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The [[Vorta]] are a humanoid species genetically engineered by the [[Founders]] of the Dominion to act as field commanders, administrators, scientists and diplomats.
The [[Vorta]] are a humanoid species genetically engineered by the [[Founders]] of the Dominion to act as field commanders, administrators, scientists and diplomats.


==History and Politics==
==Home System==  
The Vorta previously existed as small, timid, ape-like creatures living in hollowed-out trees to avoid the many predators on their homeworld. A group of Vorta hid a Changeling from an angry mob, and in return the Changeling promised that one day they would be transformed and placed at the head of a vast interstellar empire. The Founders fulfilled this promise by genetically changing the Vorta into humanoids and employing them at the highest level of the Dominion. (DS9: "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River")
* '''Quadrant''': [[Gamma Quadrant]]
* '''Location''': Kurrill system
* '''Proper Name''':
* '''Star''': Binary stars ([[Star_Classification#Type G: (Yellow)|type G]] yellow and [[Star_Classification#Type F: (Yellow - White)|type F]] yellow-white)
* '''Distance from Star''':
* '''Companions''':
* '''Moons''':
==Home World==
* '''Proper Name''': Kurrill Prime
* '''Diameter''':
* '''Gravity''':
* '''Axial Tilt''':
* '''Orbital Period''':
* '''Rotational Period''':
* '''Classification''': [[Planetary Classification|M]]
* '''Surface Water''':
* '''Atmosphere''':
* '''Climate''':
* '''Terrain''': Expanse of forrests<ref>''[https://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Kurrill_Prime Kurrill Prime]'', Memory Beta</ref>
* '''Population''':  


Vorta act as the commanders of the [[Jem'Hadar]]. Each Jem'Hadar ship is commanded by a single Vorta, to whom the Jem'Hadar First is directly responsible. The other Jem'Hadar are responsible to the First. The Vorta are tasked with the distribution of ketracel-white, the drug that ensures the loyalty of the Jem'Hadar (although it has been indicated that this is not entirely necessary). (DS9: "To the Death")
==History==
The Vorta previously existed as small, timid, ape-like creatures living in hollowed-out trees to avoid the many predators on their homeworld. A group of Vorta hid a [[Changeling]] from an angry mob, and in return the Changeling promised that one day they would be transformed and placed at the head of a vast interstellar empire. The Founders fulfilled this promise by genetically changing the Vorta into humanoids and employing them at the highest level of the [[Dominion]].
 
==Government==
 
==Description==
Vorta have pale skin, violet eyes, and elongated earlobes.


==Physiology==
==Physiology==
Vorta have pale skin, violet eyes, and elongated earlobes. The Founders altered the Vorta genome to include a sense of hearing greater than that of most other humanoid races, including [[Cardassians]], but they have comparatively weak eyesight. Vorta also have an immunity to virtually all forms of poison -- as diplomacy is often a dangerous occupation. A few Vorta agents, such as Eris, are capable of generating powerful blasts of telekinesis, strong enough to knock an adult human off his feet. However, this does not appear to be an attribute of most Vorta. (DS9: "The Jem'Hadar", "Ties of Blood and Water", "Favor the Bold")
The Founders altered the Vorta genome to include a sense of hearing greater than that of most other humanoid races, including [[Cardassian]]s, but they have comparatively weak eyesight. Vorta also have an immunity to virtually all forms of poison -- as diplomacy is often a dangerous occupation.
 
Vorta only have a limited sense of taste and aesthetics. They enjoy kava nuts and rippleberries, as they did before they were genetically engineered, but little else.
 
Like the Jem'Hadar, Vorta do not reproduce sexually, but individual Vorta have achieved a virtual state of immortality through cloning. However, there are both male and female Vorta in service. If a Vorta is killed, they can quickly be replaced with a clone, retaining the memories of his or her previous incarnation. Vorta clones can occasionally become defective, taking on different personality traits to their predecessors.
 
