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{{Species Datasheet|
 
{{Species Datasheet|
 
|name=Humans
 
|name=Humans
|age of species=''waiting for template change to Age of Spaceflight''
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|age of spaceflight=1319 [[Terminology:Earth standard years|ESY]]
|homeworld=[[Terminology:Sol|Sol]] (System)
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|homeworld=[[Terminology:Earth|Earth]] in [[Terminology:Sol|Sol]] system
 
|physical_characteristics=1.9m (tall)<BR/>Limbs: 4
 
|physical_characteristics=1.9m (tall)<BR/>Limbs: 4
|lifespan=105-125 [[Terminology:Earth standard years|Earth standard years]]
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|lifespan=125-150 [[Terminology:Earth standard years|ESY]]
 
|habitat=Oxygen-Nitrogen
 
|habitat=Oxygen-Nitrogen
 
|number scheme=Radix 10
 
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=Humans=
 
=Humans=
==Supspecies==
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==Subspecies==
* Homo Sapiens Sapiens
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*Homo Sapiens Sapiens (Faction with highest population percentage: [[Faction:Purist|Purists]])
* Homo Sapiens Superioris (Primary faction: [[Faction:Shaper|Shapers]])
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*Homo Sapiens Superioris (Faction with highest population percentage: [[Faction:Shaper|Shapers]])
* Homo Sapiens Cyberis (Primary faction: [[Faction:Mechanist|Mechanists]])
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*Homo Sapiens Cyberis (Faction with highest population percentage: [[Faction:Mechanist|Mechanists]])
* Homo Sapiens Pluralis (Primary faction: [[Faction:Andolian|Andolians]])
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*Homo Sapiens Pluralis (Faction with highest population percentage: [[Faction:Andolian|Andolians]])
* Homo Sapiens Fascists (Primary faction: [[Faction:Homeland Security|Homeland Security]])
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*Homo Sapiens Suprahomo (defunct)
* Homo Sapiens Highers (Primary faction: [[Faction:Highborn|Highborn]])
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*Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis (Faction with highest population percentage: [[Faction:Spaceborn|Spaceborn]])
* Homo Sapiens ''need name'' (Primary faction: [[Faction:Hunter|Hunter]]) {{Fixme}}
 
* Homo Sapiens Indipents (Primary faction: [[Faction:League of Independent Human Worlds|League of Independent Human Worlds (LIHW)]])
 
* Homo Sapiens Merchantis (Primary faction: [[Faction:Interstellar Shipping and Mercantile Guild|Merchant's Guild]])
 
* Homo Sapiens Purialis (Primary faction: [[Faction:Purist|Purist]])
 
* Homo Sapiens ''need name'' (Primary faction: [[Faction:Unadorned|Unadorned]]) {{Fixme}}
 
* Homo Sapiens Illuminates (Defunt faction: [[Faction:Lightbearer|Lightbearer]])
 
* Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis (Other faction: [[Faction:Spaceborn|Spaceborn]])
 
  
 
==Physical characteristics==
 
==Physical characteristics==
 
===Homo Sapiens Sapiens===
 
===Homo Sapiens Sapiens===
Although small changes have occurred over the millenia, a great percentage of the human population remains without intentional genetic or physical modification, and thus remain not too far removed from the humans of more ancient history.  Whether through simple lack of resources, lack of desire, or rejection of change, '''Homo Sapiens Sapiens''', unmodified except for the genetic drifts incurred over centuries of colonization, remains the most populous of the human subspecies.
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:Although small changes have occurred over the millennia, a great percentage of the human population remains without intentional genetic or physical modification, and thus remains not too far removed from the humans of more ancient history.  Whether through simple lack of resources, lack of desire, or rejection of change, '''Homo Sapiens Sapiens''', unmodified except for the genetic drifts incurred over centuries of colonization, remains the most populous of the human subspecies.
  
 
===Homo Sapiens Superioris===
 
===Homo Sapiens Superioris===
Many [[Terminology:Eugenics|eugenics]] programs have been launched in human history, but none have been so successful as the '''Shapers'''.  The path of self-affected evolution via active genetic redesign has lead to a strain of humanity stronger, more durable, more resistant to disease and injury, of higher average intelligence, enjoying longer life-spans, and possessing keener senses.
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:Many [[Terminology:Eugenics|eugenics]] programs have been launched in human history, but none have been so successful.  The path of self-affected evolution via active genetic redesign has lead to a strain of humanity stronger, more durable, more resistant to disease and injury, of higher average intelligence, enjoying longer life-spans, and possessing keener senses.
  
Assuming that the universally ink-black UV resistant skin and complete lack of any hair other than the signature blue-white eye-brows is not disconcerting, any Superioris is almost certain to be considered physically beautiful, but it takes some experience to discern one Superioris from another.  However, these benefits come at the cost of much higher sustanence requirements, and a tremendous narrowing of diversity.
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:Assuming that the universally ink-black UV-resistant skin and complete lack of any hair other than the signature blue-white eye-brows is not disconcerting, any Superioris is almost certain to be considered physically beautiful, but it takes some experience to discern one Superioris from another.  However, these benefits come at the cost of much higher sustenance requirements, and a tremendous narrowing of diversity.
  
 
===Homo Sapiens Cyberis===
 
===Homo Sapiens Cyberis===
Having replaced many of their body parts with mechanical equivalents, or having forgone any pretense of human form, these [[Terminology:Cyborg|cyborgs]] cover a diverse and vibrant set of body types. The culture and society of these Homo Sapiens has come to be known as the '''Mechanists'''.
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:Having replaced many of their body parts with mechanical equivalents, or having forgone any pretense of human form, these [[Terminology:Cyborg|cyborgs]] cover a diverse and vibrant set of body types. Those with total body replacement can usually pass anything short of close inspection if they're willing to deal with maintenance of a synthetic flesh exterior. If the goal is, as is often the case, to adapt the body to the demands of work or habitat, anything from mining attachments to full strength-enhancing endoskeletons could be an integral part of the form. Locomotion seen to date ranges from bipedal to poly-pedal, tracked, wheeled, or even sets of thrusters. In addition, this sort of technical enhancement may provide the ability to extend one's lifespan indefinitely if the base neurological systems have already been altered to be non-senescent (provided one has access to regular maintenance service).  However, no matter how modified they may be, at the least, portions of their brains and nervous systems remain.
  
However, no matter how modified they may be, at the least, portions of their brains and nervous systems remain.  Many sport enhancements specific to their employment or hobbies, and some take great efforts to disguise the modifications to the naked eye.
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:While communities of such modified humans exist on the worlds of many factions, the [[Faction:Mechanist|Mechanist]] faction is the only full-fledged meme-group centered upon the post-flesh goals of Homo Sapiens Cyberis.
  
 
===Homo Sapiens Pluralis===
 
===Homo Sapiens Pluralis===
Implanted at birth with hardware that allows data-net access and an array of near constantly transmitting sensors, a permanently linked existence has rendered this strain of humanity notably different in culture and mentality from all other strains and have come to refer to themselves as '''Andolians'''.
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:While various communities have arisen that rely upon linked existences, none save the [[Faction:Andolian|Andolians]] have sufficiently differentiated themselves en masse from the rest of humanity to be a discernable grouping. Implanted at birth with hardware that allows data-net access and an array of almost constantly transmitting sensors, a permanently linked existence has rendered this strain of humanity notably different in culture and mentality from all other strains.
  
While every Pluralis retains its individuality, each is awash in a similarly accessible sea of information.  Culling from the group of those not capable of entering into such an existence, combined with a willingness to engage in limited crafting of offspring has also lead to small but noticeable genetic drift over the past 800 years.  Implantation is universal, and the use of synthetic or mechanicaly enhanced body modifications is not uncommon, but the desire for total body replacement present in the Cyberis strain is absent.
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:While every Pluralis retains its individuality, each is awash in a similarly accessible sea of information.  Culling from the group of those not capable of entering into such an existence combined with a willingness to engage in limited crafting of offspring has also lead to small but noticeable genetic drift over the past 800 years.  Implantation is universal, and the use of synthetic or mechanically enhanced body modifications is not uncommon, but the desire for total body replacement present in the Cyberis strain is absent.
  
While not overly concerned with improving the physical form, health related genetic traits deemed undesireable have been recorded, and then excised from the gene pool.  When isolated for long periods of time from any data-net, Pluralis individuals often experience pronounced withdrawl symptoms, earning them the nickname "Link-Junkies".
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:The linked existence and general cultural proclivities of the Andolians have brought them to near unity on their religious doctrine. While an Andolian would refer to his/herself as a devout skeptic existing in the absence of proof of the metaphysical, many others find it simpler to call them Atheists.
  
