Species
Note: the term 'race' and 'species' can be used interchangeably in this universe. Due to enhanced biomodification technology, it is possible for any species to crossbreed with any other. This makes all the species in the universe simultaneously races of one species and species unto their own right.
Human
(6)Titan Leviathan: one of humanity's greatest biomodification creations. Dwelling deep in the oceans of Europa, these creatures can easily reach lengths of several kilometers. They are all closely monitored by human agencies to ensure that they do not grow out of control. Very few humans have ever had the chance to see one, so they are often considered legendary.
Alien
(1)Vaux: One of the original founding sovereign species. A species of reptilian-like creatures. They are a hermaphrodite species that are considered without gender. They move around on a snake-like tail that is two to five meters long (depending on age), their torsos are around one and a half meters tall. They have three eyes, a mouth/beak, and no external ears. The Gamekeeper is of this species. To date, The Vaux are widely known for their neural interfacing tech, as well as the advent of various versions of augmentation kits and exo-suits.
(7)Velz: The latest species to be ascended in a trial, their trial occurred roughly 3000 years ago. They are a race of avian-like people that stand on two legs with wingspans of around ten meters. They have an extra appendage that comes out of their abdomen that they can use for manipulating objects. They otherwise appear humanoid. Their feathers are considered a luxury commodity, which has led to many illegal organizations rising up trying to poach them. Due to the Velz's avian nature, they seem to have a strong affinity for ship navigation. Thus, in 150 PV, they founded the Velzian Pilots' Academy. This has produced a steady stream of top of the line pilots and other crew.
(7)Arkan: One of the original founding sovereign species. They are a synthetic race. They are made up of a main rocky body with an extraordinarily advanced AI core in their center. They have several appendages that float around their core that they can use to manipulate things. Given their synthetic nature, they are highly adept at interfacing with technology, as they do not require neural interpretation technology. They are by far the best ship builders in the Universe. Many other species rely upon them for their ship manufacturing needs. They were also the first race to establish communications with another by building the first Intergalactic freighter class ship (The A00-Ark Intergalactic Freighter). Their creators were originally a biological race, but they went extinct several billion years ago and most records have been lost to time. While they have a true homeworld, they are most commonly found all around the universe working at various shipyards. They are also credited with the invention of the current system of hyperspace drive travel.
(7)Shesah: One of the original founding species. They are a species of feline-like creatures. They usually stand at two meters tall. They generally run on their two arms and legs, however they stand up in order to reach high places and manipulate objects. The Shesah are best known for their ground-based vehicle designs. They are covered in thick pelts of fur, which used to be poached for trading on the black market. However, the Shesah have biogenetically engineered livestock species that produce coats identical to theirs, and sell them on the open market. Their primary source of income stems from these coats, as well as other livestock. They also manage a large series of luxury retreat destinations.
(7)Itokin: This species is one of the original founding species. They are a very ancient and mysterious race. They have four to six legs (depending on age), they stand at two and a half meters tall on average. Their head has squidlike tentacles instead of a mouth, and no distinguishable ears. They have one large eye in the center of their face. As far as anyone is aware they have been around in the universe for billions of years. However, they never managed to break the barrier of intergalactic travel until they were approached by the Arkan. They specialize in tech that defies the laws of gravity (I shall dub this tech massless-tech) and creates several unique phenomena. They are also well known for the invention of antimatter harvesting and fuel cell/reactor technologies. Many of these other phenomena are used in many fields, like shielding for combat. Some time in the past (likely billions of years ago), their home system was destroyed in a supernova and their home world was lost.
(7)Pota: The first species to ever pass a trial of ascension one and a half million years ago. Their biology is very similar to that of a fungus. Their physical characteristics vary widely due to widescale personal modifications that are highly popular, however the average person stands at around one meter tall. They are a relatively new race, only having been noticed by the IEC around two million years ago (similar to humans). They evolved very rapidly and are known for many things related to biotechnology. Namely, agriculture, advanced biomodification techniques, and enhanced techniques for quickly terraforming planets. Similar to the Arkan, they have a home world and centralized empire, but most of the population resides throughout the universe working in various bio-labs and agricultural hubs. They are the species with the most artificially produced inferior species, which are often used in place of drones as field laborers.
(7)Zekan: One of the original founding species. They are a race of digitized beings that take control of mechanical bodies. They are known as the masters of designing drones, androids, and biological augmentation tech (like bionic limbs, etc). They are solely responsible for the development of cutting edge AIs. Due to their digitized nature, they are masters at interfacing with technology. Around one billion years ago, their population started to grow out of control, in order to solve this, they tossed away their biological forms and took up residence in digital networks. Around two hundred million years ago, their homeworld was destroyed by the Itokin during the sixth great intergalactic war. As a result they have a deep dislike for the Itokin species. They have since abandoned most planetary holdings and taken up residence in ships, stations and asteroid belts. They are the race with the most colossus-class ships in their possession.