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[[Precursor]] races are races of great age that preceded the current interstellar order. | [[Precursor]] races are races of great age that preceded the current interstellar order. | ||
| − | * By great age, it is meant thousands, millions, or even billions of years ago. | + | * By great age, it is meant thousands, millions, or even billions of years ago. Perhaps, even more... |
| − | * This is a | + | * This is a [[sophont]]ological term widely used in exobiological academia. |
| + | * Precursor races are, by default, considered dead or extinct although some may still be alive, just hidden or not well known. | ||
| + | * The best known precursor race within [[Charted Space]] is or are the famous or infamous [[Ancient]]s and their mythical leader [[Yaskoydray]]. | ||
| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | Precursor races are also known as [[ancients]], [[primordial]]s, antediluvians, elder races, forerunners, old ones, and a variety of other terms. | + | Precursor races are also known as [[ancients]], [[primordial]]s, [[ascendant]]s, [[transcendent]]s, antediluvians, elder races, forerunners, Bhodisativan races, old ones, and a variety of other terms. |
| − | * Many precursor races are believed to have possessed [[technology]] considerably more advanced than the current technological frontiers being pushed at TL | + | * Many precursor races are believed to have possessed [[technology]] considerably more advanced than the current technological frontiers being pushed at {{TL|F}} (15) in [[Charted Space]]. The search for advanced [[artifact]]s from these races has always attracted great attention, especially at [[ancients site]]s. |
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* These [[lifeform]]s or the remnants of their [[societies]] and [[civilization]]s often contain great treasure troves of reverse-engineerable [[technology]] enabling fantastic technological breakthroughs. | * These [[lifeform]]s or the remnants of their [[societies]] and [[civilization]]s often contain great treasure troves of reverse-engineerable [[technology]] enabling fantastic technological breakthroughs. | ||
| − | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | === Cradle of Civilization Races === |
| − | While the [[Ancients]] | + | It is widely believed that two races (sophont species) emerged far ahead of other [[sophont]]s are were able to establish [[civilization]]al paradigms that have significantly shaped [[Charted Space]]. |
| + | # The [[Ancient]]s are believed to have established dominance over [[Charted Space]] by [[-300,000]] before their 2,000-year [[Final War]] ended their [[civilization]]. [[Scientist]]s and [[historian]]s within today's contemporary [[Charted Space]] are still finding the ruins, relics, and [[artifact]]s, of this ancient [[civilization]], which was considerably more powerful and advanced than any known [[TL:13-15]] [[polity]] surviving today. Some believe that [[Droyne]] and [[Chirper]]s may be related to the [[Ancient]]s. | ||
| + | # The [[Vilani]] were able to establish a powerful [[civilization]] sometimes after [[-20000|-20,000]], which developed a [[FTL]] J-1 [[Jump Drive]] ahead of other [[NIL]]s. They used that [[technology]] to dominate [[Charted Space]] and their [[culture]], [[language]], and influence are still felt today. [[Vilani]] [[Traveller Gene]]s are most certainly a vital part of [[Imperial Man]] and the [[Third Imperium]]. The [[Vilani]] [[civilization]] is widely believed to have been geneered and developmentally guided by the [[Ancients]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} | ||
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| + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| + | While the [[Ancients]], [[Kursae]], and [[Slaver]]s are the only precursor races widely recognized within [[Charted Space]], rumors of other precursor races circulate widely. | ||
* Some of these advanced and rumored races of great age include the [[Aakho]], [[Primordial]]s, and [[Ykiuh]]. | * Some of these advanced and rumored races of great age include the [[Aakho]], [[Primordial]]s, and [[Ykiuh]]. | ||
* Who knows what can be found in [[wildspace]] and other [[uncharted space]] beyond the borders of [[Charted Space]]? | * Who knows what can be found in [[wildspace]] and other [[uncharted space]] beyond the borders of [[Charted Space]]? | ||
=== Known Precursor Races === | === Known Precursor Races === | ||
| − | '''Canon:''' | + | '''[[Canon]]:''' |
* [[Ancients]] | * [[Ancients]] | ||
* [[Kursae]] | * [[Kursae]] | ||
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'''Non-canon:''' | '''Non-canon:''' | ||
* [[Aakho]] | * [[Aakho]] | ||
| + | * [[Builder]]s | ||
| + | * [[Krimm (sophont)|Krimm]] | ||
* [[Primordial]]s | * [[Primordial]]s | ||
* [[Saie]] | * [[Saie]] | ||
* [[Ykiuh]] | * [[Ykiuh]] | ||
| + | * [[Malaach]] | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | {{Referral-Tree-Sophont}} | ||
| + | {{Referral-Tree-X-Xenoarchaeology}} | ||
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
| + | {{Advanced}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | + | |S2= Author & Contributor: [[Darkhstarr]] | |
| − | |S2= | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
| − | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{LEN|}} | + | {{LE|}} |
| + | {{LEN|Precursor|Sophontology}} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:42, 10 September 2020
Precursor races are races of great age that preceded the current interstellar order.
- By great age, it is meant thousands, millions, or even billions of years ago. Perhaps, even more...
- This is a sophontological term widely used in exobiological academia.
- Precursor races are, by default, considered dead or extinct although some may still be alive, just hidden or not well known.
- The best known precursor race within Charted Space is or are the famous or infamous Ancients and their mythical leader Yaskoydray.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Precursor races are also known as ancients, primordials, ascendants, transcendents, antediluvians, elder races, forerunners, Bhodisativan races, old ones, and a variety of other terms.
- Many precursor races are believed to have possessed technology considerably more advanced than the current technological frontiers being pushed at TL–F (15) in Charted Space. The search for advanced artifacts from these races has always attracted great attention, especially at ancients sites.
- These lifeforms or the remnants of their societies and civilizations often contain great treasure troves of reverse-engineerable technology enabling fantastic technological breakthroughs.
Cradle of Civilization Races[edit]
It is widely believed that two races (sophont species) emerged far ahead of other sophonts are were able to establish civilizational paradigms that have significantly shaped Charted Space.
- The Ancients are believed to have established dominance over Charted Space by -300,000 before their 2,000-year Final War ended their civilization. Scientists and historians within today's contemporary Charted Space are still finding the ruins, relics, and artifacts, of this ancient civilization, which was considerably more powerful and advanced than any known TL:13-15 polity surviving today. Some believe that Droyne and Chirpers may be related to the Ancients.
- The Vilani were able to establish a powerful civilization sometimes after -20,000, which developed a FTL J-1 Jump Drive ahead of other NILs. They used that technology to dominate Charted Space and their culture, language, and influence are still felt today. Vilani Traveller Genes are most certainly a vital part of Imperial Man and the Third Imperium. The Vilani civilization is widely believed to have been geneered and developmentally guided by the Ancients. [1]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
While the Ancients, Kursae, and Slavers are the only precursor races widely recognized within Charted Space, rumors of other precursor races circulate widely.
- Some of these advanced and rumored races of great age include the Aakho, Primordials, and Ykiuh.
- Who knows what can be found in wildspace and other uncharted space beyond the borders of Charted Space?
Known Precursor Races[edit]
Non-canon:
See also[edit]
Sophont[edit]
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Xenoarchaeology[edit]
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References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Author & Contributor: Darkhstarr
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak