Homo sapiens ISA: I've never spoken to a Sapien and not wanted to gouge my eyes out. The problems with society boil down to their enlarged, melted, malformed amygdalas. THEROS: It's time to get to bed. Humanities propensity to modify and continuously improve their standards of living led to large changes in our genetic makeup. When our space-acclimated counterparts set foot on Hovuna, they could not readily reproduce with the humans previously on Hovuna, and thus our space counterparts were classified as Homo Astrum. HARPER: I never understood why Astrums were given the new name when biologically they share more dna with the first humans. TEC: YOUR KIND HAD A MONOPOLY ON THE PLANET AND DID NOT WANT TO GIVE UP THE TITLE OF SAPIEN (I.E. GOD). ASTRUM'S WERE, AS THE SAYING IS, ASTRUMS OUT OF SPACE. FAYRAZ: Perchance this is a manifestation of his mental illness (of the woke variant). He would rather be called Star Human in a futile attempt to feel closer to his "home planet" (for which he currently resides(unbeknownst to him (does he not know its all in his head?))). HARPER: perchance these nuts

Homo astrum Individuals from Earth were selected to make the trip from Earth to Hovuna as part of one of the first deployments of The Hovuna Project. The journey lasted 165,912 years, in which the crew, and its many generations adapted to the climate of their environment. While an artificial gravity system existed on board, it did not resemble the gravity that of Earth. The effects on the human body can still be seen today within the genetic makeup of Homo Astrums, CLAIRE: i used to have a speshal interst in this :3 homo astrums, compared to sapiens are: - more easily tired(gravity is heavy) - while space expanded their bones, ironically tehy are shorter than sapiens, bcuz sapiens kept wanting to be taller lol!! avg male sapien is like..6'5 ft tall..women 6ft... - prefer to be in space(easy on their frail bones) - less likely to get sick in space !!! Also dont lose their limbs up there - larger organs - veins that function more like arteries - Frontal lobe is larger/develops faster (bc no ipad in space) - less attractive - Smaller hearts :c - More social c: - smarter on average ;d (no space ipad) - darker skin (protection from radiation :3) - While they live longer naturally, on planet die quicker FAYRAZ: imagine biologically being an ipad kid ISA: Speak like an adult. TEC: SPECIAL INTEREST: RACISM however, it's theorized astrums will evolve to share the characteristics of sapiens once more.

Synthetic shells are referred to bodies created via manufacturing, the parts of a human are created separately, Synthetic shells are manufactured A cheap synthetic shell manufacturer is one to be wary of, as it is likely operating while violating CONSOL Shell regulations. A poorly constructed shell may result in unpredictable adverse experiences of the user. Personality changes, hallucinations and early death are common in cheap shells.

Traditional Shells A high-end traditional synthetic shell, TEC: RECON.CON YOUR DREAM BODY IS CLICKS AWAY on both macroscopic and microscopic levels, are indistinguishable compared to their organic counterpart. Reproduction with a synthetic shell is indeed possible. Cheaper companies may, for example, use inanimate polymers to create organs, resulting in less durability, and a less natural feel.

Technological Shells Technological shell's are a subsection of synthetic shells, and are required to function with an organic or synthetic brain, as otherwise it'd be classified as an inhuman entity. The line between a technological shell and a synthetic shell is oftentimes not a line at all, but a gradient. Some consider traditional shells with 1-3 technological insertions (e.g., mechanical eyes, robotic arms) "not technological enough". ANTIPATER: Mechanical eyes, robotical arms...individuals of this type do not care for the craftwork of such technology, and only care for "the look". There is no skill to tacking on a robotic arm. TEC: do u consider cephtec a technological shell ANTIPATER: They are so fucking ugly it is hard to say yes! Technological shells' origins are traced back to Earth, designed for wartime purposes. Nowadays, technological shells are more associated with the fashion industry, as truly the sky is no longer the limit as to how an individual presents. As of late, technological shells are on a decline, as "appearing human" is becoming fashionable among the youth. Soldiers utilizing cephtec, self-assembling nanotech with the capacity to be directly and immediately influenced by the human brain, is an example of a technological shell. Other technological shells include individuals who say, forgo a digestive or reproductive system, and thus need another source of energy for fuel.

Special circumstances may apply where an individuals biological DNA is not infused with their shell, as is the case with Cephalon Soldiers, however this is done intentionally to prevent genetic misuse during wartime. Targeted attacks on shell suspension sites were common during the implosion years. The most well known case of this occuring to an individual is the abnormal case of TEC. While serving in Prosma's military, the shell suspension site housing his organic body had undergone severe bombing from S5. While DNA was recovered from other suspended shells,

Inhuman entities are to have an owner, whether it be an individual or company. To own an inhuman entity is thought of an extension of yourself. The actions of such an entity are legally bound to its owner. If an inhuman commits a crime, the owner is to be held responsible. An Annul or Artificial intelligence without regulation of an owner is to be destroyed immediately. Every inhuman is to speak with a clearly defined, robotic voice, for safety purposes. It is well accepted that no matter how human these entities appear, it is just hollow.

Artificial Intelligence The leading theory regarding what caused the extinction of the Old World was a rouge artificial intelligence. It was the worst extinction event the Earth had faced in its history, with 99% species impacted. Since then, a healthy fear of AI technology, HARPER: I've told people that banks use it to detect abnormalities, fraud, and they look at me like **I'VE** done something wrong, or are now privy to like, an infohazard. They want to call the police. World shattering. TEC: BRING BACK SWEATSHOPS! and now inhumans as a whole, has been widely accepted.

Examples of inhumans in culture: Hovuna's first colonizer (Annul), RECON THEROS (Segregate Intelligence), TEC: There is no "segregate intelligence" CONSOL just made it up so the PUBLIC wouldn't SHIT THE BED. CALL IT WHAT IT IS, AI. The Consolidation Isa (Annul), Owner vacant

Annuls
Legally a human is automatically classified as an inhuman entity if their Bridger is technological and resembles a machines thinking. If a Bridger is fully technological, it is automatically classified as an inhuman entity. There has been pushback against referring to Annuls as inhuman, as inhuman as a term carries great anxiety and controversy, and the grieving process is difficult.

There is contention within the scientific community whether a completely technological Bridger should be classified as inhuman, some arguing the human brain functions as a computer already. Others propose that human hormones are a vital component to being human.

Significant removal of portions of the human conciousness or poor modifications are common within annuls. Subsequently, the individual is considered deceased, unless a backup of the individual was made, and legal documents states to revive within a traditional synthetic shell. Otherwise they are stripped of the rights of a human.