Humans are a new species in the Uncharted Territories; only one of them is known to live there. They are a bipedal species, and a fully grown and developed Human is normally five to seven feet high. They are of similar proportion and appearance to Sebaceans, but there are several known differences, such as the bacteria colonizing their digestive tract.
The Human species has a relatively short lifespan of about eighty to ninety cycles. Another physical and biological difference from Sebaceans, and indeed other species, is their relatively poor eyesight and hearing. Vision that Humans consider to be perfect 20/20 is actually remarkably deficient by Sebacean (and other alien race) standards. In their favor, Humans seem to be much more resistant to heat and immune to heat delirium. Humans also lack a paraphoral nerve. Also, they are capable of surviving at least half a minute in empty space without sustaining lasting injuries. Humans are also known to be exceptionally resistant to effects and processes of Aurora Chair. This is apparently a very uncommon trait.
Humans inhabit only one planet, their homeworld, which they call "Earth." They are the dominant species on this insignificant planet, roughly seventy percent of which is covered with water. Humans have yet to develop any significant space flight abilities, having only made their first forays into space in the last forty to fifty cycles.
One observer noted that if Humans are remembered at all, it will most likely be for the quality of their manual labor.
Attitude toward aliens and the galaxy after the visit of Moya's crew
While fascinated with the existence of aliens on the galaxy and finally answering the question that "are they alone in the universe?", most Human expressed fear and paranoia about the potential hostility of the galaxy after the Moya crew revealed that Earth had no means to defend against alien ship's weapons and that there were many species in the universe that were hostile.
Their honest comments about religion and politics also angered a lot of people. The potential hybrid species created by the union between Human and aliens triggered massive debate whether it was a benefit or threat to Humanity as a whole.
While some alien culture and behaviors were being seen as acceptable by Human due to similarities, some alien cultures and behaviors unnerved many Humans as they saw them as disturbing. Their physiology also struck fear in Humans as species like Ka D'Argo could incapacitate a Human with his tongue.
After the Moya crew destroyed the wormhole to prevent the invasion of Earth by the Sabaceans, they left behind several technology including the module of the Moya ship; pulse guns and the translator nanites so Humanity can have a head start to reach the stars and deal with potential alien invasion.
Appearances
- All episodes of Farscape