Adventures in Sketchtopia Part 19: Thousand Worlds 1

Humans vs. the Universe

This is the thrilling start of a long series of sketches on a single topic, the Thousand Worlds. The concept is a science-fiction storyline in which humanity faces a coalition of alien species, roughly a 'thousand worlds' worth of them. Think of Halo's Covenant, but with many, many more alien species.

Step forth boldly, and face the Thousand Worlds.

Jakara and Omni-Ogre: Jakara are a primitive alien with multiple limbs that all can function as either arms or legs. Their primary weapons are spears, both for thrusting and throwing. The Omni-Ogres have powerful visual senses (into higher and lower wavelengths). They also can detect and use magic.

Sorgal Reapers: Mid-sized, armored alien species. Main weapon is strange scythe. Alternative weapons are a hand-held flamethrower and slug-pistol.

Aeon Phoenix: Flying alien species that can store energy. On underside of wings, has appendages with claws that can also release energy.

Coleoptoplis: Massive, beetle-like alien with built-in hive mound containing human-sized insect forms.

Two of the forms. A bulky, flying form with strong claws and a slender form with a sand-projectile gun.

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