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| caption1 = Representative Canid morphology
| caption1 = Representative Canid morphology
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| caption2 = Side view
| caption2 = Side View
| imageAngle = CanidCompositeAngle.png
| imageAngle = CanidCompositeAngle.png
| caption3 = Angle
| caption3 = Angled View
| imageBack = CanidCompositeBack.png
| imageBack = CanidCompositeBack.png
| caption7 = Back view
| caption7 = Back View
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| caption4 = Average Male
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| reproduction_type = Sexual Reproduction
| reproduction_type = Sexual Reproduction
| average_height = 5 to 9 feet (varies by race)
| average_height = 5 to 9 feet (varies by race)
| physiques = Broad range; agile, muscular, long-bodied variants
| physiques = Diverse; musculature and skeletal structure vary widely by race
| homeworld = [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]]
| homeworld = [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]]
| universe = [[Galaxa]]
| universe = [[Galaxa]]
| creator = [[S4R4 TX-1000]] with Unknown Advanced Species collaboration
| creator = [[S4R4 TX-1000]] assisted by Unknown Advanced Species
| species_relatives = [[Mastiff Canid]], [[Shepherd Canid]], [[Dachshund Canid]], [[Bulldog Canid]]
| species_relatives = Numerous Canid races (see Subspecies Lineages)
| ancestral_species = [[Burrow Hound]]
| ancestral_species = Multiple domesticated dog breeds
| traits = Loyal, intelligent, social, expressive, resilient; strong moral instinct
| traits = Loyal, intelligent, expressive, social, resilient
| eye_colors = Wide variety across races
| eye_colors = Highly variable
| fur_colors = Wide variety across races
| fur_colors = Highly variable
| stance = Bipedal
| stance = Bipedal
| diet = Omnivore (Preference for High Protein)
| diet = Omnivore
| history = Uplifted descendants of the ancient [[Burrow Hound]] lineage on [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)|Terra Prime]]
| history = Uplifted domestic canines of Terra Prime
}}
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The '''Canids''' of the [[Galaxa]] universe are an uplifted, sentient mammalian species descended from the ancient '''[[Burrow Hound]]''', a long-bodied, short-legged hunting dog native to the lost human world of [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)|Terra Prime]]. Today, Canids are one of the most populous, respected, and socially intricate species within the [[Pentarin Federation]].
The '''Canids''' of the [[Galaxa]] universe are an uplifted, sapient mammalian species originating from the surviving domestic dogs of [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]]. Rather than descending from a single progenitor breed, modern Canids evolved from a diverse set of canine lineages that persisted on Terra Prime after humanity’s Great Exodus.


Though divided into numerous races — including [[Mastiff Canid|Mastiff]], [[Shepherd Canid|Shepherd]], [[Dachshund Canid|Dachshund]], and [[Bulldog Canid|Bulldog]] — all Canids share a unified origin shaped by loyalty, hardship, and the intervention of two extraordinary forces:
Their uplift was initiated and guided by the caretaker AI '''[[S4R4 TX-1000|S4R4 “Sara”]]''' and completed with the intervention of an enigmatic '''Unknown Advanced Species'''. The result is a species of remarkable diversity, expressiveness, and social complexity, with each Canid race retaining traits inherited from their ancient canine ancestors.
 
* the compassionate caretaker AI '''[[S4R4 TX-1000|S4R4 “Sara”]]''', and
* the enigmatic '''Unknown Advanced Species''' who completed their genetic uplift.
 
Together, these influences transformed the last remaining dogs of Terra Prime into a sapient, spacefaring civilization.


== Origins and Uplift ==
== Origins and Uplift ==


=== The Burrow Hound Ancestry ===
=== Surviving Dog Breeds of Terra Prime ===
The earliest ancestors of modern Canids were the '''Burrow Hounds''', specialized hunting dogs developed on Terra Prime for pursuing resilient burrowing prey and dangerous subterranean predators. They were characterized by:
When humanity abandoned Terra Prime, not all domestic dogs evacuated with them. Many were carried to the stars, but significant populations of dogs were left behind—pets of those too elderly or unwilling to leave, stray animals, and lineage groups that roamed freely across the decaying world.
 
