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1. #1selectiveregex

   Keys: Irken, green-skinned humanoids, Aliens, aging

   The Irkens are an imperialistic race of green-skinned humanoids from the planet Irk. The basic goal of the Irken race is total universal conquest; they mostly attain this feat with the aid of their vast armada, which aids in planetary destruction via a sort of final attack called the Organic Sweep.

   Appearance and Biology: Irkens bear a similarity to the humans' archetypal concept of aliens as "little green men" - they have light green skin, sport a pair of angular antennae atop their hairless heads, and have solid-colored eyes (usually ruby).

   Irken aging is much slower compared to humans. On Irk, where a year of aging might only correspond to one year in Irken time.

   However, this could also be in reference to an Irken's lifespan, meaning that in comparison to the average human lifespan of approximately 80 years, Irken live to be approximately 800 years old.

   So while 11 days pass on earth, at the same time, on Irk, it would have passed 1 irken day. - If the rotation and orbit is longer, that would mean biological cycles would be way slower on Irk. So whilst one ages up 10 years physically and mentally on Earth, on Irk, someone just aged only 1 year.

   They are generally somewhat short in comparison to humans, usually approximately three to five feet tall. A unique aspect of Irken biology is the cybernetic PAK device that is attached to every Irken's spine at birth, and serves not only as an ever-present Swiss Army knife, but also as a backup brain; if the PAK is removed for more than 10 minutes, the Irken dies. It is also noted in "Dark Harvest" that the organs of the Irkens don't resemble human organs whatsoever.

   Irken Society: Irken society is best described as a hierarchy based solely on height; tall individuals are respected and usually assigned to high-ranking jobs. Short individuals, such as Zim and Skoodge, on the other hand, are looked down upon both figuratively and literally, and are usually assigned to menial labor. The tallest living Irken (or Irkens, should there be two of the same height) is selected to rule the Irken Empire as the Almighty Tallest.

   "Hobo 13" reveals that Irkens use the decimal system of numerical analysis. This is demonstrated when Bob is crunching the numbers on his calculator.

   The rest of the universe that know of the Irkens consider them to be bloodthirsty, tyrannical and dictatorial. However, the Irken Control Brains determine what the Irken population thinks through PAK programming. Despite this, Irkens do have a brain capable of independent thought.

   Irkens do not seem to need sleep (see footnote on Irken Biology), though it is not known why, though it is hinted the PAK is responsible for this. However, they seem to be capable of it and are often seen resting.

   Zim is an Irken Defective; due to "forty schmillion" errors in his PAK ("The Trial"), he is not programmed like the other Irkens. However, even then he is still extremely militaristic and feels a need to conquer.

   Irkens are born in cloning facilities deep under Irk's surface, and have their PAK installed seconds after. Immediately after this, the baby Irken, or smeet, gets all existing knowledge in the Irken database downloaded into their brain, and then immediately reports for duty. Until they are of age, however, young Irkens aren't permitted on Irk's surface.

   Methods of Conquering: The Irkens implement the Organic Sweep after one of their own, an Irken Invader, has successfully infiltrated and taken over a planet they intend to conquer and has learned of its main weaknesses.

   When the intelligent inhabitants of the planet have succumbed to Irken persuasion, they are typically forced to work as slaves.

   The planet is then given a single purpose: For example, Foodcourtia became an intergalactic food court, the planet Vort became Irk's top military research prison, the Screwheads' home world became the Conveyor Belt Planet and a shipping hub, and Blorch became a parking structure planet.

2. #2selectiveregex

   Keys: homeworld, planet, Irken Home

   Irk is the homeworld of the Irken race, and capital planet of the Irken Empire. Irk's appearance from space is unknown to humans, but the capital city could be seen when Zim was rampaging through it in "The Nightmare Begins", having mistaken it for an enemy planet.

   A screen displaying a map of the Irken Empire in the same episode depicted a large, dark blue planet in the middle, identified as Irk. This coloring was likely meant to highlight Irk for easier identification by the Irken military audience. Irk is believed to be red, magenta or pink in colour.

