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{{toc_right}}<onlyinclude>The [[Humans]] are a species of mammalian humanoids, distinctive for their soft skin, and dead hair follicles jutting from their scalp. They originate from the world of [[Earth]]. A planet with a decaying atmosphere, Earth once featured a wide array of wild life, fauna and human settlements. However a long history of conflict, and industrial pollution, has poisoned the planet. The polluted, barely habitable slums of old mega-cities are all that remain of this once lush planet. Everything outside these settlements is unable to sustain any form of life. The Humans are currently less technologically advanced than most, as they are a newer people.</onlyinclude>
{{toc_right}}<onlyinclude>[[Humans]] represent the primary humanoid population of the galaxy, and are represented by the strongest political and economic forces to boot. Being the first species to develop advanced space technology, they quickly established a foothold (primarially under the flag of Sol Central), placing them in a strong position as other species came into play. Humans are perhaps the most diverse race in the galaxy, known for both terrible hatred and bloodshed, along with sparks of greatness; humans are generally regarded as wildcards by other species.</onlyinclude>


== Game Mechanics ==
== Game Mechanics ==
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* Humans speak primarily Galactic Common (GalCom). Most humans can also be expected to have a working knowledge of Sol Common (SolCom).
* Humans speak primarily Galactic Common (GalCom). Most humans can also be expected to have a working knowledge of Sol Common (SolCom).


* Humans can wear all standard NanoTrasen gear.
* Humans can wear all standard Nanotrasen gear.


* Humans possess no extra-normal abilities.
* Humans possess no extra-normal abilities, and can generally be considered the point of reference for other species.


==Physiology==
==Physiology==
Humans are considered some of the most adaptable and resilient organisms in the galaxy.


=== Biology and Appearance===
Physiologically, they are incredibly standard, generally considered to be a galactic baseline, standing at an average height of 6 feet (1.82m). As with the majority of space faring life, humans require oxygen to survive, and collect their nutrients through eating. However, humans are notable for their ability to survive in almost any condition; short of an immediately lethal environment, humans can survive severe temperatures or environments which lack easy access to their needs long enough to formulate a survival solution. Although likely outmatched in any given environment by another, more specialized, species, humans are perhaps the most versatile.
Standing at about 1.8 meters as the average with massive variation, Humans appear in a vast diversity of body morphologies. They have a thin to medium thickness membrane covering their flesh. This membrane is known in their native tongue as 'skin', and is pigmented to come in many different shades of brown and beige. Pale skin however seems to be most common outside of Earth. They possess small eyes, with varying shades of pigmentation, with thick movable skin flaps known as eyelids. Their noses are large dual tubes supported by cartilage, and just off their face. This nasal organ helps facilitate respiration. They have two long appendages known as arms they use to reach and grasp objects. They are also bipedal, with their legs similar to their arms, but with a much lesser degree of flexibility.


One of the primary physical aspects of a human is its hair, fibers that grow out of their scalp and hangs dead upon piercing the skin. These are long, tendrils that extend from their scalp and are of varying lengths, with female hair tending to be longer, though this is not always the case. The hair can be cut and styled at various lengths, and comes in many colors.
Compared to humans of the 21st century, humans have largely remained the same. Racial diversity was seriously harmed by the closing centuries of human conflict, leaving caucasian humans the significant majority. The average human can expect to live around 120 years; humans leading healthy lives with access to advanced medical care have been known to live to 200 years, with the longest life so far being 273 years.


Humans have two sexes, male and female.
==Society and Culture==
Humans are generally represented by two main political powers- Sol Central, and [[Nanotrasen]].  


