Jenova is an extraterrestrial being, a powerful and destructive entity that originated from beyond the planet.
Understanding Jenova's Origin
Jenova is fundamentally an alien organism, not native to the planet it devastates. Its designation as an extraterrestrial being highlights its otherworldly nature and its cataclysmic role in the history of the world it invades. This unique origin grants Jenova distinct biological characteristics and formidable abilities unlike those of any native species.
Jenova's Impact on the Planet and its Inhabitants
Upon its arrival, Jenova brought widespread destruction, leaving a trail of devastation that profoundly altered the planet's ecosystem and its native life forms.
The Cetra and Their Fate
Jenova's presence had a particularly devastating impact on the planet's original inhabitants, known as the Cetra, or "Ancients." The Cetra were an ancient, highly advanced race that served as the planet's caretakers, possessing the unique ability to interact with the Lifestream – the planet's spiritual energy and source of life.
- Near Eradication: Jenova was directly responsible for nearly wiping out the entire Cetra population. Its destructive nature and unique biological capabilities allowed it to overwhelm this once-dominant race.
- Evolution to Humanity: According to ancient records, Cetra who opted to establish permanent settlements rather than maintaining their migratory lifestyle eventually evolved into humans. This lineage became the dominant humanoid race on the planet.
- Last Remaining Cetra: In the current era, Aerith Gainsborough is recognized as the sole surviving Cetra, a testament to her lineage and the profound impact Jenova had on her people.
Jenova's classification as an extraterrestrial being is crucial to understanding its motivations, its devastating power, and its long-standing influence on the history and inhabitants of the planet.
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