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	In such encounters, Humans living in isolated locations were typically abducted by Grays using ships colloquially known as "UFOs" (Unidentified Flying Objects) or "flying saucers", after their disc-shaped bodies. Not only were these ships extremely similar in appearance to the Skiffs the Arilou piloted in the Ur-Quan Slave War, but they exhibited similar capabilities of inertialess acceleration, indefinite hovering in gravity fields, and even short-range teleportation. Though most abductees' memories were hazy, possibly modified (as the Arilou reveal that it was them who allowed the subjects of their experiments to retain their memories in such cases), they did describe undergoing strange, high-tech medical procedures, sometimes finding themselves with an unplanned pregnancy soon afterwards. These subjects usually reported one major operation or procedure being done on them in their first abduction, and one or more secondary abductions taking place afterwards, as though their captors were checking on the progress of their modifications.		In such encounters, Humans living in isolated locations were typically abducted by Grays using ships colloquially known as "UFOs" (Unidentified Flying Objects) or "flying saucers", after their disc-shaped bodies. Not only were these ships extremely similar in appearance to the Skiffs the Arilou piloted in the Ur-Quan Slave War, but they exhibited similar capabilities of inertialess acceleration, indefinite hovering in gravity fields, and even short-range teleportation. Though most abductees' memories were hazy, possibly modified (as the Arilou reveal that it was them who allowed the subjects of their experiments to retain their memories in such cases), they did describe undergoing strange, high-tech medical procedures, sometimes finding themselves with an unplanned pregnancy soon afterwards. These subjects usually reported one major operation or procedure being done on them in their first abduction, and one or more secondary abductions taking place afterwards, as though their captors were checking on the progress of their modifications.

	The Grays were associated with other strange activities as well, including experimentation on non-Human animals, frequently experienced by farmers as mysteriously ~~mutated~~ livestock, and more bizarre behavior, like strange patterns of circular depressions left in crop fields.		The Grays were associated with other strange activities as well, including experimentation on non-Human animals, frequently experienced by farmers as mysteriously mutilated livestock, and more bizarre behavior, like strange patterns of circular depressions left in crop fields.

	====Before the War====		====Before the War====

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	===Identifying Characteristics and Behavior===		===Identifying Characteristics and Behavior===
	The Arilou are apparently very physically similar to Humans, with a build very close to that of a Human child, standing at about 1.5 meters tall with a disproportionately large head compared to a normal Human adult. They have pale green skin and dark, yet luminescent eyes.{{ref\|2}} Their other features are shrunken and flat compared to Humans', with very small chins, tapered mouths, and a tiny, almost completely flat nose. This physical appearance is very similar to the late-twentieth century close encounter descriptions of white-skinned aliens with glowing, almond-shaped eyes.		The Arilou are apparently very physically similar to Humans, with a build very close to that of a Human child, standing at about 1.5 meters tall with a disproportionately large head compared to a normal Human adult. They have pale green skin and dark, yet luminescent eyes.{{ref\|2}} Their other features are shrunken and flat compared to Humans', with very small chins, tapered mouths, and a tiny, almost completely flat nose. This physical appearance is very similar to the late-twentieth century close encounter descriptions of white-skinned or grey-skinned aliens with glowing, almond-shaped eyes.

	In their dealings with the Alliance, the Arilou never spoke verbally, instead resorting solely to communicating [[Paranormal phenomena#Telepathy\|telepathically]] while wearing an innocent, enigmatic smile. One of the courtesies they extend to [[The Captain]], whom they seem to hold in very high regard, is their condescending to speak to him in normal, audible speech. Based on the way they command the engagement of their ships' [[Skiff#Secondary\|hyperdrive shunt]] — their captain portrait shows four white zig-zag lines about the captain's head — it can be speculated that they also use their psychic powers to control at least some of their equipment.		In their dealings with the Alliance, the Arilou never spoke verbally, instead resorting solely to communicating [[Paranormal phenomena#Telepathy\|telepathically]] while wearing an innocent, enigmatic smile. One of the courtesies they extend to [[The Captain]], whom they seem to hold in very high regard, is their condescending to speak to him in normal, audible speech. Based on the way they command the engagement of their ships' [[Skiff#Secondary\|hyperdrive shunt]] — their captain portrait shows four white zig-zag lines about the captain's head — it can be speculated that they also use their psychic powers to control at least some of their equipment.

