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::''"We are one, that is enough."''
::''"We are one, that is enough."''
:::a Pandronian proverb.
:::a Pandronian proverb.
:The Pandronians are one of the most unusual species in the galaxy as they are in reality a colony species which requires seven individual organisms to combine together to create a single humanoid individual.   
:The Pandronians are one of the most unusual species in the galaxy as they are in reality a plant colony which requires seven individual subspecies to combine together to create a single humanoid individual.   


==Home System==
==Homeworld==
===Home System===
* '''Quadrant''': Beta
* '''Quadrant''': Beta
* '''Location''': Ski'Vanks Sector (coordinates B27-0005-1300)   
* '''Location''': Ski'Vanks Sector (coordinates B27-0005-1300)   
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* '''Moons''': it has 4 moons.
* '''Moons''': it has 4 moons.


==Home World==
===Home World===
* '''Proper Name''': Pandro
* '''Proper Name''': Pandro
* '''Diameter''': 17,637 km (10,959 miles)  
* '''Diameter''': 17,637 km (10,959 miles)  
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** '''Population''': Just over 1 billion Pandronians but there are almost 8 billion individual colony creatures of which 7 billion are needed to create the 1 billion Pandronians on the planet.
** '''Population''': Just over 1 billion Pandronians but there are almost 8 billion individual colony creatures of which 7 billion are needed to create the 1 billion Pandronians on the planet.


==History==  
==Physiology==
There are few records and much speculation among various experts as to how the Pandronians evolved into such an unusual state that when blended together into a single colony of seven unique beings they would create a single individual. Regardless of what factors influenced this bizarre form of evolution the Pandronians were able to progress and learn new technology and skills that allowed them to flourish and master their world. 


While their very gradual, almost glacial slow progression from a primitive, pre-industrial species to that of one that had learned to master space flight is considered to be unusual it was not marred by wars, border disputes or any other form of aggressive, anti-social behavior.
===Biology===
As with most intelligent humanoid species they have a very complex system with specialized organs, and unique hormones, chemicals and enzymes. However that is where all similarities end.  


Their location far from any shipping lanes and any strategic locations ensured their relatively unmarred history of unintentional isolationism. Even after they mastered space flight their world remains off the beaten path and receives few visitors.
Pandronians are in reality not a single individual but a colony that requires seven distinct parts assembled together to create a single humanoid. These seven parts are the head, upper torso, lower torso, arms and legs. They are also considered a plant species, because all their bodily functions are based on photosynthesis.


A freighter belonging to the Pandorians approached and received permission to dock at a Federation controlled commercial space station in 2231. This was the first time contact had been established between them.
====Colonies====


The Pandronians enjoyed a friendly relationship with the Federation, and a mission was approved to have an exchange program when the Pandronians expressed a wish to observe the workings of Starfleet in the 2260s. Commander Ari bn Bem was allowed to join the crew of the USS Enterprise as an observer.  
The seven "sections" of the Pandronian body, or "colony", are actually five different subspecies which have evolved to depend on each other in a symbiotic nature. They started as separate species with different strengths, but as they developed some small intelligence, they began to work together.  Through the millennia, this symbiosis became so intertwined that they cannot exist on their own for long.


During the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]] they remained strictly neutral and withdrew all of their space craft to their home world and avoided any outside contact until the war had finally drawn to a close.  
Each subspecies has a central core nervous system that allows it to function, though its intelligence is limited to basic survival.  Covered in a chlorophyll-filled skin membrane, they get their energy from anoxygenic photosynthesis.  Light and water is enough to sustain a single portion of the body for a time, but the full body needs food as well.


Since the end of the war they have re-established contact with the Federation and engaged in limited trade but do not seem to be very motivated to extend their sphere of influence or travel very far from their home world.  
The five subspecies are as follows:
*Thinkers: This is the head portion of the body. The thinkers were originally the most intelligent of the species, with the best senses and reasoning. Usually one exists per colony, its role is to be the center of the hive mind and to collect sensory input through eyes, ears and nose.  This section has the only full brain of the subspecies, though it cannot provide enough power to use it unless connected to the rest of the body.  Also the location of the vocal cords.
*Graspers: These are the arm and hand portions. These creatures developed great dexterity and strength and so they became the workers of the colony.  There are usually two per colony, a "right" and "left".
*Walkers: As their name suggests, these are the leg and feet portions of the body. Built for speed and endurance, they support the rest of the colony, though they provide little in terms of intelligence. Each colony typically has two walkers.
*Thumpers: The chest of the Pandronian colony. This is the powerhouse. Rather than blood, the Pandronian colony uses a type of thin sap to transport glucose and carbon to the different extremities. The thumpers house a large heart to pump the sap through the body. One per colony.
*Grumblers: This is the abdominal section, and it holds the colony's digestive system. A large mouth sits where a human naval would be, directly connected to the stomach. Sugar and Water are pulled out of the food and turned into sap, which is pumped through the body by the Thumper section.


==Government==
===Reproduction===
They have a single unified government and are ruled by a Premier who can make completely objective decisions with the help of an organism called the Tam Paupa.


==Description==
They are a truly unique species with what appears to be the ability to independently separate sections of their bodies. In reality they are a colony lifeform with seven different individuals combined together to create what appears to be a single humanoid.
When combined together they appear to be a typical humanoid with variable heights ranging between 5’8” and 6’ typically. They have green skin with tufts of red hair, large eyes, and a slightly down-turned mouth. They call their arms and legs, "graspers and walkers."
==Physiology==
As with most intelligent humanoid species they have a very complex system with specialized organs, and unique hormones, chemicals and enzymes. However that is where all similarities end.
They are in reality not a single individual but a colony species that requires seven distinct parts assembled together to create a single humanoid. These seven parts are the head, upper torso, lower torso, arms or graspers as they call them and the legs or walkers as they call them.


