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image = [[File:Tesnian.png|250px]]| | image = [[File:Tesnian.png|250px]]| | ||
4letter = TESN| | 4letter = TESN| | ||
fedstatus = Members| | fedstatus = Members| | ||
origin = Tesnia| | origin = Tesnia| | ||
encountered = ENT: "Shuttlepod One"| | encountered = ENT: "Shuttlepod One"| | ||
techlevel = | techlevel = L | | ||
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::''" | ::''"May Varja keep you and care for you till the end of time."'' | ||
:::a Tesnian | :::a Tesnian greeting. | ||
:The Tesnian are a species | :The Tesnian are a species of peaceful thinkers, believers in the goddess Varja for who the family and the higher ideals so common throughout the Federation are as second nature to them. | ||
==Home System== | ==Home System== | ||
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* '''Proper Name''': Tesnia system | * '''Proper Name''': Tesnia system | ||
* '''Star''': It orbits a [[Star Classifications|class M (Red)]] star | * '''Star''': It orbits a [[Star Classifications|class M (Red)]] star | ||
* '''Distance from Star''': its orbit is approximately | * '''Distance from Star''': its orbit is approximately 37 million km | ||
* '''Companions''': It is the only planet in the system | * '''Companions''': It is the only planet in the system | ||
==Home World== | ==Home World== | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Tesnia | * '''Proper Name''': Tesnia | ||
* '''Diameter''': 12, | * '''Diameter''': 12,??? km (9,538 miles) | ||
* '''Gravity''': 1.01 standard gravity with a density of | * '''Gravity''': 1.01 standard gravity with a density of 4.8 | ||
* '''Axial Tilt''': 9.3%, with minimal to moderate seasonal changes | * '''Axial Tilt''': 9.3%, with minimal to moderate seasonal changes | ||
* '''Orbital Period''': 403 days | * '''Orbital Period''': 403 days | ||
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** '''Surface Water''': 49% | ** '''Surface Water''': 49% | ||
** '''Atmosphere''': 1.07% is a standard pressure with 51% nitrogen, 26% oxygen, boron gas 21% and 2% trace chemicals | ** '''Atmosphere''': 1.07% is a standard pressure with 51% nitrogen, 26% oxygen, boron gas 21% and 2% trace chemicals | ||
** '''Climate''': Mainly a temperate planet with | ** '''Climate''': Mainly a temperate planet with arctic and tropical zones. | ||
** '''Population''': Just over 15 billion | ** '''Population''': Just over 15 billion | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Tesnians developed slowly in the beginning as there was no great need for change. Life was easy, food plentiful and it was not until 2,000 years ago when their population had grown so large that it had expanded into the northern and southern cool zones that new knowledge was needed. As a result a sudden golden age was sparked with numerous discoveries and advancements. | |||
This | This lasted for close to 500 years as their population doubled and then doubled again. Cities developed and industry was created. An industrial revolution took place as machines and equipment was invented to make their lives easier, to do the hard jobs and to enhance their quality of life. | ||
While they were not among the founding species that created the Federation they were firm supporters of it and when they eventually requested admission were immediately voted in. Since then they have been firm supporters of the Federation and its policies. | Their population continued to grow, more effort was made to make the land and the oceans more productive while not damaging them in any way. Science took great leaps forward and by 1896 they had discovered space travel. They explored their system and created their first warp drive in 1962. | ||
In 2151, the [[ma:Enterprise|Enterprise]] NX-01 rendezvoused with a Tesnian vessel, which suffered critical systems malfunctions and crashed on an asteroid just before it docked. Subcommander [[ma:T'Pol|T’Pol]] later discovered that the ship had been struck by a microsingularity. The Enterprise was able to rescue the crew and transport them back to their homeworld. | |||
This early act of compassion was viewed with respect by the leaders of the Tesnian people and resulted in the slow development of trade and mutual understanding. While they were not among the founding species that created the Federation they were firm supporters of it and when they eventually requested admission were immediately voted in. Since then they have been firm supporters of the Federation and its policies. | |||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
They can breathe a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere, but required six hours of boron gas a day. Other than this they have a complex system not unlike any other intelligent humanoid species. | They can breathe a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere, but required six hours of boron gas a day. Other than this they have a complex system not unlike any other intelligent humanoid species. | ||
The other unusual aspect of their physiology is the fact that they | The other unusual aspect of their physiology is the fact that they cannot mate and create a child until they have undergone the physical changes associated with the age of maturity. At this time the hair at the temples becomes lighter and their body chemistry alters to allow them to procreate. For most Tesnians this occurs approximately around the age of 30. | ||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
While they seem to suffer from fewer forms of mental illness and have an amazing ability to handle high amounts of stress with no adverse | While they seem to suffer from fewer forms of mental illness and have an amazing ability to handle high amounts of stress with no adverse effects than other species. However on the flip side they do have a number of unusual mental conditions that affect the elderly that have so far been impossible to cure. | ||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
The Tesnian people believe in a benevolent and caring female deity they call Varja. | The Tesnian people believe in a benevolent and caring female deity they call Varja. Most homes have at least one statue dedicated to her and there are numerous shrines with statues to her scattered everywhere as well. She seems to be a love your family and live your life well kind of goddess. While the entire population are believers and visit a temple almost daily they are not intolerant of others and their beliefs. | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
The only thing they have that comes close to a myth is stories of a strange beast that will | The only thing they have that comes close to a myth is stories of a strange beast that will someday come and threaten Varja. In the past she was able to appease its blood thirsty appetite and her quiet passive determination to survive is a quality of most of these stories. | ||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
They have an extremely well developed society with everyone having access to free education and medical treatment. There is no poor element to their society as everyone is cared for and treated with respect. Some believe this is a natural side | They have an extremely well developed society with everyone having access to free education and medical treatment. There is no poor element to their society as everyone is cared for and treated with respect. Some believe this is a natural side effect of their strong, yet passive religious beliefs. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
They have a very strong and well developed trade system with numerous other species. As a result they have a strong, well developed internal economy which allows them to care for their entire population. | They have a very strong and well developed trade system with numerous other species. As a result they have a strong, well developed internal economy which allows them to care for their entire population and provide them with a high quality of life. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
They never maintained more than a token military force in their history. | They never maintained more than a token military force in their history. Even after they developed warp drives they never felt the need and this was proven true as they were not near any strategic location in space and did not have any truly desirable resources that might attract unwanted attention. As a result they have never needed to use their small token force which now serves as a kind of police force protecting the various shipping lanes near them. | ||
==Federation Intelligence Files== | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||
In 2151, the Enterprise NX-01 rendezvoused with a Tesnian vessel, which suffered critical systems malfunctions and crashed on an asteroid just before it docked. Subcommander T’Pol later discovered that the ship had been struck by a microsingularity. The Enterprise was able to rescue the crew and transport them back to their homeworld. | |||
While they were not among the founding species that created the Federation they were firm supporters of it and when they eventually requested admission were immediately voted in. Since then they have been firm supporters of the Federation and its policies. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Both Memory Alpha and Memory Beta were used as | Both Memory Alpha and Memory Beta were used as references as well as TV episode ENT: Shuttlepod One. Also used was the DTI novel: Watching the Clock. | ||
===SDC=== | ===SDC=== | ||