Nature: Bionicas (Artificial Bion-Based Humanoids)
Homeworld: Alta-1 (Alliana)
Primary Planets: icon alterash, icon alterash prime
Main Focus: Research, Exploration, Entertainment

Alta

An artificial species of humanoids created to study the nature of . The main focus of their decentralized society is research and exploration with the purpose of technological advancement, as well as entertainment and quality of life improvement.

Navigation (Expand) - [Alta](#alta) - [Description](#description) - [In-Game Stats](#in-game-stats) - [Core Attributes](#core-attributes) - [Resistances](#resistances) - [Immunities](#immunities) - [Additional Stats](#additional-stats) - [Identity](#identity) - [Appearance](#appearance) - [Birth and Aging](#birth-and-aging) - [Language](#language) - [Diet](#diet) - [Subspecies](#subspecies) - [Altaya](#altaya) - [Altari](#altari) - [Alter](#alter) - [Kaiter](#kaiter) - [Kaitera](#kaitera) - [Enta (Entalta)](#enta-entalta) - [Voida (Voidalta)](#voida-voidalta) - [Heva (Hevalta)](#heva-hevalta) - [History](#history) - [Origins](#origins) - [Culture](#culture) - [Crystals](#crystals) - [Fashion](#fashion) - [Food](#food) - [Runeva Cuisine](#runeva-cuisine) - [Calin Cuisine](#calin-cuisine) - [Nia Cuisine](#nia-cuisine) - [Yava Cuisine](#yava-cuisine) - [Alta BGMR2 System](#alta-bgmr2-system) - [Perfect Cooking](#perfect-cooking) - [Research](#research) - [Botanics](#botanics) - [Xenobiology](#xenobiology) - [Insectology](#insectology) - [Genetics \& Engineering](#genetics--engineering) - [Energy Studies](#energy-studies) - [Xenospecies Relations](#xenospecies-relations) - [Knowledge](#knowledge) - [Alta Datacenter](#alta-datacenter) - [Alta CORD System](#alta-cord-system) - [Alta UIKA System](#alta-uika-system) - [Alta Scanner](#alta-scanner) - [Alta XSEM System](#alta-xsem-system) - [Calendar](#calendar) - [Holidays](#holidays) - [Ceternity](#ceternity) - [Eseria](#eseria) - [Sona's Veil](#sonas-veil) - [New Year](#new-year) - [Ava Day](#ava-day) - [Alta Day](#alta-day) - [Chronowonder](#chronowonder) - [Settlements](#settlements) - [Settlement Types](#settlement-types) - [Colonies](#colonies) - [Cities](#cities) - [Capitals](#capitals) - [Notable Locations](#notable-locations) - [Alta-1](#alta-1) - [Iceterion](#iceterion) - [Mita-3](#mita-3) - [Philosophy](#philosophy) - [Factions](#factions) - [Government](#government) - [Alliana](#alliana) - [Security Force](#security-force) - [Al'deron](#alderon) - [Militaristic Factions](#militaristic-factions) - [EDS (Elite Defense Squad)](#eds-elite-defense-squad) - [Faradea](#faradea) - [Science \& Research Foundations](#science--research-foundations) - [A.R.C.O](#arco) - [Ghearun](#ghearun) - [Hevika Ordis](#hevika-ordis) - [Neiteru-1](#neiteru-1) - [Tserera](#tserera) - [Project C.T](#project-ct) - [Mita-3V Ordis](#mita-3v-ordis) - [Environmental](#environmental) - [Elin Gardens](#elin-gardens) - [Iora Gyera Ordis](#iora-gyera-ordis) - [Commercial Companies](#commercial-companies) - [Perizhad](#perizhad) - [Unika](#unika)

Description

Altas are primarily found on icon alterash planets and their subtypes. Due to their partial resistance to electricity, altas mainly reside on planets with highly ionized atmospheres - this allows them to avoid unwanted conflicts with other species and conduct their research in peace and privacy.

