 Life originated in this universe on "The crucible"; The Watcher, knowing that only a few species would survive on this world, transported some creatures to other worlds using dark matter funnels, to try to seed as much life throughout the universe as possible.Millions of years later, a sentient species called the "Jijaki" evolved from a transplanted population of "Opabinia".The Watcher learned their language by observing broadcasts of "Kijititatak Gikta", an educational animated program for Jijaki children, and established contact by writing "Howdy boys and girls and little neuters!"