Renaming Your Species

(“Network Orientation” revision 5600109c, intelligence Tier 1.8-2.5, F-type metaphors)

Welcome to the registry!

Doubtless you've had many things to worry about over the past few centuries. Your species has/have recently discovered that you are not alone in the Universe after all! Most societies are surprised to learn that they share a galaxy with approximately 1.4 million intelligent species. And after your species’ shock and awe has worn off, you might be left wondering: how does a society so large keep track of everyone?

The answer is simple: the Network Registry.

How does it work?

Every member of every Citizen species receives a Network registration. This is a public and permanent identifier that can be used for travel, communication, and a raft of other Network privileges. If your species becomes a Citizen, you will need to submit an official name for both your homeworld and species, both of which will be translated into Standard and entered into the Registry. However, there is one hiccup that affects nearly all entries.

Earth.

Now don’t get too excited, because that’s not your Earth. It can’t be, because approximately 99.994% of new species call their home planet by a name that translates into Standard as Earth. Typically the name of the species is derived from this word as well and translates to "Earthers," "Earth-dwellers," "Earthlings," etc. Because the Registry would be useless with 1.4 million species all named "Earthlings" who originated on "Earth," species are asked to come up with new names before being granted Citizenship.

To get you started with some ideas, please see this message’s attachments. Included are the current registry, plus the latest list of recently-released names from Citizen species who have left the Network, are now extinct, or both. Keep in mind that many first choices have been taken for millions of years, so if your first choice is similar in style to "The Courageous," "The Gentle Ones," "The Unstoppable," etc. you may have trouble finding something in a reasonable timeframe.

Now get to brainstorming!