Human

Typical College students in the future.

## Species

*This article is about Humans. For its subcategory, see Meta-humans*

**Humans** are an abundant and widespread species of primate, characterized by bipedalism and large, complex brains. They are the conscious manifestation of light itself. Humanity began it's reign in the early years of civilization, and prospered after the extinction of their dark counterparts, the Dark Ones .

## History

*"...and then there was light."*

Human beings are a relatively recent species that was birthed over 100,000 years ago. Through many phases of evolution, they developed a higher consciousness of being. Humanity started off isolated, and weak to the wild. Many early humans died off, for various reasons. Nature was endlessly harsh, and they were prey to larger animals. None more clever or deadly, than the Dark Ones. Humans eventually became more aware of their existence, but were unable to deal with their danger. Certain regions on earth were uninhabitable due to their presence. As civilization attempted to grow, at every step they would be thwarted. Due to this, fear, and irrationality plagued the early years of humanity greatly. Resources were scarce, life was uncertain, and the evils of mankind began to grow in response. Wars were fought, and kingdoms rose on the bodies of the past. Strength for survival was highly valued and might often made right.

Humanity for better and for worse, began to learn more about their nature of the world, and how to continue on. Avoiding pitfalls and dangers from the Darkness, they developed strong communities, economies, and governments for a millennium. However, the fear outside of civilization lingered. Centuries later, a human was born, who would change this course of history forever. With the extinction of the Dark Ones, humanity began to control the world and their destiny. Civilization expanded to new heights, diseases of all kinds were cured, and technology progressed beyond imagination.

## Differences from the Dark Ones

While the Dark Ones are a collective hivemind, human beings are an infinite consciousness, that can expand indefinitely. The Dark Ones on a microscale can change their forms by shapeshifting, but for eons they will remain the same species. Humans on the other hand, given enough time, will expand their civilizations, knowledge, and capabilities on a macroscale. Being conscious representations of Light, Humans are physiologically different from the Dark Ones. The opposite in many ways:

* The Dark Ones work as a hive-mind with their leader. Destroy one and it will eventually come back.
* Being similar to shadows, many Dark Ones are hollow in their form, and cannot be touched physically.
* While humans remain the same form, Dark Ones can change their shape at will.
* Overtime, the Dark Ones will remain the same species with the same capabilities. Humans however, will expand their capabilities and grow as a species.
* The Dark Ones power are in shadows. Human power is in energy.

## Trivia

* Using humans as an example of an expansive light comes from the idea that the light from the Big Bang is still expanding throughout the universe [1].
* Omega's journey follows the growth of humanity. From nothing to endless feats. Ancient civilization, to  futuristic wonders (omega).
* Meta-humans are an example of humanity expanding its own abilities.