=== Growth ===
Sol Central (colloquially referred to as 'SolGov' or just 'Sol'), is a government formed by the remaining political powers following the wars that caused the destruction of much of Earth's infrastructure, political systems and ecology. SolGov is governed by a group of eleven elected chairmen, with no specific leader; each chairman controls a different area of society, and the board confers with regards to larger issues. Although not officially ineligible, no non-human to date has been voted onto the board. Learning from the failings of previous human societies, SolGov is focused on placing faith in its citizens and focusing on liberty over security. An extremely lax code of laws and limited regulations on trade and corporations have lead to the government's powers largely being delegated to private authorities, however it still plays an important role forwarding humanity's interests on the galactic playing field and ensuring the wellbeing of humans across the galaxy. Sol Central's controversial policy of acceptance towards aliens has led to division among humans, and despite official policy to the contrary, Sol-owned space can often be xenophobic and human-centric. SolGov also plays an important role in galactic politics as the controlling body of the standardised galactic credit, widely considered to be the main currency in the Milky Way.
A skrell clutch usually contains about 50 eggs and when fertilized, hatches after a period of three months into larvae similar to a tadpole and are no more than a centimeter long upon hatching. These larvae inhabit a completely aquatic environment and feed on vegetation in the environment, their motor skills unable to function outside of water. Of the 50 larvae hatched, natural causes typically reduce the number to about 5. These causes typically consist in the form of genetic defects, immune deficiencies, and other factors. In the more rural parts of Jargon 4, natural predators are still a factor. While during this cycle, a larva is not officially considered to be a child due to the high mortality rate after hatching. Despite this, however they are specially protected by various legal bounds and the deliberate killing of them is considered a grave offense, being one of the highest crimes in skrell society with the punishment being exile. This larval period lasts eight months, in which the larvae will grow and develop legs as well as the cognitive functions equivalent to a human toddler. It is this point in which a skrell is considered to be a sentient being in the eyes of the law.


A skrell child stands at about 50 centimeters and will continue to grow until adulthood. Most children will retain the tail of their larval stage for several months after the development of legs until it will naturally fall off. Skrell children develop skills and basic cognition similarly to a human, though higher standards of education in skrell society typically has the equivalent of a fourth grader learning calculus as basic curriculum.
Nanotrasen (colloquially referred to as NT)  is (officially, at least) a research corporation founded on Mars approximately a hundred years ago. Beginning as a legal loophole to allow an investor to bypass tax, a mixture of luck and smart investments enabled its founder to corner the growing biotech market, successfully patenting cloning and selling the usage of it at extortionate prices. NT only grew from there- a series of buyouts and hostile takeovers established NT, indisputably, as the largest public corporation. Using their near-unlimited budget to explore space, NT claimed the majority of the galaxy's natural resources before anyone else even knew they existed. With the discovery of plasma and bluespace tech, NT have become an entity of great enough power to rival any political body in the galaxy; this led to a declaration of independence from human political elements, freeing NT from being subject to any ethical regulation or corporate taxation. NT remaining primarily human-led means that humans can generally expect preferential treatment anywhere they go in the galaxy.


==== Lifespan ====
Various smaller political elements and groups also proclaim human heritage. Generally, these are smaller groups (the approximate human population of splinter groups rests at around four billion across the galaxy.) based entirely on single planets or solar systems, who possess wide ranges of ideologies and values. The more notable groups in this category include Space Russia (a communist society based from variety of colonies constructed by Russia prior to its construction), and the Novus Rebels (A group of separatists who refuse to share a society with aliens, going as far as to engage in open war with SolGov at one stage).
Normal life expectancy for most Human is 95 earth years.


=== Diet ===
Human society is generally based around merit; a person's value is considered based on how they can benefit others, be it through skills, possessions, or power. As such. rich humans generally lead far more luxurious lives than poor ones, though it is far from impossible for a human to climb the social ladder over the course of their lifetime. The values and morality of humanity are impossible to predict- human focus on individuality and liberty means each human tends to develop their own ethical code, though the majority of humans opt to avoid open conflict where they can, owing to a history of millennia of horrific, meaningless wars.
Humans are omnivores, and as such their nutritional diet consists of vegetation and meats. Humans can eat almost any meal pleasing to their pallet, and that is not poisonous. Be it meat or fruit. Some humans however have vowed to never consume meat, and as such consume only vegetation. They are rare however. Humans also have an organ known as a 'liver' that filters toxins from their blood stream, allowing them to consume alcohol better than most species.


