typical sci-fi universe: humans dominate. (explanation behind the scenes: because prosthetics to make actors into aliens is expensive and time-consuming.)
explained in universe: Earth is the only place in the universe where coffee grows. the species that controls the coffee controls the universe.
this is of course a parody of spice in Dune, which itself was inspired by crude oil. parody Mentat Mantra (original author unknown):
It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the beans of Java the thoughts acquire speed,
The hands acquire shaking,
The shaking becomes a warning.
It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.
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