Edo
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| Four Letter Code | EDO |
| Federation Status | Member |
| Planet of Origin | Rubicun III |
| Encountered | By the USS Enterprise-D on Stardate 41255.6. (TNG: Justice) |
| T/E Rating | T0/E0 |
| Current Tech Level | N- |
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The Edo are a humanoid species from the planet Rubicun III.
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- Proper Name: Rubicun system
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- Companions: At least two other planets
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Home World
- Proper Name: Rubicun III
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- Classification: M
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History
It is possible that the Edo may be a transplanted race since they are governed by a transdimensional craft that the Edo worship as their god. This super-entity is in orbit around the planet, even today. In the distant past, the Edo were a lawless and chaotic people, through time they developed a legal system with the help of their God where a small number of "mediators" patrol randomly selected "punishment zones" where any infraction, even if accidental, results in immediate execution without appeal.
Leaving Rubicun III was banned for the Edo for a long time. Eventually they would find colonies on other planets in the region of space claimed by their God. At some point in the 2980s, the Edo wishing to visit other worlds could apply for a permit. The need for a permission was dropped somewhere in the 2390s, although very few opted to leave.[1]
By the 2390s, the Edo have joined the space-faring community, having engaged at least with the Betazoid people before being welcomed into the United Federation of Planets, supposedly having a more direct involvement with their God and mediators.[2]
Government
They abide by randomly mobile punishment zones to keep would-be offenders alert under penalty of a swift execution. Since the "punishment zones" are randomly chosen and rapidly changing, the system is a powerful incentive to obey all laws. The Edo welcome visitors openly as long as they conform to their system of justice. The Edo system of justice acknowledged only one punishment among them for any crime: execution with a poisoned syringe. Randomly mobile punishment zones kept would-be offenders alert and the Mediators dispensed punishment for any violations in the punishment zones.
Since an incident with a Starfleet crew, penalties for certain crimes has lessened somewhat - the Edo considered this to be a tumultuous period, but otherwise productive.[3]
Description
All Edo look seemingly identical to Humans - however, the Edo seem to only have blonde hair, and generally dress in less than Humans due to both their self-confidence and complete sexual freedom.
Physiology
The Edo are very homogenous species, with little racial or ethnic diversity among them. Diseases are also rare among the Edo, which is why medical professionals are only in low demand on Rubicun III.[4]
The Edo have slightly higher preferred temperature compared to humans, for example. This might cause some Edo to feel slightly chilly in standard Starfleet room temperature, although the difference is not as prominent as it is to species like Vulcans or Cardassians.[5]
Psychology
The Edo practice a strange mixture of hedonistic sexuality and have a puritanical respect for a draconian legal code. Because of this, all Edo are incredibly law-abiding. Their entire society is peaceful, with what they consider to be criminal behaviour wiped out hundreds of years ago.
Nevertheless, they are free-spirited and extremely welcoming to visitors. Edo greet friends with a deep embrace and, often to the surprise of outsiders, offered themselves sexually to anyone who would accept. It was customary among the Edo to run from place to place instead of walking. They are also immensely proud of their homeworld, some to the point of boasting about it.
Religion
Though they are space-faring today, the Edo are protected by a trans-dimensional super-entity in orbit around their planet, which they worshiped as "God".
Mythology
Society
Culture
Customs
Hugs are often shared between family members and friends as well as strangers. A hug is often used as a typical greeting, but hugs are also given for whatever reason.[6]
During typical handshakes, the contact would linger longer than most other cultures. This would often make people from other cultures uncomfortable due to the intimacy of the gesture.[7] An Edo-style handshake consisted of clasping forearms, rather than hands.[8]
Technology
Military
Starfleet Intelligence Files
In 2392, Farquan was assigned to the USS Invicta as a diplomatic envoy, his people having been curious about the area the Invicta was operating within.[9]
References
- ↑ Longing for the Paradise, Ens. Jovenan, USS Excalibur-A, 240002.10
- ↑ "Three's Company", Lt A.DeVeau, USS Invicta, 239206.28
- ↑ "Penalties", Farquan, USS Invicta, 239207.08
- ↑ "Upwards We Go", Ens. Saralai, USS Gorkon, 239901.18
- ↑ This place is kinda cool, Ens. Jovenan, USS Excalibur-A, 239912.02
- ↑ The best hug in ages, Ens. Jovenan, USS Excalibur-A, 240002.02
- ↑ "Sugar and Spice", Ens. Selara, USS Arrow, 239707.21
- ↑ "Dinner Date", Farquan, USS Invicta, 239209.16
- ↑ "Piano Man", LtCmdr Saveron, USS Invicta, 239206.28
