The Helianx had tried to make sure their [[information]] was of limited value to the few belligerent species who had developed their [[telepathic]] abilities sufficiently enough to detect the space gypsies' invisible [[presence]], and had attempted to communicate with them. Unfortunately, their undeservedly dubious reputation had become almost impossible to shake off. It has been said that on some worlds the very mention of the name Helianx was enough to scare children into silence. Yet in their own collective mind these gentle giants had always considered their intentions as benign and utterly harmless. | The Helianx had tried to make sure their [[information]] was of limited value to the few belligerent species who had developed their [[telepathic]] abilities sufficiently enough to detect the space gypsies' invisible [[presence]], and had attempted to communicate with them. Unfortunately, their undeservedly dubious reputation had become almost impossible to shake off. It has been said that on some worlds the very mention of the name Helianx was enough to scare children into silence. Yet in their own collective mind these gentle giants had always considered their intentions as benign and utterly harmless. |