==Psychology==
Vorta regard their previous incarnations as distinct individuals from themselves, referring to previous clones by number or as "my predecessor". Even non-defective clones will exhibit slightly different personalities to other incarnations of the same Vorta.<ref>''[[ma:Vorta|Vorta]]'', Memory Alpha</ref>
 
==Religion==
Perhaps the most important of the genetic alterations made to the Vorta is an intrinsic belief that the Founders are their Gods. This ensures the Vorta's absolute obedience to the Founders.
 
==Mythology==
 
==Society==
 
==Culture==
Vorta generally have no appreciation for art.


Perhaps the most important of the genetic alterations made to the Vorta is an intrinsic belief that the Founders are their Gods. This ensures the Vorta's absolute obedience to the Founders. (DS9: "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River")
==Customs==
In the event of capture, Vorta are expected to commit suicide via their termination implant. Vorta are told that this death is quick and painless but this has proven not to be the case.


Vorta only have a limited sense of taste and aesthetics. They enjoy kava nuts and rippleberries, as they did before they were genetically engineered, but little else. Vorta generally have no appreciation for art. (DS9 : "Favor the Bold", "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River")
==Technology==


Like the Jem'Hadar, Vorta do not reproduce sexually, but individual Vorta have achieved a virtual state of immortality through cloning. Unlike the Jem'Hadar, there are both male and female Vorta in service.
==Military==
Vorta act as the commanders of the [[Jem'Hadar]]. Each Jem'Hadar ship is commanded by a single Vorta, to whom the Jem'Hadar First is directly responsible. The other Jem'Hadar are responsible to the First. The Vorta are tasked with the distribution of ketracel-white, the drug that ensures the loyalty of the Jem'Hadar (although it has been indicated that this is not entirely necessary).


:This might be due to the need of Vorta to act as ambassadors for the Dominion among sexually reproducing species. It is not known whether the Vorta are sterile, but no Vorta has ever mentioned family, shown interest in sex, no female Vorta has been pregnant, and no Vorta children have occurred in the entire run of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
==Starfleet Intelligence Files==


If a Vorta is killed, they can quickly be replaced with a clone, retaining the memories of his or her previous incarnation. Vorta clones can occasionally become defective, taking on different personality traits to their predecessors. (DS9 : "Ties of Blood and Water", "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River")
The {{USS|Victory}} encountered a Vorta when they were ordered to the [[Basaf system]] where a Klingon Bird of Prey disappeared. After destroying a cloaked Jem'Hadar vessel, the crew again encountered Jem'Hadar soldiers on a planet within the system, with a limited supply of Ketracel White. The crew would eventually hold their Vorta commander hostage.<ref>[[USS Victory|VIC]]: ''"[[Attack on the Yithra Base (Victory)|Attack on the Yithra Base]]"''</ref>


In the event of capture, Vorta are expected to commit suicide via their termination implant. Vorta are told that this death is quick and painless but this has proven not to be the case. (DS9: "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River")
The USS ''Denali'' once lured a Dominion battleship into the [[Shoals]] during the height of the Dominion War - the Vorta in command of the battleship had lacked knowledge of how tetryon emissions would affect the large ship. It's presumed the vessel became banked after attempts to jump to high warp failed.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/5U23JGE-5eI/ld5HPfluAQAJ ''"Providence or Deception"]'', [[Jilor]], {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239501.10</ref>


==Appearances==
*[[USS Victory|VIC]]:
**''[[Attack on the Yithra Base (Victory)|Attack on the Yithra Base]]''
*[[USS Invicta|INV]]:
**''[[The Road Not Taken (Invicta)|The Road Not Taken]]''
*[[USS Gorkon|GOR]]:
**''[[Annus Horribilis (Gorkon)|Annus Horribilis]]''
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Vorta
Vorta.jpg
Four Letter Code VRTA
Federation Status Peace Treaty - 2375
Planet of Origin Gamma Quadrant
Encountered DS9: "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River"
T/E Rating T0/E0
Current Tech Level Unknown
List of Named Vorta
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The Vorta are a humanoid species genetically engineered by the Founders of the Dominion to act as field commanders, administrators, scientists and diplomats.

