Ancestries

In the Far-Star Victoria system, Humanity is the predominant ancestry on both planets. However, other ancestries have emerged due to genetic alterations, involuntary accidents, or unexplained origins. These non-human ancestries are commonly referred to as "Post-Humans."

By the end of the 21st century, the manipulation of the Human genome reached its peak. It became possible to alter or engineer individuals to possess specific characteristics genetically. This practice became fashionable among those with the political or financial power to access such technologies, leading to a trend where the wealthy sought to transform themselves or their children into Post-Humans. This disparity further accentuated the differences between the rich and the poor in the years leading up to the Third World War. It is speculated that the rise of Post-Humanism among the elite contributed to the onset of the war.

Following the Third World War, negative public sentiment and religious concerns compelled the newly established United Nations of Earth to enact laws against post-humanistic therapies, research, and experiments. Fears of creating a superior master race, along with religious implications surrounding changes to the "sacred" Human genome, fostered resentment against those considered Post-Humans, particularly those who resembled beautiful beings from fantasy.

With the advent of faster-than-light propulsion and the onset of interstellar travel, many groups of Post-Humans chose to emigrate to newly colonized distant planets due to the increasingly hostile environment on Earth. The Post-Human races in the Far-Star Victoria system are descendants of several such groups. Comprising only about 20% of the total population on both planets, Post-Humans are relatively rare compared to baseline Humans. However, some Post-Human races are numerous enough to establish their cities and settlements. Despite this, most Humans have never encountered an Elf or any other Post-Human. Consequently, when traveling through less cosmopolitan areas, Post-Humans often draw attention.