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::''"Learning more about the universe needs to be both a work of logic and passion."'' | ::''"Learning more about the universe needs to be both a work of logic and passion."'' | ||
:::a Napean proverb. | :::a Napean proverb. | ||
:The Napeans are a humanoid species with unusual origins. They seem to be a weird genetic mix, part human, part | :The Napeans are a humanoid species with unusual origins. They seem to be a weird genetic mix, part human, part Betazoid and part something else that so far defies any explanation of how they came to be. | ||
==Home System== | ==Home System== | ||
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The recent discovery of what may be the remains of a massive cryogenic colony vessel discovered beneath a couple layers of rubble underneath the central Temple of Kryon, the oldest surviving structure on the planet may go a long ways towards eventually explaining who they are and where they came from. | The recent discovery of what may be the remains of a massive cryogenic colony vessel discovered beneath a couple layers of rubble underneath the central Temple of Kryon, the oldest surviving structure on the planet may go a long ways towards eventually explaining who they are and where they came from. | ||
Furthermore the archeological evidence shows that from about 2,800 to approximately 2,300 years ago their entire population lived in a series of lush valleys and plains that were all interconnected by a series of massive rivers and a number of fresh water lakes | Furthermore the archeological evidence shows that from about 2,800 to approximately 2,300 years ago their entire population lived in a series of lush valleys and plains that were all interconnected by a series of massive rivers and a number of fresh water lakes, with the same valley that holds the central Temple to Kryon being the location of the oldest evidence of occupation found to this day. | ||
This period in their history was followed by one where small and large groups of individuals traveled to new locations and established new colonies. By 1,850 they had almost settled every corner of their world. | This period in their history was followed by one where small and large groups of individuals traveled to new locations and established new colonies. By 1,850 they had almost settled every corner of their world. | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
They have had a central government for almost 1,500 years and while it has slowly evolved over the years it has | They have had a central government for almost 1,500 years and while it has slowly evolved over the years it has always been a fairly effective force for their positive development as a species. Nowadays they are governed by a council of 11 made up of 5 engineers, 5 scientists and the head of their church, who presides over the council as the Prelate. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Physically, the Napians | Physically, the Napians resemble [[Terran]]s and [[Betazoid]]s and genetic analysis leads to the supposition that the Napian race is a transplanted cross between the two races, with just enough genetic differences to be detected. They are physically similar to most humanoids except for their large, leaf-shaped forehead ridge. | ||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
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As a species they seem to be fairly laid back and prone to avoid confrontations whenever possible. They prefer the logical approach to all problems which may explain why so many of them become engineers or scientists. | As a species they seem to be fairly laid back and prone to avoid confrontations whenever possible. They prefer the logical approach to all problems which may explain why so many of them become engineers or scientists. | ||
As for their mental health they have a few serious illnesses that can affect their mental stability. All of these can be traced back to the tiny egg-shaped organ near the base of their brain. Other than this less than 1/10th will ever suffer from some kind of mental instability, most of which can now be | As for their mental health they have a few serious illnesses that can affect their mental stability. All of these can be traced back to the tiny egg-shaped organ near the base of their brain. Other than this less than 1/10th will ever suffer from some kind of mental instability, most of which can now be succesfully treated in one manner or another. | ||
===ESP=== | ===ESP=== | ||
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Prior to their joining the Federation they had no military and no need for one as they were not near any hostile species or any strategic or economically important locations. However since joining some of them have enlisted in Starfleet. In most cases these individuals have all done so as either engineers or scientists. | Prior to their joining the Federation they had no military and no need for one as they were not near any hostile species or any strategic or economically important locations. However since joining some of them have enlisted in Starfleet. In most cases these individuals have all done so as either engineers or scientists. | ||
To this date fewer than 23 have ever enlisted in the Federation Marine | To this date fewer than 23 have ever enlisted in the Federation Marine Corps. As a species they do not seem to have the temperament needed to make good soldiers. | ||
==Federation Intelligence Files== | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||