Species

There are trillions of living people within the Arskodian Republic, Montergian Empire, Terran Federation, and all other factions as of 2768. All these people are from many different species, but there are far more species within the galaxy that are considered to be "animals" due to their intelligence, so all of these different species must be classified some way. That way is very simple, the 6 Levels of cultural evolution. These levels are as follows:


 * 1) Single cell organisms
 * 2) Creatures with no recognizable form of literacy, or society (What are seen as animals in the modern day).
 * 3) Tribal groups pre-electricity. A species is seen as level 3 once it discovers fire.
 * 4) "Modern" species who have discovered electricity.
 * 5) Advanced civilizations. Those who have discovered Faster Than Light travel.
 * 6) Telepathic species (None discovered as wireless communication implants don't count).

According to Arskodian Galactic Law, a species must be at least level 5 before first contact can occur to prevent any cultural damages, however surveillance from orbit (or further) is permitted, but abductions are still prohibited.

List of known level 5 species
Below is a list of all known level 5 species:


 * Humans
 * Truans
 * Zefyr
 * T'Qar
 * Vissan
 * Abur
 * Exxothorans