A possible contradiction -- SNW VII's story "Infinite Bureaucracy" describes "a middle-aged male Tzenkethi—a feliform biped with gray-and-black striped fur" -- with "feliform" being an IRL scientific term for a feline evolution.

The new novel says different? Please tag with spoilers if anyone feels like sharing some thoughts with the group. -- Captain MKB 05:42, January 12, 2011 (UTC)

Yes. From the description given they sound like they are similar to the character of Kif Kroker from the television show Futurama. - Nx1701g 22:20, January 12, 2011 (UTC)

Can we get a quote? -- sulfur 22:15, January 13, 2011 (UTC)