==Society and Culture==
=== Territories ===
Humans are a socially negligent people with a hateful and bland culture. Earth's landscape contained many diverse people, most of whom were met with scorn and hatred from whatever ruling class was in charge during the time. Gender equality is generally accepted however sexism is still seen on space stations. This is likely due to millennia of sexism and female subservience. Humans generally enter monogamous and long term relationships with one another in order to bear children.
'''Earth'''
 
Earth is the home planet of humanity. Once known for having rich ecosystems, an excess of water, and a variety of different environments, it has now been rendered seriously damaged and inhabitable in places by both industrialism and the use of superweapons. Despite the damage, Earth remains mainly livable; whilst Asia, Oceania, and the majority of Africa and Europe have been left barren and devoid of natural life, the remainder of the world still maintains a present, if diminished, state of life. Outside of the cities, the Earth's atmosphere is livable but presents a health risk to humans over the longer term and is not pleasant, owing to a lower oxygen concentration and the larger presence of toxic trace elements in the air. Few aliens opt to live on Earth, as few would choose to reside there out of choice.
 
Human presence on Earth is almost entirely within cities, as they possess machinery to maintain an artificial atmosphere which allows for humans to lead normal lives. The cities are largely build, and contain almost entirely housing blocks and commercial areas- The cities are devoid of all but the most basic of production, outsourcing both power and supplies. Most humans in the city either work off-planet or via proxy. The general quality of life in the cities is below the galactic average, but generally acceptable, with a variety of imported luxuries available and access to galactic networks.
 
Earth remains ingrained as an important part of human culture, however is generally considered little more than a housing situation for humanity. The majority of Earthborn humans live in the Americas, whilst the richer residents reside in the more comfortable cities in Europe. Smaller pockets of civilization reside in less-damaged areas of the largely destroyed areas.
 
'''Mars'''


Most cultures of Earth focus on self discovery, independence, and freedom. As a result most humans are selfish and ignorant people.
Mars is the capital of SolGov, and is generally considered to be the heart of human society. Once uninhabitable, mars has been rendered livable to humanity through centuries of terraforming (as opposed to the artificial atmospheres opted for by most human colonies), and now ecologically resembles Earth prior to humanity laying waste to it. Mars is one of humanity's largest industrial spaces, but has been largely drained of its exploitable resources. Mars is also home to a variety of educational institutes, being one of the prime academic destinations for humanity.


Humans have a long history of violence, greed, and hatred. An achievements made by the species were fueled by the those three. Wars over money, race, and pure anger were common in human history. Even now space is dominated by human corporations who stop at nothing to further profits.
Mars is notable for its large NT presence. Although remaining a Sol-owned territory, NT owns a significant portion of provides land upon mars and runs the majority of its industry, as well as basing a variety of corporate offices from the planet.  


=== Home Planet ===
'''Luna'''
''Main: [[Earth]]''


Humans originated from the world of [[Earth]]. A medium sized planet, oceans cover 71% of the planet's surface. Typical environments on the four continents consist of large plains, desserts, and many types of forest land. The Human will typically make their habitat in in a huge city, to live with the other humans. However due to unchecked pollution and nuclear conflict Earth can barely sustain life. Only the slums of once great cities hold humans. Everyone and everything outside those zones has died. Those in the slums live brutish and short lives. When Earth faced its fifth energy crisis plasma was discovered. Corporations of Earth rushed out to capture it and sell it back to the dying and powerless world. However they realized they could turn a greater profit by selling it to Mars and Luna, more wealthy human settlements. As a result much of Earth is still without power.
Luna is considered to be one of the most upper-class territories in human possession. Even before the advent of modern space colonization, living on Luna was relatively commonplace for the rich- It was the ultimate display of wealth, and offered refuge from the social problems plaguing human society. Luna's low gravity compared to the majority of locations inhabited by humanoids means that movement and going about day-to-day business is far more efficient and easy. However, this has often led to a degradation in strength relative to humans living on Earth or Mars- generally compensated for by those living on Luna favoring intellectual and economic pursuits regardless. Extremely high costs of living and limited space mean only the social elite can live on Luna (approx. twenty-four million humans, three million non-humans).