3. #3selectiveregex

   Keys: android, unit, Irken-built, SIR

   A SIR Unit is an Irken-built android, designed to function as a servant. Typically, SIR units are silver with red eyes, shoulders, and chestplates, with no visible mouth.

   Physical Appearance: SIRs (except modified SIRs, such as GIR) come in a standard look and with standard weaponry, including: No visible mouth About two feet tall; it is possible that the Irkens' choice of making their servants so small was influenced by their culture's obsession with height. Tasers Missile Launchers Assortment of Guns (such as Plasma Disk Launchers) Catapult Launcher

   General Information: Standard-Issue Information Retrieval units are assigned only to Irken Invaders. They obey every command that they are given, and can be altered and reprogrammed at their master's or mistress' will. They can speak, despite not having mouths (with the exception of GIR).

   SIR Units can be given markings to distinguish them from other SIR units, as shown with MiMi, having an Irken emblem on her forehead. They are very deadly, due to the fact that they have an assortment of weapons at their disposal and jet-boosters installed in their feet (with an undocumented fuel powering those boosters); as a result, any type of malfunction no matter how big or small can be lethal to both Irken and enemy alike.

   They seem to be made out of a metal that is both highly durable and flexible (unlike any metal created on Earth), as they are able to change the shape of their eyes to form facial expressions, and GIR is able to move and manipulate his mouth to compensate for his mood swings and manic episodes. In one of the cancelled episodes (which later became a comic), GIR survives being hit by a car without gaining any injuries whatsoever.

   In "The Nightmare Begins", Almighty Tallest Red stated that SIRs can also double as thermoses, but GIR is never seen turning into one. This may be because the empty space in GIR's head that is supposed to be a thermos is usually filled with random junk like beehives, cupcakes, or salted nuts.

   SIRs are near-literal omnivores as GIR has been shown to consume all manner of organic matter such as pudding, tacos, and even babies. However, this ability may be unique only to GIR, as all other SIR Units don't have mouths and therefore don't have the need to eat,

4. #4selectiveregex

   Keys: MiMi, Tak Unit, Tak Minion

   MiMi is an upgraded SIR Unit that belongs to Tak. Built out of scrap on the planet Dirt, MiMi is more advanced than other Invaders' SIR units, and is more capable than most others as well. In her disguised form, she resembles a lithe black cat with long, grey segmented ears, a crescent-shaped tail, and gleaming red eyes.

   Despite her upgrades, however, MiMi still proved to be vulnerable when Gaz doused her with Poop Cola. MiMi's memory disk fell out as she fled, which contained the data that allowed Zim, GIR, Dib, and Gaz to foil Tak's plan.

   At the end of "Tak: The Hideous New Girl", GIR and Gaz used this memory disk to take remote control of MiMi's brain, and, with the deranged GIR acting as the puppeteer, made Tak's SIR wreak havoc on the would-be Invader's ship, hindering her plan.

   It appears that Tak was forced to dismantle her robot in order to regain control, as MiMi's parts were seen floating in the cockpit of her escape pod after the battle.

   Abilities: MiMi is incredibly strong, agile, and shockingly fast; frequently appearing as a streak of dark blue. However, since her feline disguise is activated by a holographic projector, this can only be done in cat form. Without her disguise, MiMi has a large, extendable claw that replaces her right arm, which she once used with great power to hurl GIR into the Voot Cruiser.

   Unlike normal SIR Units, MiMi seems to be incapable of speech. However, she did make sounds parroting GIR's voice when he was remotely controlling her.

   It is possible that MiMi can send out shockwaves, seen as she spun in Zim's front lawn, decapitating Zim's lawn gnomes (and GIR). However, she was moving so fast during this moment, she may have simply severed the gnomes with her claw.

   Like other SIR units, she appears to be able to store things in her head, as she unleashed a swarm of micro-explosives from it to destroy Zim's base.

   Being a robot, MiMi technically has no gender; but from what the show has revealed, SIR Units are typically 'given' genders by their masters.

