[ WP ] There 's an old adage in the galaxy about humanity : roughly translated , it means `` Never push the pink-skins to the thin ice . ''

Humanity is an unremarkable species according to practically every single member of the Allied Planets. They were n't physically remarkable, their intelligence was just sufficient to have them classified as average, and they shared no unusual trait or talents that were of benefit of anyone. When first contact was made with them by the Hoto there were many who wondered if it was even worth the time to open formal relations. As such only the Hoto interacted with the humans on any regular basis, feeling that since they were the ones to show them that they were not alone in the galaxy, the last thing they wanted was to abandon them. 
 
 No one could imagine how this seemingly benign alliance would forever affect the galaxy. When a deposit of rare tililium was discovered on a remote Hoto colony near the Xig alliance, conflict erupted as the Xigs laid claim to the planet to control the tililium. The fighting was fierce, the Hotos were advance but where a single Hotian ship could contend against five Xigian, the Xigs had twenty times the numbers. The Hotos sought help from the Allied Planets, but the loss of a single colony was declared more desirable to the prospect of war. Humanity were the only ones to answer the call to arms. Though their military was no where near the strength of the Hotos, they would not abandon their friends. 
 
 The war was devastating, although as expected the Xigs were able to continue their conquest of Hotian space. It was n't long before they had even conquered Hoton, the small white marble of snow and ice the Hotos called home. It was then that they turned their attention to Earth. Ignored throughout the conflict for it's insignificance, it was the only planet to accept the Hotian refugees and remained the final bastion of resistance. As expected the sol system defenses were easily defeated by the superior Xigs and the fleet entered Earth's orbit as conquers. The Xigs expected this to be their day of victory, the Hotos however remember it as the day the phrase `` Never push the pink-skins to the thin ice'' was first uttered. 
 
 What humanity lacked in abilities compared to the other races in the galaxy they more than made up for in their tenacity. When the first Hotos refugees arrived at Earth they immediately set to work to help the earthlings strengthen their defenses. What no one counted on was the sheer speed with which the humans learned and grew. When they first arrived even the basic understanding of Hoto technology was a struggle for even the best human scientists to comprehend, but now that they were at the brink of destruction the humans seem to gained an unnatural ability to focus every moment of consciousness to a single goal. No galactic race at the time, nor discovered since, has shown the same devotion that the humans are capable of doing. Sacrificing everything they have to achieve the unachievable. The advances made during that time dwarf any other moment in galactic history. Thus when the Xigs entered Earth's orbit, expecting to see ships a century behind the times, they faced an armada more powerful than anything the Hotos ever had. 
 
 The defeat of the Xig fleet at Earth was quickly followed by the liberation of Hoton and the reclamation of all lost territory. It also marked the end of the Xig alliance. Human tenacity also manifests itself as an almost unquenchable desire win. Thus after the Hotos regained that which was lost in the war and calls for peace were at last heard from the Xigs, the humans continued their advance. System after system fell to the humans, until finally they came upon the Xig central planet. The Xig were forced to surrender unconditionally, their alliance disbanded and their military dissolved. 
 
 Afterwards the Allied Planets were sent into a panic. With their enemy defeated they worried that the Earthlings with their newfound power would turn their attention elsewhere, but instead they returned to Earth without incident. Immediately they were invited to join them, even being offered a seat on the governing council, with the hope of making humanity a strong friend rather than potential enemy. The offer was accepted with the condition that the all members of the Xig were also allowed membership, an act many considered uncharacteristically merciful considering the fierceness which the humans displayed in combat. In time the different races understood that Earthlings are normally a very peaceful race, their planet's long history of war having finally taught them that peace is much more beneficial. However, many still look upon them with fear, knowing what can happen when humans are put into a crisis. Originally said by the ice worlder Hotos, every race now teaches their variant of the phrase `` Never push the pink-skins to the thin ice.'' 
 
 ( I do n't write much so any comments or suggestions are appreciated ) 
 
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