====== Human ======

===== Summary =====
A concise lead paragraph (2–4 sentences) introducing the race: origin, defining traits, typical behavior, and their role in the setting.

===== Etymology =====
  * Origin of the name (both common and native).
  * Literal meaning in the native language.
  * Variants and exonyms used by other cultures.

===== Appearance & Anatomy =====
  ==== General morphology ====
    * Body plan (limbs, symmetry, size ranges).
    * Sexual dimorphism (if any).
  ==== Distinguishing features ====
    * Skin/scale/feather description.
    * Coloration and adaptive traits (camouflage, display).
  ==== Internal anatomy ====
    * Respiratory, circulatory, neural differences from humans.
    * Unique organs or bio-technology (e.g., gas bladders, photophores).

===== Physiology & Biology =====
  * Metabolism type (phototrophic, chemosynthetic, omnivorous).
  * Reproduction (sexual/asexual, brood care, gestation/incubation).
  * Lifespan stages and ageing.
  * Disease susceptibility and immunities.
  * Notable adaptations to environment (radiation tolerance, vacuum survivability).

===== Senses & Abilities =====
  * Primary senses (vision, echolocation, electromagnetic).
  * Extrasensory capabilities (telepathy, precognition).
  * Physical abilities (strength, speed, dexterity).
  * Any species-specific powers or limits.

===== History =====
==== Origins & prehistory ====
  * Mythic origins, evolutionary history, archaeological record.
==== Key historical eras ====
  * Bulleted timeline of major events (founding, wars, migrations).
==== Modern era ====
  * Recent developments and status at the present timeline.

===== Relations with other races & factions =====
  * Alliances and treaties.
  * Conflicts and historical enemies.
  * Reputation among neighbouring species.
  * Examples of cultural exchange.

===== Biology & Ecology Interactions =====
  * Symbiotic species and domesticated fauna/flora.
  * Ecological impact and conservation status.

===== Weaknesses & Vulnerabilities =====
  * Environmental vulnerabilities.
  * Social or technological limitations exploitable by others.

===== Timeline (short) =====
  * Year — Event.
  * Year — Event.

===== Gallery =====
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===== See also =====
  * [[other:related_race]]
  * [[setting:regions/homeworld]]

===== References =====
  * [1] Citation or in-universe source.
  * [2] Academic / field reports (if applicable).

===== Further reading =====
  * Suggested books, holos, or expedition logs.

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