Unfortunately, a failed series of experiments that led to the creation of kaiters and other threats caused altas to invest in the development of combat and security technology. In some cases, this led to relocating numerous laboratories and entire facilities away from planetary surfaces, often into underground icon esetera spaces.

Most alta research is based on studying and the types of energy it provides - icon ceternia (thoughts), icon alternia (memories), and icon enternia (dreams). Alternia is the most common energy source on alterash planets and the most balanced in terms of power and safety. Altas often use alternia energy as their main source of electricity and power (see Alta Technology).

In-Game Stats

Sources: Alta Species Config, Alta Species Effects Config

Species Attributes (Click to expand)

Note: These stats only apply if you have certain mods installed that modify species attributes.

Core Attributes

Resistances

Immunities

Additional Stats

Diet: Herbivore (FU/FR) (not a full diet, see Alta Diet)

Identity

How to use the term "alta" in english sentences (Click to expand)

Appearance

Altas are humanoid in form with distinctive pale skin tones ranging from rare light peach to common cool gray-white. They possess a unique bionic nature - bion and plasma-based artificial beings with biological components, making them fundamentally different from purely robotic species like the glitch.

Their appearance is characterized by:

The “light and simple” arcolar architectural and design style is considered the main aesthetic for all governmental infrastructure, extending to furniture, clothing, and technology casings.

Birth and Aging

All altas are grown in special big flowers inside Elin Gardens via Elin’s blueprints. They come out fully developed with preset knowledge and skills, and do not age in the traditional sense.

Language

What is Alkey? (Click to expand)

Source: Alkey Vocabulary

Altas speak Alkey, a constructed language that serves as the primary communication system for their civilization. The language is deeply integrated into alta culture and technology, with most items, locations, and concepts having alkey names or translations.

Key Language Features:

Common Alkey Words:

The language reflects alta priorities and worldview, with extensive vocabulary for technology, research, crystals, and energy concepts.

Diet

Altas are herbivores (plant-based diet) and also eat some crystals and insects:

CAN eat (Click to expand)

Subspecies

Alta subspecies fall into two categories: artificial subspecies created through intentional design, and anomalous subtypes resulting from exposure to dangerous phenomena.

Artificial Subspecies (Click to expand)

Distinct subspecies have emerged through alta biological engineering and adaptation:

Altaya

The most common alta subspecies, comprising 99% of the population. Created from the Elin blueprint, altayas are the standard template for alta bionicas and the baseline for all other artificial subspecies.

Altari

A taller subspecies specifically designed for guardian and protector roles. Altaris are physically stronger and more imposing than altayas, making them ideal for security positions. The capital city Alliana is named after Allia, the first altari alta.

Alter

An experimental subspecies created through advanced genetic modifications. Alters represent ongoing alta research into bionica enhancement and specialized capabilities. Their exact characteristics and purpose remain subjects of continued study.

Kaiter

Originally designed for harsh, cold environments, kaiters possess enhanced resistance to low temperatures. However, they escaped alta control and became a separate, often hostile faction. The Project Kaiter that created them is considered one of alta civilization’s major failures. (See History section)

Kaitera

Failed attempts to convert kaiters back into standard altas. These individuals exist in a transitional state, exhibiting characteristics of both kaiters and altayas but fully belonging to neither group.

Anomalous Subtypes (Click to expand)

These are altas who have been affected by dangerous anomalies or phenomena, resulting in transformation into husk-like states:

Enta (Entalta)

An alta whose mind was captured by the dream anomaly of enterash planets. The alta becomes a husk, their consciousness trapped in the dream realm.

Voida (Voidalta)

An alta whose emotions were captured by the void. These husks have lost their emotional capacity to the void’s influence.

Heva (Hevalta)

An alta “zombie” who fell sick to hevikai and was overgrown with hevika crystals. These unfortunate altas are overtaken by crystalline growth, losing their original consciousness.

History

Altas share their lore and history mainly through codex entries and enhanced item descriptions accessible via the Alta Scanner.

For a brief retelling of how altas came to be, check out the Alta History series of codexes:

These codex entries can be found in random alta pods of specific tiers: Alta History I in tier 4 pods, II in tier 3 pods, III in tier 2 pods, and IV in tier 1 pods.

