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'''Jovians''' are extraterrestrial beings native to the gas giant Jupiter, the fifth planet of the Sol System. Although not as popular as [[Martian]]s or [[Venusian]]s, Jovians are still a fairly common theme in science fiction and astrobiology. |
'''Jovians''' are extraterrestrial beings native to the gas giant Jupiter, the fifth planet of the Sol System. Although not as popular as [[Martian]]s or [[Venusian]]s, Jovians are still a fairly common theme in science fiction and astrobiology. |
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| − | Because the planet is a gas giant, native inhabitants of Jupiter are usually depicted as large floating organisms, similar to jellyfish or living balloons. Astronomer Carl Sagan once proposed that creatures similar to the [[ |
+ | Because the planet is a gas giant, native inhabitants of Jupiter are usually depicted as large floating organisms, similar to jellyfish or living balloons. Astronomer Carl Sagan once proposed that creatures similar to the [[Atmospheric Beast]]s could inhabit the atmosphere of Jupiter or similar planets. |
==Types== |
==Types== |
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| − | *Jovians are especially well represented in the works of Arthur C. Clarke. In his ''Space Odyssey'' series, a Jovian biosphere flourished on the planet, but after extensive debate the [[Firstborn]]s decided to sacrifice it by turning the planet into a star to allow the development of the [[ |
+ | *Jovians are especially well represented in the works of Arthur C. Clarke, such as his short story "A Meeting with Medusa", which describes creatures native to the Jovian atmosphere. In his ''Space Odyssey'' series, a Jovian biosphere flourished on the planet, but after extensive debate the [[Firstborn]]s decided to sacrifice it by turning the planet into a star to allow the development of the [[Europan]] biosphere, which showed more potential for [[sapience]]. |
*[[Jovian (Superinteressante)|Jovians]] were featured in the Brazilian magazine Superinteressante in June, 1999. |
*[[Jovian (Superinteressante)|Jovians]] were featured in the Brazilian magazine Superinteressante in June, 1999. |
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| − | *Jovians have also been mentioned in the TV series '' |
+ | *Jovians have also been mentioned in the TV series ''ALF'', although they are referred to as "Jupertonians". ALF elaborates that the real primary element of Jupiter is not hydrogen, but buttermilk, and that the natives are so proud of their buttermilk industries they refer to Jupiter as the Dairy Planet, even advertizing on their license plates. |
*The [[Jellyblimp]]s from ''Picture Atlas of Our Universe''. |
*The [[Jellyblimp]]s from ''Picture Atlas of Our Universe''. |
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*The [[Gasbag]]s are another example, from Dugald Steer's ''Alienology: The Complete Guide to Extraterrestrials''. |
*The [[Gasbag]]s are another example, from Dugald Steer's ''Alienology: The Complete Guide to Extraterrestrials''. |
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| − | *An arrogant and xenophobic [[Jovian (Not Final!)|Jovian]] species inhabits the planet in Isaac Asimov's humorous short |
+ | *An arrogant and xenophobic [[Jovian (Not Final!)|Jovian]] species inhabits the planet in Isaac Asimov's humorous short story ''Not Final!'' and its sequel, ''Victory Unintentional''. |
*Edgar Rice Burrough's story ''Skeleton Men of Jupiter'' portraits the planet as a terrestrial world inhabitable for mankind and whose extreme rotation speed counteracts the high mass, rendering it with an even lower gravitational pull than Mars. Known by Martians as Sasoom and by its native inhabitants as Eurobus, the world is illuminated by volcanoes and inhabited by two humanoid races: the blue-skinned [[Savator]]s and their horrendous skeletal masters the [[Morgor]]s. |
*Edgar Rice Burrough's story ''Skeleton Men of Jupiter'' portraits the planet as a terrestrial world inhabitable for mankind and whose extreme rotation speed counteracts the high mass, rendering it with an even lower gravitational pull than Mars. Known by Martians as Sasoom and by its native inhabitants as Eurobus, the world is illuminated by volcanoes and inhabited by two humanoid races: the blue-skinned [[Savator]]s and their horrendous skeletal masters the [[Morgor]]s. |
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| − | *The ''Doctor Who'' audio story ''The Jupiter Conjunction'', featuring the Fifth Doctor, |
+ | *The ''Doctor Who'' audio story ''The Jupiter Conjunction'', featuring the Fifth Doctor, features a race of intelligent [[Jovian (Doctor Who)|Jovians]] which evolved before the rise of men on Earth, and were believed to be long extinct until some were rediscovered in the 24th century. |
| − | *In Toho's 1970 film ''Space Amoeba'', a.k.a. ''Yog: Monster from Space'', the eponymous entity is native to Jupiter and is able to infect Earth's sea creatures, mutating them into giant (although far from regular |
