The Zu-Bi Zu-Bi were first discovered by Bek refugees on Nymisto. The Bek initially mistook Zu-Bi Zu-Bis for a non-sentient species, and, seeing their presence as a natural threat to their colonization efforts, proceeded to eradicate them (without ever attempting to make contact).

The Bek nearly wiped out Zu-Bi Zu-Bi culture, but thanks to the bravery and quick reaction time of in-orbit spacers, a few thousand Zu-Bi Zu-Bi survived. The survivors, known as “Pilgrims”, scattered across the Deadstar system, and eventually integrated with other species for safety and comfort.

The Zu-Bi Zu-Bi are a descendant of the Neam-ní, an extinct ancient genus native to Nymisto. The Zu-Bi Zu-Bi’s mainly communicate via gentle touches and have a soft, pillowy epidermis and a gel-like, malleable interior structure. Their flesh acts similarly to a non-newtonian fluid, able to change viscosity in reaction to force or by concentrated effort (like flexing a muscle), allowing them to stretch like gum or become rock-solid at will.