Scavengii, Aliens of the Dodecahedral: FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Scavengii aliens?

Yes. The Scavengii are an intelligent extraterrestrial species in the Dodecahedral series by S A Melia, also known as Sally Ann Melia.

What do the Scavengii look like?

They are enormous, fur-covered creatures with powerful bodies, wolf-like snouts, sharp teeth, claws and distinctive horns running along their spines and tails. A Scavengii chief in Soldier of Empire is described as approximately three metres tall.

Are the Scavengii dangerous?

Extremely. The Scavengii pirates encountered in the novels attack spacecraft, raid settlements, take prisoners and fight with both advanced weapons and formidable natural strength.

Do the Scavengii eat humans?

Yes! And horrifyingly, humans are not just enemies to the Scavengii pirates. They are prey. Scavengii raiders have been known to capture, kill and eat human prisoners, making their attacks particularly terrifying. For those taken alive, the prospect of becoming a Scavengii's next meal is all too real.

Where is the Scavengii base?

A major Scavengii stronghold appears within the broken moon of Sas Darona in Soldier of Empire. The novels do not establish that this is the species' original homeworld.

Description from Soldier of Empire

“I’ve had no notes for this meeting with the pirates,” Teodor repeated. Sas Darona’s broken moon swung into view. Shattered in two like a broken egg, so iconic in shape, the moon was recognised throughout the galaxy.

“All I know is that’s their lair,” Teodor pointed, “that broken moon hides thousands of Scavengii, they say.”

“Only a couple of hundred Scavengii at most.” Guy reassured him.

“No one knows for sure.”

“You are king, you’ll know what to say, you always do.”

“You’re a Prince of Earth too, Guy,” Teodor replied.

Who fights the Scavengii?

The Dome Militant are an elite human military force trained to fight Scavengii, often using coordinated close-combat tactics with blades and spears. Other human defence forces are also involved in resisting their attacks.

Which Dodecahedral books feature the Scavengii?

Orphan of Empire: Scavengii pirates attack Earth, and Guy Erma encounters these terrifying aliens for the first time during a Dome Militant boarding operation.

Born of Empire: In the opening equence, buth Guy and teodor check newsfeeds to see a Scavengii attack has been neutralised.

Soldier of Empire: Scavengii pirates attack King Teodor's refugee fleet, take human prisoners and retreat to their stronghold on the broken moon of Sas Darona. Guy also witnesses a Scavengii comforting a dying companion, revealing their capacity for attachment and grief.

Captain of Empire: Scavengii raiders attack the Dome Militant and YunGard tribes.

Who created the Scavengii?

The Scavengii are fictional aliens created by science-fiction author Sally Ann Melia, whose books are published under the name S A Melia.