Lupid

Lupids are a species of Canid native to the cascadian planet of Rigel II. Originally the founders of the Rigel Tribes, the Lupids would later be annexed into the Terran Empire and later join the Colonial Confederacy.

Physical
Resembling bipedal, anthropomorphic wolves, Lupids stand on digitigrade legs and sport four-fingered hands. In addition, the fur on the top of their head is easily grown out and styled similarly to hair on other species.

Lycans
Making up about 5% of the Lupids' population are a mutation/subspecies known as Lycans. While mostly indistinguishable from normal Lupids, their first apparent feature is that their eyes give off a dull, but constant glow. The Lycans' "party trick" is the ability to transform from their Lupid form, to a much larger, stronger, and more feral "werewolf" form. While this can be triggered involuntarily, emotional distress such as intense anger can trigger a transformation. In addition, they have the ability to transform into a third form nearly identical to a Human, though they still retain their canine ears and tail. Due to no prior contact between Lupids and Humans, many theorize Lycans to be an ancient genetic experiment.