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'''Paelians''' ''(Paelian: tʃʊpæl)'' are amphibian humanoids native to three worlds: [[Paelia]] in the [[Pael System]], [[Nera]] in the [[Nera system]] and [[Nemea]] in the [[Nemea system]]. In 2298 they joined the Federation together with another allied species, the [[ | '''Paelians''' ''(Paelian: tʃʊpæl)'' are amphibian humanoids native to three worlds: [[Paelia]] in the [[Pael System]], [[Nera]] in the [[Nera system]] and [[Nemea]] in the [[Nemea system]]. In 2298 they joined the Federation together with another allied species, the [[Ranjeen]]. | ||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
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===Pael=== | ===Pael=== | ||
* '''Quadrant''': | * '''Quadrant''': {{ma|Alpha-Quadrant}} | ||
* '''Location''': -Sector (coordinates B27-0002-1300) | * '''Location''': -Sector (coordinates B27-0002-1300) | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Paelia | * '''Proper Name''': Paelia | ||
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===Nera=== | ===Nera=== | ||
* '''Quadrant''': | * '''Quadrant''': {{ma|Alpha-Quadrant}} | ||
* '''Location''': -Sector (coordinates B27-0002-1300) | * '''Location''': -Sector (coordinates B27-0002-1300) | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Nera | * '''Proper Name''': Nera | ||
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===Nemea=== | ===Nemea=== | ||
* '''Quadrant''': | * '''Quadrant''': {{ma|Alpha-Quadrant}} | ||
* '''Location''': -Sector (coordinates B27-0002-1300) | * '''Location''': -Sector (coordinates B27-0002-1300) | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Nemea | * '''Proper Name''': Nemea | ||
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* '''Diameter''': 14,949 km (9,289 miles) | * '''Diameter''': 14,949 km (9,289 miles) | ||
* '''Gravity''': 1.1 G with a density of 5.8 g/cm³ | * '''Gravity''': 1.1 G with a density of 5.8 g/cm³ | ||
* '''Axial Tilt''': | * '''Axial Tilt''': 16.5° tilt and two seasons | ||
* '''Orbital Period''': 471 days | * '''Orbital Period''': 471 days | ||
* '''Rotational Period''': 34 hours | * '''Rotational Period''': 34 hours | ||
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* '''Diameter''': 11,721 km (7,283 miles) | * '''Diameter''': 11,721 km (7,283 miles) | ||
* '''Gravity''': 1.8 G with a density of 6.8 g/cm³ | * '''Gravity''': 1.8 G with a density of 6.8 g/cm³ | ||
* '''Axial Tilt''': | * '''Axial Tilt''': 49,2° tilt resulting in six seasons | ||
* '''Orbital Period''': 471 days | * '''Orbital Period''': 471 days | ||
* '''Rotational Period''': 19 hours | * '''Rotational Period''': 19 hours | ||
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Paelians resemble Bolians in appearance, and are distinguished by their ears, barbels around the mouth and their distinctively smaller palms and feet, which exhibit longer fingers. Actually the length added to their fingers is coming from the missing metacarpal and metatarsal bones. Between their fingers and toes remained some interdigital webbing which isn't tensed all the time. | Paelians resemble Bolians in appearance, and are distinguished by their ears, barbels around the mouth and their distinctively smaller palms and feet, which exhibit longer fingers. Actually the length added to their fingers is coming from the missing metacarpal and metatarsal bones. Between their fingers and toes remained some interdigital webbing which isn't tensed all the time. | ||
===Ectotherm circulatory system== | |||
Paelian bodies don't generate enough heat by themselves. Paelians rely largely on external heat sources such as sunlight to achieve their optimal body temperature for various bodily activities. Accordingly they depend on ambient conditions to reach operational body temperatures. They also have lower metabolic rates than other endotherm species. Paelians need much less food than other species of similar body mass. | |||
Because Paelians depend on environmental conditions for body temperature regulation, tradition made them a diurnal species. Even though they have special clothing to go out by night it is not common for them to do so even today. Most culture's hunting strategies consisted of "wait and hit"-strategies to avoid overexaggerating. On other world than Paelia and Nera it can be hard for Paelians to find proper sources of heat. While being stationed on a Starfleet starship they usually wear special thermal clothing that keeps them warm enough to perform their duty. | |||
===Organ system=== | ===Organ system=== | ||
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| Asay(pronounced æsaj) || - || Question tag | | Asay(pronounced æsaj) || - || Question tag | ||
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| Eilibio (pronounced eɪlɪbɪo) || Paper || Eilibioa is a thin paper-like material made from a | | Eilibio (pronounced eɪlɪbɪo) || Paper || Eilibioa is a thin paper-like material made from a plant on Nera. It's blue-coloured. | ||
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| Halayao (pronounced hɑlajao) || Bed/ Bathtub || Sohn Stephans II. | | Halayao (pronounced hɑlajao) || Bed/ Bathtub || Sohn Stephans II. | ||
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| Blinking eyes || Since Paelians naturally don't blink, opening and closing eyes is a indication for a high level of stress (although the very opposite can happen to: Eyes staying widely open). It appears oftenly in combination with shaking one's head and breathing fast. In this case it would indicate that the Paelian is 'crying'. Physical and mental pain both can be cause to this reaction which is hard to control. | | Blinking eyes || Since Paelians naturally don't blink, opening and closing eyes is a indication for a high level of stress (although the very opposite can happen to: Eyes staying widely open). It appears oftenly in combination with shaking one's head and breathing fast. In this case it would indicate that the Paelian is 'crying'. Physical and mental pain both can be cause to this reaction which is hard to control. | ||
