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origin = Yalena / Althos IV / Nakagima 62B IV| | origin = Yalena / Althos IV / Nakagima 62B IV| | ||
encountered = [[ma:Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home|Star Trek IV]]| | encountered = ''[[ma:Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home|Star Trek IV]]''| | ||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
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==Home System== | ==Home System== | ||
* '''Quadrant''': Alpha | * '''Quadrant''': Alpha | ||
* '''Location''': Althos | * '''Location''': Althos Sector (coordinates A27-0002-1300) | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Nakagima 62B | * '''Proper Name''':[http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Bzzit_Khaht Nakagima 62B] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet '''Pronunciation''']: /nɑcɑgiːmə/ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet '''Pronunciation''']: /nɑcɑgiːmə/ | ||
* '''Star''': It orbits a class M dwarf star | * '''Star''': It orbits a class M dwarf star | ||
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==Home World== | ==Home World== | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Althos IV | * '''Proper Name''': [[MA:Bzzit Khaht|Althos IV]] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet '''Pronunciation''']: /ɒlðoʊs/ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet '''Pronunciation''']: /ɒlðoʊs/ | ||
* '''Diameter''': 1625 km (1010 miles) | * '''Diameter''': 1625 km (1010 miles) | ||
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** '''Atmosphere''': 1.07 atm is a standard pressure with 75% nitrogen, 24% oxygen, 1% trace chemicals | ** '''Atmosphere''': 1.07 atm is a standard pressure with 75% nitrogen, 24% oxygen, 1% trace chemicals | ||
** '''Climate''': Many small, disparate subcontinents and a global ocean. Yalena's distance from its dim sun means that the predominant climate is dark and cold, though the planet avoids glaciation thanks to its tectonic (and thus volcanic) activity. | ** '''Climate''': Many small, disparate subcontinents and a global ocean. Yalena's distance from its dim sun means that the predominant climate is dark and cold, though the planet avoids glaciation thanks to its tectonic (and thus volcanic) activity. | ||
** '''Population''': | ** '''Population''': 150 million | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Bzzit Khaht are a sentient species and a [[ma:Federation|Federation]] member race from the planet Yalena in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. Since the early twenty-third century, they have been minor members of the [[ma:Federation|Federation]] and have traditionally served on its [[ma:Federation Council|Council]]. | |||
Bzzit Khaht evolution was oddly symbiotic with their planet. Yalena possesses organisms similar to coral polyps, though they excrete magnesium carbonate instead of calcium carbonate. The massive skeletons of coral created by these creatures were adapted into the large Corals, motile platforms manned by dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of Bzzit Khaht individuals that prowled the pelagic zones. These Coral communities originally evolved from complex hunting patterns involving smaller groups, which had in turn evolved to prey upon the many algal eaters that in turn lived on the enormous about of sessile algae. Even in modernity, the Corals remain the basic Bzzit Khaht city-state, as the island continents are all volcanic and prone to eruption unless they are subject to unnatural control.<p> | Bzzit Khaht evolution was oddly symbiotic with their planet. Yalena possesses organisms similar to coral polyps, though they excrete magnesium carbonate instead of calcium carbonate. The massive skeletons of coral created by these creatures were adapted into the large Corals, motile platforms manned by dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of Bzzit Khaht individuals that prowled the pelagic zones. These Coral communities originally evolved from complex hunting patterns involving smaller groups, which had in turn evolved to prey upon the many algal eaters that in turn lived on the enormous about of sessile algae. Even in modernity, the Corals remain the basic Bzzit Khaht city-state, as the island continents are all volcanic and prone to eruption unless they are subject to unnatural control.<p> | ||
Their first contact happened in 2269, ten years after they first achieved warp flight, and was with the Elasi; skirmishes forced the Bzzit Khaht toward quick military innovations, lest they be conquered by pirate-raiders. This was indicative of their overall culture, and when their first contact came with the Federation in 2274, the Bzzit Khaht saw the benefit of an alliance and petitioned for membership, which was granted in 2279. | Their first contact happened in 2269, ten years after they first achieved warp flight, and was with the Elasi; skirmishes forced the Bzzit Khaht toward quick military innovations, lest they be conquered by pirate-raiders. This was indicative of their overall culture, and when their first contact came with the Federation in 2274, the Bzzit Khaht saw the benefit of an alliance and petitioned for membership, which was granted in 2279. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Bzzit Khaht are short, long-limbed amphibians. They possess large eyes with extremely slitted pupils for enhanced dark vision and depth perception. Their outsized ears are largely holdovers from vibrational underwater communication. Their bodies range from light tan to darker brown and quickly mottle after exposure to bright sunlight. They possess a mucus layer for extended stays out of the water, as well as elongated and semi-webbed hands and long webbed feet. | Bzzit Khaht are short, long-limbed amphibians. They possess large eyes with extremely slitted pupils for enhanced dark vision and depth perception. Their outsized ears are largely holdovers from vibrational underwater communication. Their bodies range from light tan to darker brown and quickly mottle after exposure to bright sunlight. They possess a mucus layer for extended stays out of the water, as well as elongated and semi-webbed hands and long webbed feet. | ||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
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Bzzit Khaht evolved from amphibious apex predators. Vision, taste, and hearing out of water are greatly reduced as compared to the human norm. The sense of smell is highly advanced. Baroreceptors (pressure sensors) are much more sensitive than human standard. Thermoreceptors (temperature sensors) are also highly developed, likely as a holdover from early days of evolution when they ventured regularly onto volcanic land in pursuit of prey. | Bzzit Khaht evolved from amphibious apex predators. Vision, taste, and hearing out of water are greatly reduced as compared to the human norm. The sense of smell is highly advanced. Baroreceptors (pressure sensors) are much more sensitive than human standard. Thermoreceptors (temperature sensors) are also highly developed, likely as a holdover from early days of evolution when they ventured regularly onto volcanic land in pursuit of prey. | ||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
