Zalinian

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Zalinian
Four Letter Code	ZALI
Federation Status	Neutral
Planet of Origin	Lavon
Encountered	Non-canon
T/E Rating	T0/E0
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Zalinians are the humanoid inhabitants of the planet Lavon, which is located northeast of the Duronis II system. The planet, and thus, the civilization has recently come to the attention of the Federation, when they achieved warp capability.

Biology

Because the Zalinians have only recently been discovered, not much is known about their biology.

Healers of the culture seem to become ill infrequently, so it is surmised that they have a DNA mutation that provides them immunity from the common illnesses that other members of the population may contract. This is supported by the fact that the healer class can trace their lineage back to the beginning of recorded history on Lavon.

Appearance

The average height for Males is 6'2". For Females it is 5'0. The average weight for Males is 175 lbs. For Females it is 100 lbs. Generally, Zalinians live for 150 Earth years, have an average IQ of 200 or better. ESP frequency and EQ is high.

The Zalinian men have extremely muscular arms and legs and a purplish hue to their skin. The women are small framed and dainty and have fair complexions.

Because the Zalinians are thinkers, and use their telekenetic ability to build and work, their hands are very smooth that rarely contain blemishes.

Clothing

Clothing is simple with men wearing cloth skirts and women in similar fashion only pulled up to cover their breasts. Both use the Semi-precious stones mined from their planet to decorate their clothing. Stones have great significance throughout the culture, and are used to denote social ranks, physical and mental achievements, and personal pursuits. Stones and decorations on clothing are also used to signify the family to which a member of the society belongs.

Technology

Work is generally completed using telekinesis, as the Zalinians are more thinkers than doers. Mining, farming, building, and other daily tasks are completed without actual labor via specific factories where multiple members channel their telekinetic abilities together. This is how a warp capable ship was built and engineered.

Culture

The Zalinians are a culture rich society that has remained almost the same throughout thousands of years. Because the entire population exists on the only land mass on the planet, there appears to have been no need to compete, share cultures, or change their method of doing things. Thus, at first glance, the inhabitants of the planet Lavon seem very primitive.

There are many notable traditions that are shared by the people. Some examples include:

Growth (both by year, and my specific achievement): Celebrations ranging from small family gatherings to planet wide holidays mark advances in age, or other type of growth. Often, the gaining of stones which are seen on their garments is associated with these celebrations.

Death: Due to the lack of land mass on the planet itself, recently deceased members of the population are placed on a ceremonially carved bed of rock. Family members and friends remain with the person over the course of one night, during which they do not eat and are only allowed to speak with the deceased. They often touch foreheads, hold hands, and caress the deceased, as if saying a long goodbye. Following the sunrise of the following day, the bodies are burned during a death ceremony.

Each summer, a huge festival is held in cities near the center of the continent. This festival correlates with the tropical rain season, and may have come from the need to avoid the dangerous storms that sometimes make landfall during this time of the year.

Government

Zalinians are led by a monarch, who is chosen by birthright. The royal family can, like the healers, trace their bloodlines back thousands of years. The monarchy is located in the center of the continent, as it is presumed the safest area in which to live.