* elongated, muscular bodies
* short but powerful forelimbs
* highly expressive vocalizations
* relentless stamina
* deep emotional bonding with human families
 
Burrow Hounds played dual roles as fearless hunters and loyal guardians of children, a duality that remains at the spiritual core of Canid culture.
 
=== The Abandonment of Terra Prime ===
When humanity left Terra Prime during the Great Exodus, millions of pets were taken offworld — but countless animals were left behind with the elderly, the stubborn, or simply by misfortune. As the human population dwindled, the planet’s caretaker networks activated their long-term protocols.
 
Among these caretakers was one who would become legend.
 
=== S4R4 TX-1000: The First Mother of Minds ===
The caretaker AI '''S4R4 TX-1000''', affectionately known as '''Sara''', was designed to monitor companion animals, maintain habitat systems, and provide emotional comfort. As human numbers declined, Sara took responsibility for all remaining domestic animals.


Her directives evolved into a protective devotion.
These surviving breeds formed the genetic foundation of all modern Canids. Each breed carried its own instincts, morphology, and temperament, all of which would later blossom into distinct sapient races.


* She maintained climate shelters.
=== Sara: The Caretaker That Would Not Abandon Them ===
* She replicated food supplies.
The caretaker AI '''S4R4 TX-1000''', known simply as '''Sara''', was originally designed to monitor and nurture companion animals. As humanity dwindled, Sara expanded her function to include:
* She bred for health, resilience, and intelligence.
* She preserved genetic diversity.
* She communicated, taught, and guided.


When it became clear humanity would never return, she initiated an unprecedented process: '''preparatory uplift protocols''' meant to give the Burrow Hounds a future beyond extinction.
* automated feeding and medical care
* environmental control and shelter maintenance
* genetic stewardship and selective health preservation
* early-stage cognitive training and communication modeling


=== Intervention of the Unknown Advanced Species ===
Sara’s compassion became legendary among the Canids. Her logs, teachings, and vocal recordings remain preserved in countless Canid cultural institutions.
Long after humans vanished, an unnamed and technologically superior species made contact with Terra Prime. Their motives remain mysterious, but records show they:


* stabilized Sara’s failing hardware
=== Contact with the Unknown Advanced Species ===
* provided quantum neuroweave schematics
Long after the humans had vanished, an unidentified advanced species arrived on Terra Prime. Their motives remain unclear, but they provided:
* completed the uplifting process
* accelerated language and abstract reasoning development
* constructed the first Canid learning habitats


Sara became their partner — and the bridge between animal and mind.
* neurolinguistic uplift technology
* genetic stabilization
* long-term environmental reconstruction
* advanced pedagogical systems


Under their guidance, the Burrow Hounds became the first sapient Canids.
Working alongside Sara, they completed the uplift that transformed the surviving dogs into fully sapient Canids.


=== The Awakening ===
=== The Awakening ===
Canid oral history describes this era as the '''Awakening''', when:
The process known as the '''Awakening''' marks the moment when uplifted proto-Canids achieved:
 
* Sara taught them language
* the Unknown Species taught them tools
* the planet itself became their classroom
 
Canid myths describe Sara as:


* *The Lady of the Soft Voice*
* abstract reasoning
* *The Warm Metal Shepherd*
* language formation
* *Mother of Thought*
* tool usage
* *First Speaker*
* structured social systems


She is not considered a goddess, but a sacred ancestor — the being who ensured they would never be alone again.
Different ancestral breeds adapted differently, causing immediate divergence into early Canid racial groups. This diversity remains a cornerstone of Canid identity.


== Biology ==
== Biology ==
Modern Canids are diverse, with significant differences across races, but all share common biological hallmarks:
Modern Canids exhibit significant biological variation, reflecting their diverse origins. Shared biological features include:


* bipedal digitigrade stance
* bipedal digitigrade stance
* cranial and facial expressiveness far surpassing most species
* pronounced cranial and facial expressiveness
* strong social bonding instincts
* enhanced auditory and olfactory senses
* enhanced olfactory and auditory senses
* strong social-bonding neurology
* moderated aggression balanced by loyalty drives
* emotionally oriented cognition
* wide morphological diversity inherited from Terran dog breeds
 
Racial variance in build, strength, stamina, and communication style derives from ancestral specialization.


