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===Ancestry and Naming=== | ===Ancestry and Naming=== | ||
Tyrellians are matrilineal, with lineage traced through the female line. Traditionally, naming would have been in the form "ChildName, child of MotherName, grandchild of GrandmotherName", as far back was reasonable. In modern times this has been abbreviated, and a child simply takes their mother's given name as their surname. | Tyrellians are matrilineal, with lineage traced through the female line. Traditionally, naming would have been in the form "ChildName, child of MotherName, grandchild of GrandmotherName", as far back was reasonable. In modern times this has been abbreviated, and a child simply takes their mother's given name as their surname. | ||
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They are also used by law enforcement in the course of investigations, though of course they may not "read" anyone without their consent; this means that they are more often found working with victims and witnesses than with suspects. Much more controversially, while telepathic evidence is not admissible in court, telepaths are used as part of the Tyrellian justice system's sentencing programs, and those convicted of a crime can be made to experience the suffering they inflicted on their victims. | They are also used by law enforcement in the course of investigations, though of course they may not "read" anyone without their consent; this means that they are more often found working with victims and witnesses than with suspects. Much more controversially, while telepathic evidence is not admissible in court, telepaths are used as part of the Tyrellian justice system's sentencing programs, and those convicted of a crime can be made to experience the suffering they inflicted on their victims. | ||
===Myths and Legends=== | |||
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An ancient legend of Tyrellia. A monster which steals dreams and forces its victims to live their nightmares, feasting on their souls until only an empty husk remains <ref> [https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/yP-1ezfqezY/m/ZBRFsZIuBAAJ "He Feeds On The Flesh And Dark Blood Of Wretched Men (Part II)"], Lt. Commander [[Orson Marshall]], {{USS|Gorkon}} SD 239904.12 </ref>. | |||
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Though separated by a considerable physical distance, the Tyrellians have a long history of offering sanctuary to Bajorans fleeing the Occupation (and later, the Dominion War). There is a large and thriving community of expatriates on Palanon, and the Tyrellians have embraced many of their festivals and celebrations. | Though separated by a considerable physical distance, the Tyrellians have a long history of offering sanctuary to Bajorans fleeing the Occupation (and later, the Dominion War). There is a large and thriving community of expatriates on Palanon, and the Tyrellians have embraced many of their festivals and celebrations. | ||
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[[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | [[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | ||
[[Category:Non-Reviewed Species]] | [[Category:Non-Reviewed Species]] | ||
[[Category:Tyrellian Sector]] | [[Category:Tyrellian Sector]] | ||