Sword Worlder

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Sword Worlder

Status Ethnicity
Classification Omnivore/gatherer
Size 1.8 m / 5'10"
Weight 100 kg / 220 lbs
Homeworld Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)
Multi-world Yes
Canon Yes
Extinct Extant
Reference See sources

An inhabitant of the Sword Worlds.

Biology

No information yet available.

Anatomy & Physiology

Humans, on average, stand approximately 1.8 meters in height and weigh about 100 kilograms.

  • Descended from omnivore gatherers, humans developed intelligence in response to shifting climatological factors.
  • The genetic homeworld of Humaniti is believed to be Terra (Solomani Rim 1827).

Body Plan

  • Humanoid
  • Bilateral symmetry (2-ial)
  • Tetrapod (4-ped)
    • Two limbs used for manipulation "arms"
      • Former brachiator (still capable climber)
    • Two limbs used for locomotion (biped) "legs"
  • Body consists of three segments
    • Head with sensors and multiple-use orifice (consumption, communication, and respiration)
    • Torso with manipulatory limbs
    • Abdomen with locomotor limbs

Biochemistry

Humans have a conventional carbon-water based biochemistry.

Respiration

Humans use a conventional respiration cycle consisting of:

  • Oxygen-nitrogen inhalant
  • Carbon dioxide exhalant

Evolution & Environment

Overview:

  • Hyper-acclimitization: Known to quickly adapt to many different climates and environments.
  • Requires shelter and clothing.
  • Prefer to shelter in defensible dens protected from the elements.

Ecology

Humans are primarily a diurnal species and are active by daylight and rest during the night.

  • They use a wide variety of technologies to master their environment including terraforming.

Diet & Trophics

  • Omnivore/gatherer
    • Homeotherm
    • Sometimes called a "hunter-gatherer" due to many human's penchant for pursuing animal sustenance.
    • Known for advanced agriculture and livestock husbandry practices.
    • Regarded as an apex predator, through the use of technology, on their homeworlds.

Gender & Reproduction

Humans have the following reproductive characteristics::

  • Two genders (male & female)
    • Mild sexual dimorphism
  • (sexual reproduction)
    • Reproduces through conjugal intercourse
    • Varied mating systems (primarily monogamy)
  • Viviparous birth
    • (Iteroparous): Uses K-selection and have few offspring that require considerable amounts of time to raise to maturity.

Lifecycle

No information yet available.

Psychology

No information yet available.

Motivation

No information yet available.

Philosophy (Mindset)

No information yet available.

Language & Letters (Communication)

The language of the Sword Worlds is largely Solomani-derived. It has heavy influences from the following Solomani languages:

  • Icelandic
  • Anglic
  • German

Culture & Society (Ethnology)

No information yet available.

Social Organization: 1116

No information yet available.

History

No information yet available.

Historical Eras

No information yet available.

History: General Overview

No information yet available.

History-Era: Mileu 1100

No information yet available.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:

  • No information yet available.

Civilization

No information yet available.

Government & Politics (Leadership)

Government Structure: 1116

Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)

Business & Trade (Economy)

No information yet available.

Research & Technology: 1116

No information yet available.

Astrography

This race (sophont species) is primarily located in the following areas:

Homeworld: 1116

The homeworld of this race is:

World Listing: 1116

Significant communities of this race (sophont species) are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:

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References & Contributors (Sources)

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