Species:Humanity - Revision history

Pyramid at 16:37, 11 March 2011

2011-03-11T16:37:56Z

Nikai: /* Homo Sapiens Sapiens */ sp

2010-08-03T08:30:02Z

‎Homo Sapiens Sapiens: sp

Nikai: /* Homo Sapiens Superioris */ sp

2010-08-02T15:23:07Z

‎Homo Sapiens Superioris: sp

Erk: /* Homo Sapiens Suprahomo (Lightbearers) */

2007-12-20T07:38:54Z

‎Homo Sapiens Suprahomo (Lightbearers)

Ctv: /* Homo Sapiens Cyberis */

2007-08-12T22:56:11Z

‎Homo Sapiens Cyberis

Namlem: added to Homo Sapiens Cyberis description

2007-08-09T02:59:29Z

added to Homo Sapiens Cyberis description

Lonestar: /* Religion */ Grammar

2005-12-24T15:12:50Z

‎Religion: Grammar

Lonestar: /* Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis */ Grammar

2005-12-24T15:12:05Z

‎Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis: Grammar

Lonestar: /* Homo Sapiens Pluralis */ Grammar

2005-12-24T15:10:04Z

‎Homo Sapiens Pluralis: Grammar

Lonestar: /* Homo Sapiens Cyberis */ Grammar

2005-12-24T15:05:19Z

‎Homo Sapiens Cyberis: Grammar

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 |name=Humans
 |age of spaceflight=1319 [[Terminology:Earth standard years|ESY]]
-|homeworld=[[Terminology:Sol|Sol]] (System)
+|homeworld=[[Terminology:Earth|Earth]] in [[Terminology:Sol|Sol]] system
 |physical_characteristics=1.9m (tall)<BR/>Limbs: 4
 |lifespan=125-150 [[Terminology:Earth standard years|ESY]]

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 ==Physical characteristics==
 ===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 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.
+: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===

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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.
+: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===

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 (Nearly Extinct)
-: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.
+: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]].
 ===Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis===

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 ===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. 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 (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.
+: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.
 :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.

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 ==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.
+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==

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 ===Homo Sapiens Cosmonatalis===
-:Crafted as a slave race by the now defunct Light-Bearer faction, the ''Spaceborn'', as they are commonly referred to, 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]].
+: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]].
-: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.
+: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==

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 ===Homo Sapiens Pluralis===
-: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 near constantly transmitting sensors, a permanently linked existence has rendered this strain of humanity notably different in culture and mentality from all other strains.
+: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.
+: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 culture 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.
+: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".
+: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)===

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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. 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 [[Faction:Mechanist|Mechanist]] faction is the only full fledged meme-group centered upon the post-flesh goals of Homo Sapiens Cyberis.
+: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===