[ WP ] An alien species has a test to determine if other beings are `` truly sentient . '' Humans do not pass the test .

`` What do you mean we failed?'' Ruger yelled. His face was brick red and sweating, as it usually was when he was angry. He was leaning halfway over a very large metal desk. `` We found you, not the other way around! We have twice as large a fleet as you, better technology, and live twice as long. What the hell do you mean that Humanity failed your test?'' 
 
 The Alien across from Ruger, an insectoid-like being named Hrvvax, clacked its mandibles as it spoke into a translator. `` Humanity has indeed shown their prowess and ability to grow and survive as a species. You have surpassed almost all species in various fields, from terra-forming to genetic engineering. However, Humanity has failed one vital aspect of our test, one that, if failed, fails the entire test.'' 
 
 Ruger bared his teeth and growled, `` What the hell is that?'' 
 
 Hrvvas clacked its mandibles and sifted through documents on the desk. After a few seconds it stopped, then turned its four stalked eyes to Ruger. `` The genocide of the race known as the Apperians, conducted during the Human-Apperian war of 2311 to 2342.'' 
 
 The human's face went from brick to porcelain. `` Genocide...'' 
 
 `` Yes, genocide. Or were most humans unaware that your war with them was so final?'' 
 
 Ruger sat down and rubbed his temples. `` No, no not at all. We were aware, but just... I never thought we were the only ones.'' 
 
 `` You are, at least at the moment. The extermination of another sentient species is not an act of sentience. It is an act of beasts, animals. Humanity may be intelligent, and resourceful, but you are no greater than uplifted animals.'' The insectoid moved the documents to the side of the desk. `` Humanity will be granted similar status to Uplifted Animals, including security under the Federation, as well as access to most trade hubs. However, you are declined membership in the Federation Council, and must have all plans for further expansion approved by the Council. Is that understood, Mr. Ruger?'' 
 
 `` So we're second class citizens?'' 
 
 Hrvrvax shifted, uncomfortable with the conversation. `` Yes, basically.'' 
 
 Ruger finally regained his composure. `` Now, Hrrvax, I want to tell you something to bring back to whoever failed us on this test. Humanity has committed genocide, yes. We did it out of fear. Fear of our own extinction. We were attacked, and we fought back, and we won. Simple as that. If you think that after doing all of that we'll lie down and allow ourselves to be denied rights that we should have, then you're one dumb bug.'' He stood up and leaned across the desk again, this time almost all the way across. `` Inform your superiors that, unless our grade for this test is changed, then we'll show you just how animal-like humanity can be, and I promise it's not pretty. Have a nice day.'' Ruger smiled and left the room.
