Iyra society evolved technologically because of the Iyra's ability to use their tentacles to create tools and manipulate their environment. Today, this fact is reflected in the Iyra's rigid caste system, which is intricately linked to the number of tentacles possessed by individual Iyra. the greater the number of tentacles an individual has, the higher its status in Iyra society.
Iyra traders are found in many parts of the galaxy, though they prefer to remain in low to zero gravity environments (baring the availability of fresh water environs). When on dry land, the Iyra travel in floating ponds - repulsorsleds which contain large pools of water.
The Iyra trade aggressively with other species in the galaxy, though they prefer to visit planets with marine docking facilities. Although the Iyra have little trouble finding buyers for their wares, they seldom make favorable deals, and most species find Iyra merchants to be arrogant and distasteful. (This is no doubt due to the Iyra's inbred predjudice against beings who possess fewer than five limbs.) |