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fedstatus = Neutral| | fedstatus = Neutral| | ||
origin = [[Elbannon system]], [[Par'tha Expanse]] | | origin = [[Elbannon system]], [[Par'tha Expanse]] | | ||
encountered = USS Atlantis | | encountered = [[USS Atlantis]] | | ||
techlevel = [[Planetary Development Scale|N+]] | | techlevel = [[Planetary Development Scale|N+]] | | ||
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::''" | ::''"May the Nine Pillars of Sha'laar guide you safely home."'' | ||
:::a Rylan saying. | :::-a Rylan saying. | ||
:The Rylan are a species with a thirst for knowledge, now conquered and part of the | :The Rylan are a species with a thirst for knowledge, now conquered and part of the [[Caraadian]] [[House Lanaxa]]. | ||
==Home System== | ==Home System== | ||
* '''Quadrant''': Beta | * '''Quadrant''': Beta | ||
* '''Location''': Expanse Sector (coordinates B30-0001-1295) | * '''Location''': Expanse Sector (coordinates B30-0001-1295) | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Elbannon system | * '''Proper Name''': [[Elbannon system]] | ||
* '''Star''': It orbits a [[Star Classifications|class F (Yellow-White)]] star | * '''Star''': It orbits a [[Star Classifications|class F (Yellow-White)]] star | ||
* '''Distance from Star''': it's orbit is approximately 30 million km | * '''Distance from Star''': it's orbit is approximately 30 million km | ||
* '''Companions''': It is the 2nd of | * '''Companions''': It is the 2nd of 8 planets in the system | ||
* '''Moons''': it has | * '''Moons''': it has 3 moons. | ||
==Home World== | ==Home World== | ||
* '''Proper Name''': [[Rylos]] also called Elbannon II | * '''Proper Name''': [[Rylos]] also called Elbannon II | ||
* '''Diameter''': 14,043 km (8,726 miles) | * '''Diameter''': 14,043 km (8,726 miles) | ||
* '''Gravity''': 0. | * '''Gravity''': 0.98 standard gravity with a density of 4.5 | ||
* '''Axial Tilt''': 12.9%, with normal seasonal changes | * '''Axial Tilt''': 12.9%, with normal seasonal changes | ||
* '''Orbital Period''': 321 days | * '''Orbital Period''': 321 days | ||
* '''Rotational Period''': 22.8 hours | * '''Rotational Period''': 22.8 hours | ||
* '''Classification''': [[Planetary Classification|M]] | * '''Classification''': [[Planetary Classification|M]] | ||
** '''Surface Water''': | ** '''Surface Water''': 68% | ||
** '''Atmosphere''': 0.95% is a standard pressure with 73% nitrogen, 24% oxygen, 3% trace chemicals | ** '''Atmosphere''': 0.95% is a standard pressure with 73% nitrogen, 24% oxygen, 3% trace chemicals | ||
** '''Climate''': Mainly a mild temperate planet | ** '''Climate''': Mainly a mild temperate planet | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Physically, Rylans are virtually identical to [[Terran|Humans]]. They are mammals that stand about | Physically, Rylans are virtually identical to [[Terran|Humans]]. They are mammals that stand about 1.5 to 2 meters tall. Like most other humanoid species they have four limbs (two legs, two arms). Their skin color ranges from pinkish to dark brown, with many variations in between. Distinguishing them from Humans is the bare tops of their heads, their hair only appearing around the sides and back. Hair color ranges from white to silver, even in the youngest Rylans. | ||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
With the Rylan pursuit of knowledge and science, the idea of an organized religion has largely gone by the wayside. Though small groups may exist, their beliefs are varied, and none are recognized by society at large. | |||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
They have a large, almost vast data base of legends, myths and tales | They have a large, almost vast data base of legends, myths and tales. | ||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
They have almost as big a thirst for all forms of artistic expression as they do for new knowledge. As a result they have numerous museums, galleries and traveling displays. These feature not only works created by themselves but from every species within the Caraadian Empire and many from outside of that empire as well. | They have almost as big a thirst for all forms of artistic expression as they do for new knowledge. As a result they have numerous museums, galleries and traveling displays. These feature not only works created by themselves but from every species within the Caraadian Empire and many from outside of that empire as well. | ||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
The Rylans are easily on par with the Federation in all aspects and in some instances they have surpassed them. This makes them the most advanced species within the Caraadian | The Rylans are easily on par with the Federation in all aspects and in some instances they have surpassed them. This makes them the most advanced species within the Caraadian control [[Expanse Sector]], and many individuals travel to their world to be educated at their various universities and institutions there. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Since they are currently | Since they are currently part of House Lanaxa, they have a fairly strong economy with trade being conducted with numerous different worlds. This has been of great long term benefit to their infrastructure and basic overall quality of life. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
They | They had built a sizable stellar navy, which quickly fell to the Caraadians years ago. The Caraadians of House Lanaxa allow the Rylans to build and maintain naval vessels, but they are contributed to the House defense forces. | ||
==Federation Intelligence Files== | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||
Members of this species were encountered by the crew of the [[USS Atlantis]] on an away mission to [[Urlista Station]] in the [[Aelann]] | Members of this species were encountered by the crew of the [[USS Atlantis]] on an away mission to [[Urlista Station]] in the [[Aelann system]] on 238207.26. | ||
Within the last hundred years or so, a movement has begun on [[Rylos]] geared towards | Within the last hundred years or so, a movement has begun on [[Rylos]] geared towards secession. House Lanaxa publicly renounces the Rylans' claim and militarily puts down any show of rebellion, but these actions only serve to fuel the Rylans' hope of independence. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{NC}} | {{NC}} | ||
[[Category:Beta Quadrant Species]] | [[Category:Beta Quadrant Species]] | ||
[[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | [[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | ||