I-KIYO

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I-KIYO
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Four Letter Code	IKYO
Federation Status	Unknown
Planet of Origin	Dyson Ring (Gamma Quadrant)
Encountered	Unknown
T/E Rating	Unknown
Current Tech Level	Unknown
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The I-Kiyo are a humanoid species residing on a Dyson Ring structure in the Gamma Quadrant. Their physiology, culture, and history reflect a unique evolution, distinct from other known species.

Home World

The I-Kiyo reside on a Dyson Ring constructed by their forebearers. The structure supports a habitable ecosystem and advanced technological infrastructure.

Physiology

• Generally taller than humans.
• Possess four-lobed brains, similar to the Ferengi, making them unreadable by Betazoids.

Culture

• **Clothing:** Prefer petal-like dresses.
• **Values:** Punctuality is highly regarded.
• **Economy:** Potentially post-scarcity.
• **Technology Use:** Relies on synthetic beings for engineering and labor.

Language

Spoken Language

• Emphasizes individual letters with significant hand gestures and nonverbal communication.
• Sample Words/Phrases:

 * *p’uit’h’o* - Agenda
 * *L'a'i't'h'n'a'r'i't'h* - My name is
 * *K'a's'u't'h'i'r* - I am, what, why
 * *U’d’e’i’t’h* - Drink
 * *I’Kiyo* - Refers to “the people,” “us,” or “descendants.”

Written Language

• Phonetic writing system.
• Words are structured with apostrophe-separated characters.
• Writing does not resemble scripts from Federation, Alpha, or Beta quadrant species.

History

• The I-Kiyo's ancient history is largely lost to time.
• Approximately 2,500 years ago, they reformed a united government after cycles of factional divisions.
• **Warp Technology:** Apocryphal evidence suggests pre-modern warp capabilities, though records were lost during conflicts.
• Recent findings indicate possible trade relationships with the ancient inhabitants of Alpha Brenkelvi.

Technology

Details about their technological advancements are currently incomplete, though their engineering reliance on synths implies high levels of automation.

Military

Unknown.

Religion

Unknown.