Humans

Humans are one of the dominant species in Wild Space, and the only organic lifeform sentient beings to be known to still exist.

Humans are bypedal mammals that first appeared on Earth, over 160 thousand years ago. They quickly spread across their homeworld and, using their higher reasoning and erect posture, developed tools and established tribes. While most of their existance was spent as hunters and gatherers, the discovery of fire allowed for a technological and social revolution that established the first sedentary settlements. Mastery of agriculture and taming of wild animals allowed humans to develop their population.

After a tumultous and bloody history, humans first reached space the 20th century AD. Progress slightly stagnated from 2000 AD to 2220 AD, but the loose alliance of nations known as UN established the first permanent orbital facilities in 2150.

The discovery of a wormhole in the rings of Saturn allowed humans to reach into interstellar space much earlier than they would have on their own, establishing mining operations and trade routes in new regions of space. Today, humans dominate only a portion of Wild Space, sharing it with the Machines.

Humans have an inherent wanderlust and undestroyable desire to learn about the unknown and explore. While their creative and innovative abilities guided human development, this species is inherently warmongering and violent. Their destructive and unpredictable behavior is something not to be underestimated.