Regulan

Regulan is a term used in science fiction to designate alien species, their cultures, or their homeworlds in settings that feature a planet or star system named Regula. Because it is not tied to a single canonical entity, Regulan descriptions vary considerably across works, making it a flexible, fictional label rather than a fixed identity.

Origin of the name often traces to a fictional world called Regula or to a Regulan region within a broader setting. In some narratives the Regulans are described as humanoid, while in others they appear non-human, with designs chosen by the author to fit the story’s needs. Social organization ranges from democratic councils to corporate oligarchies or clan-based systems. Technologies depicted include starships, advanced communications, and other spacefaring capabilities.

Role in stories: Regulans frequently serve as traders, diplomats, explorers, or antagonists whose interactions with other species illuminate themes of trade, diplomacy, conflict, and cultural exchange. The specifics—language, customs, religion, and ethics—are highly variable and depend on the writer and the universe.

In addition to novels and films, Regulan concepts appear in tabletop role-playing games and fan fiction, where the term has become a familiar stock element representing an alien civilization associated with interstellar commerce or exploration.