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==Overview==
[[ma:Elaysian|Elaysians]] are mostly [[ma:Humanoid|humanoid]] with two bizarre exceptions. The very low gravity of their homeworld has caused an atmosphere that is more akin to pre-terraform [[ma:Mars|Mars]] than of a [[ma:Class M|class M]] world. This has created difficulty in their assimilation into the galactic culture, since no other humanoid race is as accustomed to low gravity as them. Their physiology is very different also in that they require only .16% oxygen in a standard pressure environment, and the remainder of their energy comes from anaerobic reaction in their cells. Despite these unique biological differences, Elaysians eat the same types of food and look quite similar to humans. They require the use of a limited motor support exoskeleton for living in a standard class M environment. The Elaysians have been members of the Federation for almost a century, but few travel off world because of the need to use anti-grav wheelchairs whenever they leave. [[ma:Ensign|Ensign]] [[ma:Melora Pazlar|Melora Pazlar]] is the first native to be in [[ma:Starfleet|Starfleet]]. They are familiar with mass transit concepts, including the old Terran "trolley car". They are not to be confused with the [[ma:Elasian|Elasians]] of the [[ma:Tellun system|Tellun system]] in the [[ma:United Federation of Planets|UFP]]-[[ma:Klingon Empire|Klingon]]-border area.


==Home System==  
==Home System==  
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==Home World==  
==Home World==  
* '''Proper Name''': [[Elaysia|Elaysia II]]  
'''''See also [[Elaysia|Elaysia II]]'''''
* '''Native language:''' Elaysian (Similar to that of the Earth language Gaelic)
* '''Diameter''':
* '''Gravity''':  ⅛ that of earth
* '''Axial Tilt''':
* '''Orbital Period''':
* '''Rotational Period''':
* '''Classification''': [[Planetary Classification|M]]
* '''Surface Water''':
* '''Atmosphere''':
* '''Climate'''
**Elaysia has dense rain forests, which include wooded areas, misty mountains and coastlines
***Temperate/Tropical lowlands: Rainforest
***Mountains:
***Coastal region:
* '''Terrain''':
* '''Population''':
[[Image: Hydrotherapy 2.jpeg|150px]] [[Image:Elaysian Forests.jpg|200px]] [[Image:Elaysian Mountains.jpg|200px]]
[[Image:Elaysian Beach.jpg|200px]]
*The Elaysian lowland is known for having a heavy rain season that affects the population. Typically the climate is an average of around 68F (Temperate rainforest) with mild humidity. However during this heavy rain season the Elaysian climate produces more rain, less mist, and an increased temperature of around 85F (Tropical Rainforest). With this increase, paired with the Elaysian's reduced sweat glands, a vast majority of the population is advised to stay inside during this time of the year.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!search/authormsg$3Asb118-ops$2CBM_LXPdPAAAJ$20after$3A2019$2F11$2F1$20before$3A2019$2F12$2F1%7Csort:date%7Cspell:false/sb118-ops/N51wa9rUsS4/DodtvVBWBAAJ Lt. JG Sheila Bailey Vulnerability ], Lieutenant Junior Grade Bailey, SB118 Operations, 239611.25</ref>
 
<h3>Flora and Fauna</h3>
*See Culture section for information on Elaysian fruit.
*Classic Elaysian dogs come up to somewhere between your waist and hips in height. Are known to be grey in color, thin yet strong, with ears pointed up. They are built similar to the evolutionary ancestor to horses; built to run. <ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/sb118-ops/M239512BG0%7Csort:date/sb118-ops/vtnIqugBOdM/nJEJbXh9BwAJ LT JG Sheila Bailey - Wings In Space ], Lieutenant Junior Grade Bailey, SB118 Operations, 239707.12</ref>


==History==
==History==
The Elaysians have been members of the Federation for almost a century. In 2370, [[ma:Ensign|Ensign]] [[ma:Melora Pazlar|Melora Pazlar]] became the first Elaysian native to be in [[ma:Starfleet|Starfleet]].


==Government==
==Government==
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==Description==  
==Description==  
Defining feature is the V shaped forehead ridge and no eyebrow hair. What is unique is that each Elaysian has a slightly different shape to their ridge. Some are more U shaped and some are more V shaped. The shape can also depend on which holo-image you look at, the lighting, face presentation and the age of the Elaysian in question.
Defining feature is the V shaped forehead ridge and no eyebrow hair. What is unique is that each Elaysian has a slightly different shape to their ridge. Some are more U shaped and some are more V shaped. The shape can also depend on which holo-image you look at, the lighting, face presentation and the age of the Elaysian in question.
They are not to be confused with the [[ma:Elasian|Elasians]] of the [[ma:Tellun system|Tellun system]] in the [[ma:United Federation of Planets|UFP]]-[[ma:Klingon Empire|Klingon]]-border area.


