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'''Intelligence Classification''' (IC) is a [[Cradian]] uniform baseline as a means of classifying newly-discovered life forms' intelligence. It was instituted by the [[World Government]] in 2259, and thus is often used solely among Cradians.
==='''Sublime'''===
(''Class I''): An undocumented intelligence; Sublime beings are hypothesized to exist on a higher plane or dimension.
==='''Hyperintelligent'''===
<span style="font-style: normal; ">(''Class II''):</span> An extremely rare classification, Hyperintelligent beings generally outperform humans mentally.
==='''Intelligent'''===
<span style="font-style: normal; ">(''Class III''):</span> The Human baseline for intelligence.
==='''Quasi-Intelligent'''===
<span style="font-style: normal; ">(''Class IV''):</span> Seemingly intelligent; Quasi-Intelligent beings often mimick intelligence, either through reproduction, imitation, or otherwise.
===<span style="font-style: normal; ">'''Advanced'''</span>===
<span style="font-style: normal; "><span style="font-style: normal; ">(''Class V''):</span> Classified as a Creature whose evolution into racedom, complete with sentience, self-awareness, and culture has been established, documented, and recorded.</span>
==='''Adaptive'''===
<span style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: normal; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; ">(''Class VI''):</span><span style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: normal; "> Adaptive beings can evolutionarily adapt over the course of generations. Most known life is classified as Adaptive.</span>
==='''Stagnant'''===
<span style="font-style: normal; ">(''Class VII''):</span><span style="font-style: normal; "> A Stagnant being is often a Creature who has adapted to perfectly match its surroundings. Usually prehistoric, Stagnant beings often have no need for critical thinking or comprehension. </span>