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=='''History:'''==
'''Byzatium''' is the fourth planet located in the Vectis system. It serves as homeworld to the [[Byzallian (Dorfman)|Dorfmen]] and [[Byzallian (Omunic)|Omunic]] Byzallians.
Unlike many planets in the known galaxy, where one species has come to predominate – Byzatium is home to a myriad of different races, all of whom owe far more allegiance to their own  nation or clan than to the planet as a whole. <Br>


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==Name==
[[File:‎byzatium.gif|center|200px]]
* '''Proper Name''': Byzatium
<br>
* '''Pronunciation''': Bi-Zay-Teum


Byzatium is nothing more than a geographical term for a rocky planet surrounded by enchanting blue clouds. To call any one of the races Byzatian (or Byzallian as they all prefer) is not very helpful in determining who or what you are dealing with.<Br>
==Home System==
* '''Quadrant''': Beta
* '''Location''': Vectis System
* '''Proper Name''': ByzBar Vectis
* '''Pronunciation''': Biz-Bar-Vec-tys
* '''Star''': It orbits a class G (Yellow) star
* '''Distance from Star''':  its orbit is approximately 300 million km
* '''Companions''': 7 other planets. It is the 5th planet in the system, only two are inhabited.


There are three main ‘Byzallian’ groupings, all mutually hostile and antagonistic:<Br>
==Home World==
[[Image:Bluesphere.jpg|200px|thumb|Byzatium]]
* '''Proper Name''': Byzatium
* '''Pronunciation''': Bi-Zay-Teum
* '''Diameter''': 14,121 km (8,774 miles)
* '''Gravity''': 1.125 standard gravity with a density of 5.6
* '''Axial Tilt''': 2.3%%, no appreciable tilt and no noticable seasonal change
* '''Orbital Period''': 380 days
* '''Rotational Period''': 26 hours
* '''Classification''': M
** '''Surface Water''': 80%
** '''Atmosphere''': 1.03 is a standard pressure with 76% nitrogen, 23% oxygen, 1% trace chemicals
** '''Climate''': Varied between tropical and arid desert. Most life in thin temperate zones around the coasts.
** '''Population''': Just over 1 billion.


1. The Dorfmen – these are humanoids, very similar in physical appearance to Terrans. They are usually athletic looking and not unattractive, although their hard living takes a toll on their bodies. Numerically, they are the largest group on Byzatium.<Br>
==Society==
There are also many transient peoples and aliens drifting in and out of the ports of Byzatium, some staying longer than others. Although Byzatium is a dangerous place to live, it’s general lawlessness provides a useful base for those who want their business dealings to go unnoticed by the Federation, or themselves want to disappear from the mainstream of galactic life. Byzatium is a nodal point for beings from all over the quadrant who want to escape their past, or engage in shady business ventures. A den of inequity is how the planet has been described by some of its more reputable neighbors.


2. The Omunics – these beings’ original form is shrouded in mystery. They are masters of bio-engineering, and have transformed themselves by reconstructing their DNA, and then grafting on mechanical body parts to the resulting cocktail. They have also expanded their experiments onto unwilling test subjects, known as 'Crazies' by the Dorfmen. Most Omunics wear long cloaks from head to toe, with only the occasional glimpse of a muscled arm, claw or metallic limb showing from beneath the cloth. The Omunics and the Dorfmen are mutually hostile, not helped by the former harvesting the latter as guinea-pigs for their warped science projects.<Br>
==Government==
There is no one government on Byzatium. The Provisional National Government holds a nominal position over the Dorfmen, and often acts as the ambassadorial representatives when dealing with outsiders, notably the Federation. However, the Dorfmen are divided into over 30 states and nations, often at loggerheads with one another. There has been a movement over recent years to try and bring a measure of co-operation between the various Dorfmen nations, especially in response to on-going threat posed by the Omunics.


3. The Iauh, Toaij and Gnaij are three sister races of sentient, bi-podal ‘jelly fish’ beings who have strong psychic powers, and a grasp higher level technology. Although able to walk on land, they prefer wallowing in shallow warm pools under their domes of tranquility. Being of diploblastic cell structure, they are of little interest to the Omunics.<Br>
The Omunics are in theory a more powerful single force on the planet than the Dorfmen, but are also isolationist in terms of politics. Their main interest beyond their borders is in harvesting donor victims.