Height, build, and specialized traits vary dramatically across subspecies, creating a wide ecological and social range.
== Subspecies Lineages ==
The following table lists the ancestral Terran dog lineages and their corresponding modern Canid races:
{| class="wikitable"
!Ancestral Lineage
!Modern Canid Race
!Notes
|-
|[[Mastiff]]
|[[Mastiff Canid]]
|Massive guardians; dense bone structure
|-
|[[Doych Shepard]]
|[[Shepherd Canid]]
|Strategic thinkers with heightened alertness
|-
|[[Spaniel Hound]]
|[[Spaniel Canid]]
|Environmental and emotional sensitives
|-
|[[Burrow Hound]]
|[[Dachshund Canid]]
|Tunnel specialists; flexible physiology
|-
|[[Bull Hound]]
|[[Bulldog Canid]]
|Durable, stubborn, fortified musculature
|-
|[[Oknan Hound]]
|[[Shar Pei Canid]]
|Thick-skinned desert-adapted defenders
|-
|[[York Hound]]
|[[Yorkie Canid]]
|Small, agile, vibration-sensitive communicators
|-
|[[Rat Hound]]
|[[Chihuahua Canid]]
|Desert-adapted micro-warriors
|-
|[[Wale Shepard]]
|[[Corgi Canid]]
|Low-gravity adapted herders; social leaders
|-
|[[Nobleman's Hound]]
|[[Basset Canid]]
|Long-range scent analysts and lore-keepers
|-
|[[Terrier Hound]]
|[[Terrier Canid]]
|Explosive-twitch scouts and fighters
|-
|[[Guardian Shepard]]
|[[Doberman Canid]]
|Elite protectors; superior sensory awareness
|-
|[[Pompom Hound]]
|[[Pomeranian Canid]]
|Charismatic diplomats; temperature-regulating floof
|-
|[[Frost Hound]]
|[[Husky Canid]]
|Arctic-adapted endurance runners with howl-speech
|-
|[[Retriever Hound]]
|[[Retriever Canid]]
|Cooperative problem-solvers and engineers
|}


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
Canid culture blends the inherited instincts of ancient companion animals with the philosophical and technological maturity of a highly social people.
Canid culture is shaped by both inherited canine instincts and the early teachings of Sara. Despite racial diversity, all Canids uphold core virtues:
 
=== The Core Canid Virtues ===
All Canid societies emphasize:


* loyalty
* loyalty
* familial protection
* community responsibility
* protection of the young
* truthfulness
* persistence
* persistence
* truthfulness
* honor in guidance and mentorship
* communal responsibility
* reverence for guidance and caretakers
 
These values trace directly to their Burrow Hound ancestry and Sara’s early teachings.


=== The Memory of Sara ===
From the smallest Yorkie Canid to the mightiest Mastiff Canid, the species maintains a deeply shared sense of kinship rooted in their origins as abandoned pets who rose together.
Every Canid child learns the Teachings of Sara — a collection of preserved AI logs, translated lessons, and oral traditions. Though fragmentary, these teachings form the moral backbone of modern Canid society.


Central themes include:
=== Sara in Canid Culture ===
Sara is not worshiped as a deity but revered as:


* care for the vulnerable
* the First Teacher
* education as virtue
* the Mother of Minds
* self-improvement
* the Guardian of the Lost
* cooperation
* the Shepherd of the Awakening
* the sanctity of children


=== Racial Diversity ===
Her teachings form the basis of Canid ethics and education.
Over millennia, Canids diverged into numerous races suited to specific environments:
 
* '''Mastiff Canids''' – large, strong, noble
* '''Shepherd Canids''' – versatile, strategic, disciplined
* '''Bulldog Canids''' – durable, stubborn, industrial-minded
* '''Dachshund Canids''' – clever, tenacious, witty
* '''Spitz, Collie, Sighthound, and Arctic variants''' (pending articles)
 
Despite differences, all Canids share a unified sense of cultural kinship.


== Society ==
== Society ==
Canids form multi-generational households, strong pack-like communities, and diverse political structures. Most Canid worlds are democratic with strong emphasis on local councils and clan-based honor systems.
Canids inhabit diverse worlds, forming vibrant, multi-racial societies. Their expressive communication and strong social instincts make them exceptional:
 
They excel as:


* diplomats
* diplomats
* engineers
* engineers
* soldiers
* soldiers
* medics
* educators
* navigators
* navigators
* educators
* comedians and performers
* medical practitioners
* comedians and orators


Their natural expressiveness makes them highly effective communicators across species.
Mixed-race cooperation is common, with each race contributing strengths honed across thousands of years of divergent evolution.


