A mature Clypeus Margaritus – Mauve. Image courtesy of Cmdr. Darwin

Extremophile organisms that have evolved to create hard shield structures, primarily to protect against stellar radiation. They also collect and condense traces of liquid material in the atmosphere, allowing the organisms to flourish in extremely arid environments. The shields are typically synthesised from surrounding inorganic material. which will frequently define their shape and colouration.

Other spawning requirements being met, Clypeus may be found inhabiting rock-strewn plains and low hillside terrain.

Variant Determinant: Stellar Class

 Stellar Class and Variant

Stellar Class

O

B

A

F

G

K

M

L

T

TTS

Ae

Y

W

D

N

Variant

Mr

Or

Mv

Am

Gy

Tu

Te

Gr

Li

Ye

Planetary Body Type: High Metal Content or Rocky
Atmosphere: Carbon Dioxide or Water
Gravity: Less than 0.28G

Minimum Colonial Separation: 150m

Species 

Species Name	Percentage of recorded Clypeus Population	Vista Genomics Offer Price
Clypeus Lacrimam	54.91%	8,418,000
Clypeus Margaritus	27.73%	11,873,200
Clypeus Speculumi	17.36%	16,202,800

Clypeus Lacrimam

A Species of Clypeus that grows a broad, tear-shaped shield to protect the sensitive organism from extreme sunlight. The shield’s ridges help to direct Water droplets down into the soil.

Planetary Body Type: Rocky (100%)
Atmosphere: Carbon Dioxide (49%) or Water (51%)
Volcanism: Insignificant

Temperature Pressure Gravity

	Minimum	Average	Mode	Maximum
Temperature (K)	190.00	323.36	190.00	451.95
Pressure (atm)	0.05395669	0.081152334	0.063325739	0.098691132
Gravity (G)	0.04	0.11	0.05	0.25

Galactic Arm Preference: No Preference

Clypeus Margaritus

This Clypeus Species produces a curved shield that resembles a large pearl in shape and texture. Up to three central organisms grow within it upon a supporting bed of leaves.

Planetary Body Type: High Metal Content (100%)
Atmosphere: Carbon Dioxide (52%) or Water (48%)
Volcanism: Insignificant

Temperature Pressure Gravity

	Minimum	Average	Mode	Maximum
Temperature (K)	190	304.25	190.71	452.01
Pressure (atm)	0.050931337	0.080529823	0.072331597	0.098685831
Gravity (G)	0.04	0.15	0.06	0.27

Galactic Arm Preference: No Preference

Clypeus Speculumi

A Clypeus Species that grows an angular shield with a mirrored exterior to protect the spiky organisms.

Planetary Body Type: Rocky (100%)
Atmosphere: Carbon Dioxide (64%) or Water (36%)
Volcanism: Insignificant

Temperature Pressure Gravity

	Minimum	Average	Mode	Maximum
Temperature (K)	190	275.27	192	451.5
Pressure (atm)	0.05285536	0.079789281	0.05285536	0.098690014
Gravity (G)	0.04	0.14	0.05	0.24

Galactic Arm Preference: No Preference

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