Beyond these three main groups, there are the Hotch, a servitor slave cast made up of any unfortunate who gets captured by the Dorfmen. A particular favourite race seem to be the hardy and friendly [[Bardeezan]] peoples from the neighbouring planet of Bardeez. Nearly half of all Hotch slaves are from Bardeez. This slave trade prompted the Bardeezans to ask for help from their allies the [[Pythron|Pythrons]] to warn off the Dorfmen. An expeditionary force was sent from Pythro V to link up with the Bardeezans, leading to [[The Bardeezan War of 2388]].  
==Notes==
* This page used to host the species information for the [[Byzallian (Dorfman)]] and [[Byzallian (Omunic)]] combined.


There are also many transient peoples and aliens drifting in and out of the ports of [[Byzatium]], some staying longer than others. In times of war, an eclectic mix of species are drafted to fight. Orders can sometimes need to be given in over twenty languages.
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=='''Government:'''==
There is no one government on Byzatium. The Provisional National Government holds a nominal position over the Dorfmen, and often acts as the ambassadorial representatives when dealing with outsiders, notably the Federation. However, the Dorfmen are divided into over 30 states and nations, often at loggerheads with one another.
The Omunics are in theory a more powerful single force on the planet, but are also isolationist in terms of politics, but not in harvesting donors.
The Iauh, Toaij and Gnaij are more peaceful, and have little interest in governing anyone beyond their own species.<br>
 
=='''Physiology:'''==
Svorna Destave, a typical ruthless Dorfmen piratess:
[[File:svornadestave.jpg|center|200px]]
 
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An Omunic from Byzatium, on the prowl for fresh meat:
[[File:‎omunic.gif|center|200px]]
 
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A Selection of 'Crazies' created by the Omunics:
[[File:‎crazy1.jpg|center|150px]]
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[[File:‎crazy2.jpg|center|150px]]
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[[File:‎crazy3.jpg|center|150px]]
 
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Iauh of Byzatium:
[[File:iauh.png|center|150px]]
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Toaij of Byzatium:
[[File:toaij.jpg|center|150px]]
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Gnaij of Byzatium:
[[File:‎gnaij.jpg|center|150px]]
 
=='''References:'''==
NB: This race was mentioned on DS9 in passing. The Byzatium are a race whose six ships arrived at Deep Space Nine circa stardate 2467.3.
 
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Byzatium is the fourth planet located in the Vectis system. It serves as homeworld to the Dorfmen and Omunic Byzallians.

Name

  • Proper Name: Byzatium
  • Pronunciation: Bi-Zay-Teum

Home System

  • Quadrant: Beta
  • Location: Vectis System
  • Proper Name: ByzBar Vectis
  • Pronunciation: Biz-Bar-Vec-tys
  • Star: It orbits a class G (Yellow) star
  • Distance from Star: its orbit is approximately 300 million km
  • Companions: 7 other planets. It is the 5th planet in the system, only two are inhabited.

Home World

Byzatium
  • Proper Name: Byzatium
  • Pronunciation: Bi-Zay-Teum
  • Diameter: 14,121 km (8,774 miles)
  • Gravity: 1.125 standard gravity with a density of 5.6
  • Axial Tilt: 2.3%%, no appreciable tilt and no noticable seasonal change
  • Orbital Period: 380 days
  • Rotational Period: 26 hours
  • Classification: M
    • Surface Water: 80%
    • Atmosphere: 1.03 is a standard pressure with 76% nitrogen, 23% oxygen, 1% trace chemicals
    • Climate: Varied between tropical and arid desert. Most life in thin temperate zones around the coasts.
    • Population: Just over 1 billion.

Society

There are also many transient peoples and aliens drifting in and out of the ports of Byzatium, some staying longer than others. Although Byzatium is a dangerous place to live, it’s general lawlessness provides a useful base for those who want their business dealings to go unnoticed by the Federation, or themselves want to disappear from the mainstream of galactic life. Byzatium is a nodal point for beings from all over the quadrant who want to escape their past, or engage in shady business ventures. A den of inequity is how the planet has been described by some of its more reputable neighbors.

Government

There is no one government on Byzatium. The Provisional National Government holds a nominal position over the Dorfmen, and often acts as the ambassadorial representatives when dealing with outsiders, notably the Federation. However, the Dorfmen are divided into over 30 states and nations, often at loggerheads with one another. There has been a movement over recent years to try and bring a measure of co-operation between the various Dorfmen nations, especially in response to on-going threat posed by the Omunics.

The Omunics are in theory a more powerful single force on the planet than the Dorfmen, but are also isolationist in terms of politics. Their main interest beyond their borders is in harvesting donor victims.

Notes

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