There’s at least two reasons why I went with they/them pronouns for pretty much everyone:
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I didn’t want to gender any character, not just for LGBTQ+ reasons but I think alien worlds would have their own thing resembling gender. It’d be strange if even the most Earth-like planet just has the same gender norms as we do!
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For imagination reasons as you’ve stated. It’s also why I went with rather generic names. I’ve always felt fantasy/science fiction is best served with a healthy dose of minimalism!