Human
| Human | |
| Homeworld: | Unknown (Earth missing) |
| Average Height: | 1.5 m to 2.1 m |
| Average Lifespan: | Up to 150 years (genetic modifications may extend this) |
| Classification: | Mammalian |
| Language(s): | Various, hundrets |
| Government: | Multiple independent factions, Republican Government |
| Notable Traits: | Highly adaptable, diverse cultures |
| Affiliation(s): | Varied |
| Status: | Existing |
Humans are one of the dominant species in known space, having spread across a sphere approximately 3000 light-years in radius. Their civilization is vast, diverse, and fragmented into numerous political entities, corporations, and independent factions.
Space Travel and FTL Technology
Humans achieve Faster-Than-Light (FTL) travel through a violent membrane-tearing jump drive. This technology functions by breaching the barrier between the Einstein-continuum and a parallel universe where the speed of light is significantly different. Upon entering, the ship travels a few light-months within moments before rematerializing in normal space through another breach.
- Standard FTL travel allows for speeds of 30 light-years per week. - Specialized scout and courier ships can reach 60 to 90 light-years per week. - FTL communication is expensive and energy-intensive, limiting its availability. - Some reactors draw power from the same parallel space, providing immense but costly energy sources.
Human-Settled Space
Human-controlled space spans a 3000-light-year radius, encompassing countless planets, moons, and orbital habitats. Expansion is dictated by jump routes and economic viability, as colonization requires negotiation with trade routes and FTL network providers. Many settlements remain isolated or semi-autonomous, depending on regional infrastructure.
Gulion
One of the known human colonies is the planet Gulion, where a significant part of the campaign takes place. - The capital city Bhoover, houses one-third of the planetary population and is located at the equator for easier access to space. - Bhoover's thick atmosphere presents unique environmental challenges. - The planet experiences extreme weather, including over 40°C dry storms.
About the Campaign
Charles Bouvier
- An orc businessman and co-owner of Neumann, Inoue & Bouvier Ltd. Co. - Hired a group of operatives for various missions, including locating a lost driver in a severe storm. - Has business connections with Den, a Capyton businessman and owner of the bar Den's Den.
"The Elf"
- A mysterious leather-clad elf of ambiguous age, known for appearing unexpectedly. - Frequently interacts with Mia and her crew, often finger-gunning in an annoying yet calculated manner. - Gained a reputation for showing up at key investigation points. - Has handed out playing cards for unknown reasons.
Current Campaign Events
The campaign began on Bhoover, where Charles Bouvier tasked the operatives with recovering a lost driver amidst a devastating storm. They later traveled to New Texas in search of Margarete Steel. Along the way, they repeatedly encountered "The Elf," leading to ongoing mysteries.
A secondary team, known as JJ (Judy and Jace), operates when the fourth player is unavailable. Their involvement revealed a second version of past events, hinting at potential temporal manipulation or alternate realities. They were sent on a mission by "The Elf" and a feline named Tila, only to find themselves revisiting a familiar but altered past scene.
Other Species
Humans coexist with numerous original and pre-established fantasy races, including the Capyton—uplifted Capybaras who rebelled against enslavement.
Capyton (Capy-folk)
- Uplifted by the Greys, who misinterpreted human fondness for capybaras. - Originally intended as indentured slaves in capy-brothels but revolted. - Founded their homeworld Capy-ton, a lush forest planet. - Every Capyton is armed, though they remain peaceful and freedom-driven. - Leaders of the anti-slavery movement in human space.
Naming Conventions
Capy-folk names include a given name, a middle name representing their order, and a family name. - Example: *Nixie Alligator-Rider Seaside*
Orders
- Alligator-Rider Order: Military branch focusing on counter-colonization, defense, and area denial. - Jaguar-Befriender Order: Intelligence and espionage division, responsible for sabotage and counter-intelligence.
Timeline of Human Expansion
- ~2200 AD – FTL drives are invented; humanity begins colonizing nearby systems and terraforming planets.
- ~2280 AD – First contact with other species:
- Dwarves (Mining vessel of the 32nd Mining and Industrial Conglomerate) - Elves (Cruiser of the Keryth Spinwards Sovereignty) - Ysoki (4th Ysokification Cluster en route to Ysokify planets) - Orcs (Territorial Defense Strike Group 2 near their newest colonies)
- ~2500 AD – The First Empire forms in response to the Swarm Invasion, where 1200 human worlds lose a fifth of their territory before pushing back.
- ~2575 AD – Human Civil War over planetary rights erupts; Terra is struck by the Jaonos to restore peace, but the conflict continues. The Jaonos are later eradicated.
- ~2851 AD – First Data Quake occurs, disrupting large sections of the galaxy. Humans appear to be affected the most.
- ~2899 AD – Sol vanishes.
- ~2976 AD – Second Data Quake, leading to speculation that these are deliberate attacks.
- 2987 AD (0 YI) – Founding of the Republic.
- Now – 926 YI – The present era. Earth and the Sol system remain missing, and no evidence explains its disappearance.
Uplifted Subcategories
- Capy-folk – Uplifted capybaras, anti-slavery activists, and highly armed but peaceful.
- Cat-folk – Another uplifted species with distinct roles in known space.
