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The '''Humans of the Galaxa Universe''' are a genetically diverse, spiritually complex, and wildly adaptable species descended from the [[Proto-Human]] template designed by the divine progenitors [[Esmerelea]] and [[Theadrid]]. Though they bear the name and form of humans found in other universes such as [[Kosmos]] or [[Apokalyptika]], Galaxan Humans are native to [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]], a world that has since been lost to myth and memory. | The '''Humans of the Galaxa Universe''' are a genetically diverse, spiritually complex, and wildly adaptable species descended from the [[Proto-Human]] template designed by the divine progenitors [[Esmerelea]] and [[Theadrid]]. Though they bear the name and form of humans found in other universes such as [[Kosmos]] or [[Apokalyptika]], Galaxan Humans are native to [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]], a world that has since been lost to myth and memory. | ||
Their solar systemâdistinct from the Sol system of Kosmosâincludes the planets [[Qoneris]], [[ | Their solar systemâdistinct from the Sol system of Kosmosâincludes the planets [[Qoneris]], [[Anestrea]], [[Falvorth]], [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]], [[Aris]], [[Mentaculus]], [[Novithrus]], [[Omnilus]], [[Overith]], and [[Stelikar]], with [[Luna (Galaxa)|Luna]] orbiting [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)|Terra Prime]]. Only one other planet, [[Aris]], hosts a native human-descended population: the rust-skinned [[Arisite|Arisites]]. | ||
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== Origins and Evolution == | == Origins and Evolution == | ||
Humanity began its rise amidst an AI and cybernetic renaissance. The invention of the first sentient | Humanity began its rise amidst an AI and cybernetic renaissance. The invention of the first sentient [[Artificial Intelligence]] ushered in new rights laws, followed by the normalization of [[Cyberware]]âincluding full sensory limb replacements and cognitive neural implants. It was during this [[Golden Age (Galaxan Human)|Golden Age]] that the [[Elvari]] made first contact, gifting humanity with a [[Class-III Teleka Drive]]âa gesture meant to encourage their spiritual and social maturation. | ||
Initially wary, humanity soon embraced the gift as a divine spark. The Elvari's hope was simple: to broaden human perspective, | Initially wary, humanity soon embraced the gift as a divine spark. The [[Elvari|Elvari's]] hope was simple: to broaden human perspective, aid their expansion, and grant them a chance at cosmic maturity. | ||
== The Diaspora == | == The Diaspora == | ||
With material resources dwindling and wanderlust ignited, humans launched their exodus in massive colony ships. | With material resources dwindling and wanderlust ignited, humans launched their exodus in massive colony ships. Twenty ships scattered across Galaxa, many landing on worlds that now bear names like [[Neo Terra Prime]], [[Neo Terra Prime II]], [[Perisolus]], [[Nordus Prime]], and [[Fithrin]]. | ||
The exodus left Terra Prime depopulated, its surviving elders fading with the ruins. The homeworldâs precise location was eventually lostâonly remembered by the [[Ursid (Galaxa)|Ursid]]. | The exodus left Terra Prime depopulated, its surviving elders fading with the ruins. The homeworldâs precise location was eventually lostâonly remembered by the [[Ursid (Galaxa)|Ursid]]. | ||
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Humans are culturally diffuse, with both isolated societies and sprawling empires. While early expansion was marked by fierce territorialism and internal conflict, exposure to interstellar civilizations tempered their aggression. | Humans are culturally diffuse, with both isolated societies and sprawling empires. While early expansion was marked by fierce territorialism and internal conflict, exposure to interstellar civilizations tempered their aggression. | ||