==Physiology==
==Physiology==
Their hominoid physiology makes them almost human. However if it wasn’t for the V shaped forehead ridge and lack of eyebrow hair they can be easily mistaken for a human. The lower gravity and environment on Elaysia ll also creates a few unique points in their physiology:  
Their hominoid physiology makes them almost human. If it wasn’t for the V shaped forehead ridge and lack of eyebrow hair they can be easily mistaken for a human. The lower gravity and environment on Elaysia ll also creates a few unique points in their physiology:  


*Their physiology is very different also in that they require only .16% oxygen in a standard pressure environment, and the remainder of their energy comes from anaerobic reaction in their cells.
*Their physiology is very different also in that they require only 16% oxygen in a standard pressure environment, and the remainder of their energy comes from anaerobic reaction in their cells.
*Members of the Elaysian species have reduced sweat producing hormones making them sweat less therefore overheat quicker than other species.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/sb118-astraeus/lK0Exe2U8w0 Lt. JG Sheila Bailey and Ensign Beelam Grog - Out of the frying pan and into the fire], Lieutenant Junior Grade Bailey, {{USS|Astraeus}}, 239611.11</ref>  
*Members of the Elaysian species have reduced sweat producing hormones making them sweat less therefore overheat quicker than other species.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/sb118-astraeus/lK0Exe2U8w0 Out of the frying pan and into the fire], Lt. JG Sheila Bailey and Ensign Beelam Grog, {{USS|Astraeus}}, 239611.11</ref>  
*Average range of heart beat is 100-160 BPM
*Average range of heart beat is 100-160 BPM
*Average range of respiratory rate is 8-40 BPM  
*Average range of respiratory rate is 8-40 BPM  
*Muscles on the sides of the ribs include a highly flexible cartilage coating
*Muscles on the sides of the ribs include a highly flexible cartilage coating
Despite these unique biological differences, Elaysians eat the same types of food as other humanoids.
Their bodies and neural motor cortex are adapted to the low gravity of their homeworld. This makes it difficult for Elaysians to function in the gravity typical to most Federation species. As a result few Elaysians leave their homeworld and those that do require the use of some type of support including the use of an exoskeleton. Forms of support used alongside this exoskeleton may include the use of a wheelchair or an anti-grav unit. <ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Elaysian?so=search "Elaysian"], Memory Alpha</ref> Elaysians may also use crutches<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/hA9tVYyeqAE/m/R0cui45cFwAJ Vesela and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Borg Day], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.06</ref> and canes.<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Melora_Pazlar "Melora Pazlar"], Memory Alpha</ref>
There is a treatment created by Doctor Julian Bashir involving neural analeptic transmitters, that adapts the neural motor cortex of the Elaysian so that they can move naturally in the gravity typical to most Federation species. There are a couple major drawbacks to this treatment. The Elaysian can have no exposure to low gravity environments once the treatment was started and the results are irreversible.<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Elaysian?so=search "Elaysian"], Memory Alpha</ref>


==Psychology==
==Psychology==
'''Telepathic Status'''<br>
Elaysians are not telepathic.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O7PN1SQ2pWXbC9AINTS&ship=Constitution  What is Aenar?], PNPC Ensign Rendov Felbri , {{USS|Constitution}}, 240109.22 </ref>


==Religion==
==Religion==
Many villages have their own sholau’rahn, which is a melody to help guide souls to their final resting place.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/CLHvG_mOf0E/m/LXo_PdKfAAAJ Picking Up The Pieces], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240108.31</ref>
Trances are common within multiple Elaysian religions. Oracles were common in the past. They would sit at places believed to have high levels of spiritual energy and spent most of their time in a trance state.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O7ie93o2QxAzl4vCXf1&ship=Constitution  That Troublesome Colony], PNPC Ensign Rendov Felbri , {{USS|Constitution}}, 240109.26</ref>
'''The Three Goddesses''' <br>
One of the religions practiced on Elaysia was that of the Three Goddesses.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O0XFmIz-L-MmnPpeSEj&ship=Gorkon Into the Woods], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.29</ref>
Another term used for these goddesses was Honored Deities.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/hA9tVYyeqAE/m/R0cui45cFwAJ Vesela and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Borg Day], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.06</ref>


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
According to a local creation myth, the planet was formed of a dust cloud.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-ops/c/5N4yMXAHVMw/ Floating], Lt. Sheila Bailey, [[StarBase 118 Ops]], 239802.19</ref> Further myths state that all Elaysians decent from three women. These three women were each a third of the planet to govern, and they would create these areas according to their preferences. Butterfly Queen created seas, the Palm Fairy governs rainforests and The Woman of The Mountain Halls the mountains.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-ops/c/nxYwfXlnToE/ Butterfly Queen], Lt. JG Sheila Bailey, [[StarBase 118 Ops]], 239707.20</ref>


==Society==
==Society==
===Laws===
*In some parts of Elaysia visiting wildlife preserves and coastlines are off limits at night.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/sb118-ops/vU8a8uh5sjI Elaysian Food in ⅛ gravity], Lt. JG Sheila Bailey, [[StarBase 118 Ops]], 239707.12</ref>


