Post by Invader Grapa on Dec 22, 2014 9:55:03 GMT -5
Irken Society is very hierarchical. There are several classes of Irkens which can usually be told apart by their physical appearance and height. For example, Navigators are usually quite tall (but not tall enough to become the Almighty Tallest) while Service Drones are usually quite short. The Irken Empire is ultimately ruled by the Irken Control Brain, which runs the Smeet hatching facility, chooses new Almighty Tallest when necessary and assigns roles to each Irken by programming their PAK. Although Irken society seems to be highly regimented, it is possible for an Irken assigned to one class to be reassigned by the Control Brains to another one. There also seems to be no distinction or discrimination made based on gender in assigning roles, as there are several female Irken Invaders and at least one female Almighty Tallest.
Day-to-day operations of the Irken Empire are dictated by the Almighty Tallest - who are the tallest Irkens alive and thus are chosen to lead the Irken race. Usually only one Tallest is quite rare, so if two Irkens are found to be equally tall, then they both rule together. There appear to be some significant physiological differences between the Tallest and the average Irken: namely, their possession of only two fingers and unusually thin waists.
Shorter Irkens are usually forced to work as Service Drones, and are paid as little as five monies every two years. They is forced to fetch the Tallest and the other Invaders drinks and snacks, and must wear a table on his head.
When a Tallest is killed or incapacitated, the Control Brain will choose the next tallest Irken to take his, her or their place.