Origins

See also: Philosophy section for philosophical context

Altas were created by the fallen (starborn beings) to research the nature of stardust. Since the fallen couldn’t reproduce naturally, creating altas allowed them to increase research speed and gain protection while pursuing their understanding of cosmic energy.

Culture

Alta culture is based around research, entertainment and healthy lifestyle. Due to the fine-grained craftsmanship of their brains and artificially altered perception, there are almost no conflicts in their society - though this has led to cultural stagnation and conservation.

Crystals

The lives of altas revolve heavily around Crystal icon crystals:

There’s a codex entry describing this connection in depth: Altas & Crystals

Important Crystal Types:

Alta technology heavily utilizes crystals for energy conduction, data storage (datamasses), and structural components. The term calotronics refers to crystal-based electronics - the alta equivalent of silicon technology (see Technology section below).

Pyramid Crystal Sample Chair Table Plant

Fashion

Alta fashion mainly uses the arcolar style - light, simple, and functional designs that reflect the the clean and technologically advanced alta aesthetic. While fashion is considered a relatively small industry in alta culture compared to entertainment and research, it still plays an important role in self-expression and social identity.

Arcolar Overview (Click to expand)

Common Clothing Categories:

Fashion Industry:

Fashion trends are most often formed in alta capitals like Alliana, where popular modeling and entertainment companies are based. Notable fashion companies include:

Cultural Notes:

Due to the FHC (First Human Contact) operation, many “Earth fans” among altas wear human clothing, though it’s not very distinguishable from alta fashion due to similar aesthetic preferences. The influence of human fashion created a cultural divide - some altas embraced Earth styles enthusiastically while others view it as cultural contamination.

Materials:

Alta clothing often incorporates various bion compounds as protective materials. These sturdy materials can be used for both casual clothing and protective armor plating. See the Materials section for details on bion compounds.

Design Philosophy:

The Arcolar style prioritizes:

Food

Alta cuisine consists of mostly plant-based meals made from fruits, crops, crystals, bugs, and spices found on alterash planets. Although limited in ingredient choice, altas have created a vast number of recipes with great variety in flavors and aesthetics.

Common Food Types (Click to expand)
Professional Roles (Click to expand)
Notable Characters (Click to expand)

Check out the ultimate Alta Culinary Guide for cooking culture information, and the Alta Chef’s Guide for advanced recipes and cooking history.

There are four main cuisines that are prominent among altas.
Mostly dependant on the choice of ingredients, dishes of the same cuisine often have similar effects.
All alta cuisine is regulated by the Alta BGMR2 System to ensure quality and consistency.
Almost all level 4+ food has a Perfect Variant achieved via Perfect Cooking.
In game, alta food has a wider and more granular range of ferment time descriptions compared to vanilla items.

Runeva Cuisine

Main page: Runeva Cuisine Book

A cuisine based on three abundant alterash ingredients: aya, gil, and tsay.

Effects: Improved movement and stamina and related parameters.

Calin Cuisine

Main page: Calin Cuisine Book

A crystal-based cuisine consisting primarily of gheatsyn crystals and rare edible crystal plants.

Effects: Slight luminescence and thorns, but can cause brief crystal poison if underprepared.

Nia Cuisine

Main page: Nia Cuisine Book

Produce full of ionic energy makes up most nia cuisine ingredients, like tonna and ionic ferment.

Effects: Increased energy and energy regen and related parameters.

Yava Cuisine

Main page: Yava Cuisine Book

A purely herb-based cuisine utilizing numerous vitamin-rich plants from alterash planets, like yaara and koywa.

Effects: Health improvement and regeneration.

Alta BGMR2 System

Main page: Alta BGMR2

Alta Bromatology, Gastronomy & Medicine Regulation M2 (ABGMR2) is the official alta food balancing and quality control system aimed at ensuring all consumable items in alta cuisine maintain consistent standards for nutritional value, preservation, and effect potency.

