LUMEN
The Lumens are an advanced transhuman species that emerged from humanity through genetic engineering and technological integration. They originated on Earth in the Sol system around 7800 AD as a result of the Chrono-Biogenesis Project.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: Over 7 feet (2.1+ meters)
Lifespan: 800+ years
Notable Features: Semi-translucent blue-green skin, six fingers on each hand
Special Abilities: Energy manipulation, Adaptive Lifetime Evolution (ALE)
HUMAN (HOLDSOUT)
While most of humanity evolved into Lumens, a significant minority chose to remain unaltered, becoming known as "Holdouts." These humans established isolated communities, most notably on the island of Tungol on Earth, dedicated to preserving traditional human culture and genetics.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Lifespan: 100-120 years
Notable Features: Genetically unmodified Homo sapiens
Culture: Focused on survival, cooperation, and adaptation to the changed Earth environment
CANINES (CANIS SAPIENS)
The Canines emerged as a sapient species during Project Ascendancy in 4280 AD. They have since developed into a major interstellar civilization.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: Average of 5 feet (152 cm)
Lifespan: 80-120 years
Notable Features: Enhanced sensory capabilities, pack-oriented social structures
Special Abilities: Advanced olfactory computing, Pack-Link Networks
FELINES (FELIS SAPIENS)
The Felines evolved from Earth felines through genetic manipulation and accelerated evolution, becoming a major interstellar civilization.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: Average of 6 feet (1.83 meters)
Lifespan: 60-70 years
Notable Features: Retractable claws, enhanced sensory organs
Special Abilities: Advanced stealth and agility, Purr-Wave Communication
PRIMATES (PRIMATE SAPIENS)
The Primates are an uplifted anthropoid species native to Earth, specifically the dense rainforests of the northern Kouko Vallis region.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Lifespan: Approximately 80 years
Notable Features: Prehensile hands and feet, enhanced cognitive abilities
Special Abilities: Quantum Empathy, Eco-Psychic Resonance
SWINE (SUS SAPIENS)
The Swine, also known as Sapient Swine, evolved from domestic pigs and wild boars on Earth as a result of Project Ascendancy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 1.5-1.8 meters
Lifespan: 60-70 years
Notable Features: Enhanced sense of smell, continually growing tusks
Special Abilities: Advanced olfactory-based technologies
Cephalopods (Cephala sapiens)
The Cephalopods are a sapient species that evolved from non-sentient cephalopod species like octopi, squid, and cuttlefish.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Lifespan: Average of 300-500 years
Notable Features: Hydrostatic muscular body structure, chromatophores for rapid color changes
Special Abilities: Advanced problem-solving skills, complex communication through color changes
Cetaceans (Cetacea sapiens)
The Cetaceans evolved from whales, dolphins, and porpoises, developing a technologically sophisticated global civilization.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Size: Varies greatly depending on ancestral species
Lifespan: 80-120 years (smaller species) to 500+ years (larger species)
Notable Features: Adaptation for aquatic environments, enhanced echolocation abilities
Special Abilities: Advanced sonic technologies, hydrokinetic energy manipulation
Aetherians
The Aetherians are a highly advanced sapient species native to the gas giant Aethoria in the Aenai system of the Andarion galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
SHeight: Average of 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Lifespan: 800-1000 Aethorian years
Notable Features: Semi-translucent skin with prismatic qualities, four arms
Special Abilities: Advanced energy manipulation, atmospheric navigation
Draken
The Draken are a sapient reptilian species native to the planet Draconis in the Drago Galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
SHeight: 7 to 9 feet (2.1 to 2.7 meters)
Lifespan: Centuries, with some reaching millennia
Notable Features: Muscular build, vestigial wings, horns
Special Abilities: Advanced combat skills, heat resistance
Elders (Elyrians Praetorian)
The Elders, formally known as the Elyrians Praetorian, are an ancient and enigmatic sapient species originating from the planet Elyria in the Pleiades Solar System of the Milky Way Galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 3 to 4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters)
Lifespan: Millennia
Notable Features: Iridescent eyes, fan-like structures on head
Special Abilities: Density manipulation, mastery of temporal technology
Ethereans
The Ethereans are a highly advanced, semi-aquatic sapient species native to the planet Luminara in the Duno Ergon system of the Lumoriae Galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: Approximately 6.5 feet (1.98 meters)
Lifespan: Average of 550 years, with some living up to 750 years
Notable Features: Manta ray-like head, semi-translucent amphibious skin
Special Abilities: Star energy manipulation, advanced telepathic abilities
Krythorians
The Krythorians are a sapient warrior species originating from the planet Krythoria in the Lek system of the Krythar galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 7-9 feet (2.1-2.7 meters)
Lifespan: 200-300 years
Notable Features: Muscular build, grey ridged skin
Special Abilities: Enhanced strength and endurance, tactical ingenuity
Luminar
The Luminar are a highly advanced crystalline species native to the moon Lumina in the Upala system of the Solarae Galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 2.5-3.0 meters tall
Lifespan: Approximately 200 years
Notable Features: Crystalline lower body, iridescent skin
Special Abilities: Light manipulation, quantum consciousness
Nebulites
The Nebulites are an ancient and enigmatic sapient species known for their unique elf-like physiology and roles as nomadic historians and mediators.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 2.5 to 3 meters when fully materialized
Lifespan: 3,000 to 4,000 standard years
Notable Features: Metallic-looking skin, green almond-shaped eyes
Special Abilities: Energy absorption and manipulation, space travel without ships
Terradorians
The Terradorians are a sentient species native to the forest-covered planet Terradora in the Wudo solar system of the Solarae galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: Average range 1.8-2.4 meters (5.9-7.9 feet)
Lifespan: 300 Terradora years (approximately 500 Earth years)
Notable Features: Plant-like and humanoid characteristics, leaf-like skin
Special Abilities: Photosynthesis, adaptive lifetime evolution
Vyxians
The Vyxians are a highly advanced reptilian species originating from the planet Vyxia in the Spehon system of the Vyxian Galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: Average of 1.8 meters
Lifespan: Centuries, with some reaching millennia through technology
Notable Features: Sleek humanoid forms, color-changing scales
Special Abilities: Advanced camouflage, stealth technology
Zorlacians
The Zorlacians are an advanced spacefaring species native to the volcanic planet Zorlac in the Rokke system of the Zorlac galaxy.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 2.1 - 2.5 meters
Lifespan: 300-500 years
Notable Features: Thick, heat-resistant skin, rarely seen without armored exoskeletons
Special Abilities: Electromagnetic sensitivity, thermal regulation