Earth
Sol Solar System Planet
Earth, the third planet from the Sun in the Sol Solar System, is a terrestrial world that serves as the cradle of human civilization and a hub for various intergalactic nations. As a member of the Orion-Cygnus Arm Galactic Sector and the Sol Regional Cluster, Earth plays a crucial role in the Intergalactic Federation. This comprehensive encyclopedia article provides an in-depth exploration of Earth's geographical layout, biosphere, sentient species, technology, and history.
The Heartland Region in the center is the political, economic and cultural core. It includes major Lumen-dominated nations like Concordia and Promethea.
The Orion Region along the eastern coast is a maritime trade and commerce hub.
The western Zephyrus Region is a center of industry, technology and innovation.
The northern Boreas Region is known for its rugged wilderness and natural resources.
The diverse southern Austral Region is a hub of agriculture, mining, culture and art.
Tropical Rainforests like the Kouko Vallis are hubs of biodiversity with towering Gigantum Arborae trees, Melodica Symbiotica flowers, and fauna like Harmony Sprites and Titan Chimeras.
Temperate Forests feature deciduous Florae Terrascale trees and fauna like Cynogigas Scavacius.
Grasslands like the Canidae are vast open habitats for many species.
Deserts like the Arenae Vastitas are harsh but host specialized life like Succulentus Gigantus and Lacerta Sabulosus.
Tundra like the Frigidus Planitiae have low-growing vegetation and cold-adapted species like Ursus Glacialis and Cryophila Muscosa.
Aquatic Ecosystems in the oceans support rich marine life, especially around the coral reefs and kelp forests near the Cetacean and Cephalopod cities.
Lumens are the most advanced, having evolved from Humans around 7800. About 100,000 Lumens remain on Earth, mostly in the cities of Calloo, Ge and Tellus, overseeing the development of other species.
Canines have a civilization in the southwest grasslands culturally and technologically akin to 19th century Humans. They are territorial and loyal to their packs.
Felines inhabit the Cycgel Peninsula on the eastern coast, with a culture valuing class and ritual, and an economic relationship with Cephalopods.
Primates live in the northern Kouko Vallis rainforests and have developed to a 20th century human level through close contact with Lumens, adopting clothing and some technology.
Swine are nomadic foraging tribes culturally similar to 19th century Humans, famous for their secret underground cavern complex pilgrimages.
Cephalopods have advanced to 22nd century human-equivalent technology with undersea cities, spacecraft, and a complex spying/trade relationship with Lumens and Felines.
Cetaceans have three large undersea city networks and have attained 21st century human-equivalent culture and technology.
Aside from Lumens, the populations of these species number in the millions. The 10,000 or so Humans who refuse to evolve live in isolation on Tungol Island. All the sentient species are represented through an Earth Council established in 23,697 to coordinate planetary affairs.
2,878: Global cataclysms reshape Earth's surface into the UniTerra supercontinent.
4,280: Lumen biotech and genetic manipulation accelerates the development of the Canines, Felines, Primates, Swine, Cephalopods and Cetaceans species and cultures.
6,000: Humans establish the first off-world colony on Mars.
7,800: Lumens emerge as an advanced evolution of Humans.
23,697: The Earth Council is formed with representation from all the sentient species.
28,000: Lumen galactic colonization reduces their Earth population to 100,000 mainly overseeing Earth as a sanctuary for the development of the other sentient species.
Geographical Layout
Earth's surface is dominated by the supercontinent UniTerra, formed in the aftermath of cataclysmic environmental upheavals in the 2800s. UniTerra is encircled by four major oceans - the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Oceans - and is characterized by diverse landscapes including towering mountain ranges like the Dac'rima Mountains, lush rainforests such as the Kouko Vallis Rainforest, vast grasslands like the Canidae Grasslands, and the rugged Cyggel Peninsula. Other significant landmasses include the large subcontinent island of Tungol in the southwest, home to human holdouts maintaining traditional lifestyles, and numerous archipelagos like the Mereswijn Islands associated with Cetacean cities and the Nautilus Archipelago home to Cephalopod settlements. The polar regions contain the ice-covered landmasses of Arcturia in the north and Antarkos in the south. UniTerra is divided into several distinct regions, each with unique characteristics:Biosphere
Earth's biosphere has flourished in the era of Lumen stewardship, with carefully managed climates and reintroduced species leading to dramatically enlarged flora and fauna compared to the modern human era. Many plants have attained near-immortal lifespans, with bushes, ferns and fungi commonly reaching 10-20 feet tall and trees growing thousands of feet high. Animals have also grown much larger, resembling the megafauna of Earth's ice ages, with most species exceeding 10 feet in height. Stable environments and abundant food have made the animals more docile in temperament. Domesticated crops and livestock are incredibly nutritious, flavorful and fast-growing. Earth hosts an incredible diversity of biomes, each with distinctive ecosystems:Sentient Species
Earth is home to a diverse array of sentient species that have evolved rapidly since the 4280 era, aided by Lumen biotechnology and genetic manipulation:Technology and Infrastructure
Under Lumen stewardship, Earth's technology and infrastructure has been engineered to be sustainable and harmoniously integrated with nature. The climate and weather are carefully regulated through Lumen geocontrol systems. Cities and transit networks are built with organic architecture and clean energy to minimize eco-footprints. Past industrial areas have been reclaimed by wilderness. Despite appearing indistinguishable from nature, the planet is embedded with advanced Lumen technology providing the inhabitants with functionalities like photosynthetic energy absorption, seismic stabilization, and circumnavigation of pollutants. Lumen tech also accelerates the growth and enrichment of the biosphere.History and Evolution
Earth has undergone dramatic transformations, from the cataclysmic events of 2878 that reshaped the continents, to the emergence of Lumens and other sentient species, and the establishment of a sustainable eco-techno civilization:Conclusion
Once the homeworld of human civilization, Earth has been dramatically transformed into a carefully engineered sanctuary for diverse sentient species and a model of sustainable symbiosis between advanced technology and nature. Governed by a representative Earth Council under the guiding stewardship of Lumens, the myriad species inhabiting the supercontinent of UniTerra and its seas are embarking on their own cultural and technological journeys. As a shining jewel of the galaxy, Earth stands as an inspiring example of the heights life and civilization can reach through the power of unity, foresight, and respect for the natural cosmos.Maps
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