Human

"This was our world, our solar system. We were here first. And no matter what the darkness brings, we will be here at the dawn."

— Card blurb

Human
Overview
Other name(s):	Homo Sapiens
Goals:	Revive the Traveler Reclaim the Solar System Rebuild civilization
At war with:	Cabal Fallen Hive Taken Vex
Average height:	69.4 in/63.8 in
Average weight:	194.7 lbs/164.7 lbs
Distinctions:	Bipedal
Average lifespan:	237 years (during the Golden Age)
Notable group(s):	Clovis Bray Guardians Iron Lords Ishtar Collective
Notable individual(s):	Clovis Bray Jacob Hardy Maya Sundaresh

Humans (Latin: Homo sapiens, meaning "wise man") are a sapient species native to the planet Earth.

Overview

Humans are tough and resilient descendants from those who built a Golden Age. After an age of retreat and desperate struggle, they fight alongside their Guardians to take back the solar system and claim a new future. They maintain a no-nonsense approach and a stern outlook with a view to rebuild their civilization as quickly as possible.

History

During the 21st century , humanity detected a mysterious artifact performing inscrutable activities on Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus. As it arrived at Mars, humanity launched the Ares One mission to make contact. In the years since, the Traveler, rain washed over Mars and fresh air cleansed the skies over Venus. Soon after, humanity raced into the black, and colonized these newly remade worlds. Beginning a time of miracles known as the Golden Age.