The Prothean Journal of Advanced Xenobiology
By Professor(1) Geshen
Translated and annotated by Dr. Liara T'Soni P.H.D University of Serrice
With Special Thanks to Commander Shepard and Javik.
Chapter One: Asari
The asari inhabit a quite mild planet(2) in the Athena Nebula, Parnitha System(3). The gravity is just over average and it has quite a rapid orbital period. It possesses no moons, making the use of my backup generator at night essential for my recordings.
The asari themselves gather in groups and tend to travel, rather than settle in one place.(4) They appear to be grasping the art of trade already and have a few basic words that are used by most I have encountered. They are also rather keen artists. I imagine Theyrnx himself would be jealous!(5)
Thessia also has large natural deposits of element zero, which probably explains the asari's fast developing biotic abilities. I have more than once had to dodge low-flying rocks as they experiment with their abilities that the whole race seems to possess. It is very uncommon for a species this young to have biotic abilities so developed. Again, this is probably down to the large amounts of element zero found on their home world.
The asari also possess a unique ability to 'meld minds', simillar to our species.(6). They cannot store memories in objects it seems and this merely serves as a way to transfer memories.(7) The asari vary from a light blue to a deep purple in skin colour but can turn green when ill with serious diseases.(8)
The asari also appear to be mono-sexed or, at least, have no observable differences between sexes. I have not yet deduced how they mate but I have some theories that it is to do with their 'mind-melding'.
I removed a specimen for study back on the Citadel, which attempted to connect minds with me more than once. I believe it now has a vague understanding of our physiology, history and language. I used a tablecloth as a makeshift curtain and it is advised that goggles are worn whenever interacting with it or eye contact is avoided.(9)
ASARI STATUS: Developed
(1)Or the Prothean equivalent, thereof
(2) I have gathered from my research that Protheans had a high tolerance for heat. Most species consider Thessia to be very warm.
(3)Javik informs me it was referred to as something different in his time and was missed by the Reapers when they arrived.
(4)As proved by modern-day Asari expansionism
(5)Therynx was a famous Prothean artist around the time of writing(See The Art of the Enkindlers by Redealea). Although, according to Javik, he was "a pompous idiot who didn't know the first thing about real art."
(6)(See "The Prothean Mind" by Professor Mavorn P.H.D University of Cipritine
(7)It is, of course, how asari reproduce. They can do this with any species.
(8)See, "The Asari Medical Journal of Known Diseases" by Professor Kasae P.H.D University of New Delhi
(9)Of course, this has now been proved to not work at all. Please do not attempt it.