Perfect Cooking

Main page: Perfect Cooking

Most alta food (usually level 4+) has a chance to be prepared perfectly, increasing its parameters slightly and giving it a new name. This chance can descrease if you make the same dish in quick succession.

Research

Alta society’s primary focus is research and exploration for technological advancement. Most research is conducted in underground laboratories hidden in esetera pocket spaces, equipped with bion compound materials and powered by energy cells. See the Technology section for details on alta equipment and materials.

Botanics

Main page: Alta Botanics Guide

Alta botanics covers the study of plant life on Io and alterash worlds. The field is extensive and highly developed, with specialized techniques and categories.

Plant Family Groups (Click to expand)
Cultivation Techniques (Altaponic Methods) (Click to expand)
Professional Roles (Click to expand)
Notable Characters (Click to expand)

Classification Note: Florans are classified under the same category as venus flytraps in alta botanics, despite their humanoid appearance and intelligence - partially due to lead floran co-researcher Vessti, who “really liked these plantss - becaussse of their outlookss on life.”

Xenobiology

The study of alien lifeforms, particularly intelligent species encountered across the universe.

Notable Characters (Click to expand)
Notable Studies (Click to expand)

Insectology

The study of insect-like creatures, particularly hive-dwelling species.

Major Research Areas:

Collaboration: Sentient larvlings are recognized and accepted as co-researchers of their own nature, creating unique cross-species research partnerships.

Genetics & Engineering

Various research organizations focus on genetic modification and species development:

Controversial Projects:

Ethical Concerns: Arigaran settlements remain protected from their creators by Alliana forces due to ethical complications.

Energy Studies

The core of alta research focuses on three types of stardust energy.

Stardust Energy Types (Click to expand)

Ceternia (Thoughts):

Alternia (Memories):

Enternia (Dreams):

Stardust (Life):

Other Energy Types (Click to expand)

Vionia - anomalous fusion of ceternia and enternia energies

Void - corrupted energy opposing stardust, presumed to be the dark matter of the universe

Radiation - unstable energy from stellar sources

Vortex - chaotic energy from spatial anomalies

Singularity - gravitational energy from collapsed stars

Thermia - thermal energy of any heat source

Xenospecies Relations

Main page: Alta Relations

As an artificial species focused on research and technological advancement, altas interact with the universe’s many species and factions in unique ways. Their history includes peaceful diplomatic encounters, collaborative research projects, unfortunate conflicts, and everything in between.

From the Miniknog Insurgency (MKI) program managing technological rivalry with apex, to cherishing novakids as connections to their starlike creators, to the complicated First Human Contact (FHC) operation on Earth - alta relationships are shaped by their peaceful nature, scientific curiosity, and occasional need for self-defense.

Notable Inter-Species Programs (Click to expand)

Altas who become tenants and are fond of specific species will provide themed rent gifts:

For detailed information on alta relationships with each species, including tenant gifts, cultural perspectives, and historical encounters, see the full Alta Relations page.

Knowledge

Alta civilization maintains extensive knowledge management systems to organize, preserve, and distribute information across their society. These systems range from physical database stations to portable scanning devices, all interconnected through sophisticated data networks.

Alta Datacenter

The Alta Datacenter is the ultimate alta database storage system - massive crystalline mainframes that store information, documents, codexes, and datamasses within hevika crystals. These tier 6 structures serve as the backbone of alta knowledge infrastructure.

Primary Functions:

Alta CORD System

Main page: Alta CORD

Alta Comprehensive Ontological Reality Database (CORD) is the foundational worldbuilding database that defines the very fabric of alta civilization’s reality. It serves as the ultimate reference for alta vocabulary and worldbuilding concepts.

Alta UIKA System

Main page: Alta UIKA

Alta Universal Information & Knowledge Accumulation (UIKA) is the central alta knowledge system - a comprehensive database containing information about everything altas know about.

Alta Scanner

Main page: Alta Scanner

A compact tier 1 handheld device that provides extensive information about scanned items. The Alta Scanner is a powerful portable database interface supported by the XSEM system.