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	The '''Arilou Lalee'lay''', '''Ariloulaleelay''', or '''Arilou''' for short, are an enigmatic and reclusive species. They first made themselves known to the Galaxy during the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], suddenly appearing and applying to join the [[Alliance of Free Stars]], almost immediately after the humans joined.. Their actions were equally mercurial at the end of the war, retreating and abandoning the other races as soon as the [[Humans]] were [[Slave Shield\|slave-shield]]ed. The motives for their actions seem to be some mysterious connection they have with the Human race.		The '''Arilou Lalee'lay''', '''Ariloulaleelay''', or '''Arilou''' for short, are an enigmatic and reclusive species. They first made themselves known to the Galaxy during the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], suddenly appearing and applying to join the [[Alliance of Free Stars]], almost immediately after the humans joined. Their actions were equally mercurial at the end of the war, retreating and abandoning the other races as soon as the [[Humans]] were [[Slave Shield\|slave-shield]]ed. The motives for their actions seem to be some mysterious connection they have with the Human race.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	The '''Arilou Lalee'lay''', '''Ariloulaleelay''', or '''Arilou''' for short, are an enigmatic and reclusive species. They first made themselves known to the Galaxy during the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], suddenly appearing and applying to join the [[Alliance of Free Stars]]. Their actions were equally mercurial at the end of the war, retreating and abandoning the other races as soon as the [[Humans]] were [[Slave Shield\|slave-shield]]ed. The motives for their actions seem to be some mysterious connection they have with the Human race.		The '''Arilou Lalee'lay''', '''Ariloulaleelay''', or '''Arilou''' for short, are an enigmatic and reclusive species. They first made themselves known to the Galaxy during the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], suddenly appearing and applying to join the [[Alliance of Free Stars]], almost immediately after the humans joined.. Their actions were equally mercurial at the end of the war, retreating and abandoning the other races as soon as the [[Humans]] were [[Slave Shield\|slave-shield]]ed. The motives for their actions seem to be some mysterious connection they have with the Human race.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	The '''Arilou Lalee'lay''', '''Ariloulaleelay''', or '''Arilou''' for short, are an enigmatic and reclusive species. They first made themselves known to the Galaxy during the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], suddenly appearing and applying to join the [[Alliance of Free Stars]]. Their actions were equally mercurial at the end of the war, retreating and abandoning the other races as soon as the [[Humans]] were [[Slave Shield\|slave-shield]]ed. The motives for their actions seem to be some mysterious connection they have with the Human race.		The '''Arilou Lalee'lay''', '''Ariloulaleelay''', or '''Arilou''' for short, are an enigmatic and reclusive species. They first made themselves known to the Galaxy during the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], suddenly appearing and applying to join the [[Alliance of Free Stars]]. Their actions were equally mercurial at the end of the war, retreating and abandoning the other races as soon as the [[Humans]] were [[Slave Shield\|slave-shield]]ed. The motives for their actions seem to be some mysterious connection they have with the Human race.

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	[[Image:Flagship_Falayalaralfali.png\|left\|thumb\|320px\|The Flagship approaches Falayalaralfali in QuasiSpace.]]		[[Image:Flagship_Falayalaralfali.png\|left\|thumb\|320px\|The Flagship approaches Falayalaralfali in QuasiSpace.]]

	Though contact with the Arilou was lost after the Ur-Quan Slave War, when The Captain uses The Flagship to begin the anti-Hierarchy actions during the ~~second~~ [[Doctrinal Conflict]], he discovers the Arilou once more, reestablishes contact with them on behalf of the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]], and even becomes privy to some of their secrets.		Though contact with the Arilou was lost after the Ur-Quan Slave War, when The Captain uses The Flagship to begin the anti-Hierarchy actions during the [[Second Doctrinal Conflict]], he discovers the Arilou once more, reestablishes contact with them on behalf of the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]], and even becomes privy to some of their secrets.

	Unbeknownst to the Humans, the Arilou have long held a base of operations in the Chandrasekhar constellation in [[HyperSpace]], establishing a small sphere of influence and an amicable relationship with the neighboring [[Umgah]]. The Captain discovers the area to be rife with Skiff starships piloted by Arilou.		Unbeknownst to the Humans, the Arilou have long held a base of operations in the Chandrasekhar constellation in [[HyperSpace]], establishing a small sphere of influence and an amicable relationship with the neighboring [[Umgah]]. The Captain discovers the area to be rife with Skiff starships piloted by Arilou.

	The Arilou explain that they are not native to this region of TrueSpace but reside in [[QuasiSpace]], an alternate ~~dimensional space~~ only ~~reachable by Humans~~ through the nearby [[portal]] or by using [[Inter-Dimensional Fatigue]] technology such as the Arilou's [[QuasiSpace Portal Spawner]]. ~~The local~~ region of QuasiSpace contains a total of sixteen natural overlaps ~~with~~ or "portals" to HyperSpace, but fifteen of them are unidirectional from QuasiSpace to HyperSpace, so the Arilou found it most convenient to post the majority of their ships in the HyperSpace region immediately surrounding the ~~single~~ bidirectional portal.		The Arilou explain that they are not native to this region of TrueSpace but reside in [[QuasiSpace]], an alternate dimension that is reachable only through the nearby temporary [[portal]] or by using [[Inter-Dimensional Fatigue]] technology such as the Arilou's [[QuasiSpace Portal Spawner]]. Our region of QuasiSpace contains a total of sixteen natural overlaps or "portals" to HyperSpace, but fifteen of them are unidirectional from QuasiSpace to HyperSpace, so the Arilou found it most convenient to post the majority of their ships in the HyperSpace region immediately surrounding the lone bidirectional portal.

