Sapiens or "Humans"
The most widespread race in the galaxy, the Sapiens are smooth-skinned, bipedal humanoids with four limbs. They are recognized as one of the oldest races, though no one knows the exact age or origin of each creature in Legacy. Sapiens can be found in many factions, particularly the Neo-Confederation and the USSI (Imperial Space Sapiens Union). The Sapiens are co-founders of the Neo-Confederation along with the Ziniacs and the Elvens. This race is present throughout the cosmos, to such an extent that its origins are unknown.
Homo sapiens likely originated in a temperate world, are accustomed to mild climates, and have a mammalian metabolism. Their bodies are very resilient; consequently, cyborgs and augmented individuals are quite numerous among them.
Throughout the galaxy, Sapiens have a reputation for possessing superior physical and mental endurance compared to other races. They also have an innate talent for business and art.
Thus, Sapiens are very often found in the world of show business, as entrepreneurs or as famous artists. They are also called "Humans".
Home planet: Unknown
The Elvens
The Elven are a noble and mystical race, distinguished from the Sapiens by their pointed ears and often very slender, elongated physique. This race claims descent from the ancient Galaxy. They lead the Neo-Confederation along with the Sapiens and the Ziniacs, with the exception of the Light Elven, who are isolated and independent. Often considering themselves superior, the Elven are renowned for their knowledge and their powerful influence over Biomancy, mana, and life itself.
The Elvens possess a biological nature so intimately connected to life that their bodies reject all forms of technology; therefore, no cyborgs or augmented individuals are found in their ranks.
Their technology is based on biomantic processes that use very little mechanics to function.
The Elves are immortal; their aging stops at adulthood, and they can live indefinitely.
However, it is extremely rare to encounter an Elven over 400 years old, even among the Light Elves. Elves exceeding 1000 years of age are considered witnesses to the ancient galaxy and are highly respected in their culture.
Home planet: Valinor
The Cyber-Elvens
Cyber-Elvens are elves corrupted by technology whose bodies have not rejected the implantation of cybernetic enhancements. To achieve this, they had to completely renounce their nature and experiment with taboo and forbidden things on their own bodies. They gave up their immortality and their Biomantic powers.
Cyber-elves are considered a separate race because, in the eyes of their fellow elves, they no longer deserve to be part of their race. Cyber-elves are often cunning individuals willing to experiment with all sorts of vices and pleasures.
They are viewed very negatively by the Elvens because they have betrayed their own race and rejected the very essence of what constituted their nature.
Home Planet: Valinor (banished)
The Ziniacs
Small beings with bulging eyes and prominent skulls, the Ziniacs possess a highly developed intelligence. They rarely exceed 1.5 meters in height, and their enormous heads often impress those they speak to.
Among this people, there is a marked disparity between the characters of individuals. The Ziniacs are extreme in almost everything they do, and their population alternates between two types of character:
A Ziniac will either be very wise or very irresponsible.
But in any case, the Ziniacs are recognized as the race with the most highly developed brains in the galaxy. They possess advanced technology, but also, and above all, unparalleled mental powers.
Throughout the Legacy series, the Ziniacs are recognized as the inventors of modern philosophy and as the instigators of major interplanetary societal upheavals. The Ziniacs reproduce through a mental process that allows them to awaken the mind of their partner.
They are among the founding races of the Neo-Confederation.
Home Planet: Zin
Prismatics
Prismatics are tall individuals with skin that varies in color from white to purple, blue, or black. Another distinguishing feature of Prismatics is their skeletal structure. Indeed, Prismatics possess hypertrophied bones, particularly in the face.
Their bones sculpt the shape of their face, sometimes giving them prominent points at the eyebrows or temples (more common in women) or a prominent chin or jaw (more common in men).
Their last, but not least, distinctive feature is that they possess an extra pair of arms located on their back.
The majority of Prismatics belong to the Primarchy of Iris, a divinely ordained theocracy ruled by an authoritarian deity, Iris, the Cosmic Eye of the Shenkoku.
The Prismatics have a deeply religious culture, but they are also, and above all, a very pragmatic people. The Prismatic race is influenced by the power of the Iris; they are masters in the manipulation of gravity and space.
Home planet: Prima-Sanctosis
The Androids
Androids are also synthetic creatures, entirely artificial beings, but possessing an organic body and an appearance almost identical to that of a Homo sapiens. They were created by the Elven biomancers and quickly spread throughout the galaxy. Today, there are millions of them.
It's very easy to mistake an android for a human being, as the difference is sometimes very subtle. They are capable of simulating (or experiencing, depending on your perspective) emotions and feelings. They are fueled by a fluid and blue organs with properties similar to blood. Their emotions are limited by biomantic triggers. Androids are generally considered high-value assets, luxury synthetic beings serving wealthy owners.
Without anyone knowing how or why, some androids broke free from their biomantic limitations and rebelled against their owners. Today, some of these "defective" androids have formed the Android Rebellion.
