Forum:SH Archive/Request for comments: Apparently human characters

Humans are the dominant species in the galaxy. We all know this. And if a character looks human, and isn't stated to be otherwise, then he's probably human. We all know this too. However, an encyclopedia shouldn't make this assumption.

A few recent discussions on the matter have brought to my attention the need for a concrete policy on this.

However, I haven't the foggiest idea what's the best way to handle it. Do we exclude the discussion of species entirely? Do we say human with a footnote? Label them "apparently human"? "Humanoid"?

We need some definitive way to handle the uncertainty. What's everyone's take on this?