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	* [[Thinking Machines]] The artificial intelligence of known space, created, not born, they are ~~heavily restricted in the Directorate~~.		* [[Thinking Machines]] The artificial intelligence of known space, created, not born, they are inorganic beings.
	* [[Vatborn and Splicers]] Artificial biological creations or those adjusted or altered after birth, they were mass manufactured as slave-soldiers in the great human wars.		* [[Vatborn and Splicers]] Artificial biological creations or those adjusted or altered after birth, they were mass manufactured as slave-soldiers in the great human wars.
	* [[Outworlders]] A catchall term for the plethora of species not listed, categorizing them individually may be difficult.		* [[Outworlders]] A catchall term for the plethora of species not listed, categorizing them individually may be difficult.
	* [[Anomalies]] A catchall term for strange, unique, or little understood beings that in some way defy standard categorization.		* [[Anomalies]] A catchall term for strange, unique, or little understood beings that in some way defy standard categorization.

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	* [[Poliesu]] An aquatic species of piscine appearance, the poliesu were until recently a warlike, imperialistic people, now divided between those desiring a return to conquest and those who wish to integrate with broader galactic society.		* [[Poliesu]] An aquatic species of piscine appearance, the poliesu were until recently a warlike, imperialistic people, now divided between those desiring a return to conquest and those who wish to integrate with broader galactic society.
	* [[Gwix]] A goblinoid-species of ruthless authoritarian hyper-capitalists, who's entire society is based around financial gains and monopolistic rule over others.		* [[Gwix]] A goblinoid-species of ruthless authoritarian hyper-capitalists, who's entire society is based around financial gains and monopolistic rule over others.
	* [[Caera-Leecii]] ~~A cervid species and one~~ of the founders of the Sovereign Federation, their society is based around integration with a symbiotic ~~plant~~ known as leecii.		* [[Caera-Leecii]] One of the founders of the Sovereign Federation, their society is based around integration with a symbiotic moss known as leecii, the majority are based around the caera species of cervids.

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	'''An intelligent being'''; A term derived from the writings of the author [[wikipedia:Poul_Anderson\|Poul Anderson]], it defines a being with a base reasoning capacity roughly equivalent to or greater than that of a human being. The word does not apply to machines unless they have true artificial intelligence, rather than mere processing capacity. The Directorate has adopted the term to refer to any beings between 0.7 and 1.7 on the Fariq-Allowah index of intelligence. It derives from the Greek (An ancient human language) word σοφός (sophós, “wise”) as it is, despite human origin a non humanocentric word portraying the ancient Fennish concept of ''Onis,'' which divides people based on four categories. ''Na Onis, or 'not sophonts', such a''s minerals, vegetables, or 'soulless beings', ''Tau Onis,'' or 'less than sophonts' such as animals, ''Onis,'' which are capable of true wisdom and ''Ssu-Onis,'' those things beyond understanding such as spirits, gods, or theoretical super-inteligences. Sophont is preferred in the modern era for its lack of cultural and religious baggage.		'''A Sophont is an intelligent being'''; A term derived from the writings of the author [[wikipedia:Poul_Anderson\|Poul Anderson]], it defines a being with a base reasoning capacity roughly equivalent to or greater than that of a human being. The word does not apply to machines unless they have true artificial intelligence, rather than mere processing capacity. The Directorate has adopted the term to refer to any beings between 0.7 and 1.7 on the Fariq-Allowah index of intelligence. It derives from the Greek (An ancient human language) word σοφός (sophós, “wise”) as it is, despite human origin a non humanocentric word portraying the ancient Fennish concept of ''Onis,'' which divides people based on four categories. ''Na Onis, or 'not sophonts', such a''s minerals, vegetables, or 'soulless beings', ''Tau Onis,'' or 'less than sophonts' such as animals, ''Onis,'' which are capable of true wisdom and ''Ssu-Onis,'' those things beyond understanding such as spirits, gods, or theoretical super-inteligences. Sophont is preferred in the modern era for its lack of cultural and religious baggage.