5. #5selectiveregex

   Keys: Irken Disguises, Disguises, hologram, human disguise

   Disguises are a vital tool required by Irken Invaders so that their true identities are not exposed to the inhabitants of the planet they are assigned to conquer.

   They are each given a special piece of cutting-edge technology from which they can choose a disguise based on what the inhabitants of their assigned planet consider "normal". However, almost all Irkens choose awful disguises, despite having a handful of excellent options to choose from.

   Like their Irken masters, SIR Units also require disguises; most creatures would become suspicious if they caught sight of Irken technology on their planet, since most beings in the Invader Zim universe are, consequently, aware of the Irken race's mission of galactic conquest.

   Tak's Disguise: Something of an anomaly among her Invader peers, Tak takes a different path when it comes to disguise; rather than a physical disguise, she used a hologram that is presumably projected from an implant in her right temple.

   It is almost completely perfect; the only problem is that it does not mask that she only has three fingers. Her disguise somewhat resembles Nny from JTHM .

   MiMi's Disguise: Tak's SIR Unit, MiMi, is disguised as a black cat with red eyes. The ears are gray and striped. She is also disguised using a hologram.

6. #6selectiveregex

   Keys: Invaders, Irken Elite Soldiers, Invader

   The Irken Invaders are the best of the best Irken Elite soldiers. Only an Irken Elite soldier can become an Invader.

   They are trained in every way the Irken Empire has to offer and more; experts in planetary infiltration and espionage, Invaders have the capability to conquer their assigned planet single-handedly, after enough information has been gathered, thus eliminating any possible threat before the actual invasion begins.

   The Invaders are equipped with a small, single-piloted ship and a tiny capsule that can unpack into a fully dynamic Base of Operations. The ship also provides a device that allows the invader to disguise themself, and blend in with their assigned planet's native inhabitants. They are also given a SIR (Standard-issue Information Retrieval) Unit to assist in gathering information about the planet's weaknesses.

   Once they have their base and disguises finished, they learn about and exploit the planet's weaknesses with help from their SIR Unit; when the planet is sufficiently undermined, the Invaders call in the Irken Armada to finish the job by razing the planet's surface with the Organic Sweep.

7. #7selectiveregex

   Keys: PAK, Irken PAK

   The PAK is a backpack-like device that is grafted to the spine of every Irken upon their hatching. Serving as a secondary brain, the PAK contains all of an Irken's personality and statistics. It's never revealed what PAK stands for, or if it stands for anything at all other than a variation on "pack".

   Purpose: The device contains all of the Irken's knowledge, effectively serving as a auxiliary brain, and holds a great array of weapons or tools. It also contains the host's personality, charging cell, atmospheric processor, and a handy auto-reset that will "reactivate" an Irken if they suffer a fatal injury ("Plague of Babies"). It also seems to be able heal the host more quickly than would happen naturally.

   The Irken host's job is encoded into the PAK's programming, and can be changed instantly by a Control Brain (which can also delete all data in the PAK; such is known as deactivation).

   Importance: The PAK demonstrates to perfection the cybernetic development, and reliance, that Irkens possess. Unable to live without them, and essentially composed by them, the Irken and their PAK are essentially one and the same thing.

   They also demonstrate the domination of Irken society by the Empire's Control Brains, which have complete jurisdiction over the status of all PAKs, able to rewrite them, encode them, and where necessary, to delete them. It's unknown when or how Irkens became so reliant upon their PAKs for basic life support, or in what manner the PAK and other cybernetics differ modern Irkens from their pre-cybernetic ancestors.

   Irkens can only survive 10 minutes without their PAK (explained fully in "Ten Minutes to Doom", an unfinished episode); once it has been removed, a 'Lifeclock' appears in their mind's eye, counting down how much longer their natural body can last. The longer the Irken goes without it, the more incoherent and uncoordinated they become, and it seems to take a lot of willpower for them to muster up any strength or logic in their PAK-less state.

