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| VULCANS Vulcans are natives of the planet Vulcan, known as T'Kashi to the natives. It is a world with minimal precipitation, a very hot climate, and a surface gravity of 1.8 G (T). It also has a thinner atmosphere than Earth. Vulcans are genetically identical to the Romulans, since Romulans are an offshoot of the Vulcan race. The main differences between the two races is the Vulcan Devotion to Logic and the suppression of all forms of emotion from Vulcans. Vulcans are taught most psionic disciplines from childhood, manifesting themselves primarily in the Vulcan Mind Meld. The Mind Meld is a telepathic power package consisting primarily of the skills Telesend and Telereceive. Conditions on Vulcan have led to many physical advantages evolving over time. Enhanced Strength, and health help to combat the effects of the heavy gravity and ensure survival on a planet with an environment as demanding as Vulcan. Their Nictating Membranes allow for near instantaneous adjustments to varying degrees of light, and Vulcans do not feel uncomfortable in climates that would be too hot for Terrans. In order to compensate for the decreased distances in hearing ranges, Vulcans have evolved pointed ears, designed to channel more sound waves into the ear canal. The average lifespan of Vulcans is roughly double that of Terrans. A good example: the honored Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan was born in 2165, and lived 203 years, until his death in 2368. This may not be normal either, due to the fact that Sarek secretly suffered from a debilitating disease which may have caused premature death. Vulcans are devoted to increasing their mental capacity by controlling their inner actions. To this end, they dedicate their lives to the suppression of emotions and devotion to total logic. Despite Vulcan's founding role in the UFP, there exists a substantial segment of Vulcan society which is extremely isolationistic and wants to have Vulcan free of interaction with "illogical" beings. Vulcans do not naturally lack emotions; this is a discipline taught starting at the very youngest ages. A few Vulcans, most notably Spock's half-brother Sybok, have given up the devotion to logic in pursuit of other goals that can only come from being an emotional entity. Vulcan's wish to give up all emotions and clear their mental faculties so that they may pursue every matter from the perspective of pure logic. Half-Vulcans generally have a harder time keeping control under moments of duress. Vulcans with the devotion to logic are immune to fear, insults, and all other such attacks. Vulcans can remember highly detailed information about events, people, and places they encountered during their life. Vulcans can do complex calculations in their minds, and analyze almost any mathematical equation with ease. Vulcans can control their metabolism through concentration. They can even put themselves into a trance-like state, which acts as sort of a mental vacation. This trance can also be used by Vulcans to accelerate their own healing processes. Pon Farr: This represents the Vulcans' link to their mates. Once every seven years, Vulcans must return home to take a mate (or rejoin one already taken). This drive is very strong, and cannot be resisted long. Vulcan Mind-Meld: This skill effectively links two minds together and allows one to search the other's motives, memories, etc. After the initial contact, two willing people may freely exchange memories, information, and feelings. Under these circumstances, the mind-meld causes no stress or loss of fatigue. Vulcan Nerve Pinch: The purpose of the attack is to render a humanoid unconscious by doing as little true damage as possible. To attack with this skill, an attack must be made at the defender's neck. If the attack is successful, the defender will fall unconscious for 5-15 minutes. YRIDIANS Yridians are a gnomish race of aliens whose skin color varies in hue from ochre to lavender. They have deeply wrinkled skin, a vestigial nose, and very large, pointed ears. The skin on their scalps is deeply furrowed down the back of their head. Many are bald, some have a wild shock of lavender hair. Yridians are a race that deals in information. They have had some dealings with the Federation. All of the ones that have been documented have been about selling information regarding the UFP to other parties. Some members of this race are wanted by the Federation for questioning. Very little other than this is currently known, although an enterprising crew could probably convince the Yridians to sell information about themselves to the Federation. Xenexians Date of contact: Approx. 2335 Quadrant: Species Located in Alpha Quadrant Planet: Xenex Physical description: Fairly like Terrans, however slightly bronzed skin and purple eyes. Mental abilities: Some members of the species are telepathic Sentient humanoid civilization that is a bronze skinned, purple eyed, fiercely proud and independent people. Xenexians are considered adults at the age of thirteen. The Xenexians were conquered by the around 2053 by the Danteri but they overthrew them in 2353 after a rebellion that lasted several years. After their revolution, the Xenexians were ruled by power-loving and self-serving men such as D'ndai, brother of Mackenzie Calhoun. Xenex in 2373 was free in name only, as they then controlled Xenex in a more insidious manner. While still in the command of the Stargazer, Captain Picard journeyed to Xenex and presided at the Federation-hosted meeting in 2353 between the Danteri and Xenexian peoples. M'k'n'zy and D'ndai represented Xenex and Bragonier represented Danteri interests. In 2380, D'ndai was killed by an assassin, thought to be Danteri. Tensions flew between the two people again, and border disputes broke out, with ships getting in occasional battles. |
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