History Main / ProudScholarRace

When heroic, the race is quite likely to resemble an idealised depiction of the academic circles of the Ancient Greeks. Expect CrystalSpiresAndTogas. They may or may not be a Higher Tech Species. If their religious live is delved into, they will usually either follow an abstract and non-theistic philosophy or worship a GodOfKnowledge. Should the race have gone so far into this trope that they have gotten rid of '''''all''''' forms of entertainment or have lost their ability to think creatively, then they are an AdvancedCivilizationHollowImagination.

** Korea produces more science from city specialists and gets a research boost every time a science-themed Wonder is finished in its capital in ''Civ V'', while in ''Civ VI'' it enjoys a flat boost to science output and can build the ''seowon'', an improved campus district that makes any adjacent mines produce science points as well. Queen Seondeok will respect fellow advanced rulers while looking down upon backward rivals.

If they are into both learning ''and'' killing, they're a WarriorPoet Race instead. Compare ProudHunterRace, ProudMerchantRace and, of course, ProudWarriorRace.

Proud Scholar Races of either stripe tend to be portrayed as more [[PerfectPacifistPeople peace-loving]] than some other species, but they tend to be rather [[BewareTheNiceOnes dangerous when provoked]], using superior technology, PsychicPowers and [[SuperweaponSurprise hidden superweapons]] to turn their foes into dust. They won't necessarily be portrayed as nicer people--sometimes, their love of knowledge will make them sympathetic compared to the madmen running around hitting things with swords, but other times, it will make them [[BrainsEvilBrawnGood cold, slimy, and sinister compared to the honest fighters doing their duty for their country]]. Similarly, any non-scientists in this race (no matter how important to their society) will suffer KlingonScientistsGetNoRespect -- err, ''Vulcan Warriors Get No Respect''.

When heroic, the race is quite likely to resemble an idealised depiction of the academic circles of the Ancient Greeks. Expect CrystalSpiresAndTogas. They may or may not be a Higher Tech Species. Should the race have gone so far into this trope that they have gotten rid of '''''all''''' forms of entertainment or have lost their ability to think creatively, then they are an AdvancedCivilizationHollowImagination.

* ''Series/WonderWoman'': In this incarnation, Paradise Island’s amazons are PerfectPacifistPeople. In contrast with the ProudWarriorRaceGuy from the comics, the amazons were overpowered by the Nazis in “The Feminum Mystique”. However, the Amazons easily overpower the Nazis once Wonder Woman and Wonder Girl came back to liberate the Isle.

** ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'': Krypton worshiped Science, in some versions. Most 'good' Kryptonians who were raised thre (such as Superman and Supergirl's parents) were portrayed as learned scientists. A lot of the evil Kryptonians were [[MadScientist Mad Scientists]].

* ''Fanfic/{{Foxfire}}'': The Knowledge Seekers literally live to find any new knowledge on behalf of the Wan Shi Tong. Li even goes out of his way to experience new things to not deprive Zenko of new things to learn.

* ''Anime/DragonBallZ'': The Tuffles are a ''very'' science-driven race, and lived on the same planet as (and were ultimately overthrown by) the Saiyans, the very epitome of a Proud Warrior Race.

* ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'': The Lunarians see themselves as more spiritually pure than absolutely anyone else who are not Lunarians... scratch that, they believe that they are simply better, period. It's strongly hinted that Lunarians were humans who attained great spiritual height. They have expendable servitors, the {{Moon Rabbit}}s. And just in case anyone is up to challenge their claim: [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy in the past, they thwarted a Youkai invasion from Gensokyo led by Yukari Yakumo]]. Yukari Yakumo is a ''RealityWarper''. Though it's speculated that Yukari [[XanatosGambit intended to lose]] just to teach the Youkai a lesson.

* ''VideoGame/StarCraft'': The two Khalai caste Protoss, in contrast to the [[ProudWarriorRace Templar]] and [[ScaryDogmaticAliens Judicators]] who make up most of the Protoss cast in the wargames, are proud and enthusiastic scientists for sure.

** ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'': Krypton worshiped Science, in some versions.

When heroic, the race is quite likely to resemble an idealised depiction of the academic circles of the Ancient Greeks. Expect CrystalSpiresAndTogas. They may or may not be a Higher Tech Species.

** ''VideoGame/CivilizationV'': Babylon gets a free Great Scientist upon researching Writing, and develops subsequent Great Scientists more quickly, allowing them to build lots of science-producing terrain improvements or just rush individual techs.

* ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'': Ko-Matoran are not very social, preferring silent studies -- they are the ice tribe after all, and powered or not, Bionicle tribes have PersonalityPowers. Doesn't mean ice Matoran are not nice: it's very hard to anger them.

* ''WesternAnimation/Amphibia'' sees the newts of Newtopia hold what is easily the most advanced setting in the amphibian world.

-->-- Attributed to '''[[UsefulNotes/AncientGreece Pericles]]'''

* ''WesternAnimation/BuzzLightyearOfStarCommand'' has the blue-skinned [[IntangibleMan Tangerians]], the people of [[RebelliousPrincess Princess]] [[TheLancer Mira]] [[TheChick Nova]].

** Most Blue-aligned races, as well as blue-aligned humans civilizations, fall under one of these tropes. The Vedalken are probably the most blatant example, because they don't exist outside of the ''Magic'' storyline and have no other role to fullfill other than being the people obsessed with knowledge, magic and technology.

If they are into both learning ''and'' killing, they're a WarriorPoet Race instead. Compare ProudMerchantRace and, of course, ProudWarriorRace.

* '''Scientific Race''': Their societal structure is centered around science, philosophy, and the arts. Their political structure may employ a [[EmperorScientist Head Scientist]], Philosopher, or Poet as a leader. They aren't necessarily a HigherTechSpecies, although that often overlaps. The key is that learning is the main cornerstone to their society. These are most likely to be PerfectPacifistPeople possibly protected by PsychicPowers provided they can be explained away by [[MagicFromTechnology sufficient study of science]]. They may live in a CityInABottle of [[HiddenElfVillage some sort]]. Those with a more practical bent will be TheEngineer.

Proud Scholar Races of either stripe tend to be portrayed as more [[PerfectPacifistPeople peace-loving]] than some other species, but they tend to be rather [[BewareTheNiceOnes dangerous when provoked]], using superior technology, PsychicPowers and [[SuperweaponSurprise hidden superweapons]] to turn their foes into dust. They won't necessarily be portrayed as nicer people--sometimes, their love of knowledge will make them sympathetic compared to the madmen running around hitting things with swords, but other times, it will make them [[BrainsEvilBrawnGood cold, slimy, and sinister compared to the honest fighters doing their duty for their country]]. Similarly, any non-scientists in this race (no matter how important to their society) will suffer KlingonScientistsGetNoRespect--err, ''Vulcan Warriors Get No Respect''.

* ''Literature/TheChildeCycle'': The Exotics are mystics and philosophers with a knack for making these scholarly endeavors profitable. Their relationship with the Warrior Race of Dorsai is quite amiable and the latter often act as their bodyguards and enforcers.