Ezechiel
Paranormal Adept
... Assuming the evolution of biology is relatively similar within this galaxy (or universe) but evolution assembles vastly different constructs with the same elements, just found a great use for the lifeforms on planet earth, and a potential explanation for occasional visitations from other organic life forms.
From the point of view of an alien civilization, planet Earth would be a great place to extract complex viruses that can be used on other space-faring enemies. Just look at how the Brits dealt with native americans
The reason for our existence might be based on nefarious intent where we are simply a tool for one or more advanced organic civilizations. Imagine finding out that we are the smallpox in the story below
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That would mean life and cultures evolve the same way on planetary and galactic scales... same old same old.
Native American disease and epidemics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This event is well known for the documented instances of biological warfare. British officers, including the top British commanding generals, ordered, sanctioned, paid for and conducted the use of smallpox against the Native Americans. As described by one historian, "there is no doubt that British military authorities approved of attempts to spread smallpox among the enemy", and "it was deliberate British policy to infect the indians with smallpox".[12]
In this instance, as recorded in his journal by sundries trader and militia Captain, William Trent, on June 24, 1763, dignitaries from the Delaware tribe met with Fort Pitt officials, warned them of "great numbers of Indians" coming to attack the fort, and pleaded with them to leave the fort while there was still time. But the commander of the fort refused to abandon the fort. Instead, the British gave as gifts two blankets, one silk handkerchief and one linen from the smallpox hospital,[13] to two Delaware delegates after the parley, a principal warrior named Turtleheart, and Maumaultee, a Chief. The tainted gifts were, according to their inventory accounts, given to the Indian dignitaries "to Convey the Smallpox to the Indians".[14][15]
From the point of view of an alien civilization, planet Earth would be a great place to extract complex viruses that can be used on other space-faring enemies. Just look at how the Brits dealt with native americans
The reason for our existence might be based on nefarious intent where we are simply a tool for one or more advanced organic civilizations. Imagine finding out that we are the smallpox in the story below
....That would mean life and cultures evolve the same way on planetary and galactic scales... same old same old.
Native American disease and epidemics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This event is well known for the documented instances of biological warfare. British officers, including the top British commanding generals, ordered, sanctioned, paid for and conducted the use of smallpox against the Native Americans. As described by one historian, "there is no doubt that British military authorities approved of attempts to spread smallpox among the enemy", and "it was deliberate British policy to infect the indians with smallpox".[12]
In this instance, as recorded in his journal by sundries trader and militia Captain, William Trent, on June 24, 1763, dignitaries from the Delaware tribe met with Fort Pitt officials, warned them of "great numbers of Indians" coming to attack the fort, and pleaded with them to leave the fort while there was still time. But the commander of the fort refused to abandon the fort. Instead, the British gave as gifts two blankets, one silk handkerchief and one linen from the smallpox hospital,[13] to two Delaware delegates after the parley, a principal warrior named Turtleheart, and Maumaultee, a Chief. The tainted gifts were, according to their inventory accounts, given to the Indian dignitaries "to Convey the Smallpox to the Indians".[14][15]