+ | *In Toho's 1970 film ''Space Amoeba'', a.k.a. ''Yog: Monster from Space'', the [[Yog|eponymous entity]] is native to Jupiter and is able to infect Earth's sea creatures, mutating them into giant (although far from regular daikaiju size) monstrosities. |
| + | *Intelligent [[Jovian (Space Patrol)|Jovians]] are featured in the series ''Space Patrol'', along with some native fauna such as the [[Jovian Snake]] and the [[Loomis]]. |
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*A ''Looney Tunes'' cartoon features an [[Instant Martian]] which, unlike the others of his kind, is not seem following Martian orders and it's hinted that the being is actually from Jupiter. |
*A ''Looney Tunes'' cartoon features an [[Instant Martian]] which, unlike the others of his kind, is not seem following Martian orders and it's hinted that the being is actually from Jupiter. |
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*[[Venusian]] |
*[[Venusian]] |
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*[[Martian]] |
*[[Martian]] |
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| + | *[[Saturnian]] |
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*[[Uranian]] |
*[[Uranian]] |
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*[[Neptunian]] |
*[[Neptunian]] |
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| + | *[[Plutonian]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/J/Jupiterlife.html Life on Jupiter] |
*[http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/J/Jupiterlife.html Life on Jupiter] |
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[[Category:Multiple Universes]] |
[[Category:Multiple Universes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Jupiter Inhabitants|!Jovian]] |
| − | [[Category:ALF Universe]] |
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| − | [[Category:Space Odyssey Universe]] |
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| − | [[Category:Rumored Aliens]] |
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Revision as of 20:41, 26 August 2021
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Jovian creatures, by Paul Calle
Jovians are extraterrestrial beings native to the gas giant Jupiter, the fifth planet of the Sol System. Although not as popular as Martians or Venusians, Jovians are still a fairly common theme in science fiction and astrobiology.
Because the planet is a gas giant, native inhabitants of Jupiter are usually depicted as large floating organisms, similar to jellyfish or living balloons. Astronomer Carl Sagan once proposed that creatures similar to the Atmospheric Beasts could inhabit the atmosphere of Jupiter or similar planets.
Types
- Jovians are especially well represented in the works of Arthur C. Clarke, such as his short story "A Meeting with Medusa", which describes creatures native to the Jovian atmosphere. In his Space Odyssey series, a Jovian biosphere flourished on the planet, but after extensive debate the Firstborns decided to sacrifice it by turning the planet into a star to allow the development of the Europan biosphere, which showed more potential for sapience.
- Jovians were featured in the Brazilian magazine Superinteressante in June, 1999.
- Jovians have also been mentioned in the TV series ALF, although they are referred to as "Jupertonians". ALF elaborates that the real primary element of Jupiter is not hydrogen, but buttermilk, and that the natives are so proud of their buttermilk industries they refer to Jupiter as the Dairy Planet, even advertizing on their license plates.
- The Jellyblimps from Picture Atlas of Our Universe.
- The Gasbags are another example, from Dugald Steer's Alienology: The Complete Guide to Extraterrestrials.
- An arrogant and xenophobic Jovian species inhabits the planet in Isaac Asimov's humorous short story Not Final! and its sequel, Victory Unintentional.
- Edgar Rice Burrough's story Skeleton Men of Jupiter portraits the planet as a terrestrial world inhabitable for mankind and whose extreme rotation speed counteracts the high mass, rendering it with an even lower gravitational pull than Mars. Known by Martians as Sasoom and by its native inhabitants as Eurobus, the world is illuminated by volcanoes and inhabited by two humanoid races: the blue-skinned Savators and their horrendous skeletal masters the Morgors.
- The Doctor Who audio story The Jupiter Conjunction, featuring the Fifth Doctor, features a race of intelligent Jovians which evolved before the rise of men on Earth, and were believed to be long extinct until some were rediscovered in the 24th century.
- In Toho's 1970 film Space Amoeba, a.k.a. Yog: Monster from Space, the eponymous entity is native to Jupiter and is able to infect Earth's sea creatures, mutating them into giant (although far from regular daikaiju size) monstrosities.
- Intelligent Jovians are featured in the series Space Patrol, along with some native fauna such as the Jovian Snake and the Loomis.
- A Looney Tunes cartoon features an Instant Martian which, unlike the others of his kind, is not seem following Martian orders and it's hinted that the being is actually from Jupiter.