Atavus
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The Atavus are a fictional race of humanoid
aliens appearing in the Earth: Final Conflict
science fiction
series. Several variations of Atavus have been observed in the series and their supposed history is confusing. The three versions of the Atavus are the Season 2 "monster" version, the season 4 combined Taelon-Jaridian version, and the Season 5 "Energy Vampire" version. All have been called the Atavus.
s and Jaridians
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The Atavus shown in season five, who use the term as the true name for their species, use inter-dimensional travel to move between stars. At one stage, a rebellious faction established an isolated colony on Earth.
The Atavus species as a whole encountered the Kimera
at some point eight to ten million years prior to the events of the series. The Kimera allegedly altered the Atavus, transforming most of them into the Season 4-type, though the colony on Earth remained unaffected.
The Atavus colony on Earth was forced underground by asteroids three million years prior to the series, where they lay dormant in stasis chambers until they are resurrected when Liam Kincaid (Robert Leeshock
) joins the Taelon and Jaridian species together.
The Season 5-type Atavus appear as humanoids. However, they have one major distinction; laser-like claws that protrude from their fingers. These are used to drain the life force of sentient creatures. This is their method of feeding. The fifth season Atavus, unlike their Taelon counterparts, appear to be more transparently evil
, and are highly emotional and sexual beings. Another distinguishing characteristic is the presence of slight ridges on their foreheads, which resemble a more pronounced version of the contours on Taelon heads.
The season 4-type Atavus contains elements of both Jaridian and Taelon physiology, resembling a physical cross of a Taelon wearing his facade, and a Jaridian. They are seen only briefly, but possess the shaqarava
, which they can use to channel energy into destructive blasts.
The season 2-type Atavus do not closely resemble any of the other species beyond being humanoid in appearance. They also possess the shaqarava and can use it to emit energy blasts or to drain the life force from a victim. These Atavus appear to be quite athletic. These Atavus arise when a Taelon's connection to the Commonality
, their group sentience, is severed.
Additionally, the season 5-type Atavus use their technology to turn some humans into Atavus/Human hybrids. While these hybrids looked human, they possessed much of the strength and speed of the Atavus, as well as the energy claws and the need to feed on human life force.
There also appears to be a type of hereditary nobility at work within the culture of this type of Atavus, which is responsible for some of their machinations and maneuvering.
Humanoid
A humanoid is something that has an appearance resembling a human being. The term first appeared in 1912 to refer to fossils which were morphologically similar to, but not identical with, those of the human skeleton. Although this usage was common in the sciences for much of the 20th century, it...
aliens appearing in the Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict is a Canadian science fiction television series based on story ideas created by Gene Roddenberry, and produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry. It was not produced, filmed or broadcast until after his death...
science fiction
Science fiction
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series. Several variations of Atavus have been observed in the series and their supposed history is confusing. The three versions of the Atavus are the Season 2 "monster" version, the season 4 combined Taelon-Jaridian version, and the Season 5 "Energy Vampire" version. All have been called the Atavus.
History
The Atavus race are the progenitors of the TaelonTaelon
The Taelons are a fictional race of humanoid aliens appearing in the Canadian science fiction television series Earth: Final Conflict. The arrival of the Taelons on Earth at first appears to be an unmitigated blessing, with their advanced technology bringing great prosperity...
s and Jaridians
Jaridians
The Jaridians are a race of fictional beings in the science fiction television series, Earth: Final Conflict.-Physiology:The Jaridians are large and muscular beings with a vaguely reptilian appearance...
.
The Atavus shown in season five, who use the term as the true name for their species, use inter-dimensional travel to move between stars. At one stage, a rebellious faction established an isolated colony on Earth.
The Atavus species as a whole encountered the Kimera
Kimera (species)
The Kimera are a fictional alien species from the television series Earth: Final Conflict. Members of the species are first seen in the final episode of the show's first season, when a Kimera named Ha'Gel is recovered by an independent salvage crew from the bottom of the ocean...
at some point eight to ten million years prior to the events of the series. The Kimera allegedly altered the Atavus, transforming most of them into the Season 4-type, though the colony on Earth remained unaffected.
The Atavus colony on Earth was forced underground by asteroids three million years prior to the series, where they lay dormant in stasis chambers until they are resurrected when Liam Kincaid (Robert Leeshock
Robert Leeshock
Robert Michael Leeshock is an American actor. He is best known in television for portraying the role of Liam Kincaid on the sci-fi drama series Earth: Final Conflict.-Early life:...
) joins the Taelon and Jaridian species together.
Biological characteristics
Evil
Evil is the violation of, or intent to violate, some moral code. Evil is usually seen as the dualistic opposite of good. Definitions of evil vary along with analysis of its root motive causes, however general actions commonly considered evil include: conscious and deliberate wrongdoing,...
, and are highly emotional and sexual beings. Another distinguishing characteristic is the presence of slight ridges on their foreheads, which resemble a more pronounced version of the contours on Taelon heads.
Shaqarava
The Shaqarava is an organ used by several fictional species in the science fiction television series Earth: Final Conflict. When active, it manifests as an energy whorl in the palm of the creature wielding it. The Taelons, Jaridians, Kimera and Atavus are able to use the Shaqarava in a variety of...
, which they can use to channel energy into destructive blasts.
The season 2-type Atavus do not closely resemble any of the other species beyond being humanoid in appearance. They also possess the shaqarava and can use it to emit energy blasts or to drain the life force from a victim. These Atavus appear to be quite athletic. These Atavus arise when a Taelon's connection to the Commonality
Taelon Commonality
The Taelon Commonality is a phenomenon which occurs in the science fiction television series Earth: Final Conflict. The Commonality is a psychic link between all Taelons, a race of humanoid aliens....
, their group sentience, is severed.
Social structure
The Atavus group resurrected on Earth is led by an individual named Howlyn, his mate is Juda. The Atavus leaders seem to acquire their position based on physical strength and prowess in individual combat with other Atavus.There also appears to be a type of hereditary nobility at work within the culture of this type of Atavus, which is responsible for some of their machinations and maneuvering.
See also
- Main Article: Earth: Final ConflictEarth: Final ConflictEarth: Final Conflict is a Canadian science fiction television series based on story ideas created by Gene Roddenberry, and produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry. It was not produced, filmed or broadcast until after his death...
- AtavismAtavismAtavism is the tendency to revert to ancestral type. In biology, an atavism is an evolutionary throwback, such as traits reappearing which had disappeared generations before. Atavisms can occur in several ways...
(from the Latin atavus "ancestor, forefather")