What the title says, I’m tired of the trope where humans are the least advanced in the universe.

I’d like to read something different where we’re the more advanced ones (not necessarily the most advanced). As an example I quite enjoyed the Ender’s Game sequels and the angle of us being the more advanced ones was quite interesting.

Do you have any recommendations?

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    1 year ago

    The ‘known space’ universe by Larry niven has humans at least as sort of equal. Lower than some life forms, but on par or higher than some.

    I recommend starting with the ringworld series.

    Warhammer 40k also has humans as a dominant species from what I’ve gathered. I’ve tried to get into the lore, but it’s massive amounts and no clear “start here” so Iv’e just picked up snippets.

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      The Horus Heresy cycle is a good way to start. It is 10 000 years before the “current” events in 40k and explains a lot. But it is in of itself a big pile of books. I would say, read the first 3 and then pick whichever book interests you next.

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        1 year ago

        Looks like I can pick up a Boxset at my “local” comic book store. So in gonna do that on the weekend.

        Is this a prequel that relies on any sort of knowledge before going in?

        Forexample; in the known space universe the “juggler of worlds” is set before the events of the ringworld series. But it relies on previous knowledge about races and spaces, for it to be enjoyable :)

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          No, I think this is one if the best starting points overall. I hope you are going to enjoy it. 😀