The atmosphere on Luna has been artificially modified to support human life- a air mixture scrubbed to remove toxins or harmful trace elements combined with advanced medical treatment means that those who live on Luna generally experience longer and healthier lives than most humans.


=== Military ===
=== Military ===
Human military forces typically have multiple tiers with a caste system. Each group has their own specific function in relation to each other which makes for a swift and responsive military force. Their are a series of squads and groups that are commanded by a chain of officers giving orders and overseeing and operations. Humans fear death, and as a result avoid hand to hand combat, preferring ranged weaponry. With the advent of bluespace strikes, they can remotely kill their enemies from great distances. Even before this invention they would call in airstrikes of explosives to kill their enemy from afar without risking their own lives. This kind of mass ranged weaponry has created a problem for human military corporations. They cannot wage war openly on each other without risking massive casualties and damage, so instead they wage covert warfare. Hiring third party sabotage agents to attack each other in secret.
Humans are represented by three main military bodies.
 
'''Sol Central Military'''
[WIP]Sol Central's military forces are based primarily upon the former military human forces before human society was reformed. The concept of an air force has largely been abandoned with the advent of space travel, leaving three main branches- Sol Central Infantry Force, Sol Central Navy, and Sol Central Marine Corps,
 
'''Humanity Defence Force'''
[WIP]The Humanity Defence Force (HDF) is a registered charity which operates under the donations of a variety of parties interested in the preservation of Earth. Supplied with the best equipment by a variety of benefactors (primarily SolGov, NT, and a variety of larger corporations run by humans), the HDF operates as a neutral force with the sole goal of protecting humanity and its colonies from anything that threatens them. The HDF's questionable track record in dealing with aliens is largely overlooked by funding bodies, due to their sheer effectiveness in averting damage to human interests.
 
HDF soldiers are extremely well-paid, and hand-picked from recruits with military experience. They operate in smaller groups, and generally work using covert action and surgical strikes.
 
'''Nanotrasen Military'''
[WIP} Upon Nanotrasen's declaration of political independence, they began to construct their own military. Based upon their already sizable emergency response forces, NT's military makes up for what it lacks in training with numbers and equipment that mean they can overwhelm any foe.
 
'''Other Forces'''


== Relations with other Species ==
== Relations with other Species ==
Historically, humans are not accepting of other species. In most cases, their prejudice causes violence. However as time has passed humans have become more accepting.
Historically, humans are not accepting of other species. In most cases, their prejudice causes violence. However as time has passed humans have become more accepting, in part due to human's affinity for shrewd diplomacy and trade.


[WIP]
'''Diona'''
 
'''Kidan'''
 
 
'''Tajarans'''
 
'''Vox'''
 
'''Vulpkanin'''
((no lore so this is based on conjecture and the general direction vulp lore's taking))


{{Species}}
'''Grey'''


[[Category:Fluff]][[Category:Species]]
'''IPC'''
[WIP]

Latest revision as of 16:38, 13 May 2023

draft of an improve lore page on humans

Humans represent the primary humanoid population of the galaxy, and are represented by the strongest political and economic forces to boot. Being the first species to develop advanced space technology, they quickly established a foothold (primarially under the flag of Sol Central), placing them in a strong position as other species came into play. Humans are perhaps the most diverse race in the galaxy, known for both terrible hatred and bloodshed, along with sparks of greatness; humans are generally regarded as wildcards by other species.

Game Mechanics

  • Humans are a playable species with no karma price.
  • Humans speak primarily Galactic Common (GalCom). Most humans can also be expected to have a working knowledge of Sol Common (SolCom).
  • Humans can wear all standard Nanotrasen gear.
  • Humans possess no extra-normal abilities, and can generally be considered the point of reference for other species.

Physiology

Humans are considered some of the most adaptable and resilient organisms in the galaxy.