Some humans remain fiercely xenophobic, particularly supremacist groups like the Imperium of the Pure. Yet most Galaxan humans are famed for their xenophilia and interspecies curiosityâespecially toward Near-Humans designed by Esmerelea and Theadrid, with whom they can often interbreed. | Some humans remain fiercely xenophobic, particularly supremacist groups like the [[Imperium of the Pure]]. Yet most Galaxan humans are famed for their xenophilia and interspecies curiosityâespecially toward [[Near-Human|Near-Humans]] designed by [[Esmerelea]] and [[Theadrid]], with whom they can often interbreed. | ||
== Faith and Philosophy == | == Faith and Philosophy == | ||
The ancient religion devoted to [[Esmerelea]] (the Spirit Womb) and [[Theadrid]] (the Architect) has endured across a million | The ancient religion [[Ethedanism]] devoted to [[Esmerelea]] (the Spirit Womb) and [[Theadrid]] (the Architect) has endured across a million [[Galaxan Standard Calendar|Galaxan years]]. Other pantheons have emerged as well, but the divine parents remain sacred to many. | ||
Spiritual movements often combine cosmology and psionics, producing sects focused on astral meditation, divine DNA resonance, and prophetic gene mapping. | Spiritual movements often combine cosmology and psionics, producing sects focused on astral meditation, divine [[Deoxyribonucleic acid|DNA]] resonance, and prophetic gene mapping. | ||
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[[Church of Astaria|Astariaty]] is the second most popular religion with the largest following being on [[Neo Terra V]] where[[Church of Astaria|Astariaty]] was founded. | |||
== Relations with Other Species == | == Relations with Other Species == | ||
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* '''Starships''': Renowned for reliability and modular design. | * '''Starships''': Renowned for reliability and modular design. | ||
* '''Weapons''': Mass-produced, simple, and deadly. | * '''Weapons''': Mass-produced, simple, and maniacally deadly. Human weapons are known for the brutality and painfulness of their wounds. | ||
* '''Fashion & Art''': Chaotic, emotive, and untranslatable. Especially popular among alien youth subcultures. | * '''Fashion & Art''': Chaotic, emotive, and untranslatable. Especially popular among alien youth subcultures. | ||
* '''Music''': The birth of the genre "Plasma Metal" is attributed to human ship crews with nothing but broken instruments and a dream. | * '''Music''': The birth of the genre "Plasma Metal" is attributed to human ship crews with nothing but broken instruments and a dream. | ||
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* The phrase â'''Born for the Black'''â denotes humans born in deep space, rarely or never visiting planetary surfaces. | * The phrase â'''Born for the Black'''â denotes humans born in deep space, rarely or never visiting planetary surfaces. | ||
* [[Esmerelea]] and [[Theadrid]] are worshipped by the Galaxan faithful as creatorsâoften portrayed as a pair of intertwining stars. | * [[Esmerelea]] and [[Theadrid]] are worshipped by the Galaxan faithful as creatorsâoften portrayed as a pair of intertwining stars. | ||
* | * Human Nobles frequently tattoo '''ancestral coordinate glyphs''' on their bodies to mark family origin planets. | ||
* Some alien courts (like the [[Frellanic Court]]) use '''replica human teeth''' as high fashion accessories. | * Some alien courts (like the [[Frellanic Court|Frelanic Court]]) use '''replica human teeth''' as high fashion accessories. | ||
* The popular Galaxan holodrama '''" | * The popular Galaxan holodrama '''"[[Coronal Hearts]]"'''âfeaturing a tragic Human-Lekaran love storyâis banned in several purist empires. | ||
* The dish "Plasma-Fried Synthemeat with Neo-Terran Berries" is considered a human delicacy in elite diplomatic circles. | * The dish "Plasma-Fried Synthemeat with Neo-Terran Berries" is considered a human delicacy in elite diplomatic circles. | ||
* No known human has successfully found Terra Prime (Galaxa). Several expeditions have vanished trying. | * No known human has successfully found [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)|Terra Prime]]. Several expeditions have vanished trying. | ||
 | * [[Arisite]] refuse to share the Coordinates of [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)|Terra Prime]]. They have made a pact with the [[Ursid (Galaxa)|Ursid]] to never utter its true location even under threat of death. | ||
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