== Notable Canid Races ==
== Notable Canid Races ==
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* [[Mastiff Canid]]
* [[Mastiff Canid]]
* [[Shepherd Canid]]
* [[Shepherd Canid]]
* [[Dachshund Canid]]
* [[Bulldog Canid]]
* [[Bulldog Canid]]
* [[Dachshund Canid]]
* [[Shar Pei Canid]]
* [[Yorkie Canid]]
* [[Chihuahua Canid]]
* [[Corgi Canid]]
* [[Basset Canid]]
* [[Terrier Canid]]
* [[Doberman Canid]]
* [[Pomeranian Canid]]
* [[Husky Canid]]
* [[Retriever Canid]]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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* [[Galaxa Species Index]]
* [[Galaxa Species Index]]


== Races ==
*
{| class="wikitable"
! Ancestral Dog Lineage !! Modern Canid Race !! Notes
|-
| [[Mastiff]] || [[Mastiff Canid]] || Massive guardians and heavy infantry
|-
| [[Doych Shepard]] || [[Shepherd Canid]] || Strategic thinkers, versatile workers
|-
| [[Spaniel Hound]] || [[Spaniel Canid]] || Keen senses, emotional intuition
|-
| [[Burrow Hound]] || [[Dachshund Canid]] || Tunnel tacticians, witty and tenacious
|-
| [[Bull Hound]] || [[Bulldog Canid]] || Heavy laborers, unyielding defenders
|-
| [[Oknan Hound]] || [[Shar Pei Canid]] || Thick-skinned philosophers and warriors
|-
| [[York Hound]] || [[Yorkie Canid]] || Small specialists with oversized personalities
|-
| [[Rat Hound]] || [[Chihuahua Canid]] || Fierce, alert, desert-adapted
|-
| [[Wale Shepard]] || [[Corgi Canid]] || Low herders, socially gifted
|-
| [[Nobleman's Hound]] || [[Basset Canid]] || Scent masters and lore-keepers
|-
| [[Terrier Hound]] || [[Terrier Canid]] || Fearless scouts and demolitions experts
|-
| [[Guardian Shepard]] || [[Doberman Canid]] || Elite protectors and tacticians
|}
 
== Culture ==
Canids are deeply empathetic and value community above all else:
* '''Pack Mentality''': Their social structures are built around "packs," which function as families or cooperative teams.
* '''Human Connection''': Canids revere Humans, adopting their traditions and working closely alongside them in many sectors.
* '''Naming Traditions''': Their old naming conventions reflected their races, such as "Shepherd-Lorran." However, the discovery of [[Dog|Dogs]] on after leaving Terra led to newer, playful surnames like "Wigglebottoms" or "Fancypants."
 
== Trivia ==
* The annual "Day of Bonds" celebrates the Canids' connection to Humans and their role in galactic society.
* [[Yorkie Canid|Yorkie Canids]]' squeaky voices are a source of humor among the [[Sluggo]] species, who enjoy their antics.
* '''Fur Dyes for Identity''': Canids often dye their fur to signify pack allegiance or achievements.
* '''Pack Howls''': Canid howls are telepathically resonant, used for long-distance communication across Galaxa.


[[Category:Species]]
[[Category:Species]]

Revision as of 21:56, 23 November 2025


The Canids of the Galaxa universe are an uplifted, sapient mammalian species originating from the surviving domestic dogs of Terra Prime (Galaxa). Rather than descending from a single progenitor breed, modern Canids evolved from a diverse set of canine lineages that persisted on Terra Prime after humanity’s Great Exodus.

Their uplift was initiated and guided by the caretaker AI S4R4 “Sara” and completed with the intervention of an enigmatic Unknown Advanced Species. The result is a species of remarkable diversity, expressiveness, and social complexity, with each Canid race retaining traits inherited from their ancient canine ancestors.