Physiologically, they are incredibly standard, generally considered to be a galactic baseline, standing at an average height of 6 feet (1.82m). As with the majority of space faring life, humans require oxygen to survive, and collect their nutrients through eating. However, humans are notable for their ability to survive in almost any condition; short of an immediately lethal environment, humans can survive severe temperatures or environments which lack easy access to their needs long enough to formulate a survival solution. Although likely outmatched in any given environment by another, more specialized, species, humans are perhaps the most versatile.

Compared to humans of the 21st century, humans have largely remained the same. Racial diversity was seriously harmed by the closing centuries of human conflict, leaving caucasian humans the significant majority. The average human can expect to live around 120 years; humans leading healthy lives with access to advanced medical care have been known to live to 200 years, with the longest life so far being 273 years.

Society and Culture

Humans are generally represented by two main political powers- Sol Central, and Nanotrasen.

Sol Central (colloquially referred to as 'SolGov' or just 'Sol'), is a government formed by the remaining political powers following the wars that caused the destruction of much of Earth's infrastructure, political systems and ecology. SolGov is governed by a group of eleven elected chairmen, with no specific leader; each chairman controls a different area of society, and the board confers with regards to larger issues. Although not officially ineligible, no non-human to date has been voted onto the board. Learning from the failings of previous human societies, SolGov is focused on placing faith in its citizens and focusing on liberty over security. An extremely lax code of laws and limited regulations on trade and corporations have lead to the government's powers largely being delegated to private authorities, however it still plays an important role forwarding humanity's interests on the galactic playing field and ensuring the wellbeing of humans across the galaxy. Sol Central's controversial policy of acceptance towards aliens has led to division among humans, and despite official policy to the contrary, Sol-owned space can often be xenophobic and human-centric. SolGov also plays an important role in galactic politics as the controlling body of the standardised galactic credit, widely considered to be the main currency in the Milky Way.

Nanotrasen (colloquially referred to as NT) is (officially, at least) a research corporation founded on Mars approximately a hundred years ago. Beginning as a legal loophole to allow an investor to bypass tax, a mixture of luck and smart investments enabled its founder to corner the growing biotech market, successfully patenting cloning and selling the usage of it at extortionate prices. NT only grew from there- a series of buyouts and hostile takeovers established NT, indisputably, as the largest public corporation. Using their near-unlimited budget to explore space, NT claimed the majority of the galaxy's natural resources before anyone else even knew they existed. With the discovery of plasma and bluespace tech, NT have become an entity of great enough power to rival any political body in the galaxy; this led to a declaration of independence from human political elements, freeing NT from being subject to any ethical regulation or corporate taxation. NT remaining primarily human-led means that humans can generally expect preferential treatment anywhere they go in the galaxy.

Various smaller political elements and groups also proclaim human heritage. Generally, these are smaller groups (the approximate human population of splinter groups rests at around four billion across the galaxy.) based entirely on single planets or solar systems, who possess wide ranges of ideologies and values. The more notable groups in this category include Space Russia (a communist society based from variety of colonies constructed by Russia prior to its construction), and the Novus Rebels (A group of separatists who refuse to share a society with aliens, going as far as to engage in open war with SolGov at one stage).

Human society is generally based around merit; a person's value is considered based on how they can benefit others, be it through skills, possessions, or power. As such. rich humans generally lead far more luxurious lives than poor ones, though it is far from impossible for a human to climb the social ladder over the course of their lifetime. The values and morality of humanity are impossible to predict- human focus on individuality and liberty means each human tends to develop their own ethical code, though the majority of humans opt to avoid open conflict where they can, owing to a history of millennia of horrific, meaningless wars.

Territories

Earth

Earth is the home planet of humanity. Once known for having rich ecosystems, an excess of water, and a variety of different environments, it has now been rendered seriously damaged and inhabitable in places by both industrialism and the use of superweapons. Despite the damage, Earth remains mainly livable; whilst Asia, Oceania, and the majority of Africa and Europe have been left barren and devoid of natural life, the remainder of the world still maintains a present, if diminished, state of life. Outside of the cities, the Earth's atmosphere is livable but presents a health risk to humans over the longer term and is not pleasant, owing to a lower oxygen concentration and the larger presence of toxic trace elements in the air. Few aliens opt to live on Earth, as few would choose to reside there out of choice.

