Editing MEANWHILE: Alien Species (section)

==The Greys==

--[[User:Elliot|Elliot]] 08:05, 24 May 2005 (PDT)

'''Type:''' Alien nomads who travel to primitive worlds and sell off their genetic and cultural heritage

'''Affiliation:''' Independent Fleets of Spacecraft


'''Description and History'''
The Greys are a nomadic species that traverses the space lanes in search of business opportunities and primitive worlds.  They used to be a much bigger player in galactic politics, but their planets were all scorched to ashes in a great war about 500 years ago.  Since then, the Greys have been a shadow people, small in number and fairly inconspicuous in the galaxy.  The stereotype of the Greys is that they rove the galaxy for primitive worlds.  Upon finding one, they sell the world’s genetic and cultural information for profit.  Over time, they use their technology to manipulate the society to suit their aims.  This stereotype is not without some justification, but it is hardly universal.


Greys are tall spindly grey humanoids with smooth skin and big black eyes.  They usually wear no clothes but a belt or a backpack for carrying supplies, as their tough skin protects them from the environment.  These aliens travel in fleets of stealthy spacecraft.  Each fleet functions as a government of sorts for the Greys traveling in it.


'''Activities on Earth'''


Greys have been active on earth since the 1700s, but only in large numbers in the early 20th century.  In that time, the Greys sold human DNA and the DNA of most terrestrial animals to corporations and governments across the galaxy. They have also disseminated art and culture products far and wide.  Finally, the Greys made several attempts to manipulate human society, but these were extremely poorly done and often blew up in their face.  The galactic federation learned of their meddling in the 1950s. Since then, the GalFed has sponsored numerous covert groups to sneak unto earth and root out Grey influence.  Many of the UFO sightings in the late 20th century can be blamed on this covert war.  After contact, the Greys became even more hunted, this time by humans as well as aliens.  Nowadays, there are still Greys on earth, but they are secretive and more dangerous then ever.