Galactic Standard

Galactic Standard is a term that modernly refers to the standardized form of old Terran English that exists as a language continuum between otherwise linguistically disparate civilizations or populations of humans and xenoi in the Milky Way galaxy. It is used to facilitate easy trade and communications between space empires without the immediate need for translator technology, and serves as the galaxy's lingua franca for many corporations and independent merchants.

It is taught as a secondary (or tertiary) language to the citizenry of the Menschlicher Sternenstaat, but only sees official use for international diplomacy and commerce due to the practical omnipresence of Stadtverisch as native languages for all Staatsmen. Speaking the language natively between citizens is seen as a taboo, as Galactic Standard culturally carries the connotations of internationalism and unfettered xenophilia; both of which being staunchly opposed by the national government.

Work in progress.