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==Home System==  
==Home System==  
* '''Quadrant''': Alpha Quadrant<ref>[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Sigma_Tama_IV Sigma Tama IV], Memory Beta</ref>
* '''Quadrant''': Alpha Quadrant<ref name="Sigma Tama IV">[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Sigma_Tama_IV Sigma Tama IV], Memory Beta</ref>
* '''Location''':  
* '''Location''':  
* '''Proper Name''':
* '''Proper Name''': Sigma Tama system (also called Tamarian system)<ref name="Sigma Tama">[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Sigma_Tama Sigma Tama], Memory Beta</ref>
* '''Star''':  
* '''Star''':  
*'''Classification''':  
*'''Classification''':  
* '''Distance from Star''': Fourth planet from the sun<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Sigma_Tama_IV Sigma Tama IV], Memory Beta</ref>
* '''Distance from Star''': Fourth planet from the sun<ref name="Sigma Tama IV"/>
* '''Companions''':  
* '''Companions''': 4<ref name="Sigma Tama"/>
* '''Moons''':
* '''Moons''':


==Home World==  
==Home World==  
* '''Proper Name''': Sigma Tama IV
* '''Proper Name''': Sigma Tama IV (also known as Tamar and Tama Prime)<ref name="Sigma Tama IV"/>
* '''Diameter''':  
* '''Diameter''':  
* '''Gravity''':  
* '''Gravity''':  
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** '''Climate''':  
** '''Climate''':  
** '''Terrain''':  
** '''Terrain''':  
** '''Population''':  
** '''Population''':
 
===Flora===
*Tamarian Orchid<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O1Z4LyLEP4AZS281Jsb&ship=Khitomer Reinforcements], PNPC Lt. Pershan, {{USS|Khitomer}}, 240107.11 </ref>
 
===Fauna===
*Tamarian meerkat<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-1487898271000&ship=Andaris Ghosts of Antagonisms Past], LtCmdr Traenor, {{USS|Andaris}}, 239402.23</ref>
*Tamarian mouse<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-1559593777000&ship=Columbia The Metaphorical Cliff], Captain Whittaker, {{USS|Columbia}}, 239606.03</ref>
*Tamarian eagle<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-1556017648000&ship=Columbia My Kingdom! My Kingdom For A Broom Closet!], PNPC Lieutenant Pran, {{USS|Columbia}}, 239604.23</ref>
*Tamarian sloth<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-1525824356000&ship=Andaris Gymnasium Blues], PNPC Lieutenant Haneer, {{USS|Andaris}}, 239505.08</ref>


==History==
==History==
The Children of Tama, also known as Tamarians, are a species from the planet Sigma Tama IV. They were first encountered by the Federation in the mid-23rd century, but the extremely metaphorical nature of their language prevented the universal translator from intelligibly translating it, preventing successful contact until 2368.<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/The_Children_of_Tama "The Children of Tama"], Memory Alpha</ref>
The Children of Tama, also known as Tamarians, are a species from the planet Sigma Tama IV. They were first encountered by the Federation in 2268 and over the next hundred years they they met with Federation ships a total of seven times. Federation translators were not able to understand the Tamarian language due to its metaphorical nature, preventing the establishing of formal relations between the two. In 2368, a Tamarian ship arrived at El-Adrel IV and began transmitting a signal.<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Tamarian_deep_space_cruiser Tamarian deep space cruiser], Memory Alpha</ref> The USS ''Enterprise'' was sent to investigate and while there the Tamarian captain Dathon beamed himself and Captain Jean-Luc Picard to the planet's surface, in an attempt to establish a dialogue through the idea of "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" – the idea of cooperation against an enemy leading to mutual understanding and friendship. Captain Dathon would die as a result of the creature on the planet but was able to establish an understanding with Captain Picard making it the first successful contact between the Federation and Tamarians.<ref name="The Children of Tama">[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/The_Children_of_Tama "The Children of Tama"], Memory Alpha</ref>


In 2381 the first Tamarian had joined Starfleet.<ref name="The Children of Tama"/>
==Government==
==Government==


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Tamarian hands varied in that their thumbs are elongated and have a sucker-like tip at the end.
Tamarian hands varied in that their thumbs are elongated and have a sucker-like tip at the end.


Tamarian skin is colored light brown with several darker red markings, especially on the head. The species seems to be completely hairless and their blood is white, which shone through in some small arteries on the head.<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/The_Children_of_Tama "The Children of Tama"], Memory Alpha</ref>
Tamarian skin is colored light brown with several darker red markings, especially on the head. The species seems to be completely hairless and their blood is white, which shone through in some small arteries on the head.<ref name="The Children of Tama"/>
 
===Illnesses===
*Tamarian Flu<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-1458244471000&ship=Ops Good Natured Ribbing], Lt. Commander Whittaker, [[StarBase 118 Ops]], 239303.17</ref>  


==Psychology==
==Psychology==


==Religion==
==Religion==
Tamarian religion had an ascension process that involved insects called florka.<ref name="The Children of Tama"/>


