The Orz are (or possibly is) an alien species in the game Star Control 2. They are one of my favorite examples of blue-orange morality villains. If they weren’t so goofy they would be almost eldritch, and it’s often a sign of good writing when scifi turns into horror.

https://star-control.fandom.com/wiki/Orz

Direct conversation with Orz, despite the translation difficulties, usually leads to the conclusion that the Orz come from another dimension; additionally, the Arilou describe the Orz as “dimensional travellers.” When asked about their origins, the Orz explain that, though both the Arilou and the Orz are from the outside, the Arilou are from above while the Orz are from below. The precise meaning of this explanation is still up to debate.

There has been some discussion — confirmed by Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III — that the Orz as they are seen in normal space are actually a projection of some higher-dimensional being, namely Them. The Orz-entity refers to what is seen of itself in the known dimensions as its fingers and explains that it is not like other races who are many bubbles. In essence, all Orz may be multiple manifestations of the same creature. The Orz sometimes refer to themselves in the singular third person, although whether this is another quirk of the Orz’s odd speech pattern or a reference to their true essence is unclear.

Once the troublemakers are dissolved, the Orz are happy. A very childlike attitude for a very powerful and advanced race.