	Since they carry on very little contact with other races and have very little business in TrueSpace at the time, their reasons for keeping detachments of ships in HyperSpace are unclear. They claim their primary purpose is hunting and trapping strange creatures called [[Nnngn]], which apparently frequent the ten areas dubbed by the Arilou "[[easy places]]" (possibly located around bidirectional portals) or are easier to trap there. The Nnngn are composed of a form of matter that Humans cannot perceive or interact with; the Arilou merely describe Humans as "not quite solid enough" to interact with them, and refuse to describe the matter further, stating that it only applies to their universe.		Since they carry on very little contact with other races and have very little business in TrueSpace at the time, their reasons for keeping detachments of ships in HyperSpace are unclear. They claim their primary purpose is hunting and trapping strange creatures called [[Nnngn]], which apparently frequent the ten areas dubbed by the Arilou "[[easy places]]" (possibly located around bidirectional portals) or are easier to trap there. The Nnngn are composed of a form of matter that Humans cannot perceive or interact with; the Arilou merely describe Humans as "not quite solid enough" to interact with them, and refuse to describe the matter further, stating that it only applies to their universe.

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			[[Image:Flagship_Falayalaralfali.png\|left\|thumb\|320px\|The Flagship approaches Falayalaralfali in QuasiSpace.]]

	Though contact with the Arilou was lost after the Ur-Quan Slave War, when The Captain uses The Flagship to begin the anti-Hierarchy actions during the second [[Doctrinal Conflict]], he discovers the Arilou once more, reestablishes contact with them on behalf of the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]], and even becomes privy to some of their secrets.		Though contact with the Arilou was lost after the Ur-Quan Slave War, when The Captain uses The Flagship to begin the anti-Hierarchy actions during the second [[Doctrinal Conflict]], he discovers the Arilou once more, reestablishes contact with them on behalf of the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]], and even becomes privy to some of their secrets.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	===Name===		===Name===
	While the name of the race is often represented as a single word, the Arilou always treat the name as two distinct words when referring to themselves. As the the term "Arilou" is used to refer to individuals of the species,{{ref\|1}} this may indicate that "Lalee'lay" is some special identifier for the race as a whole or for some collective characteristic of the race. According to the Arilou, the name of the race was given by "the children of the Celts". The name was not ~~actually~~ derived from the Celtic languages, which have no known terms that closely resemble it.		While the name of the race is often represented as a single word, the Arilou always treat the name as two distinct words when referring to themselves. As the the term "Arilou" is used to refer to individuals of the species,{{ref\|1}} this may indicate that "Lalee'lay" is some special identifier for the race as a whole or for some collective characteristic of the race. According to the Arilou, the name of the race was given by "the children of the Celts". The name was probably not derived from the Celtic languages of Earth, which have no known terms that closely resemble it.

	===Identifying Characteristics and Behavior===		===Identifying Characteristics and Behavior===

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	The Arilou's purpose in all of this is unclear, but the Arilou claim to see their relationship to Humans as analogous to that between a parent and a child — in their own words, Humans are part of their "extended family". They claim that they and Humans are but one example of many similar relationships between an elder and younger species throughout the various dimensions, and hint that this relationship is basic to the nature of their form of life and cannot be morally judged by resentful Humans who do not understand their position. Interestingly they react to the common description of themselves as "invaders from space" by claiming that their goal is not to "invade" — presumably, not to take the stereotypical role of conquerors and overlords often ascribed to them by Earth popular culture during the UFO craze — but to "pervade".		The Arilou's purpose in all of this is unclear, but the Arilou claim to see their relationship to Humans as analogous to that between a parent and a child — in their own words, Humans are part of their "extended family". They claim that they and Humans are but one example of many similar relationships between an elder and younger species throughout the various dimensions, and hint that this relationship is basic to the nature of their form of life and cannot be morally judged by resentful Humans who do not understand their position. Interestingly they react to the common description of themselves as "invaders from space" by claiming that their goal is not to "invade" — presumably, not to take the stereotypical role of conquerors and overlords often ascribed to them by Earth popular culture during the UFO craze — but to "pervade".

	There is an ultimate purpose they have for Humanity, and they seem to be working to tailor-fit the Human species to that ultimate destiny, protecting and nurturing them along the way. They apparently find this process itself a thing of beauty, frequently commenting on the aesthetic pleasure they received observing the development of the Human mind from its primitive roots. However, the Melnorme state that, while the Arilou are pursuing a "secret agenda" involving Earth, the intended destiny is not necessarily in the Humans best interest.		There is an ultimate purpose they have for Humanity, and they seem to be working to tailor-fit the Human species to that ultimate destiny, protecting and nurturing them along the way. They apparently find this process itself a thing of beauty, frequently commenting on the aesthetic pleasure they received observing the development of the Human mind from its primitive roots. However, the Melnorme state that, while the Arilou are pursuing a "secret agenda" involving Earth, the intended destiny is not necessarily in the Humans' best interest.

	===Melnorme===		===Melnorme===