	== The Sophonts of Known Space ==		== The Sophonts of Known Space ==

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'''An intelligent being'''; A term derived from the writings of the author [[wikipedia:Poul_Anderson|Poul Anderson]], it defines a being with a base reasoning capacity roughly equivalent to or greater than that of a human being. The word does not apply to machines unless they have true artificial intelligence, rather than mere processing capacity. The Directorate has adopted the term to refer to any beings between 0.7 and 1.7 on the Fariq-Allowah index of intelligence. It derives from the Greek (An ancient human language) word σοφός (sophós, “wise”) as it is, despite human origin a non humanocentric word portraying the ancient Fennish concept of ''Onis,'' which divides people based on four categories. ''Na Onis, or 'not sophonts', such a''s minerals, vegetables, or 'soulless beings', ''Tau Onis,'' or 'less than sophonts' such as animals, ''Onis,'' which are capable of true wisdom and ''Ssu-Onis,'' those things beyond understanding such as spirits, gods, or theoretical super-inteligences. Sophont is preferred in the modern era for its lack of cultural and religious baggage.

== The Sophonts of Known Space ==

===== Directorate Sophonts =====

* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Feni Feni] (known as '[https://wiki.distantsands.org/Feni rokhandan]' to many aliens) The caniform native to the planet Fen, the founders of the Directorate, a catch-all for a handful of divergent species. They are the most advanced society in known space and their distinct clan-structure has informed the Directorate's design.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kemzali Kemzali] One of the early members of the Directorate, native to the planet Ornja, they are furry, serpentine sophonts. They are rare, but powerful, influential psionic creatures that rule their society.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kobari Kobari] One of the early members of the Directorate, linked to their sister species, the kemzali, at a biological level. They are a colonial species that are separated by purpose-driven castes and exist to function for almost all non-leadership roles within their society.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kimmigani Kimmigani] A more recently joined species in the Directorate, void-born antelope-like beings they are adapted to the trials of thousands of years of social development on large colony ships.

===== Major Sophonts =====

* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Human Human] Born of the troubles of their homeworld of Earth, humans are one of the most common species in known space, holding majority presence in both the Galactic Coalition and the Sovereign Federation, while numerous refugees reside in the Directorate, heirs to centuries of religious and cultural persecution under the government of Earth.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kimovihni Kimovihni] Imperialistic cervids, they are recently discovered brethren, separated by thousands of years of radical changes from their kimmigani brethren. Their empire is the newest threat to the borders of the Directorate.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Coathal Coathal] Reptilians born of subterranean lairs with a love for democracy and individuality, they are a younger species on the Galactic scene and maintain fierce cultural independence.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Poliesu Poliesu] An aquatic species of piscine appearance, the poliesu were until recently a warlike, imperialistic people, now divided between those desiring a return to conquest and those who wish to integrate with broader galactic society.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Gwix Gwix] A goblinoid-species of ruthless authoritarian hyper-capitalists, who's entire society is based around financial gains and monopolistic rule over others.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Caera-Leecii Caera-Leecii] A cervid species and one of the founders of the Sovereign Federation, their society is based around integration with a symbiotic plant known as leecii.

===== Minor Sophonts =====

* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Lumii Lumii] Felines forcibly uplifted by the Coalition from a pre-industrial society into a spacefaring one, they suffer to reclaim lost traditions and have become proud members of the Sovereign Federation.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Tavari Tavari] Avians of Tal-Sheed, they are shrewd and opportunistic pragmatists with a tendency to distrust others and further their own goals.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Hexian Hexian] Rodent-like murids of the Vaeus system, Hexians survived near extinction and have adopted a ruthless adherence to managed, mandated genetic engineering to prevent a similar genetic disaster from occurring.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Anahi Anahi] Similar to humans, these elf-like people are heirs to a dead world, roving the stars as nomads.

===== The Unclassified =====

* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Thinking_Machines Thinking Machines] The artificial intelligence of known space, created, not born, they are heavily restricted in the Directorate.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Vatborn_and_Splicers Vatborn and Splicers] Artificial biological creations or those adjusted or altered after birth, they were mass manufactured as slave-soldiers in the great human wars.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Outworlders Outworlders] A catchall term for the plethora of species not listed, categorizing them individually may be difficult.
* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Anomalies Anomalies] A catchall term for strange, unique, or little understood beings that in some way defy standard categorization.