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| Bloating ||Paelians can bloat their neck (especially the "soft" part where the carotid artery and the throat are; not the part | | Bloating ||Paelians can bloat their neck (especially the "soft" part where the carotid artery and the throat are; not the part around the spine). When a Paelian bloats the neck/throat, it basically looks like a frog's vocal sac but smaller. It is also seperated by the ridge which is situated vertically upon a Paelian's body. | ||
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| Bluesh || Almost like blushing, Paelians "bluesh", | | Bluesh || Almost like blushing, Paelians "bluesh", which means that their faces become blue instead of red (due to the color of their blood). The word was made up by the Starfleet Captain that was present at first contact with the Paelians. It is used by others to describe Paelians blushing ever since. | ||
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| Cheek-rub || The gesture roughly translated as cheek-rub is a | | Cheek-rub || The gesture roughly translated as cheek-rub is a gesture of trust and relatedness. As a romantic or erotic gesture it was initially used by Paelians that were unable to kiss non-Paelians (mostly Humans demanding that) due to their toxic salvia. When those aliens demanded an alternative gesture, many Paelians started to use the cheeck-rub. In the long run, the original meaning of the gesture was forgotten and its meaning changed amongst Paelians, too. | ||
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| Closing eyes || This is a gesture oftenly considered equal to human sighing. It can be used to stress relief, sorrow or pity. But the similarity between the two gestures goes even further. Just like humans don't need to sigh, Paelians do not need to blink either. They close their eyes only to sleep. | | Closing eyes || This is a gesture oftenly considered equal to human sighing. It can be used to stress relief, sorrow or pity. But the similarity between the two gestures goes even further. Just like humans don't need to sigh, Paelians do not need to blink either. They close their eyes only to sleep. | ||
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| Covering torso || Like most Humanoid species, Paelians instinctively try to cover their vitally important organs assembled at the torso when they feel threatened. It takes a lot of training to lose | | Covering torso || Like most Humanoid species, Paelians instinctively try to cover their vitally important organs assembled at the torso when they feel threatened. It takes a lot of training to lose this instinctive behaviour. | ||
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| Ducking head || Like most Humanoid species, Paelians instinctively try to duck their head when they feel threatened. Although ducking the head limits the field of view very much, it can save the head and thus the brain from injury. It takes a lot of training to lose | | Ducking head || Like most Humanoid species, Paelians instinctively try to duck their head when they feel threatened. Although ducking the head limits the field of view very much, it can save the head and thus the brain from injury. It takes a lot of training to lose this instinctive behaviour. | ||
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| Fast Breathing|| Increased frequency of breath might show exhaustion. But in company of blinking eyes and shaking one's head, this resembles the Paelian version of 'crying'. It can be caused by mental or physical pain and is hard to control. | | Fast Breathing|| Increased frequency of breath might show exhaustion. But in company of blinking eyes and shaking one's head, this resembles the Paelian version of 'crying'. It can be caused by mental or physical pain and is hard to control. | ||
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| Loosening/Stiffening the neck || Paelians can also simply make their throat/neck appear stiff, loose or waving. They have very much control of their skin at this area, far more control than they have of their facial expressions. Basically you can say: The stiffer the neck, the less open/ happy/ good/ etc. is the Paelian's mood. The looser, the better/ more comfortable/ accepted/ welcome/ etc. the Paelian feels. | | Loosening/Stiffening the neck || Paelians can also simply make their throat/neck appear stiff, loose or waving. They have very much control of their skin at this area, far more control than they have of their facial expressions. Basically you can say: The stiffer the neck, the less open/ happy/ good/ etc. is the Paelian's mood. The looser, the better/ more comfortable/ accepted/ welcome/ etc. the Paelian feels. | ||
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| Nodding || Paelians nod to greet other people. 5 times is very impolite, 4 or 6 times is okay when greeting foreigners, 3 or 7 are used to greet superiors or authorities (but also to show respect), 2 or 8 is a greeting for friends and colleagues as well as subordinates, 1 or 9 times is reserved for close friends. As | | Nodding || Paelians nod to greet other people. 5 times is very impolite, 4 or 6 times is okay when greeting foreigners, 3 or 7 are used to greet superiors or authorities (but also to show respect), 2 or 8 is a greeting for friends and colleagues as well as subordinates, 1 or 9 times is reserved for close friends. As one can imagine, the long-lasting greetings are used rarely; mostly at very, very formal occasions. Beloved ones like husband or wife or life-long friends are not greeted with a nodding but by some kind of body contact (some Paelian subcultures have adopted shaking hands or hugging each other from humans as their greetings; there are also other native Paelian greetings). | ||
