Maybe. Think of Star Trek, however. In any case, the Jils think of humans in a similar light to the Romans or Egyptians and their slaves. My sister and I were trying to create an alien culture that readers could relate to and understand, even if they didn't approve of it. We took elements from various cultures of the past, and some we dreamed up completely from our imaginations. Remember, Jilectans are not humans, and their values are not ours.
Nan
