The Manuconte, or known in their language as the Shamashi were a large, bipedal species of aliens from Manu and closely resembled humanoid tortoises. They were a very warlike race and had no love for peace or harmony, just conquest. Their hard shells were natural armour, so their protection in battle was stronger than if with out. Due to lust for power, many civil wars sparked and assassinations were common in politics, especially the Magnus Concilium, or "Great Council".