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Dr. K. Ancelin (COU, USS Resolution) argues for a double-planet system with one planet of approximately 50% to 100% higher gravity than the other. The An'lak would have evolved on the lower gravity planet as base Fardon humanoids. Ancelin argues that the An'oke were originally genetically engineered (with subsequent evolution) on the higher gravity planet, a colony, while the grey-skins were genetically engineered for a spacefaring existence. (2) | Dr. K. Ancelin (COU, USS Resolution) argues for a double-planet system with one planet of approximately 50% to 100% higher gravity than the other. The An'lak would have evolved on the lower gravity planet as base Fardon humanoids. Ancelin argues that the An'oke were originally genetically engineered (with subsequent evolution) on the higher gravity planet, a colony, while the grey-skins were genetically engineered for a spacefaring existence. (2) | ||
Dr. C. Sarrango argues instead for the single planet hypothesis with a different twist. Her position is that the surface of the planet may have become relatively inhospitable to the base Fardon humanoids (An'lak). Her argument runs that the An'lak remained subterranean, while the An'oke were genetically engineered to endure harsher surface conditions. The An'lak were genetically, presumably a little later, with the priestly and administrative roles in mind. (3) | Dr. C. Sarrango argues instead for the single planet hypothesis with a different twist. Her position is that the surface of the planet may have become relatively inhospitable to the base Fardon humanoids (An'lak). Her argument runs that the An'lak remained subterranean, while the An'oke were genetically engineered to endure harsher surface conditions. The An'lak were genetically engineered, presumably a little later, with the priestly and administrative roles in mind. (3) | ||
Determining the veracity of either | Determining the veracity of either hypothesis is beyond the scope of the available information. | ||
Nevertheless, the presence of these three racial subtypes during the Fardon classical period, as well as their parallel manifestations as caste, is a matter of little dispute. Likewise, the notion that this sub-speciation subsequently collapsed into racial subtyping when the Fardons took the stars is | Nevertheless, the presence of these three racial subtypes during the Fardon classical period, as well as their parallel and current manifestations as caste, is a matter of little dispute. Likewise, the notion that this sub-speciation subsequently collapsed into racial subtyping when the Fardons took the stars is not contested. | ||
During the time frame identified as the late Fardon classical period, one starts to see a gradual process which presumably ends with the disappearance of the An'lak and the An'gar, as they are amalgamated by the An'oke and the local indigeneous populations. | During the time frame identified as the late Fardon classical period, one starts to see a gradual process which presumably ends with the disappearance of the An'lak and the An'gar, as they are amalgamated by the An'oke and the local indigeneous populations. | ||