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	===== Directorate Sophonts =====		===== Directorate Sophonts =====
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Feni~~ Feni] (known as '[~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=~~Feni rokhandan]' to many aliens) The caniform native to the planet Fen, the founders of the Directorate, a catch-all for a handful of divergent species. They are the most advanced society in known space and their distinct clan-structure has informed the Directorate's design.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kemzali~~ Kemzali] One of the early members of the Directorate, native to the planet Ornja, they are furry, serpentine sophonts. They are rare, but powerful, influential psionic creatures that rule their society.		* [[Feni]] (known as '[[Feni\|rokhandan]]' to many aliens) The caniform native to the planet Fen, the founders of the Directorate, a catch-all for a handful of divergent species. They are the most advanced society in known space and their distinct clan-structure has informed the Directorate's design.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kobari~~ Kobari] One of the early members of the Directorate, linked to their sister species, the kemzali, at a biological level. They are a colonial species that are separated by purpose-driven castes and exist to function for almost all non-leadership roles within their society.		* [[Kemzali]] One of the early members of the Directorate, native to the planet Ornja, they are furry, serpentine sophonts. They are rare, but powerful, influential psionic creatures that rule their society.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kimmigani~~ Kimmigani] A more recently joined species in the Directorate, void-born antelope-like beings they are adapted to the trials of thousands of years of social development on large colony ships.		* [[Kobari]] One of the early members of the Directorate, linked to their sister species, the kemzali, at a biological level. They are a colonial species that are separated by purpose-driven castes and exist to function for almost all non-leadership roles within their society.
			* [[Kimmigani]] A more recently joined species in the Directorate, void-born antelope-like beings they are adapted to the trials of thousands of years of social development on large colony ships.

	===== Major Sophonts =====		===== Major Sophonts =====

	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Human~~ Human] Born of the troubles of their homeworld of Earth, humans are one of the most common species in known space, holding majority presence in both the Galactic Coalition and the Sovereign Federation, while numerous refugees reside in the Directorate, heirs to centuries of religious and cultural persecution under the government of Earth.		* [[Human]] Born of the troubles of their homeworld of Earth, humans are one of the most common species in known space, holding majority presence in both the Galactic Coalition and the Sovereign Federation, while numerous refugees reside in the Directorate, heirs to centuries of religious and cultural persecution under the government of Earth.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kimovihni~~ Kimovihni] Imperialistic cervids, they are recently discovered brethren, separated by thousands of years of radical changes from their kimmigani brethren. Their empire is the newest threat to the borders of the Directorate.		* [[Kimovihni]] Imperialistic cervids, they are recently discovered brethren, separated by thousands of years of radical changes from their kimmigani brethren. Their empire is the newest threat to the borders of the Directorate.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Coathal~~ Coathal] Reptilians born of subterranean lairs with a love for democracy and individuality, they are a younger species on the Galactic scene and maintain fierce cultural independence.		* [[Coathal]] Reptilians born of subterranean lairs with a love for democracy and individuality, they are a younger species on the Galactic scene and maintain fierce cultural independence.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Poliesu~~ Poliesu] An aquatic species of piscine appearance, the poliesu were until recently a warlike, imperialistic people, now divided between those desiring a return to conquest and those who wish to integrate with broader galactic society.		* [[Poliesu]] An aquatic species of piscine appearance, the poliesu were until recently a warlike, imperialistic people, now divided between those desiring a return to conquest and those who wish to integrate with broader galactic society.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Gwix~~ Gwix] A goblinoid-species of ruthless authoritarian hyper-capitalists, who's entire society is based around financial gains and monopolistic rule over others.		* [[Gwix]] A goblinoid-species of ruthless authoritarian hyper-capitalists, who's entire society is based around financial gains and monopolistic rule over others.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Caera-Leecii~~ Caera-Leecii] A cervid species and one of the founders of the Sovereign Federation, their society is based around integration with a symbiotic plant known as leecii.		* [[Caera-Leecii]] A cervid species and one of the founders of the Sovereign Federation, their society is based around integration with a symbiotic plant known as leecii.

