Humans (Cosmoria)

Template:!SpeciesHumans (Embla plumbata), Anthropos, or Marsálfar, are a species of carbon-based bipedal humanoids originating from the planet Aegyn in Aylathiya. Humans are primarily located in their home galaxy of Aylathiya, the Galaxies forming Herschel Space (i.e. the Lewis, Iskadi, Kevenam, and Rodaun galaxies), and Azurullya. Humans are widely known as one of the most expansionist species in Cosmoria and consistently rank amongst the most populace species therein. This species is directly descended from the Svartálfar.

Due to certain psychological tendencies, the species can often be xenophobic and hostile, having an easy time undergoing "dehumanization," the process by which another tribe or group is no longer considered "Human." Many species, particularly in the first part of their interstellar history, were avoidant or distrustful of humans.

Humans are bipedal vertebrates with a tough endoskeleton composed of protein strengthened by calcium compounds. Their brains and the majority of their sensory organs reside in a case of bone resting atop their shoulders. On their two arms and two legs are generally five digits, although some populations have six. Humans, while originally having large amounts of hair, have lost the majority of their hair as they evolved, with most of it remaining on the head and crotch, with certain, usually male, individuals having large amounts of hair across the rest of the face and body.

Humans share their home system of Helyar with another species known as the Kya. Due to the Kya's marine environment, Humans had a leg up on them, resulting in Helyar being dominated by Humans for most of its history. As of late, the Kya's sovereignty over Helyar has increased greatly, with many considering it to belong to them as Humans have largely abandoned the system.

Features

Humans metabolize organic carbon-based compounds using oxygen as the principle electron-acceptor in this metabolism. They use water as their solvent and their internal fluid is slightly basic compared to pure water. Other prominent elements include nitrogen and phosphorous as both are used in abundance in their double-helixed genetic material known as DNA.

Generally, Humans are a bidepal species that range in heights from 1.5 - 2.2 meters (although some may result in abnormally different heights from genetic defects), with 2 legs used for motion and 2 arms. Each arm is capped with hands that generally possess 5 digits used for grasping and using tools, their main advantage in natural settings. Humans have natural fibers, or hairs that extend from the top of their skull and the skin of their body, used as heat insulation. They have 2 eyes with pupils that come in a range colors such as green, brown, hazel or blue. Other colors, such as purple, yellow, and cyan are common among certain populations of Humans as well. Their nose set slightly below and between these eyes and above the mouth which is used as a sensor for smelling and for breathing.

Nations with significant Human Populations

• Greater Martial Consilium (34% of Humanity)
• The Lewis Nations (33% of Humanity)
  • Empire of Mankind (11%)
  • The Union (7,3%)
  • Intergalactic Federation (6,5%)
  • United Alliance (5,2%)
  • Plutocracy of Gish (1,5%)
  • Republic of Sion (1,5%)
• Verpletter Nations (4% of Humanity)
  • Kreigsleute (0,52%)
  • Commune Federation (0,78%)
  • Terran Nationale (0,52%)
  • The Deciarchy Of The Overlord (0,52%)
  • The Vanguard Republic (0,17%)
  • Liberty Empire (0,22%)
  • Empire of the Royal Kingdom (0,32)
  • Xavier Co-Operative Protectorate (0,22)
  • Nakazawa Imperium (0,18%)
  • The Sonoran Union (0,27%)
  • Cosmic Commonwealth of the Magocracy (0,28%)
• Commonwealth of Aggregate Aylathiya (2% of Humanity)
• Kristallaus (1% of Humanity)
• Other nations (10% of Humanity)