Human

Two Arcadian Females

**Humans** were a dominant species in the **The Silver River** Galaxy, their history predates the beginning of the **First Era** and they have been prevalent throughout all Eras of Galactic History. Humans were the only sentient species to not stem from the natural **Ley Spectrum**, however some were able to harness it's power. Humans often fought against other species in the Silver River for dominance or survival, such as the **Alicore,** resulting in a conflict that would ravage the **Orion Arm** during the mid to late First Era. Humans would also fight amongst themselves, traditionally spurring wars on basis of ideology or race.

The origins of Humanity are widely disputed, as they are, by construct, unnatural to the Silver River. Whereas other primate-like and bipedal species are naturally in-tune with the Ley Spectrum, humanity is not. Humans themselves have formulated many origin stories for themselves, however it is universally accepted by most species that they were spawned from **Melpomene**, the Star Child Of Tragedy, who cursed The Universe after rejection from **Pluto**, the Star Child of Regret.

Humans have encompassed every part of the Silver River's history from the First to the Fourth Eras. They are attributed to having created the **Era** system which is universally used by most. Despite many wars and conflicts, humanity has always seemed to survive and even thrive due to sheer numbers and colonies that they reside on.

## Biology

Humans were a sentient primate mammalian species. Like many other species they were bipedal. Humans had five fingered hands that consisted of opposable thumbs. Additionally they had feet which featured five toes. Humans featured little hair on their bodies save for an abundance on their heads, where as other species it was common for hair to be featured on all parts of the body.

Humans additionally had much shorter lifespans than other species in the Galaxy, whereas an Alicore, a Saturnarian, or a Wendigo could live hundreds or thousands of years. Humans struggled to surpass 100 years despite access to advanced technology. Humans who were able to harness the power of the Ley Spectrum were able to surpass this number. In the case of the **Lordian** race, which was in tune with the Ley, they were able to extend their lifespans by a complete atomic regeneration of their body.

Despite their lifespans, humans were able to make up for this set back in numbers. Unlike other species in the galaxy, humans could give birth quickly compared to others. High fertility and birthrates gave humans an edge over others in the Galaxy, allowing for quick replenishment of the population after times of conflict within a short timescale. Growing populations have also encouraged the humans to branch out to habitable worlds and creating vast colonial networks not exhibited by the other species. Other species have notated that this aspect of the humans is what poses an extreme threat.

## Society and Culture

Humans were one of the most successful species to colonize vast parts of the galaxy. Population growth and technological advancement within short timescales allowed them to colonize various worlds and even bend them to their standards. Humans would dominate these worlds and traditionally set up networks between them resulting in vast governments and Empires, such as the **Andron Empire,** the **Vak Conglomerate,** and the **Arcadian Accord**.

Humans were distained by many races due to their outlook on their galactic neighbors. They were considered to be a self centered species that bore no consequence to their actions to others including themselves. Humanity was deeply rooted in contempt against other species, including themselves and their many races. War was a common factor in most human societies. Species such as the Alicore advocated and acted on the complete genocide of the human species due to this, which ultimately was unsuccessful.

Humans also had universality among their culture such as language, with the majority speaking Standard. Additionally humans traditionally sported clothes which covered their bodies, such as shirts and pants, it was also common for them to wear shoes on their feet. Clothing was utilized not only as a means to protect from the elements but as a sign of modesty in their society.

Humans did have many positive aspects of their culture, despite differences, with it's many races celebrating and participating in their own respective traditions and beliefs. Cultural intermingling became highly relevant during the **Third Era** upon the colonization of the **Carina Colonies** under the Arcadian Accord despite some setbacks.