Human (Babylon 5)
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Humans are one of the many races in the fictional Babylon 5 universe. They appear in all seasons of Babylon 5, and all of its spinoffs. Their homeworld is Earth. Humans are considered one of the younger races in the galaxy but is currently a Galactic Superpower.
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[edit] Homeworld
Earth is the homeworld of the Human race. Like the Earth of today, both worlds having blue skies, large oceans, and seven continents as well as numerous islands of various sizes.
Other major planets that humans have colonized are Mars, Orion 7, and Proxima 3.
[edit] Biological
Humans in Babylon 5 are identical to humans of today, with one major difference: telepathic abilities appeared in humans around 2160 and exist in around 1 in 1,000 individuals. [1] No verifiable telepaths were known before this time, and their sudden appearance may have been caused by interference at the genetic level by the Vorlons.[2] About 1 in 10,000 telepaths also have telekinetic abilities as well, though more than half of such individuals are also insane.[3] Prior to the Telepath War, all such individuals were required by law to be members of Psi Corps.
Throughout the series, humans are characterised by their adaptability, their willingness to form communities with other (i.e. alien) species, and their stubbornness in the face of opposition, even overwhelming odds.
A link between human and Minbari souls is discovered early in the series which explains why the Minbari surrendered in the Earth-Minbari War.[4]
In the final episode of Season Four, which takes place one million years in the future, humans have achieved First One status.(The Deconstruction of Falling Stars) Humans, now evolved into energy beings, have left Earth for the last time, and are capable of assuming physical form. Their appearance is most akin to the effect seen for the First One Lorien.[5]
[edit] Government
The Earth Alliance, founded in 2085, is the government of Earth and its colonies. Earthgov, the name of the government, is located in Geneva, Switzerland.[6] The head of their government is a president, and it has a legislative body called the Earth Senate, which was temporarily dissolved when President Clark declared Martial Law.
[edit] Religion
One of the features of humanity that the show does highlight, and to some degree contrast with the alien civilizations, is the existence of a large number of religions, none of which can claim to be the dominant belief system. [7]
[edit] References
- ^ David, P. Babylon 5: Dark Genesis - The Birth of the Psi Corps (1998, ISBN 0-345-42715-7)
- ^ Guide page: "Z'ha'dum". Retrieved on 2006-10-19.
- ^ "Mind War". Babylon 5. 1994-03-02.
- ^ "Chrysalis". Babylon 5. 1994-10-26.
- ^ Guide page: "The Deconstruction of Falling Stars". Retrieved on 2006-10-19.
- ^ Babylon 5 Universe: Setting (season four). Retrieved on 2006-10-19.
- ^ "The Parliament of Dreams". Babylon 5. 1994-02-09.
