Basaltine

The Basaltines are a rocky, humanoid species from the planet Mystigneous.

Appearance
Basaltines are a humanoid, rocky species. Their rocks are two-toned in color, but they tend to usually be two variants of one color, with colors varying between individuals.

History
Due to some mysterious circumstances, the Basaltines drained their homeworld of almost all its resources.

Society
After having drained their homeworld's resources, the Basaltines became a nomadic empire. The empire is divided into factions that travel the galaxy in search for temporary resources, while a small percentage of the species remains on their homeworld, attempting to help it be restored to what it once was.

Diet
Rather than eating like most species, the Basaltines absorb minerals from the ground around them for sustinence. They do this via touch, usually by foot.

Powers

 * Basaltines have several powers based on their stone physiology. This includes stone mimicry, geokinetic regeneration, and mineral magic.
 * Basaltines have create earthquakes and sense seismic waves within the ground.
 * Basaltines can easily adapt to different environments. Though, there seems to be some sort of limit, given they left Mystigneous when it became mostly barren.
 * Basaltines have enhanced strength and durability.

Weaknesses

 * Basaltines are extremely heavy, making them slow, not very agile, and causing them to sink in water, which already can erode them.
 * Basaltines cannot use their geokinetic regeneration if they do not have access to stones or minerals.

Notable Basaltines

 * Alaquartzam (the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Basaltine)

Trivia

 * Basaltines absorbing minerals from the ground through touch, especially via their feet, is a reference to the Andalites from the Animorphs series.