==Culture==
==Culture==
Elaysia is known for it's delicious local fruit. When comparing the fruit from Earth one can consider the most common Elaysian fruit to be a massive hybrid of Earth fruits. Clòimh Mhilis Meas, or more commonly cotton candy fruit, is the size of a grapefruit but with the skin like an orange. This outer peel is great for jerky or making a candy out of. On the inside the fruit has a flesh that makes a bowl on the inside. This flesh is green, sweet, gummy like and shreds well like you see with coconut. This flesh is great to eat by itself or shaved on top of ice creams. Inside this bowl of fruit flesh you have the seeds. These seeds are the size of grapes but have the texture of tapioca balls. The flavor of these seeds are a mix of grapes and lime. Most make a wine out of these seeds.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/sb118-ops/vU8a8uh5sjI Lt. JG Sheila Bailey - Elaysian Food in gravity], Lieutenant Junior Grade Bailey, Ops, 239707.12</ref>  
'''Food''' <br>
Elaysia is known for it's delicious local fruit. When comparing the fruit from Earth one can consider the most common Elaysian fruit to be a massive hybrid of Earth fruits. Clòimh Mhilis Meas, or more commonly cotton candy fruit, is the size of a grapefruit but with the skin like an orange. This outer peel is great for jerky or making a candy out of. On the inside the fruit has a flesh that makes a bowl on the inside. This flesh is green, sweet, gummy like and shreds well like you see with coconut. This flesh is great to eat by itself or shaved on top of ice creams. Inside this bowl of fruit flesh you have the seeds. These seeds are the size of grapes but have the texture of tapioca balls. The flavor of these seeds are a mix of grapes and lime. Most make a wine out of these seeds.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/sb118-ops/vU8a8uh5sjI Elaysian Food in ⅛ gravity], Lt. JG Sheila Bailey, [[StarBase 118 Ops]], 239707.12</ref>
 
'''Language''' <br>
Croívrishte - when translated literally it means something like “An open wound of the heart,” or “One whose heart has experienced much pain.”<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O21wAgdYXZCq-T39_Ih&ship=Gorkon Out of the Fire, Into the Science Labs], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240107.17</ref>
 
'''Greeting''' <br>
A traditional Elaysian greeting was an open hand in a relaxed salute at the temple that then moved to be palm up against the heart along with a small bow.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O-oAcwWOJAKqdIhEoSk&ship=Gorkon A Calm Before the Storm], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.20</ref>
 
'''Strands''' <br>
Strand is one name for the beaded hair accessories that Elaysians commonly wear. Strandcare kits were used to make new strands. <br>
The Strands themselves could have many meanings. Each Elaysian Black Pearl on a Strand represented someone who has died and is used as a symbol during mourning.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O6nk69I9KUT_zOlEoDu&ship=Gorkon Sholau'rahn], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240109.14</ref>
 
'''Art''' <br>
Art and nature take precedent in modern Elaysian society.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O-oAcwWOJAKqdIhEoSk&ship=Gorkon A Calm Before the Storm], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.20</ref> <br>
*Elaysia has handmade tapestries.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/hA9tVYyeqAE/m/R0cui45cFwAJ Vesela and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Borg Day], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.06</ref>
*Some Elaysian families used family crests.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O6nk69I9KUT_zOlEoDu&ship=Gorkon Sholau'rahn], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240109.14</ref>
Stories <br>
*Earth fairy tales were considered much more grim than Elaysia’s. Elaysian fairy tales usually had hopeful endings.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O0XFmIz-L-MmnPpeSEj&ship=Gorkon Into the Woods], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.29</ref>
 
'''Zalvri Peninsula Culture'''
 
*  Tor zel Tay - A form of martial art that originated on the peninsula. Known for its jumps and aerial moves that take advantage of Elaysia's low gravity.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-constitution/c/Mv3XNIlbz9I/m/hfWa80uWAAAJ 'Normal' Gravity], PNPC Ensign Rendov Felbri , {{USS|Constitution}}, 240106.21 </ref>


==Customs==
==Customs==
==Laws==
*Visiting wildlife preserves and coastlines are off limits at night.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/sb118-ops/vU8a8uh5sjI Lt. JG Sheila Bailey - Elaysian Food in ⅛ gravity], Lieutenant Junior Grade Bailey, Ops, 239707.12</ref>


==Technology==
==Technology==
They are familiar with mass transit concepts, including the old Terran "trolley car".


==Economy==
Starhopper - a type of Elaysian spaceship.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/2_oBpJzyHaM/m/Hwv5hH5wAAAJ Home is Where the 40 Science Labs (and Heart) Are], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240107.04</ref>


==Military==
==Military==
Elaysia has no true protection aside from Starfleet.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-NzuKJz8Co8Ssg58AMiG&ship=Gorkon On The Wrong Foot], Ensign Vesela Pace, {{USS|Gorkon}}, 240106.08</ref>
    
    
==Starfleet Intelligence Files==
==Starfleet Intelligence Files==
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