[singular: Meranon / plural: Meranon / possessive: Meranon ] A single-sex species (all female, parthenogenic) that are basically humanoid in appearance, generally with pale skin and multicolored hair with facial markings. The Meranon have a long history of colonizing other worlds and making of them peaceful societies; they have a belief that each world dictates its own society, and so when they move to colonize they adapt themselves to the world and make sure their civilization suits the planet's climate. They have colonized 179 worlds, and can thus be said to have a loose empire, though it is not connected by anything but their common heritage. After achieving peace, the Meranon usually open their worlds to others for trade or to join them in living.