Encyclopedia Galactica: Dukett Theory
Professor Thomas Dukett of the University of Edmonton first advanced the Dukett theory on the evolution of life on Terra/Sol in 2935. His theory proposes that the native life found on Terra/Sol is the product of natural evolution and not introduced by extra-planetary forces. As evidence he cites several species such as the Southeastern Swamp rat, and the Sierra Vole as examples of his theory in North America. These species contain extensive fossil records, and exhibit biology that while similar to, is still quite different from imported Old Earth species.
The theory goes on to advance the idea that a biological disaster similar to the one that killed Old Earth’s Dinosaurs is responsible for there being so few native Terra/Sol species. Dukett points to the virus responsible for the “Goblinization” phenomenon that affected Terra/Sol’s human population as the chief suspect. Here is where the theory draws most of its criticism, as proponents of the theory have to date been able to offer no physical evidence to support this contention.