   It's been revealed a few times that the PAK is sentient in a way, as it can act outside of the will of its host. In deleted footage from the episode "Abducted", Zim falls through fire and is momentarily unconscious as he takes a nasty fall. His PAK legs activate, catching onto a ledge and carrying its limp owner to safety and given the chance, if a PAK is separated from its host, it will soon begin to seek out another, though it will at first attempt to reconnect with its original Irken owner.

   If this fails, it will attach to the first being available, and will slowly begin to replace the new host's personality with that of the Irken's. However, if the host is not Irken, then they, too, will presumably perish after ten minutes, but in this case after ten minutes with the PAK on. There has been one notable exception to this, as Zib has survived far longer with his Zim's PAK attached, however his DNA and appearance has been noticeably altered as a result. It is unknown how he has survived, and whether it is a trait of humans or that Irken PAKs in that universe are different.

   The PAK also has an "emergency attachment protocol" and is capable of connecting with other devices as was the case in Issue 25 in which cables came out of Zim's PAK and connected to Fitzoo-Menga's chair, temporarily giving Zim control of the hovering chair, dubbing himself "ChairZim".

   As well as containing the Irken's knowledge, the PAK also contains their memories, so Irkens would be unable to get amnesia if they receive head injury.

   Featured Tools: PAKs have been seen to contain the following tools: Four mechanical, spider-like legs which can be used as: A quick and versatile mode of transportation. Laser cutters/laser blast Shield generator Sharp weapons. Laser guns Audio and/or video communicator A portable container for any variety of personals. The Tallest seem to have levitation systems that can be used indefinitely. A jetpack An invisible bubble helmet used for space travel. A binocular helmet that has Night Vision Goggles built in. A small robotic arm extending from inside the PAK. An organ-harvesting device. A set of ray guns attached to controllable appendages

8. #8selectiveregex

   Keys: Voot, Runner, Spaceship, spacecraft, Irken vehicle

   The Voot Runner, known also as the Voot Cruiser, is the most out-of-date known Irken vehicle, presumably rendered obsolete by the Spittle Runner.

   This was the (possibly stolen) spacecraft Zim used regularly, from traveling on a six-month-long journey from Conventia to Earth, and is his primary mode of transportation throughout the series.

   By human standards, the Voot Cruiser is an extremely fast craft, capable of entering and exiting their solar system in mere minutes. In terms of color, the Voot is very similar to many Irken craft in that it seems to be composed of various shades of red or purple.

   In terms of propulsion, the Voot runs on an unknown fuel directed primarily through two rear nozzles on each side, directly under the utility pods. Through these nozzles, metal legs are also able to be deployed in the rare occasion the Voot needs them, such as when Zim is choosing a disguise ("The Nightmare Begins").

   One may also notice that there are two similar, smaller nozzles on the front, which have many uses, and possibly many more unseen. For example, the two 'headlights' as some call them are capable of firing lasers or blasts of energy.

   The Cruiser also has no visible seat belts (or at least ones that Zim utilizes), making injuries from crashes a near certainty. It was revealed in "Planet Jackers" that the Voot contains a radio for Zim to speak with people outside of his ship. In the same episode, Zim reveals that the ship contains a Gee-Force compensator to compensate for the gee-forces generated by maneuvering at high speeds. The back of the ship also contains a hatch for cargo, with an Irken insignia emblazoned on the rounded door/ramp.

   The ship also has an on-board computer installed that is capable of speech and responds to verbal commands. However, it can be rather slow when it comes to executing said commands: In "Attack of the Saucer Morons," Zim frantically tried to eject as his Voot Runner was plummeting from the sky, and it only initiated the command after the ship crashed.

   On at least one occasion, the Voot Runner was shown to be easily incapacitated by a bee striking the windshield; this hints that since Irken Technology has not come across wildlife on Earth, it may be susceptible to certain animals.

   Tak's ship revealed In the second issue of the comic series that Zim's ship is made from garbage and "farts" in order to travel. Although it was likely a cruel joke, Zim stated in a later issue that his ship was made mostly from garbage parts, and that he doesn't actually know how it functions in spite of this, so it seems her remark was at least partially true.

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