Human

Humans (人間, Ningen) are a simian mammalian species that originate from Tiandi and elsewhere. They are characterized by an erect posture and bipedal locomotion, manual dexterity and increased tool use, and a general trend toward larger, more complex brains and societies. Humans are known to be superior to non-Human species in all aspects, even if not physically or technologically then culturally and mentally.

The trait that marks humans unique amongst all living species is that unlike all non-human species, humans did not undergo evolution to reach their current perfect physical state. It is a known fact that the first humans were created by the gods Izanami and Izanagi, the creation gods that shaped the universe, the Human race and the other Gods. The first humans were scattered across numerous planets, though the purest of them were allowed to live on Tiandi, closes to the Gods. Izanami also created the non-Human races, which were intentionally abandoned as defected children, but eventually evolved on their own through a sick twist of nature. The only development Humans are able to undergo is mentally, spiritually and culturally. Humans are also superior to non-Humans in that they are able to understand and respect the Gods, including the Empress of Yamatai, who is a descendent of Amaterasu herself.

Misguided and impure Humans within and outside of the Empire believe that they can choose not accept this fundamental truth, but it is deep in the minds of all Humans that the Gods do exist and that the Empress is their physical representative, even if they have never encountered the superior civilisation of the Empire before. It is one of the divine goals of Yamatai to spread this truth, and ensure that Humanity's divine destiny is not threatened by the machinations of lesser species, who are better off serving Humanity's needs in the Divine Hierarchy.

The Gods understand that not all Humans have seen their grace, and thus have directed the Empire to avoid forcing the Divine Truth upon other Human civilisations and allow them to accept it eventually. For non-Human races, if they will not bow then extermination is the only possibility. This subject is better covered by the page on the Glorious Mission.