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They have a history of peaceful coexistence which went hand in hand with their struggle for survival. Advances in technology were a matter of increasing their survival chances. Eventually they advanced to the point where survival was no longer the most important factor in their daily lives. | They have a history of peaceful coexistence which went hand in hand with their struggle for survival. Advances in technology were a matter of increasing their survival chances. Eventually they advanced to the point where survival was no longer the most important factor in their daily lives. | ||
Zaranites were first encountered by humans in the 2070s, and soon came under control of a group known as the Totality, human fugitives from Earth's World War III, who used superior technology, eugenics and mental weapons to control them. The Zaranites used a special oneness-mind to fight back against the human oppression. | |||
The Federation made diplomatic first contact with this race in 2257. As a Federation member, they had a delegation present during Earth's "Whalesong crisis". | |||
In 2274 a Zaranite microecologist named Havzora was part of the Federation team on the planet Mestiko working to restore that planet's ecosphere. | In 2274 a Zaranite microecologist named Havzora was part of the Federation team on the planet Mestiko working to restore that planet's ecosphere. | ||
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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
Zaranite individuals have two hearts, one of which can stop from time to time. In this near-death state they meditate on choices made in life. Most people believe they are fluorine breathers, requiring them to wear gas masks and protective suits in Earth-like environments. They also breathe oxygen, but inhale fluorine-rich microorganisms (like [[Benzites]]), which they need as other humanoids need base minerals in their diets | Zaranite individuals have two hearts, one of which can stop from time to time. In this near-death state they meditate on choices made in life. Most people believe they are fluorine breathers, requiring them to wear gas masks and protective suits in Earth-like environments. They also breathe oxygen, but inhale fluorine-rich microorganisms (like [[Benzites]]), which they need as other humanoids need base minerals in their diets. | ||
The females are known to have psionic powers for hunting, healing and mating, which enable them to attract males by arousing hormones in both sexes. The arousal of hormones means that a life-bond is formed between a couple. A bonded female is capable of making a joined mass-mind between members of a hunting group, and special hunting parties can form a greater mass-mind called "oneness", equivalent to a nation. | |||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
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==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
Zaranites are a hunting species. Their civilization is based on elaborate hunting practices. In Zaran's harsh environment, there is no native industry or agriculture, only the hunt of predators, led by females, though Zaranites may also hunt their females. | |||
Zaranites have special necklaces symbolizing their social states and family relation. | Zaranites have special necklaces symbolizing their social states and family relation. | ||
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==Military== | ==Military== | ||
They never had a military of their own. However since joining the Federation some have enlisted in Starfleet where they have served with honour. | They never had a military of their own. However since joining the Federation some have enlisted in Starfleet where they have served with honour. The Zaranite homeworld is out of the way from usual Federation traffic lines. The nearby Marie Celeste sector is known for unexpected disappearances, possibly due to pirates. | ||
==Federation Intelligence Files== | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Information was obtained from memory alpha and beta as well as the movies, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Other sources of information used were: TOS eBook: Mere Anarchy: The Darkness Drops Again, TOS novel: Triangle, TOS novel: Ex Machina, FASA RPG module: Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual, FASA RPGmodule: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Sourcebook Update and the TOS comic strip: The Real McCoy. | Information was obtained from memory alpha and beta as well as the movies, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Other sources of information used were: TOS novel Sarek, TOS eBook: Mere Anarchy: The Darkness Drops Again, TOS novel: Triangle, TOS novel: Ex Machina, FASA RPG module: Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual, FASA RPGmodule: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Sourcebook Update and the TOS comic strip: The Real McCoy. | ||
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