Earth

Though Earth is a relatively young interstellar presence, it is commonly mocked as the Golden Boy of the UDS, who find the planet's ideologies very compatible with their own. Citizens of Earth have on their own developed some rudimentary means of space travel, but they more frequently rely on the starships of other civilizations, which the UDS provides through lending some of its own stock.

Though not an entirely peaceful planet, Earth is mostly lush and pleasant, and it boasts an impressive biodiversity in both the sentient and nonsentient categories. Almost all intergalactic scholars attribute this diversity to the influence of Wisps given the sheer amount of humanoid species native to the planet.

Earth does not have one single seat of power and is instead divided into many countries, the majority of whom recognize the UDS as their greater governing power.

## History

There is no specific record of Earth's first contact with alien species. Due to the close proximity of the planet to other UDS holdings, many theorize that aliens were visiting Earth prior to the extinction of the Dinosaurs, which were the dominant force on the planet prior to the evolution of Humans. It is also thought that humanoids from other planets may have played prominent roles in Earth's history, though there is no decisive evidence to support this theory.

Despite the lack of information on alien influence, Humans and many of their humanoid cousins have recorded histories that date as far back as 8000 BCE.EY (Before Common Era, Earth Years.) Earth's species are recognized as predominantly attached to the well being of their home planet, and few leave for good. Those that do often express feeling overwhelmed by the vastness of intergalactic life, which can result in depression or heightened mania among other things. While those who leave Earth have historically remained affiliated with the UDS, many claim lack of sufficient data concerning mass exodus of Earth's lower classes via unscrupulous means. Humanoid workers and slaves are in high demand across the universe, with organized crime paying especially well for 'fresh meat.'

Earth Humans are virtually indistinguishable from other similar colonies, such as the Human colony on Falskath. They lack any innate magical ability, and few possess the discipline required to become Datamancers, but many believe regardless of this latter information that Earth may have ties to Celestial Data. For millennia, it has been agreed that Celestial Data is the calling card of a Wisp, but there is no evidence indicating that Earth is at all made using this system. Though the makeup of the planet seems natural, the abundance of humanoid species found on other planets nevertheless seems to point to Wisp involvement. If the planet was created or influenced by Wisps, then its existence raises several questions as to the nature of Wisps and how they work.

## Notable Cities

Though there are countless major cities on Earth, the American city of Dystopolis is the most relevant to the wider Axuverse. Though not a cultural juggernaut among cities, Dystopolis has advertised itself as a haven for all of Earth's humanoid species, who frequently experience racism in other parts of the planet. Its largest university, Dystopolis U, offers massive scholarships to non-human and out-of-country students, which has attracted species from across the globe. These scholarships have even been given to off-planet students, which has enticed residents of other planets who may not have free education built into their own planetary culture.