiers, swimmers, researchers, and workers.

Uncommons: Uncommons are a bit more sparse than their common brethren. Their roles consist of low rank NCOs, vehicle operators, pilots, and military police.

Rares: Rares appear to be the only protogens capable of obtaining sentience. Their intelligence lands them in primarily low ranking officer positions, heads of cities, and special forces.

Culture
Little is known about protogen culture, besides they operated in a hive-mind or caste system where certain protogens were bred for a specific function or task. Their main language on earth was russian, along with several european and balkan languages. However their original language is still not understood.

Technology and weaponry
Along with advanced robotics and genetic engineering, the potogen's creators seemed to host a wide assortment of abilities such as flight, superhuman strength, immunity to disease, and nanorobotics. It can also be safely assumed they have a more advanced for of FTL than any known space capable species in the Orion spur.

Despite their advanced technology the protogens seem to use a form of technological parasitism, in which they will take a nation's technology and incorporate it into their current knowledge, such as the use of turbofan engines and prepollent powered projectiles.

Relationship with humanity
Despite humanity trying to make peaceful contact with their creators, they acted with hostility (weather this is because of a pre-programmed intention or a misunderstanding is still unclear). This continued into The protogen wars which lasted from 2039 to 2044.