"Of course! If they didn't plan for system failures humans wouldn't be nearly as successful as they are," says a girl from a universe where humanity is basically the dominant species. "Humans are great at adapting technology to hostile environments, even if the results aren't usually pretty."

"Mon Calamari. My homeworld is much like this one." Oh, there are countless differences, starting with the more alkaline ocean, but she's aware that to someone who does not live in the ocean all seas are very similar. "Everything we build just looks and works better. It takes longer, but it's worth it."