Zalak
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The Zalaks are an Ancient race in the world of Arknights.
Description
Zalaks have the traits of rodent-like animals including true rodents (family Rodentia) like mice and squirrels, phalangeriformes (Australasian opposums), and talpids (moles). Their rodent-like traits can be seen in the shape of their ears, sometimes ending in hair tufts, and their tails, and both can vary depending on geographical location. For instance, Zalaks from mountainous countries like Kazimierz and Kjerag have thicker, fluffier tails and long ears, whereas those from warmer regions have smaller ears and thinner hair.
Smaller in size compared to other races, Zalaks are agile and possess exceptional hearing and reflexes. They are also very sensitive to ambient vibrations and airflow changes. These qualities allow Zalaks to survive in harsh, barren environments. As a matter of fact, Zalaks often work as Messengers, and can often be seen within masses of Catastrophe Messengers.[1]
Zalaks can be found anywhere on Terra, but many of them have decided to settle in Columbia. Interestingly, many Zalak actors in the Columbian film and television industry have seen a rise in popularity in recent years, with some notable examples being Berne Gailey, Anthony Irving, and Kazimierzian actress Magda "Quickmouth" Mo.
Zalaks are often stereotyped as greedy, compulsive collectors, hence the term "Zalak syndrome". However, people's reception towards this term has changed drastically after the release of the 1094 comedy "Come On! Not Again", starring Berne Gailey as the protagonist Jack Scotner. The movie was a success in the box office, and motivated many Zalaks to join the frontier pioneers in the Columbian wastes.[2]
Notable
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| The Rat King along with an unnamed Zalak arms dealer in the "Eccentric Merchant" Downtime Recreation on Ceobe's Fungimist and a trio of Zalak treasure hunters in "The Rat Thieves" Downtime Recreation on Phantom & Crimson Solitaire are the only known anthropomorphic Zalak. |
- Green Pea (Rhodes Kitchen Tidbits and A1 Operations Preparation Detachment)
Etymology
Their name likely derives from the Hindi word for "glance" or "glimpse," jhalak (झलक).[3] This is possibly a reference to a rodent's agility.
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