
This new knowledge, combined with Earth’s native fusion-power expertise, led to the development of hyperdrive. However, the stargate plans gave scientists a better understanding of how folding space worked. They pointed out that once activated, the stargate would be virtually impossible to disable without causing catastrophic damage to the solar system. The Russian Federation suspected that the Arceans merely wanted to invade Earth. The expense of the project created considerable consternation between the various member states of United Earth. The Arceans also provided plans to build a stargate that would allow Earth and Arcea to trade with one another. Instantaneous communication through subspace transmissions was only one of dozens of advances that came in waves in the wake of first contact. Its arrival transformed humanity’s outlook on the universe and sent mankind’s technology leaping forward. When Earth was visited by an Arcean probe in 2117, the event was celebrated around the world. Humanity was united in its larger goals while individual nation states continued to thrive and celebrate their own idiosyncrasies. Their ability to remain Hopeful in the face of impending annihilation enables them to grow their colonies with less concern for Unrecognized icon name Approval.Įarth achieved a political breakthrough in the early 22nd century. They are the only faction capable of constructing the Unrecognized icon name Galactic Council, providing strong Unrecognized icon name Influence Growth and a Unrecognized icon name Diplomat. The diplomatic prowess of the Terrans has no match, as they receive a total +2 Unrecognized icon name Diplomacy Bonus by combining their shrewd diplomacy skills with their general likeability. Their ability to field large fleets is regarded with a bit more wariness. Their production capacity and diplomatic abilities are well regarded. Terrans are naturally adventurous, with fast, long ranging ships. Although Terrans find nothing strange about this dichotomy, many of their galactic peers regard it as alarming, and even duplicitous. Although Terrans present themselves as a peaceful and diplomatic people, when they are drawn into warfare, they possess an intuitive flair for violence, and extreme willingness to exercise it. Notably, it was their invention of the hyperdrive, and decision to spread it to their neighbors, which led to the current arms race the galaxy finds itself in.

Although committed diplomats, Terrans have a militaristic streak that has taken many by surprise.ĭespite being the youngest race in the galaxy, the Terrans are perhaps the most dangerous.

Terrans are the inventors of hyperdrive and the youngest race on the galactic stage.