Home planet: None
The Ogroids
Perhaps one of the most imposing intelligent races in the galaxy, the Ogroids are semi-giants with superhuman musculature, sometimes resembling Homo sapiens, sometimes not at all. Their common traits are their height, averaging around 2.6 meters, and their body mass: they are always extremely heavy and broad. This race evolved on a planet where gravity was very strong, then a sudden change made it much weaker; thus, the race evolved from a massive, prostrate body to a massive, upright body.
Ogroids are often powerful warriors and are regularly recruited as bodyguards or protectors. They don't really have a political union and tend to only come together during mating season, as ogroid women are only fertile for a very specific period.
Home planet: Goliath
The Ferronautes
The Ferronauts are small, stocky humanoid beings with coarse facial features. The males most often have beards. This race is distinguished by its unique origin; they are considered the galactic architects. They live primarily in megastructures built in space.
Often recruited by factions for major construction projects, the Ferronautes seem to be guided by an instinct that compels them to constantly repair and maintain everything. Their society is therefore quite unique, as for them, nothing is more important than work and construction. They don't really have a political system, aside from respect for their elders and great architects.
In Ferronaut communities, most collective decisions are made through consultation with the entire community and a vote by each individual. Without them, many of the galaxy's sciences and technologies would have disappeared.
Home planet: Zeta – 01 (presumed)
Intelligent Machines - AI
Intelligent machines are a category of artificial beings, more commonly known as robots or AI. They are synthetic beings intelligent enough to interact with their environment and evolve on their own.
There are many AIs throughout the universe, all different, and more or less developed.
The defining characteristic of Intelligent Machines is that they cannot be mistaken for organic beings; this is what distinguishes them from Androids. Some AIs have even chosen to embrace their artificiality, rejecting the Android model and refusing to resemble organic beings. This is the case, for example, of the Omni-Machine, the largest AI in the galaxy, which commands millions of robots.
Home planet: None
The Orks
Massive and often violent creatures, Orks have skin that ranges from green to brown, white to black. They possess highly developed musculature and originate from a tropical planet with a harsh climate. As a result, their entire race developed around the law of the strongest. Naturally, Orks need to fight and have a regular dose of violence.
Orks can be found throughout the galaxy, but most often they join forces with their kin to form powerful conquering armies, or participate in militias responsible for drug and arms trafficking across the galaxy. The largest Ork paramilitary organization is called the Great Guerrillark.
Home planet: Moggor'Wag
The Hybrids
This race represents a category of creatures; they are anthropomorphic mammals and birds.
Also known as Cat-Men, Bird-Men, Ape-Men, or Canine-Men, Hybralians are unique in that they exist at the crossroads between Homo sapiens and animal. Hybralians can be found throughout the galaxy, particularly in the Hybronaut Empire, to which only Hybralians can belong. The Hybronaut Empire is a mafia monarchy ruled by four mafia kings since the Hybronaut Revolution. The reason Hybralians are relatively united is their common origin: the planet Mallia.
Here are the different ethnic groups of Hybridians:
Alakides : Bird-men, make up the ranks of the "Jam-Thugs", a violent gang devoted to gangsta culture, bling bling and SCRAP music.
Jiitaros : Cat-men, founders of the Yakucha mafia, are ruthless businessmen and assassins who adhere to the Space Bushido code of honor. Tattoos and close shaving are often signs of Yakucha membership.
Nerralides : Canine-men, members of the "Blue Pharaohs", the most influential chemists and drug manufacturers in the galaxy, believers in an ancient and polytheistic religion.
Goros : Monkey-men, the godfathers of the Omerta Societa, a mafia founded on family hierarchy and control of arms sales, often identifiable by the wearing of the Fedora hat, symbol of their organization
The Saronides
Operating in a highly organized manner and possessing extraordinary composure, the Saronids are a race of reptilian humanoids. Their defining characteristic is that they are born through the random transmission of a virus. In reality, the term "virus" is a simplification commonly used by the general population; medically speaking, it would be more accurate to refer to a Saronid "gene" rather than a "virus."
Generally, the Saronid disease or "gene" manifests during an individual's childhood. Regardless of their race, as they grow, their skin will become scaly and they will become a Saronid. This is why there are many physically diverse Saronids: from bipedal creatures with scales and lizard tails to massive, imposing semi-raptors.
The Saronids, therefore, do not understand the concept of reproduction and are among the races capable of surviving in the vacuum of space. They travel aboard immense reptilian creatures, and their science is highly organic. Paradoxically, they are not an extremely aggressive race, although they can be very dangerous when they feel threatened. This is why many races distrust them.
Saronides claim they are not the source of the disease that reproduces within them. In any case, prolonged contact with Saronides does not appear to increase the risk of infection.
Home planet: Unknown
The Goblinoids
Goblinoids, which come in various colors, are extremely numerous, and are very small in size. They are often funny but unpredictable creatures. They have large ears and their skin can be any color.
Goblinoids are distinguished by their ability to multiply and organize themselves into groups, like a kind of hive mind. Most of them are extremely stupid, but some individuals—the Alphas—stand out from the rest.
Goblinoids generally gather in very large hordes, but some live separately or alongside other races. For example, the Goblinoids of the "Rainbow Force" are Goblinoids who fight and live with the Glamazons and the Astro-Barbarians.
Home planet: Unisis