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A large Earth-based company intends to use this gas giant in a nearby star system as a vast Helium 3 extraction and sales operation. However to do so the law requires an ecological damage survey to be conducted on the gas giant's moons, to be sure the operation will not damage any ecosystems on them. This large moon, only slightly smaller than earth, was found to have an advanced multicellular ecology.

The Sol Union Xenobiologist Makeba Sutphen was sent with the company when they left earth, to make sure the laws regarding alien ecosystems were followed. Here she is approached by possibly sentient natives of this large moon. Although she has a camera out now, if they get closer or show aggression she is well armed.

The species itself evolved from large aquatic creatures which resembled less broad versions of Earth stingrays. As they began to move on to land small feeding appendages on their underside grew into thicker organs to propel them, and the large side fins retracted and darkened to protect against solar radiation. Sensory appendages which stuck from the sides of the head and helped find food underwater become very useful for judging distance above water, with the eyes set so far apart.

Males, who had to compete for mating rites, developed these eye-stalks further into horns, and used them to scare off other males. They also developed a more upright stance to better compete for mates until the species was standing almost vertical. With a head now so far from the ground, the large mouth migrated to the bottom of the body, leaving the brain, eyes and breathing tube on the upper head, so as to spot danger and eat at the same time. Waste products are ejected explosively from the body from a pore on the back, to prevent contamination to the mouth.

Now able to walk upright and survive on land, the species spread across its world to become the dominant creature on the planet.

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Xenobiology by ~Abiogenisis is science fiction at its best. It's a breath of fresh air to see such a unique creature design, an interesting image description to match such a great drawing as well. Looking at this takes me back to my youth when browsing the bookstores for great book covers was how to buy novels. ( Featured by `Aeires )
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~VanillaFiction Apr 2, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
you have left me wanting to know more!
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~MetolGuy Mar 12, 2012
Your alien designs are very lifelike, unique, and plausible. The creature in this picture evokes a perfectly imposing and intimidating, yet curious and explorative feeling and I find your work very inspiring and imaginative.

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*Abiogenisis Mar 13, 2012
Thanks :) The rule of thirds really paid off ;)

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~MetolGuy Mar 13, 2012
Yes, the rule of thirds... I can see you lined up both creatures and the horizon :)

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Mood: Wow! ~killahhillah Mar 12, 2012  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
the depths of your imagination r insane, i thought Wayne Barlowe was the only one who made this kind of art...
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*Abiogenisis Mar 13, 2012
Thanks, Barlowe is my main inspiration :D

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~willyshlecnaught Feb 14, 2012
this makes you wonder what planet it is, how close it is, and what other life forms there are. in a world this amazing the creatures must be awe stricking
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~EdXCal Feb 13, 2012
This is likely my favorite sci-fi piece ever done. I even made a creature that looked much like this on Spore. lol

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*Abiogenisis Feb 13, 2012
Cool XD Could it walk ok?

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~EdXCal Feb 13, 2012
I hunched it forward a little, but yes, it walked just fine. :)

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