===Homo Sapiens Fascists===
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:While not overly concerned with improving the physical form, health-related genetic traits deemed undesireable have been recorded and then excised from the gene pool. When isolated for long periods of time from any data-net, Pluralis individuals often experience pronounced withdrawal symptoms, earning them the nickname "Link-Junkies".
'''Homeland Security''' ''need desc''{{Fixme}}
 
===Homo Sapiens Highers===
 
'''Highborn''' ''need desc''{{Fixme}}
 
===Homo Sapiens ''name''===
 
'''Hunter''' ''need desc''{{Fixme}}
 
===Homo Sapiens Indepents===
 
'''League of Independent Human Worlds (LIHW)''' ''need desc''{{Fixme}}
 
===Homo Sapiens Merchantis===
 
'''Interstellar Shipping and Mercantile Guild''' ''need desc''{{Fixme}}
 
===Purialis===
 
A surprisingly large memegroup, and the dominant one in Sol, the '''Purists''' seek a humanity free of changes to the species. They do not stand for genetic modification, nor for cybernetic implants. They are, however, not opposed to technology which is not used to alter humans. Motto: '''In being what we are, become all that we can be'''. ''have they any history to add?''{{Fixme}}
 
===Homo Sapiens ''name''===
 
'''Unadorned''' ''need desc''{{Fixme}}
 
===Homo Sapiens Illuminates===
 
<Defunct meme>
 
  
One of the earliest factions bursting outward on [[Terminology:FTL travel|FTL]] wings called themselves the '''Lightbearer'''.  This early group of objective moralists believed themselves the forefront of evolution in the entire galaxy, and sought to claim their place at the throne of all sentients.  Following their belief that the ends justify the means they ruthlessly enslaved some of the early [[Species:Dgn|Dgn]], further twisting their development into their designs until they eventually had the [[Species:Shmrn|Shmrn]].
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===Homo Sapiens Suprahomo (Lightbearers)===
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(Nearly Extinct)
  
When later a Lightbearer exploratory group discovered the [[Species:Klk'k|Klk'k]] homeworld they prepared to  subjugate and enslave this species too.  Fortunately for the Klk'k, the [[Species:Andolians|Andolians]] discovered them only some weeks after the first Lightbearer pacification vessel had arrived at the planet.  The Andolians were outraged, and discovering the Lightbearer were prepared to destroy the Klk'k culture and way of life, the Andolians threw themselves against the Lightbearer in the first human interstellar war.
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:One of the earlier factions to aggressively expand outward in the [[Terminology:FTL travel|FTL]] era were the [[Faction:Lightbearer|Lightbearers]], a meme-group built around the development of a supra-human race. Believing the human form to be the sacred forefront of evolution in the entire galaxy, they sought to claim the place of their distilled and purified strain at the throne of all sentients. They were driven to near-extinction by the [[Faction:Andolian|Andolians]] during the [[History and Timeline:The Fraternal War|Fraternal War]].
  
The Andolian's greater manufacturing base out performed the Lightbearer's economy to withstand and the Lightbearer military fell revealing a hidden secret not even the Lightbearer allies had known about, namely, the existence of the [[Species:Humanity#Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis|Spaceborn]] a genetically engineered slave race of humans, designed to live their lives in zero gravity so as to prevent Lightbearer from having to deal with menial tasks as laboring in vacuum.
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===Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis===
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:Crafted as a slave race by the now defunct Light-Bearer faction, the ''Spaceborn'', as they are commonly referred, remain frail and over-specialized, incapable of surviving in planetary environments.  Instead, as they were designed, they spend their entire lives in micro-gravity.  The Spaceborn have a unique cardiovascular system superbly tuned to life outside of a [[Terminology:Gravity well|gravity well]].  
  
It was this revelation that is believed to be the most responsible for the lack of action taken by any other faction when the Andolians proceeded to eliminate not only the industrial capacity of the Lightbearer, but also the Lightbearer themselves.
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:Their bone structure, however, is a less cheery affair, and the Spaceborn, though not suffering the degenerative effects of planetborn entities in prolonged micro-gravity, never had much durability in the first place and are weaker and more easily injured.  They are almost universally tall, lanky, and flexible, and all are possessed of a rather pallid complexion tending toward a slight reddishness. Spaceborn frequently begin developing severe medical problems between the age of 60-80 Earth years, giving them a somewhat shorter life expectancy than that of the other subspecies.
  
