4) The Ouranians [contextual concept piece #1]

Twelve billion years ago, a hive entity, the ‘Ouranians,’ emerged from the dusty embers of dying stars. Early in its life, each member chose At birth, a colorful glow to reflect its desired inner personality. Shown here are the ultimate ‘power couple’: Ouranian co-leaders, blue Calypso and red Ithax. Lovers for countless eons, they eventually grew wary of each other. A curious, intrepid explorer, Calypso became the first Ouranian to receive a name, a recognition The Entity bestowed in honor of her many discoveries. Jealous of her reputation, her anonymous, ambitious red partner began embarking on increasingly reckless efforts to earn himself lasting fame. In doing so, he created a rift that divided the Ouranians, led to a catastrophic civil war that destroyed an entire planetary system, and spawned the unleashing of a malevolent, monstrous predator that now threatens to eradicate intelligent life throughout the known universe—including here on Earth.