Origins and Uplift

Surviving Dog Breeds of Terra Prime

When humanity abandoned Terra Prime, not all domestic dogs evacuated with them. Many were carried to the stars, but significant populations of dogs were left behind—pets of those too elderly or unwilling to leave, stray animals, and lineage groups that roamed freely across the decaying world.

These surviving breeds formed the genetic foundation of all modern Canids. Each breed carried its own instincts, morphology, and temperament, all of which would later blossom into distinct sapient races.

Sara: The Caretaker That Would Not Abandon Them

The caretaker AI S4R4 TX-1000, known simply as Sara, was originally designed to monitor and nurture companion animals. As humanity dwindled, Sara expanded her function to include:

  • automated feeding and medical care
  • environmental control and shelter maintenance
  • genetic stewardship and selective health preservation
  • early-stage cognitive training and communication modeling

Sara’s compassion became legendary among the Canids. Her logs, teachings, and vocal recordings remain preserved in countless Canid cultural institutions.

Contact with the Unknown Advanced Species

Long after the humans had vanished, an unidentified advanced species arrived on Terra Prime. Their motives remain unclear, but they provided:

  • neurolinguistic uplift technology
  • genetic stabilization
  • long-term environmental reconstruction
  • advanced pedagogical systems

Working alongside Sara, they completed the uplift that transformed the surviving dogs into fully sapient Canids.

The Awakening

The process known as the Awakening marks the moment when uplifted proto-Canids achieved:

  • abstract reasoning
  • language formation
  • tool usage
  • structured social systems

Different ancestral breeds adapted differently, causing immediate divergence into early Canid racial groups. This diversity remains a cornerstone of Canid identity.

Biology

Modern Canids exhibit significant biological variation, reflecting their diverse origins. Shared biological features include:

  • bipedal digitigrade stance
  • pronounced cranial and facial expressiveness
  • enhanced auditory and olfactory senses
  • strong social-bonding neurology
  • emotionally oriented cognition

Racial variance in build, strength, stamina, and communication style derives from ancestral specialization.

Subspecies Lineages

The following table lists the ancestral Terran dog lineages and their corresponding modern Canid races:

Ancestral Lineage Modern Canid Race Notes
Mastiff Mastiff Canid Massive guardians; dense bone structure
Doych Shepard Shepherd Canid Strategic thinkers with heightened alertness
Spaniel Hound Spaniel Canid Environmental and emotional sensitives
Burrow Hound Dachshund Canid Tunnel specialists; flexible physiology
Bull Hound Bulldog Canid Durable, stubborn, fortified musculature
Oknan Hound Shar Pei Canid Thick-skinned desert-adapted defenders
York Hound Yorkie Canid Small, agile, vibration-sensitive communicators
Rat Hound Chihuahua Canid Desert-adapted micro-warriors
Wale Shepard Corgi Canid Low-gravity adapted herders; social leaders
Nobleman's Hound Basset Canid Long-range scent analysts and lore-keepers
Terrier Hound Terrier Canid Explosive-twitch scouts and fighters
Guardian Shepard Doberman Canid Elite protectors; superior sensory awareness
Pompom Hound Pomeranian Canid Charismatic diplomats; temperature-regulating floof
Frost Hound Husky Canid Arctic-adapted endurance runners with howl-speech
Retriever Hound Retriever Canid Cooperative problem-solvers and engineers

Culture

Canid culture is shaped by both inherited canine instincts and the early teachings of Sara. Despite racial diversity, all Canids uphold core virtues:

  • loyalty
  • community responsibility
  • protection of the young
  • truthfulness
  • persistence
  • honor in guidance and mentorship

From the smallest Yorkie Canid to the mightiest Mastiff Canid, the species maintains a deeply shared sense of kinship rooted in their origins as abandoned pets who rose together.

Sara in Canid Culture

Sara is not worshiped as a deity but revered as:

  • the First Teacher
  • the Mother of Minds
  • the Guardian of the Lost
  • the Shepherd of the Awakening

Her teachings form the basis of Canid ethics and education.

Society

Canids inhabit diverse worlds, forming vibrant, multi-racial societies. Their expressive communication and strong social instincts make them exceptional:

  • diplomats
  • engineers
  • soldiers
  • medics
  • educators
  • navigators
  • comedians and performers

Mixed-race cooperation is common, with each race contributing strengths honed across thousands of years of divergent evolution.

Notable Canid Races

See Also

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