	===== Minor Sophonts =====		===== Minor Sophonts =====

	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Lumii~~ Lumii] Felines forcibly uplifted by the Coalition from a pre-industrial society into a spacefaring one, they suffer to reclaim lost traditions and have become proud members of the Sovereign Federation.		* [[Lumii]] Felines forcibly uplifted by the Coalition from a pre-industrial society into a spacefaring one, they suffer to reclaim lost traditions and have become proud members of the Sovereign Federation.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Tavari~~ Tavari] Avians of Tal-Sheed, they are shrewd and opportunistic pragmatists with a tendency to distrust others and further their own goals.		* [[Tavari]] Avians of Tal-Sheed, they are shrewd and opportunistic pragmatists with a tendency to distrust others and further their own goals.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Hexian~~ Hexian] Rodent-like murids of the Vaeus system, Hexians survived near extinction and have adopted a ruthless adherence to managed, mandated genetic engineering to prevent a similar genetic disaster from occurring.		* [[Hexian]] Rodent-like murids of the Vaeus system, Hexians survived near extinction and have adopted a ruthless adherence to managed, mandated genetic engineering to prevent a similar genetic disaster from occurring.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Anahi~~ Anahi] Similar to humans, these elf-like people are heirs to a dead world, roving the stars as nomads.		* [[Anahi]] Similar to humans, these elf-like people are heirs to a dead world, roving the stars as nomads.

	===== The Unclassified =====		===== The Unclassified =====

	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Thinking_Machines~~ Thinking Machines] The artificial intelligence of known space, created, not born, they are heavily restricted in the Directorate.		* [[Thinking Machines]] The artificial intelligence of known space, created, not born, they are heavily restricted in the Directorate.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Vatborn_and_Splicers~~ Vatborn and Splicers] Artificial biological creations or those adjusted or altered after birth, they were mass manufactured as slave-soldiers in the great human wars.		* [[Vatborn and Splicers]] Artificial biological creations or those adjusted or altered after birth, they were mass manufactured as slave-soldiers in the great human wars.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Outworlders~~ Outworlders] A catchall term for the plethora of species not listed, categorizing them individually may be difficult.		* [[Outworlders]] A catchall term for the plethora of species not listed, categorizing them individually may be difficult.
	* [~~https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Anomalies~~ Anomalies] A catchall term for strange, unique, or little understood beings that in some way defy standard categorization.		* [[Anomalies]] A catchall term for strange, unique, or little understood beings that in some way defy standard categorization.

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	===== Directorate Sophonts =====		===== Directorate Sophonts =====
			* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Feni Feni] (known as '[https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Feni rokhandan]' to many aliens) The caniform native to the planet Fen, the founders of the Directorate, a catch-all for a handful of divergent species. They are the most advanced society in known space and their distinct clan-structure has informed the Directorate's design.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Feni Feni] (known as '[https://wiki.distantsands.org/Feni rokhandan]' to many aliens) The caniform native to the planet Fen, the founders of the Directorate, a catch-all for a handful of divergent species. They are the most advanced society in known space and their distinct clan-structure has informed the Directorate's design.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kemzali Kemzali] One of the early members of the Directorate, native to the planet Ornja, they are furry, serpentine sophonts. They are rare, but powerful, influential psionic creatures that rule their society.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kemzali Kemzali] One of the early members of the Directorate, native to the planet Ornja, they are furry, serpentine sophonts. They are rare, but powerful, influential psionic creatures that rule their society.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kobari Kobari] One of the early members of the Directorate, linked to their sister species, the kemzali, at a biological level. They are a colonial species that are separated by purpose-driven castes and exist to function for almost all non-leadership roles within their society.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kobari Kobari] One of the early members of the Directorate, linked to their sister species, the kemzali, at a biological level. They are a colonial species that are separated by purpose-driven castes and exist to function for almost all non-leadership roles within their society.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kimmigani Kimmigani] A more recently joined species in the Directorate, void-born antelope-like beings they are adapted to the trials of thousands of years of social development on large colony ships.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kimmigani Kimmigani] A more recently joined species in the Directorate, void-born antelope-like beings they are adapted to the trials of thousands of years of social development on large colony ships.