These seven distinct parts of the whole can be disassembled and reassembled with other parts over and over again to create a new colony collective each time. This effective ends the existence of the previous unique Pandronian.
These seven distinct parts of the whole can be disassembled and reassembled with other parts over and over again to create a new colony collective each time. This effective ends the existence of the previous unique Pandronian.
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The individual organisms of a Pandronian were autonomous to a large extent. Each individual part could be completely mobile on their own, through some form of levitation. When combined together they walk like any normal bipedal humanoid.  
The individual organisms of a Pandronian were autonomous to a large extent. Each individual part could be completely mobile on their own, through some form of levitation. When combined together they walk like any normal bipedal humanoid.  


==Psychology==
===Psychology===
As colony creatures, Pandronians existed as cooperative beings made up of discrete organisms. Consequently, the concept of an individual holds a unique meaning for Pandronians, who referred to the colony as "this one" instead of the more expected "I" used by most humanoid species. The separate organisms that constituted a unique Pandronian may have also, over the course of time, "disassembled" and reassembled with other creatures creating a new colony and effectively terminating the existence of the previous unique Pandronian.  
As colony creatures, Pandronians existed as cooperative beings made up of discrete organisms. Consequently, the concept of an individual holds a unique meaning for Pandronians, who referred to the colony as "this one" instead of the more expected "I" used by most humanoid species. The separate organisms that constituted a unique Pandronian may have also, over the course of time, "disassembled" and reassembled with other creatures creating a new colony and effectively terminating the existence of the previous unique Pandronian.  


Due to the unusual nature of their collective mental functions not much is known about any mental health issues that they may suffer from. Some experts believe that since they can replace a damaged part of the collective with a healthy one that they may do the same if there are any signs of mental health problems.  
Due to the unusual nature of their collective mental functions not much is known about any mental health issues that they may suffer from. Some experts believe that since they can replace a damaged part of the collective with a healthy one that they may do the same if there are any signs of mental health problems.  


===ESP===
===Abilities===
====Levitate====
====Levitate====
Each individual part of the Pandorian collective can assemble and disassemble at will. When doing so each part can levitate in order to move slowly from one location to another. This seems to be a natural mental ability developed with in the primitive brains of each section through evolution.     
Each individual part of the Pandorian collective can assemble and disassemble at will. When doing so each part can levitate in order to move slowly from one location to another. This seems to be a natural mental ability developed with in the primitive brains of each section through evolution.     
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Each separate part of the Pandorian collective has its own mental thought process and primitive brain. While nowhere near as intelligent as most humanoids in this form they can solve easy problems and ensure their own survival by obtaining the basic necessities of life.  
Each separate part of the Pandorian collective has its own mental thought process and primitive brain. While nowhere near as intelligent as most humanoids in this form they can solve easy problems and ensure their own survival by obtaining the basic necessities of life.  


However when they join together into a single individual all seven of these brains meld together to create a unique individual, one with a personality, intelligence and knowledge that is an unusual combination of the entire collective. When joined together into a single individual they lose the ability to levitate. Most experts believe that each individual section can only use one of its two special abilities at one time. Either combine into a hive mind or levitate around.   
However when they join together into a single individual all seven of these brains meld together to create a unique individual, one with a personality, intelligence and knowledge that is an unusual combination of the entire collective. When joined together into a single individual they lose the ability to levitate. Most experts believe that each individual section can only use one of its two special abilities at one time. Either combine into a hive mind or levitate around.
 
==History and Culture==
===History===
There are few records and much speculation among various experts as to how the Pandronians evolved into such an unusual state that when blended together into a single colony of seven unique beings they would create a single individual. Regardless of what factors influenced this bizarre form of evolution the Pandronians were able to progress and learn new technology and skills that allowed them to flourish and master their world.   
 
While their very gradual, almost glacial slow progression from a primitive, pre-industrial species to that of one that had learned to master space flight is considered to be unusual it was not marred by wars, border disputes or any other form of aggressive, anti-social behavior. 
 
Their location far from any shipping lanes and any strategic locations ensured their relatively unmarred history of unintentional isolationism. Even after they mastered space flight their world remains off the beaten path and receives few visitors. 
 
A freighter belonging to the Pandorians approached and received permission to dock at a Federation controlled commercial space station in 2231. This was the first time contact had been established between them.
 
The Pandronians enjoyed a friendly relationship with the Federation, and a mission was approved to have an exchange program when the Pandronians expressed a wish to observe the workings of Starfleet in the 2260s. Commander Ari bn Bem was allowed to join the crew of the USS Enterprise as an observer.
 
During the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]] they remained strictly neutral and withdrew all of their space craft to their home world and avoided any outside contact until the war had finally drawn to a close.
 
Since the end of the war they have re-established contact with the Federation and engaged in limited trade but do not seem to be very motivated to extend their sphere of influence or travel very far from their home world.
 
==Government==
They have a single unified government and are ruled by a Premier who can make completely objective decisions with the help of an organism called the Tam Paupa.
 
==Description==
They are a truly unique species with what appears to be the ability to independently separate sections of their bodies. In reality they are a colony lifeform with seven different individuals combined together to create what appears to be a single humanoid.
 
When combined together they appear to be a typical humanoid with variable heights ranging between 5’8” and 6’ typically. They have green skin with tufts of red hair, large eyes, and a slightly down-turned mouth. They call their arms and legs, "graspers and walkers."
 
 


==Religion==
==Religion==
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