Pemalite
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The Pemalites are a fictional alien species from the Animorphs
series by K.A. Applegate. In appearance they resemble dogs, though they walk on their hind legs.
, along with many other species, as his way of spreading life and counteracting the destruction caused by Crayak
. The Pemalites were the Ellimist's most fruitful creations, doing more good than even he was able to do, and seem to have followed his philosophy of kindness better than any other.
, almost surely because their master, Crayak
, opposed their service to his enemy the Ellimist. Having no weapons, the species was almost completely wiped out. The Pemalites who survived the initial attacks abandoned their planet and, along with the Chee, went to Earth
. However, the Howlers had unleashed a genetic virus along with their attacks, and as a result the few remaining members of the species began to die, and reached Earth barely clinging to life. The Chee managed to save their essence, however, and transferred this into wolves, resulting in the creation of the domesticated dog
, which, in the words of Erek King
, are "all that remains of the Pemalite soul."
The Pemalites were a completely pacifistic
species. After an unknown period after their creation by the Ellimist, they in turn created the Chee
, intelligent androids who, following their philosophy, are physically incapable of violence. The word Chee means "friend" in the Pemalite language. Pemalite technology is incredibly advanced---a single Pemalite crystal, used to program their computers, would be capable of taking control of every computer on Earth.
and again in The Mutation
. They were aided in their first attempt by the Drode
, who also intended to use the occasion to wipe out the Chee; the Animorphs and Erek the Chee managed to foil their plans and rehide the ship. The second attempt to find it was unsuccessful.
In The Android
, Erek the Chee mentions that the Pemalites chose to flee to Earth because they had visited the planet some fifty thousand years before the Howler attack. The Pemalite visit to Earth is never again mentioned in the series, though, given the Pemalites' nature, it is possible that life on Earth was somehow affected by this early interaction.
Animorphs
Animorphs is an English language science fiction series of young adult books written by K. A. Applegate and published by Scholastic. Five humans, Jake, Marco, Cassie, Rachel, and Tobias, and one alien, Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill , obtain the ability to morph into any animal they touch. They name...
series by K.A. Applegate. In appearance they resemble dogs, though they walk on their hind legs.
Creation
The Pemalites were originally created by the EllimistEllimist
The Ellimist is a fictional character from the science fiction novel series Animorphs.The Ellimist is an almost god-like being, displaying many reality warping powers, though it is stated several times that while he appears to be, he is not omnipotent. By standard values, the Ellimist is a force of...
, along with many other species, as his way of spreading life and counteracting the destruction caused by Crayak
Crayak
Crayak is a fictional character and villain from the science-fiction book series Animorphs, written by K. A. Applegate.-Description:Crayak is a nearly omnipotent entity appearing in the form of an armless cyborg with massive limbs and nothing but what would resemble as a blood-red eye for a head...
. The Pemalites were the Ellimist's most fruitful creations, doing more good than even he was able to do, and seem to have followed his philosophy of kindness better than any other.
Extermination and rebirth
The Pemalites were destroyed several thousand years before the main events of the series. The race was targeted for extermination by the HowlersHowler (Animorphs)
Howlers, or Crayak's Children, are the alien shock troops of the nearly omnipotent Crayak, in the sci-fi book series Animorphs.-Biology:...
, almost surely because their master, Crayak
Crayak
Crayak is a fictional character and villain from the science-fiction book series Animorphs, written by K. A. Applegate.-Description:Crayak is a nearly omnipotent entity appearing in the form of an armless cyborg with massive limbs and nothing but what would resemble as a blood-red eye for a head...
, opposed their service to his enemy the Ellimist. Having no weapons, the species was almost completely wiped out. The Pemalites who survived the initial attacks abandoned their planet and, along with the Chee, went to Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
. However, the Howlers had unleashed a genetic virus along with their attacks, and as a result the few remaining members of the species began to die, and reached Earth barely clinging to life. The Chee managed to save their essence, however, and transferred this into wolves, resulting in the creation of the domesticated dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
, which, in the words of Erek King
Erek King
Erek King is a fictional character from the Animorphs series by K.A. Applegate. He is a member of the Chee, a pacifistic android race created by the Pemalites. Erek King was the name of a real Animorphs fan who won a competition on the Animorphs Official Site to have his name included in one of...
, are "all that remains of the Pemalite soul."
Behavior and technology
Pacifism
Pacifism is the opposition to war and violence. The term "pacifism" was coined by the French peace campaignerÉmile Arnaud and adopted by other peace activists at the tenth Universal Peace Congress inGlasgow in 1901.- Definition :...
species. After an unknown period after their creation by the Ellimist, they in turn created the Chee
Chee
The Chee are a fictional race of androids created by the extinct Pemalites, a race of pacifists from the sci-fi book series Animorphs, written by K. A. Applegate. The word Chee means "Friend" in the Pemalite language.-Fictional history:...
, intelligent androids who, following their philosophy, are physically incapable of violence. The word Chee means "friend" in the Pemalite language. Pemalite technology is incredibly advanced---a single Pemalite crystal, used to program their computers, would be capable of taking control of every computer on Earth.
The Pemalites in Animorphs
A Pemalite spacecraft---the one used by the Chee to arrive on Earth---remains hidden on the planet, under the ocean. Shaped like a canine Pemalite itself, it contains powerful technology only accessible to those who know the computer's security code---however, since the Pemalites were so naturally trusting, the code is only one digit long ("six"). The Yeerks attempted to reach this ship at least twice---once in The ExposedThe Exposed (Animorphs)
The Exposed is the twenty-seventh book in the Animorphs series, written by K.A. Applegate. It is known to have been ghostwritten by Laura Battyanyi-Weiss, although due to an editorial oversight, Battyanyi-Weiss was uncredited for this book. It is narrated by Rachel.The front cover quote is "They...
and again in The Mutation
The Mutation (Animorphs)
The Mutation is the thirty-sixth book in the Animorphs series, written by K.A. Applegate. It is known to have been ghostwritten by Erica Bobone. It is narrated by Jake.-Plot summary:...
. They were aided in their first attempt by the Drode
Drode
The Drode is a character in the Animorphs series by K. A. Applegate.-Physical appearance:The Drode is an alien creature, described as being similar to a very dark purple dinosaur with wrinkled, pruny skin, and an oddly humanoid face. Like a small dinosaur, it walks on two legs and balances by a...
, who also intended to use the occasion to wipe out the Chee; the Animorphs and Erek the Chee managed to foil their plans and rehide the ship. The second attempt to find it was unsuccessful.
In The Android
The Android (Animorphs)
The Android is the tenth book in the Animorphs series, written by K.A. Applegate. It is narrated by Marco.-Plot summary:While sneaking into a concert in dog morph, Jake and Marco discover that they are unable to detect a smell from their friend Erek King, something impossible, as all living things...
, Erek the Chee mentions that the Pemalites chose to flee to Earth because they had visited the planet some fifty thousand years before the Howler attack. The Pemalite visit to Earth is never again mentioned in the series, though, given the Pemalites' nature, it is possible that life on Earth was somehow affected by this early interaction.