Core Capabilities:

Alta XSEM System

Main page: Alta XSEM

Alta Xenological Scanner Enhancement Matrix (XSEM) is the comprehensive database that powers the Alta Scanner’s cross-cultural object recognition system. It provides alta-perspective analysis of items from other civilizations.

Calendar

Since altas use the hexadecimal numbering system, their interplanetary calendar depends on base-16 time divisions.

Alta Timekeeping (Click to expand)

Local calendars on alterash planets may vary based on planetary rotation and orbit, but the interplanetary calendar remains standardized for alta society.

Date format examples:

Holidays

Altas observe four major holidays that reflect different aspects of their culture - from spooky seasonal celebrations to national pride and gift-giving traditions. Each holiday brings its own unique customs, decorations, and festive atmosphere to alta cities.

These holidays can be planetary and interplanetary, determined by whether they are dependent on local seasons or celebrated according to the interplanetary calendar.

Ceternity

Main page: The Hallowing Ceternity

The Hallowing Ceternity, also known as The Spooky Season, is the alta equivalent of Halloween - a spooky-themed celebration featuring costumes, carved fruit lanterns, and festive decorations. The holiday revolves around Ceternity, a mysterious being whose abstract, colorful face appears on posters and decorations throughout alta cities.

Eseria

This is a small interplanetary holiday where altas choose a day of complete relaxation, that they can spend in a calm and healing atmosphere.

Sona’s Veil

Main page: Sona’s Veil

Sona’s Veil, also known as Sonaveil, is a planetary snowy season celebration named after the alta philosophical concept of snow - sona. It happens during cold seasons on alterash prime planets, and emphasizes staying warm, gathering together, and celebrating community bonds during the coldest time of year.

New Year

An interplanetary holiday marking the beginning of a new alecta quarter. Altas celebrate with fireworks, parties, and reflections on the past quarter while looking forward to new opportunities and adventures in the quarter ahead. Read more: Alta New Year

Ava Day

Main page: Ava Day

Ava Day is the alta gift-giving holiday, analogous to Earth’s Valentine’s Day but with broader cultural significance. While Earth’s Valentine’s Day focuses primarily on romantic love, Ava Day encompasses gift-giving across all relationship types - friends, caretakers, colleagues, and romantic partners.

Alta Day

Main page: Alta National Day

Alta Day is the species-wide interplanetary celebration commemorating alta identity, culture, and achievements. It’s the most patriotic of alta holidays, featuring displays of alta symbols, visits to cultural sites, and community celebrations that reinforce species-shared pride.

Chronowonder

Since the planetary calendars are usually misaligned to the interplanetary one, altas have came up with a fictional planet called Chronowonder - an alterash prime planet where the planetary calendar perfectly aligns with the interplanetary alta calendar. This unique synchronization allows for seamless timekeeping and holiday observance and is often used as a dummy planet in different calculations.

Settlements

Alta civilization is spread across numerous icon alterash and icon alterash prime planets, with settlements ranging from small research colonies to massive metropolitan capitals. The structure and purpose of these settlements vary greatly depending on their location, population, and strategic importance.

Settlement Types

Colonies

See also: Alta Tenants, Colonies, Tenants & the Colony Deed

Small outposts build for altas with shared interests, such as research teams or specialized workers. These colonies are often located in remote areas of alterash planets, serving as bases for scientific exploration and resource gathering.

Many colonies have been relocated underground into icon esetera spaces following the kaiter incidents, providing additional natural protection from external threats.

Cities

See also: Alta Cities

Alta cities are relatively small but highly urbanized settlements found on alterash planets. Despite their compact size and short buildings, they maintain fairly large populations through dense, efficient infrastructure design.

Key characteristics of alta cities include:

Capitals

See also: Alta Capitals

Capital cities are massive metropolises that serve as administrative and cultural centers. These fortress-like cities feature multiple defensive layers and are the most heavily protected settlements in alta civilization.

Capital city features:

Notable Locations

Alta-1

See also: Alliana City

The alta homeplanet housing the largest capital in alta civilization - Alliana, the gigantic capital city named after the Empress Alliana. This planet serves as the governmental, cultural, and administrative heart of most alta society.

