They have invaded earth on two known occasions, each time getting thwarted by Duke Nukem, They have a Heirarchical system, and appear to be composed of several assimilated races. Every cycloid tends to have three digits to a hand, Is usually reptillian in appearance, and usually replace limbs with weapons. Females are generally blue, but this may just be one variation of Queen. They are belived to lay eggs, which hatch either pregnators or Protozoid Slimers. Octobrains are usually seen near them, as caretakers.