Those that did not manage to escape to [[Species:Humanity#Homo Sapiens Superioris|Shaper]] or [[Species:Humanity#Homo Sapiens Highers|Highborn]] space, or were not fortunate enough to be killed in the assaults on their worlds, had the dubious honor of being turned over to the Klk'k, the Spaceborn, and the Shmrn.  The ensuing combination of sterilization and incarceration served to eliminate the Lightbearer meme from the realm of dominant thought.
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:Almost all Spaceborn live in habitats situated in Andolian Protectorate space, having relocated from Light-Bearer space after liberation from that faction.
 
 
===Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis===
 
Crafted as a slave race by the now defunct Light-Bearer faction, the '''Spaceborn''' remain, frail and over-specialized, incapable of surviving in planetary environments.  Instead, as they were designed to, they spend their entire lives in micro-gravity.  The Spaceborn have a unique cardiovascular system superbly tuned to life outside of a [[Terminology:Gravity well|gravity well]].
 
 
 
Their bone structure, however, is a less cheery affair, and the Spaceborn, though not suffering the degenerative effects of planetborn entities in prolonged micro-gravity, never had much durability in the first place and are weaker and more easily injured.  They are almost universally tall, lanky, and flexible, and all are possessed of a rather pallid complexion tending towards a slight reddishness. Spaceborn frequently begin developing severe medical problems between the age of 60-80 Earth years, giving them a somewhat shorter life expectancy than that of the other subspecies.
 
  
 
==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
Originating on the third world of the [[Terminology:Solar System|Sol system]], all variants of humanity, even Homo Sapiens Cyberis, are most comfortable in '''Oxygen-Nitrogen atmospheres''', and temperatures not overly distant from 294 Kelvin.
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Originating on the third world of the [[Terminology:Solar System|Sol system]], all variants of humanity, even Homo Sapiens Cyberis, are most comfortable in Oxygen-Nitrogen atmospheres, and temperatures not overly distant from 294 Kelvin.
  
 
==Culture==
 
==Culture==
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Listed below are links to noteworthy human [[Terminology:Meme-group|Meme-groups]], organizations, and governments:
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{{Fixme}}
  
 
==Religion==
 
==Religion==
The most mixed and varied in the known galaxy running the gamut from atheists to zealots.
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Among the most mixed and varied in the known galaxy, running the gamut from atheists to zealots. Refer to the individual groups for more information.
  
 
==Number scheme==
 
==Number scheme==

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Species data
Humans
Homeworld (Origin) Earth in Sol system
Age of spaceflight 1319 ESY
Physical characteristics 1.9m (tall)
Limbs: 4
Life span 125-150 ESY
Habitat Oxygen-Nitrogen
Number scheme Radix 10

Humans

Subspecies

  • Homo Sapiens Sapiens (Faction with highest population percentage: Purists)
  • Homo Sapiens Superioris (Faction with highest population percentage: Shapers)
  • Homo Sapiens Cyberis (Faction with highest population percentage: Mechanists)
  • Homo Sapiens Pluralis (Faction with highest population percentage: Andolians)
  • Homo Sapiens Suprahomo (defunct)
  • Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis (Faction with highest population percentage: Spaceborn)

Physical characteristics

Homo Sapiens Sapiens

Although small changes have occurred over the millennia, a great percentage of the human population remains without intentional genetic or physical modification, and thus remains not too far removed from the humans of more ancient history. Whether through simple lack of resources, lack of desire, or rejection of change, Homo Sapiens Sapiens, unmodified except for the genetic drifts incurred over centuries of colonization, remains the most populous of the human subspecies.

Homo Sapiens Superioris

Many eugenics programs have been launched in human history, but none have been so successful. The path of self-affected evolution via active genetic redesign has lead to a strain of humanity stronger, more durable, more resistant to disease and injury, of higher average intelligence, enjoying longer life-spans, and possessing keener senses.
Assuming that the universally ink-black UV-resistant skin and complete lack of any hair other than the signature blue-white eye-brows is not disconcerting, any Superioris is almost certain to be considered physically beautiful, but it takes some experience to discern one Superioris from another. However, these benefits come at the cost of much higher sustenance requirements, and a tremendous narrowing of diversity.

