Wooly

Woolies (sometimes known as Adaptive Woolies) are a genetically engineered race, created to be highly adaptable to their environment. Their original purpose was to assist in disaster relief in harsh environments, but due to their insatiable desire for knowledge, they also proved to be invaluable research assistants. However, the project was abandoned when it became apparent that the resources needed to sustain even a single individual were too costly. When the woolies developed space travel capability, another species was created specifically to destroy any individuals that left their home planet in order to prevent them from overrunning other planets. All woolies have a distinctive marking on their backs for easy identification, as they can vary greatly in biology an appearance.