Origin Galaxy: Shi'ar
Star System: Varanus
Planet: Timor (Varanus IV), fourth from sun
Habital: .85 covered by water, large island chains, Climate is temperate to tropical
Gravity: 2.0 Earth
Atmosphere: .75 nitrogen, .24 oxygen
Population: 4 billion

Physical Characteristics:
Type: Amphibious reptilian biped
Eye: Two, (black surrounded by red)
Fingers: Four (with opposable thumb)
Toes: Two
Skin Color: Green, scaled, with yellow fins
Average Height: 9 ft.

Special adaptations: Saurids are amphibious, having both lungs and gills. They are capable of survving the pressures of the ocean bottom and are exceedingly strong
Type of Government: Council of philosopher-scientists with little real authority
Level of Technology: Moderately advanced with no space travel until Timor became part of the Shi'ar Empire
Cultural Traits: Philosophical and contemplative, but skilled in warfare. The Shi'ar hire Saurids as mercenaries
Names of Representatives: Ch'od of the Starjammers

First Appearance: X-Men #107