Homo Sapiens Cyberis

Having replaced many of their body parts with mechanical equivalents, or having forgone any pretense of human form, these cyborgs cover a diverse and vibrant set of body types. Those with total body replacement can usually pass anything short of close inspection if they're willing to deal with maintenance of a synthetic flesh exterior. If the goal is, as is often the case, to adapt the body to the demands of work or habitat, anything from mining attachments to full strength-enhancing endoskeletons could be an integral part of the form. Locomotion seen to date ranges from bipedal to poly-pedal, tracked, wheeled, or even sets of thrusters. In addition, this sort of technical enhancement may provide the ability to extend one's lifespan indefinitely if the base neurological systems have already been altered to be non-senescent (provided one has access to regular maintenance service). However, no matter how modified they may be, at the least, portions of their brains and nervous systems remain.
While communities of such modified humans exist on the worlds of many factions, the Mechanist faction is the only full-fledged meme-group centered upon the post-flesh goals of Homo Sapiens Cyberis.

Homo Sapiens Pluralis

While various communities have arisen that rely upon linked existences, none save the Andolians have sufficiently differentiated themselves en masse from the rest of humanity to be a discernable grouping. Implanted at birth with hardware that allows data-net access and an array of almost constantly transmitting sensors, a permanently linked existence has rendered this strain of humanity notably different in culture and mentality from all other strains.
While every Pluralis retains its individuality, each is awash in a similarly accessible sea of information. Culling from the group of those not capable of entering into such an existence combined with a willingness to engage in limited crafting of offspring has also lead to small but noticeable genetic drift over the past 800 years. Implantation is universal, and the use of synthetic or mechanically enhanced body modifications is not uncommon, but the desire for total body replacement present in the Cyberis strain is absent.
The linked existence and general cultural proclivities of the Andolians have brought them to near unity on their religious doctrine. While an Andolian would refer to his/herself as a devout skeptic existing in the absence of proof of the metaphysical, many others find it simpler to call them Atheists.
While not overly concerned with improving the physical form, health-related genetic traits deemed undesireable have been recorded and then excised from the gene pool. When isolated for long periods of time from any data-net, Pluralis individuals often experience pronounced withdrawal symptoms, earning them the nickname "Link-Junkies".

Homo Sapiens Suprahomo (Lightbearers)

(Nearly Extinct)

One of the earlier factions to aggressively expand outward in the FTL era were the Lightbearers, a meme-group built around the development of a supra-human race. Believing the human form to be the sacred forefront of evolution in the entire galaxy, they sought to claim the place of their distilled and purified strain at the throne of all sentients. They were driven to near-extinction by the Andolians during the Fraternal War.

Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis

Crafted as a slave race by the now defunct Light-Bearer faction, the Spaceborn, as they are commonly referred, remain frail and over-specialized, incapable of surviving in planetary environments. Instead, as they were designed, they spend their entire lives in micro-gravity. The Spaceborn have a unique cardiovascular system superbly tuned to life outside of a gravity well.
Their bone structure, however, is a less cheery affair, and the Spaceborn, though not suffering the degenerative effects of planetborn entities in prolonged micro-gravity, never had much durability in the first place and are weaker and more easily injured. They are almost universally tall, lanky, and flexible, and all are possessed of a rather pallid complexion tending toward a slight reddishness. Spaceborn frequently begin developing severe medical problems between the age of 60-80 Earth years, giving them a somewhat shorter life expectancy than that of the other subspecies.
Almost all Spaceborn live in habitats situated in Andolian Protectorate space, having relocated from Light-Bearer space after liberation from that faction.

Habitat

Originating on the third world of the Sol system, all variants of humanity, even Homo Sapiens Cyberis, are most comfortable in Oxygen-Nitrogen atmospheres, and temperatures not overly distant from 294 Kelvin.

Culture

Listed below are links to noteworthy human Meme-groups, organizations, and governments:

FIXME

Religion

Among the most mixed and varied in the known galaxy, running the gamut from atheists to zealots. Refer to the individual groups for more information.

Number scheme

Base 10.

See also


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