The Bzzit Khaht evolved as hunters, but they were social hunters and so interaction and cooperation comes easily enough. A solitary Bzzit Khaht is an unusual commodity. | The Bzzit Khaht evolved as hunters, but they were social hunters and so interaction and cooperation comes easily enough. A solitary Bzzit Khaht is an unusual commodity. | ||
==Religion== | |||
==Religion | |||
Bzzit Khaht beliefs in antiquity were originally based upon periodic volcanic activity, and consisted of several polytheistic traditions. The original deities in most of these traditions were in some way based upon the twin parents of the species, Sea and Sky. | Bzzit Khaht beliefs in antiquity were originally based upon periodic volcanic activity, and consisted of several polytheistic traditions. The original deities in most of these traditions were in some way based upon the twin parents of the species, Sea and Sky. | ||
Modern | Modern Bzzit Khaht are about 80% religious, and most follow one of four different disciplines based upon muddied versions of the original beliefs, all four of which have expanded to include the rest of the universe - a universal protecting Sky and a universal life-giving Sea, although the original, Yalena-bound terms are no longer used. | ||
Despite their beliefs in gods and theism, the Bzzit Khaht mythos has no place for an afterlife. Instead, when a Bzzit Khaht (or any other sentient, or indeed living thing) dies, its sacred energy flows from one form to the next. To be consumed is | Despite their beliefs in gods and theism, the Bzzit Khaht mythos has no place for an afterlife. Instead, when a Bzzit Khaht (or any other sentient, or indeed living thing) dies, its sacred energy flows from one form to the next. To be consumed is a great honor for a Bzzit Khaht, and ritualistic cannibalism is one of the greatest honors, bestowed only upon the highly gloried. | ||
==Mythology== | |||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Bzzit Khaht are not warrior-poets, and | Bzzit Khaht are not warrior-poets, and neither are they either separately. Creation of lasting tangibles underwater was always difficult and they do not have much lasting art. Clothing was a detriment to underwater travel, though they did fashion temporary, algae-based attire to protect their skin from the sun for land-based living. | ||
Their mating rituals have long been seen as complex and artistic, though they don't regularly display them or see them as art themselves. Mating must be done in the water and consists of hours of partner acrobatics and two-piece harmonies, most of it ritualistic and yet apparently encoded since bzzit khaht are either unwilling or unable to perform it outside of mating.<p> | Their mating rituals have long been seen as complex and artistic, though they don't regularly display them or see them as art themselves. Mating must be done in the water and consists of hours of partner acrobatics and two-piece harmonies, most of it ritualistic and yet apparently encoded since bzzit khaht are either unwilling or unable to perform it outside of mating.<p> | ||
Their four most popular languages are all based upon combinations of vocalization and gestures. | Their four most popular languages are all based upon combinations of vocalization and gestures. | ||
==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
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It is customary for a dedicated contingent to serve the Federation since the [[ma:http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Star_Trek_IV:_The_Voyage_Home|Whalesong Crisis of 2286]]. | It is customary for a dedicated contingent to serve the Federation since the [[ma:http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Star_Trek_IV:_The_Voyage_Home|Whalesong Crisis of 2286]]. | ||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
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They have tamed their world somewhat, with several islands serving as spaceports and cities for off-world visitors and their own land-based pursuits, including the building of starships. | They have tamed their world somewhat, with several islands serving as spaceports and cities for off-world visitors and their own land-based pursuits, including the building of starships. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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Because of the lack of a standard economy, several races and polities keep trading outposts on Yalena for a very small rental fee. Notably, the [[Ferengi]] have purchased an entire island for their own pursuits. | Because of the lack of a standard economy, several races and polities keep trading outposts on Yalena for a very small rental fee. Notably, the [[Ferengi]] have purchased an entire island for their own pursuits. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
Although they are Federation members and their defense is provided for as a Federation member, the Bzzit Khaht retain a small space navy in addition to their specific classes of cleric vessels. Their three classes of warships - gunboat-class Diatreme, destroyer-class Lahar, and battlecruiser-class Volatile - patrol their small sphere of influence. These ships are not much of a threat to modern ships, however, as they lack energy shields and are armed with, at best, enhanced | Although they are Federation members and their defense is provided for as a Federation member, the Bzzit Khaht retain a small space navy in addition to their specific classes of cleric vessels. Their three classes of warships - gunboat-class Diatreme, destroyer-class Lahar, and battlecruiser-class Volatile - patrol their small sphere of influence. These ships are not much of a threat to modern ships, however, as they lack energy shields and are armed with, at best, enhanced Gatling weapons or rotary cannons that fire projectiles. | ||
==Federation Intelligence Files== | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||
See Federation Intelligence file # [[ma:Star Trek IV|ENT-2274-1342]]. | |||
== | ==Sources== | ||
*''[[ma:Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home|Star Trek IV]]'' | |||
* | *[http://www.memory-alpha.org Memory Alpha] | ||
* | *[http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Memory Beta] | ||
===SDC=== | |||
This file was updated and approved by the SDC on 7 August 2011 | |||
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