Humans

Species Name: Human
Homeworld: Earth (Sol III, Sol System)
Physiology: Baseline humanoid species with broad biological variability across skin tone, hair type, and genetic markers. Average endurance, strength, and lifespan (though medical advancements have extended quality-of-life expectancy). Lacks innate specializations such as telepathy or enhanced senses, but excels in versatility and cognitive adaptability.

Cultural Overview:

• Resilience Through Chaos: Humanity’s rise from global conflict, ecological collapse, and near-extinction in the 21st–22nd centuries forged a species deeply committed to overcoming adversity through unity, exploration, and progress.
• Individualism and Idealism: Though highly diverse in thought and culture, Humans often embody idealism, initiative, and ethical introspection. This leads to innovation, but also impulsiveness and ethical contradictions.
• Post-Scarcity Identity: Since the abandonment of money and material-driven economies, Humans define success through purpose, legacy, and contribution to the collective good. Some other species view this as naïve, self-righteous, or inconsistent with historical memory.
• Diplomatic Nexus: As founders of the Federation, Humans act as a stabilizing—though occasionally paternalistic—force in interstellar affairs. Their cultural footprint is widespread, for better or worse.

Starfleet Roles:

• Present in every department, rank, and mission profile.
• Humans often serve as command officers, diplomats, engineers, and explorers.
• Their adaptability allows them to bridge cultural divides and lead unpredictable away missions or crisis responses.
• Starfleet Academy’s curriculum is primarily based on human pedagogical models, giving them a minor institutional edge.

Species Mechanics (STA 2e RAW + Canon Expansion):

ATTRIBUTES: Add +1 to any three attributes (player’s choice).
TRAIT: Human

• Adaptable and resilient: may gain Advantage in unfamiliar, high-stress, or rapidly changing environments.
• Emotionally flexible: can interact meaningfully with nearly any culture or species.
• Also prone to internal contradictions—may suffer Complications related to stubbornness, overconfidence, or moral impulsiveness, especially under pressure.

SPECIES ABILITY — FAITH OF THE HEART:
When you use one of your Values to gain or spend Determination, you may also add +1 Momentum to the group pool. This represents human drive, shared inspiration, and emotional contagion—your courage uplifts others.