Alta-1 features:

Iceterion

A former cyclops yeti research station, now abandoned. This facility was dedicated to studying the cold-adapted megafauna, but has since been decommissioned. The reasons for its abandonment and current status remain unclear.

Mita-3

See also: Mita-3V Ordis

A controversial facility operated by Mita-3V Ordis that developed the arigarans - genetically modified agarans adapted to aric environments. The ethical complications surrounding this genetic engineering project led to Alliana government oversight.

The arigaran settlements created by Mita-3V Ordis are now protected from their creators by Alliana security forces, ensuring the autonomous agarans can develop their own society without interference.

Philosophy

Main page: Alta Philosophy

Alta beliefs often center around their origins as artificial beings created by the fallen (starborn entities) and their relationship with cosmic forces. While altas are generally pragmatic and science-focused, they maintain deep connections to their creation narrative.

There are no formal religious practices among altas, aside from promotion of general positive values and community well-being.

Factions

Main page: Factions

Alta society is organized into various factions, each serving different purposes within their decentralized civilization.

Government

Alliana

The main governing force of altas. This gigantic capital is located on the planet Alta-1 and named after its empress, who rules over all altas for an indefinite period of time.

Structure:

Decorations:

Security Force

Alta cities are protected and monitored by security forces consisting of:

Full list of decor: Alta City Decorations

Al’deron

A gargantuan mothership traveling through space, acting as an almost separate governing force, unobedient to the empress.

Characteristics:

Full list of decor: Alta Ship Decorations

Militaristic Factions

Altas are a relatively peaceful species, so most militaristic factions and combat-related organizations focus on either protection or helping other altas.

EDS (Elite Defense Squad)

Main page: EDS

A combat-focused organization specializing in protection and security operations.

Characteristics:

Full list of decor: EDS Objects

Faradea

Main page: Faradea

Freedom fighters and mercenaries, unobedient to Alliana or Al’deron.

Characteristics:

Historical Note: Despite some misconceptions, Faradea differs vastly from apex rebellion in purpose, methods, and meaning.

Science & Research Foundations

The heart of alta civilization - research organizations pursuing technological and scientific advancement.

A.R.C.O

Alta Research & Cosmic Observatory - major research foundation focusing on cosmic phenomena and stardust studies.

Ghearun

Research organization specializing in gheatsyn crystal applications and green energy systems.

Decorations: Gheatsyn Decor

Hevika Ordis

Organization focused on hevika crystal research and marine/underwater applications.

Decorations: Hevika Decor

Historical Significance: Associated with the Hevikai Incident - a major research disaster.

Neiteru-1

Tier 3 - Secret Research Network

A secret network of lab compounds developing powerful energy tools far beyond standardized usage.

Notable Achievement: NGX-000 ★★ - Their most powerful development, which also became their last.

Status: Defunct after catastrophic final project.

Tserera

Tier 1 - Consumer Technology

General technology development company researching and producing common devices for everyday uses.

Products:

Project C.T

Advanced Research Project

Classified research project somehow revolving around Ceterai.

Mita-3V Ordis

Small biology-focused research organization responsible for controversial genetic experiments, mainly the arigaran synthesis (aric-adapted agarans).

Environmental

Organizations focused on nature, agriculture, and ecosystem management.

Elin Gardens

Main page: Elin’s Invite

Tier 2 - Growth Facilities

Large underground artificial yaara gardens where altas grow more of themselves using special blue flowers, bion and blueprints.

Iora Gyera Ordis

Nature Research Organization

Organization focused on preserfing and studying any and all flora found on alterash planets.

Commercial Companies

Private companies focused on consumer products and services.

Perizhad

Fashion Company

A fashion company - most clothing items in the mod mention this name in descriptions.

Products:

Unika

Furniture & Decor Company

A furniture company focusing on both interior and exterior decor. Many alta decoration styles were created by this company.

Products:

In-Game: Mentioned in Unika Offices Initiative

Full list of decor: Bishyn Decor

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