Human presence on Earth is almost entirely within cities, as they possess machinery to maintain an artificial atmosphere which allows for humans to lead normal lives. The cities are largely build, and contain almost entirely housing blocks and commercial areas- The cities are devoid of all but the most basic of production, outsourcing both power and supplies. Most humans in the city either work off-planet or via proxy. The general quality of life in the cities is below the galactic average, but generally acceptable, with a variety of imported luxuries available and access to galactic networks.

Earth remains ingrained as an important part of human culture, however is generally considered little more than a housing situation for humanity. The majority of Earthborn humans live in the Americas, whilst the richer residents reside in the more comfortable cities in Europe. Smaller pockets of civilization reside in less-damaged areas of the largely destroyed areas.

Mars

Mars is the capital of SolGov, and is generally considered to be the heart of human society. Once uninhabitable, mars has been rendered livable to humanity through centuries of terraforming (as opposed to the artificial atmospheres opted for by most human colonies), and now ecologically resembles Earth prior to humanity laying waste to it. Mars is one of humanity's largest industrial spaces, but has been largely drained of its exploitable resources. Mars is also home to a variety of educational institutes, being one of the prime academic destinations for humanity.

Mars is notable for its large NT presence. Although remaining a Sol-owned territory, NT owns a significant portion of provides land upon mars and runs the majority of its industry, as well as basing a variety of corporate offices from the planet.

Luna

Luna is considered to be one of the most upper-class territories in human possession. Even before the advent of modern space colonization, living on Luna was relatively commonplace for the rich- It was the ultimate display of wealth, and offered refuge from the social problems plaguing human society. Luna's low gravity compared to the majority of locations inhabited by humanoids means that movement and going about day-to-day business is far more efficient and easy. However, this has often led to a degradation in strength relative to humans living on Earth or Mars- generally compensated for by those living on Luna favoring intellectual and economic pursuits regardless. Extremely high costs of living and limited space mean only the social elite can live on Luna (approx. twenty-four million humans, three million non-humans).

The atmosphere on Luna has been artificially modified to support human life- a air mixture scrubbed to remove toxins or harmful trace elements combined with advanced medical treatment means that those who live on Luna generally experience longer and healthier lives than most humans.

Military

Humans are represented by three main military bodies.

Sol Central Military [WIP]Sol Central's military forces are based primarily upon the former military human forces before human society was reformed. The concept of an air force has largely been abandoned with the advent of space travel, leaving three main branches- Sol Central Infantry Force, Sol Central Navy, and Sol Central Marine Corps,

Humanity Defence Force [WIP]The Humanity Defence Force (HDF) is a registered charity which operates under the donations of a variety of parties interested in the preservation of Earth. Supplied with the best equipment by a variety of benefactors (primarily SolGov, NT, and a variety of larger corporations run by humans), the HDF operates as a neutral force with the sole goal of protecting humanity and its colonies from anything that threatens them. The HDF's questionable track record in dealing with aliens is largely overlooked by funding bodies, due to their sheer effectiveness in averting damage to human interests.

HDF soldiers are extremely well-paid, and hand-picked from recruits with military experience. They operate in smaller groups, and generally work using covert action and surgical strikes.

Nanotrasen Military [WIP} Upon Nanotrasen's declaration of political independence, they began to construct their own military. Based upon their already sizable emergency response forces, NT's military makes up for what it lacks in training with numbers and equipment that mean they can overwhelm any foe.

Other Forces

Relations with other Species

Historically, humans are not accepting of other species. In most cases, their prejudice causes violence. However as time has passed humans have become more accepting, in part due to human's affinity for shrewd diplomacy and trade.

Diona

Kidan


Tajarans

Vox

Vulpkanin ((no lore so this is based on conjecture and the general direction vulp lore's taking))

Grey

IPC [WIP]

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