Qiisqex

Overview
The Qiisqex are an arthropod species who live in Vanaad. Unlike most other species, they use ammonia as a solvent in place of water. Qiisqex society is based on the individual, leading to a very decentralized government. Modern Qiisqex in Vanaad were those who did not flee as far in their diaspora, caused by the destruction of their home world.

Physiology
The main way Qiisqex differ from other species is that they use ammonia as a solvent, while many others use water. Qiisqex are covered in hard chitin plates that act as their exoskeleton. Their chitin can come in many different colors, ranging from dull greys to iridescence. Their chitin is covered in numerous small bumps and other growths.

Qiisqex are bipeds, but they have to sets of arms. One pair comes from their shoulders, used for tasks that focus more on gross motor skills. The second pair of arms comes from their chest. The secondary pair are shorter than the primary pair, and are used for tasks that require fine motor skills.

The face of a Qiisqex is covered by a thick plate of chitin, which can grow into organic patterns. The plate has several openings, allowing for sight out of the Qiisqex's six eyes and an opening for the mouth which can be sealed by a smaller plate attatched to muscles.

Qiisqex normally grow to heights of around 2.1 meters. Females are normally taller and slimmer than males, while males are shorter and stockier.