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Despite the relatively unusual nature of being a joined species, that aspect of their culture wasn't widely unknown until 2367, when the [[ma:Odan|Odan]] symbiont had to be given a new host during the middle of tense negotiations on Peliar Zel. Such a public example of the dual nature of the Trill brought to the forefront what had previously been a very private matter to Trill for several millennia. | Despite the relatively unusual nature of being a joined species, that aspect of their culture wasn't widely unknown until 2367, when the [[ma:Odan|Odan]] symbiont had to be given a new host during the middle of tense negotiations on Peliar Zel. Such a public example of the dual nature of the Trill brought to the forefront what had previously been a very private matter to Trill for several millennia. | ||
In contrast to the greater revelation of their nature, the Trill are not a secretive species. To them, the joined nature of their culture is normal and not something they would think to comment on without prompting. Indeed, joined Trill can be seen as particularly genial and many have served the Federation as distinguished ambassadors, including Odan and [[ma:Dax|Dax]]. | In contrast to the greater revelation of their nature, the Trill are not a secretive species. To them, the joined nature of their culture is normal and not something they would think to comment on without prompting. Indeed, joined Trill can be seen as particularly genial and many have served the Federation as distinguished ambassadors, including Odan and [[ma:Dax|Dax]].<ref name= "Trill MA"/> | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== |