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| Rubbing someone's cheek || The gesture roughly translated as cheek-rub is a very traditional gesture of trust and relatedness. As a romantic or erotic gesture it was initially used by Paelians that were unable to kiss non-Paelians (mostly Humans demanding that) due to their toxic salvia. When those aliens demanded an alternative gesture, many Paelians started to use the cheeck-rub. In the long run, the original meaning of the gesture was forgotten and its meaning changed amongst Paelians, too. | | Rubbing someone's cheek || The gesture roughly translated as cheek-rub is a very traditional gesture of trust and relatedness. As a romantic or erotic gesture it was initially used by Paelians that were unable to kiss non-Paelians (mostly Humans demanding that) due to their toxic salvia. When those aliens demanded an alternative gesture, many Paelians started to use the cheeck-rub. In the long run, the original meaning of the gesture was forgotten and its meaning changed amongst Paelians, too. | ||
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| Smiling || "Smiling" is an expression of seriousness. It looks very similar to the human expression but is used seldomly by Paelian. Paelians in general are rather looking at someones neck/throat than his face to look for expressions. | | Smiling || "Smiling" is an expression of seriousness. It looks very similar to the human expression but is used seldomly by Paelian. Paelians in general are rather looking at someones neck/throat than his face to look for expressions. | ||
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| Stiffening/Loosening || Paelians can also simply make their throat/neck appear stiff, loose or waving. They have very much control of their skin at this area, far more control than they have of their facial expressions. Basically | | Stiffening/Loosening || Paelians can also simply make their throat/neck appear stiff, loose or waving. They have very much control of their skin at this area, far more control than they have of their facial expressions. Basically one can say: The stiffer the neck, the less open/ happy/ good/ etc. is the Paelian's mood. The looser, the better/ more comfortable/ accepted/ welcome/ etc. the Paelian feels. | ||
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| Tipping at someone's shoulder || Since Paelians from Nera are very reluctant towards body contact, it is a very special gesture to tip a Paelian's shoulder. A Paelian would touch with his/her right hand (or some fingers of the hand, depending on the place of birth) the left shoulder or reversed. If done correctly, it can be regarded as a gesture of great gratitude. If done wrongly, it can be considered very rude. A social code defining if this gesture is used only amongst friends or could also be used to thank strangers was never established. Therefore this gesture causes misunderstandings from time to time. Another problem with this gesture is that it has stayed unclear how to respond. In some communities on Nera and elswhere people just wave their neck to "accept" this gesture, in others they return the gesture (in some regions Paelians would tip the shoulder they were were tipped at; at others the reversed one). | | Tipping at someone's shoulder || Since Paelians from Nera are very reluctant towards body contact, it is a very special gesture to tip a Paelian's shoulder. A Paelian would touch with his/her right hand (or some fingers of the hand, depending on the place of birth) the left shoulder or reversed. If done correctly, it can be regarded as a gesture of great gratitude. If done wrongly, it can be considered very rude. A social code defining if this gesture is used only amongst friends or could also be used to thank strangers was never established. Therefore this gesture causes misunderstandings from time to time. Another problem with this gesture is that it has stayed unclear how to respond. In some communities on Nera and elswhere people just wave their neck to "accept" this gesture, in others they return the gesture (in some regions Paelians would tip the shoulder they were were tipped at; at others the reversed one). | ||
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===Economy=== | ===Economy=== | ||
Paelian | Paelian economy is based upon the free sharing of what everybody produces. Every Paelian, including even strangers, were allowed to take what they needed or thought to need from the town center's stockpile. It was not expected for them to bring anything there but 95% of people did produce goods and share them without being foreced to do so. Although this philosophy of not forcing anybody to do anything every time when additional workers were needed enough Paelians would offer their help. Most Paelians had always felt a certain respondsibility towards tasks necessary for their community's survival. | ||
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
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==Federation Intelligence Files== | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||
Secret Federation files include various information on the worth of Nemea's and Nera's ressources. Those two planets were the main reason why the Federation could not allow the Klingons to successfully invade even one of the planets. Especially not | Secret Federation files include various information on the worth of Nemea's and Nera's ressources. Those two planets were the main reason why the Federation could not allow the Klingons to successfully invade even one of the planets. Especially not while the Federation was at war with them. These ressources were also a reason to allow a species with a social structure like the Paelian's to join the Federation. Some preconditions were clearly ignored to enable the Paelian's long-term membership. | ||