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
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==Culture==
==Culture==
===Language===
The Tamarian spoken language is incredibly unique. It is spoken in allegory, referencing mytho-historical people and places from their culture.<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Tamarian_language Tamarian language], Memory Alpha</ref>
===Food===
*Tamarian fruit cake<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-O1rE5urwES7ZLOXTWBa&ship=Khitomer The Scandalous & The Mandatory], JP: Lt Zenno & Ens Saava, {{USS|Khitomer}}, 240107.15 </ref>
===Drinks===
*Tamarian sour - citrus contrasted with spicy bitters and a hint of sweet. Low on alcohol content.<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-NI0kyWxQyrIteT1Qko0&ship=Ops Meandering], Commodore Taybrim, [[StarBase 118 Ops]], 239911.29</ref>
===Instruments===
*Tamarian whistle<ref>[https://ordinal-ember-115916.firebaseapp.com/search.html?key=-MPmMAHwYJnkJXolWvKl&ship=Veritas If I Could Put Ships In A Bottle], Dr. Rosemary Shriver, {{USS|Veritas}}, 239712.30</ref>


==Customs==
==Customs==
==Laws==


==Technology==
==Technology==
==Economy==


==Military==
==Military==

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Tamarian
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Four Letter Code TAMA
Federation Status Allied
Planet of Origin Sigma Tama IV
Encountered TNG: Darmok
T/E Rating T0/E0
Current Tech Level
List of Named Tamarians
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Home System

  • Quadrant: Alpha Quadrant[1]
  • Location:
  • Proper Name: Sigma Tama system (also called Tamarian system)[2]
  • Star:
  • Classification:
  • Distance from Star: Fourth planet from the sun[1]
  • Companions: 4[2]
  • Moons:

Home World

  • Proper Name: Sigma Tama IV (also known as Tamar and Tama Prime)[1]
  • Diameter:
  • Gravity:
  • Axial Tilt:
  • Orbital Period:
  • Rotational Period:
  • Classification: M
    • Surface Water:
    • Atmosphere:
    • Climate:
    • Terrain:
    • Population:

Flora

  • Tamarian Orchid[3]

Fauna

  • Tamarian meerkat[4]
  • Tamarian mouse[5]
  • Tamarian eagle[6]
  • Tamarian sloth[7]

History

The Children of Tama, also known as Tamarians, are a species from the planet Sigma Tama IV. They were first encountered by the Federation in 2268 and over the next hundred years they they met with Federation ships a total of seven times. Federation translators were not able to understand the Tamarian language due to its metaphorical nature, preventing the establishing of formal relations between the two. In 2368, a Tamarian ship arrived at El-Adrel IV and began transmitting a signal.[8] The USS Enterprise was sent to investigate and while there the Tamarian captain Dathon beamed himself and Captain Jean-Luc Picard to the planet's surface, in an attempt to establish a dialogue through the idea of "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" – the idea of cooperation against an enemy leading to mutual understanding and friendship. Captain Dathon would die as a result of the creature on the planet but was able to establish an understanding with Captain Picard making it the first successful contact between the Federation and Tamarians.[9]

In 2381 the first Tamarian had joined Starfleet.[9]

Government

Description

Physiology

Tamarians generally resemble humanoids with some differences. The Tamarian head possesses two long slitted nostrils and have no visible auricles, but instead have two small holes located on the sides of the head, a little higher than humanoid ear. A large ridge runs from the top of their nose to the back of the head and several more bony ridges or flaps of skin can be observed on the sides of the skull. Apart from typical sexual dimorphisms observed in many humanoid species, female Tamarians feature the same characteristics.

Tamarian hands varied in that their thumbs are elongated and have a sucker-like tip at the end.

Tamarian skin is colored light brown with several darker red markings, especially on the head. The species seems to be completely hairless and their blood is white, which shone through in some small arteries on the head.[9]

Illnesses

Psychology

Religion

Tamarian religion had an ascension process that involved insects called florka.[9]

Mythology

Society

Culture

Language

The Tamarian spoken language is incredibly unique. It is spoken in allegory, referencing mytho-historical people and places from their culture.[11]

Food

  • Tamarian fruit cake[12]

Drinks

  • Tamarian sour - citrus contrasted with spicy bitters and a hint of sweet. Low on alcohol content.[13]

Instruments

  • Tamarian whistle[14]

Customs

Technology

Military

Starfleet Intelligence Files

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sigma Tama IV, Memory Beta
  2. 2.0 2.1 Sigma Tama, Memory Beta
  3. Reinforcements, PNPC Lt. Pershan, USS Khitomer, 240107.11
  4. Ghosts of Antagonisms Past, LtCmdr Traenor, USS Andaris, 239402.23
  5. The Metaphorical Cliff, Captain Whittaker, USS Columbia, 239606.03
  6. My Kingdom! My Kingdom For A Broom Closet!, PNPC Lieutenant Pran, USS Columbia, 239604.23
  7. Gymnasium Blues, PNPC Lieutenant Haneer, USS Andaris, 239505.08
  8. Tamarian deep space cruiser, Memory Alpha
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "The Children of Tama", Memory Alpha
  10. Good Natured Ribbing, Lt. Commander Whittaker, StarBase 118 Ops, 239303.17
  11. Tamarian language, Memory Alpha
  12. The Scandalous & The Mandatory, JP: Lt Zenno & Ens Saava, USS Khitomer, 240107.15
  13. Meandering, Commodore Taybrim, StarBase 118 Ops, 239911.29
  14. If I Could Put Ships In A Bottle, Dr. Rosemary Shriver, USS Veritas, 239712.30


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