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Created by [[Jhonen Vasquez]], '''Irken''' is a fictional alien race that wishes to conquer the universe. They are [[humanoid]] in general shape, range widely in size, and have large glossy eyes of varying colors. Their homeworld is the planet [[Planets of the Invader Zim Universe|Irk]]. The Irkens are seen on the [[NickToons TV|Nicktoon]] show ''[[Invader ZIM]]'', where [[Zim (Invader Zim)|the title character]] is an unsuccessful Irken ''Invader''.

==Etymology==
The term Irken likely evolved from the term "buggers" in Orson Scott Card's ''[[Ender's Game]]'' ("bug" and "irk" are synonyms, and both terms describe insectoid alien races).

==Irken morphology==
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In Irken [[comparative anatomy|morphology]], most Irkens are [[cyborg]]s, having '''Standard-Issue Irken Utility Packs''', or '''PAKs''' installed into their spines directly after birth, incubation and birth also being fully mechanised. Irkens are physiologically humanoid (but generally about half the size of an adult human), with green skin and some insectile traits &mdash; primarily the presence of two antennae instead of hair on the head. An Irken's eyes are large, glossy, and of a single color, with no distinct pupil or iris. Irkens come in several shades of green. Their tongues appear to be segmented, and they have no visible ears.

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