A gene constituted a part of the hereditary information. The Arkanians, renowned for their expertise in genetic technology and bioengineering, employed these skills to cultivate sentient beings. They engineered genetic offshoots derived from their own lineage, destined for short lifespans of service to the pure-blooded "true Arkanian" overlords. Furthermore, the Arkanians were responsible for the creation of the Quermian species, a genetic derivative of the Xexto, named after Quermia, the planet where they established a colony. Arkanians