The species look a lot like robots to me, maybe that's why? Or it's a "nickname".
Lubiniki
2020-01-01 17:38:35 +0000 UTC
I'm not sure what the deal is with the last bit. ", 33." That seems to be the correct translation, but unless it's a species named by number (absolutely possible), it doesn't make sense.
Viktor
2020-01-01 00:36:08 +0000 UTC
HAPPY NEW STANDARD GALACTIC CALENDAR YEAR, LADY VANYA.
THANK YOU, 33.