Mass Effect: Blackwell

The elcor have huge bodies and seem to walk on all four limbs (two arms and two legs), but with the capability to use their two front most arms.[2] Fortunately, they are extremely tough-skinned, and can carry incredibly heavy equipment. Elcor warriors can not dodge incoming fire; they shrug it off or endure it. Their broad shoulders serve as a stable platform for the same size of weapons typically mounted on Alliance fighting vehicles. While the elcor are territorial, they have no interest in aggressive expansion.

The elcor follow the recommendations of their Elders, who spend years poring over ancient records of the system of laws. The Elders try to determine the precedent that should be followed in any given situation. The Elders record closely argued and minutely detailed instructions on what course to follow in any theoretical crisis. These are filed away in huge libraries of data discs and consulted at need. This makes elcor policies very predictable, provided one has done a great deal of research.

Elcor psychology is deliberate and conservative. They are incapable of making spur-of-the-moment decisions, and rely on sophisticated virtually intelligent combat systems. These autonomous war machines can choose between thousands of gambits developed and polished over centuries by elcor strategists.

The elcor economy is small, but extremely well-developed. They see no point to rushing things, and are fond of making thorough, century-long development plans. They do not need to trade for any resource – they have all they require to supply their own needs, and trade only finished goods.