Humans
Humans
Biology
| Average Height | 2 meters |
|---|---|
| Birth Method | Viviparous (Live) |
| Blood Color | Red |
| Gestation Period Length | 9 - 10 months |
| Lifespan | 82 years |
| Locomotion | Bipedal |
| Reproduction | Sexual |
| Skin Color | varies |
| Thermoregulation | Endotherms |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
Relations
| Allies | Lizards, Thrilxots, Arians, Whirlwinds, Kerbals |
|---|---|
| Enemies | People (not humans) |
Humans, or Homo sapiens, are a relatively young but incredibly resilient species native to the blue planet Earth, orbiting a yellow dwarf star known as the Sun in the Sol System. Known across many star systems simply as "Humans," they have sparked curiosity, frustration, and outright war in equal measure among the interstellar factions—especially the Lizards and Arians, who regard humans with a mixture of wariness and fascination.
Physical Characteristics
Humans are bipedal primates with an average height ranging from about 1.5 to 2 meters, sporting a wide variety of skin tones, hair colors, and eye colors. Their physiology is remarkably adaptable, capable of surviving in diverse environments but heavily reliant on breathable oxygen and moderate gravity (1g). Unlike many alien species in the Lizard-Planets universe, humans lack enhanced physical abilities but compensate with exceptional cognitive flexibility, creativity, and social complexity.
Culture and Society
Humans have developed complex societies marked by diverse languages, customs, and belief systems. Their cultural output is vast—from art and music to science and technology, often pushing the boundaries of what is possible in their solar system and beyond. However, their societies are frequently fragmented, prone to internal conflict and environmental exploitation, which has historically hindered unified interstellar expansion.
Technology and Space Exploration
Humans have reached a technological stage roughly equivalent to a mid-Type I civilization on the Kardashev scale—mastering planetary resources and initiating space exploration. They have developed nuclear energy, advanced computing, space travel capabilities, and begun colonizing nearby celestial bodies, though mostly within their solar system.
Despite these advances, humans lag behind the Arians and Lizards, who possess near-Type II or higher tech levels, capable of harnessing entire star systems' energy and terraforming planets and moons on the fly. This technological gap often leads to humans being underestimated or exploited in galactic diplomacy and conflict.
Relations with Lizards and Arians
Humans are a wildcard faction. The Lizards view humans as unpredictable but potentially valuable allies or pawns due to their resourcefulness and rapid technological progress. Conversely, Arians regard humans with suspicion—seeing them as immature children of the cosmos who still have much to learn about survival, respect, and galactic politics.
In some regions, humans have formed uneasy alliances with Lizards or the Resistance factions opposing the People Dominance Federacy, leveraging their knowledge and ingenuity for mutual benefit. Other times, humans are pawns or casualties in the larger wars between alien civilizations.
Biology and Vulnerabilities
Humans' biological systems rely on oxygen-rich atmospheres, moderate gravity, and a relatively narrow temperature range for optimal health. They possess a fragile skeletal structure compared to the Arians' titanium-dioxide reinforced bones and are far less physically durable than Lizards. Humans also lack regenerative abilities and have limited natural defenses, making them vulnerable in harsh extraterrestrial environments without technological aid.
Human Psychology and Behavior
Human psychology is complex and often contradictory. Their species is capable of profound empathy and creativity but also prone to fear, aggression, and self-destructive tendencies. This duality has shaped human history—fueling both magnificent achievements and devastating conflicts.
This unpredictability can be both a liability and a strategic advantage in galactic interactions, as humans sometimes make unexpected diplomatic moves or technological breakthroughs that surprise more "advanced" species.
Cultural Perceptions by Others
- Lizards: See humans as chaotic but intriguing, sometimes dismissing them as "prehistoric apes with gadgets," yet secretly admiring their resilience and tenacity.
- Arians: Often condescending, viewing humans as immature "babies of the stars" who lack the discipline or strength to thrive in hostile environments.
- People Aliens: Generally disdainful, regarding humans as weak and overly emotional.
- Neutral or Other Species: Many regard humans as emerging players, their long-term potential unknown but definitely worth watching.
Future Prospects
The fate of humans in the Lizard-Planets galaxy is still unwritten. Their ability to adapt, innovate, and unify could elevate them into major galactic players, or their internal divisions and environmental challenges could limit their influence to a minor backwater system.
Regardless, humans continue to push outward, driven by curiosity, survival instinct, and an indomitable will to carve their place among the stars—sometimes bumbling, sometimes brilliant, but always unmistakably human.