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Weird alien biology:They are giant, sentient space whales capable of supporting life in their guts.
Also, its possible to breed them as part-mechanical warships.
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This is particularly useful since their arch enemies, the Sebacean Peacekeepers, are unusually sensitive to extreme heat.
Vorks
The Vork is on the left.
The main Vork puppet is absolutely wonderful, vaguely resembling E.T.
Special skills:Its alien pest control.
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Moordil is a wonderful creation; essentially, hes a giant spider barman.
With a huge walrus moustache.
Actually he looks a bit like a walrus, but with lots of limbs, and not on water.
And wearing a fez, because fezzes are cool.
Moordil is one of those gorgeous creations that randomly populate the world ofFarscape.
Its creatures like Moordil that form a big part of what makesFarscapeso special.
Weird alien biology:What, being a giant spider barman isnt weird enough for you?!
Special skills:He can probably mix several drinks at once.
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The design of Hynerians was probably the most important puppet design in the show.
From a viewers point of view, he is an unqualified success.
Between the designers, the puppeteers and Jonathan Hardys voice performance, Rygel is a completely believable main character.
Weird alien biology:Hynerians fart helium when stressed or in a state of high emotion.
Juliette Harrisson is a part-time lecturer and full-time Trekkie.
Her thoughts on what the Greeks and Romans have done for us can be foundhere.
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