Home System

  • Quadrant: Gamma Quadrant
  • Location: Kurrill system
  • Proper Name:
  • Star: Binary stars (type G yellow and type F yellow-white)
  • Distance from Star:
  • Companions:
  • Moons:

Home World

  • Proper Name: Kurrill Prime
  • Diameter:
  • Gravity:
  • Axial Tilt:
  • Orbital Period:
  • Rotational Period:
  • Classification: M
  • Surface Water:
  • Atmosphere:
  • Climate:
  • Terrain: Expanse of forrests[1]
  • Population:

History

The Vorta previously existed as small, timid, ape-like creatures living in hollowed-out trees to avoid the many predators on their homeworld. A group of Vorta hid a Changeling from an angry mob, and in return the Changeling promised that one day they would be transformed and placed at the head of a vast interstellar empire. The Founders fulfilled this promise by genetically changing the Vorta into humanoids and employing them at the highest level of the Dominion.

Government

Description

Vorta have pale skin, violet eyes, and elongated earlobes.

Physiology

The Founders altered the Vorta genome to include a sense of hearing greater than that of most other humanoid races, including Cardassians, but they have comparatively weak eyesight. Vorta also have an immunity to virtually all forms of poison -- as diplomacy is often a dangerous occupation.

Vorta only have a limited sense of taste and aesthetics. They enjoy kava nuts and rippleberries, as they did before they were genetically engineered, but little else.

Like the Jem'Hadar, Vorta do not reproduce sexually, but individual Vorta have achieved a virtual state of immortality through cloning. However, there are both male and female Vorta in service. If a Vorta is killed, they can quickly be replaced with a clone, retaining the memories of his or her previous incarnation. Vorta clones can occasionally become defective, taking on different personality traits to their predecessors.

Psychology

Vorta regard their previous incarnations as distinct individuals from themselves, referring to previous clones by number or as "my predecessor". Even non-defective clones will exhibit slightly different personalities to other incarnations of the same Vorta.[2]

Religion

Perhaps the most important of the genetic alterations made to the Vorta is an intrinsic belief that the Founders are their Gods. This ensures the Vorta's absolute obedience to the Founders.

Mythology

Society

Culture

Vorta generally have no appreciation for art.

Customs

In the event of capture, Vorta are expected to commit suicide via their termination implant. Vorta are told that this death is quick and painless but this has proven not to be the case.

Technology

Military

Vorta act as the commanders of the Jem'Hadar. Each Jem'Hadar ship is commanded by a single Vorta, to whom the Jem'Hadar First is directly responsible. The other Jem'Hadar are responsible to the First. The Vorta are tasked with the distribution of ketracel-white, the drug that ensures the loyalty of the Jem'Hadar (although it has been indicated that this is not entirely necessary).

Starfleet Intelligence Files

The USS Victory encountered a Vorta when they were ordered to the Basaf system where a Klingon Bird of Prey disappeared. After destroying a cloaked Jem'Hadar vessel, the crew again encountered Jem'Hadar soldiers on a planet within the system, with a limited supply of Ketracel White. The crew would eventually hold their Vorta commander hostage.[3]

The USS Denali once lured a Dominion battleship into the Shoals during the height of the Dominion War - the Vorta in command of the battleship had lacked knowledge of how tetryon emissions would affect the large ship. It's presumed the vessel became banked after attempts to jump to high warp failed.[4]

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Kurrill Prime, Memory Beta
  2. ↑ Vorta, Memory Alpha
  3. ↑ VIC: "Attack on the Yithra Base"
  4. ↑ "Providence or Deception", Jilor, USS Veritas, SD 239501.10
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