	===== Major Sophonts =====		===== Major Sophonts =====

	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Human Human] Born of the troubles of their homeworld of Earth, humans are one of the most common species in known space, holding majority presence in both the Galactic Coalition and the Sovereign Federation, while numerous refugees reside in the Directorate, heirs to centuries of religious and cultural persecution under the government of Earth.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Human Human] Born of the troubles of their homeworld of Earth, humans are one of the most common species in known space, holding majority presence in both the Galactic Coalition and the Sovereign Federation, while numerous refugees reside in the Directorate, heirs to centuries of religious and cultural persecution under the government of Earth.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Kimovihni Kimovihni] Imperialistic cervids, they are recently discovered brethren, separated by thousands of years of radical changes from their kimmigani brethren. Their empire is the newest threat to the borders of the Directorate.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Kimovihni Kimovihni] Imperialistic cervids, they are recently discovered brethren, separated by thousands of years of radical changes from their kimmigani brethren. Their empire is the newest threat to the borders of the Directorate.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Coathal Coathal] Reptilians born of subterranean lairs with a love for democracy and individuality, they are a younger species on the Galactic scene and maintain fierce cultural independence.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Coathal Coathal] Reptilians born of subterranean lairs with a love for democracy and individuality, they are a younger species on the Galactic scene and maintain fierce cultural independence.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Poliesu Poliesu] An aquatic species of piscine appearance, the poliesu were until recently a warlike, imperialistic people, now divided between those desiring a return to conquest and those who wish to integrate with broader galactic society.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Poliesu Poliesu] An aquatic species of piscine appearance, the poliesu were until recently a warlike, imperialistic people, now divided between those desiring a return to conquest and those who wish to integrate with broader galactic society.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Gwix Gwix] A goblinoid-species of ruthless authoritarian hyper-capitalists, who's entire society is based around financial gains and monopolistic rule over others.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Gwix Gwix] A goblinoid-species of ruthless authoritarian hyper-capitalists, who's entire society is based around financial gains and monopolistic rule over others.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Caera-Leecii Caera-Leecii] A cervid species and one of the founders of the Sovereign Federation, their society is based around integration with a symbiotic plant known as leecii.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Caera-Leecii Caera-Leecii] A cervid species and one of the founders of the Sovereign Federation, their society is based around integration with a symbiotic plant known as leecii.

	===== Minor Sophonts =====		===== Minor Sophonts =====

	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Lumii Lumii] Felines forcibly uplifted by the Coalition from a pre-industrial society into a spacefaring one, they suffer to reclaim lost traditions and have become proud members of the Sovereign Federation.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Lumii Lumii] Felines forcibly uplifted by the Coalition from a pre-industrial society into a spacefaring one, they suffer to reclaim lost traditions and have become proud members of the Sovereign Federation.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Tavari Tavari] Avians of Tal-Sheed, they are shrewd and opportunistic pragmatists with a tendency to distrust others and further their own goals.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Tavari Tavari] Avians of Tal-Sheed, they are shrewd and opportunistic pragmatists with a tendency to distrust others and further their own goals.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Hexian Hexian] Rodent-like murids of the Vaeus system, Hexians survived near extinction and have adopted a ruthless adherence to managed, mandated genetic engineering to prevent a similar genetic disaster from occurring.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Hexian Hexian] Rodent-like murids of the Vaeus system, Hexians survived near extinction and have adopted a ruthless adherence to managed, mandated genetic engineering to prevent a similar genetic disaster from occurring.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Anahi Anahi] Similar to humans, these elf-like people are heirs to a dead world, roving the stars as nomads.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Anahi Anahi] Similar to humans, these elf-like people are heirs to a dead world, roving the stars as nomads.

	===== The Unclassified =====		===== The Unclassified =====

	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Thinking_Machines Thinking Machines] The artificial intelligence of known space, created, not born, they are heavily restricted in the Directorate.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Thinking_Machines Thinking Machines] The artificial intelligence of known space, created, not born, they are heavily restricted in the Directorate.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Vatborn_and_Splicers Vatborn and Splicers] Artificial biological creations or those adjusted or altered after birth, they were mass manufactured as slave-soldiers in the great human wars.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Vatborn_and_Splicers Vatborn and Splicers] Artificial biological creations or those adjusted or altered after birth, they were mass manufactured as slave-soldiers in the great human wars.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Outworlders Outworlders] A catchall term for the plethora of species not listed, categorizing them individually may be difficult.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Outworlders Outworlders] A catchall term for the plethora of species not listed, categorizing them individually may be difficult.
	* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/Anomalies Anomalies] A catchall term for strange, unique, or little understood beings that in some way defy standard categorization.		* [https://wiki.distantsands.org/index.php?title=Anomalies Anomalies] A catchall term for strange, unique, or little understood beings that in some way defy standard categorization.