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Bolian skin tone can vary from blue with a yellowish green tinge through medium blue to dark blue. Their eyes are predominantly yellow, but in some rare cases orange-eyed Bolians have been known to exist. | Bolian skin tone can vary from blue with a yellowish green tinge through medium blue to dark blue. Their eyes are predominantly yellow, but in some rare cases orange-eyed Bolians have been known to exist. | ||
Bolians males are slightly shorter and stockier than humans, while female Bolians are often rather tall and willowy. | |||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
Bolian physiology is somewhat unique, and has been the focus of detailed research by Starfleet Medical. Bolian crewmen on a starship will often need special consideration and provision to ensure that their needs are catered for. An explanation of Bolian physiology is presented below. | |||
===Blood=== | |||
The outward appearance of Bolians hint at some of the facets of their internal make-up. The most obvious of these traits, their blue skin, is due to pigmentation and blood colour, as their blood is cobalt-based. This blood is much different in chemistry to that of other races, and in the case of a requirement for transfusion, extensive genetic altering must be applied to any blood taken from an alien donor. Vulcan and Bolian blood are completely incomaptible, as has been unfortunately proven through medical records: no Bolian who has received blood from a Vulcan donor has ever survived. Andorian blood is the closest match to Bolian as it is also cobalt based, but it too must be extensively altered before introduction to a Bolian patient's circulatory system. | |||
It is also worth noting that Bolian blood is unsuitable for transfusions into other races without the same modifications in reverse: it is corrosive to other species. | |||
The Bolian heart is situated on the right-hand side of their abdominal cavity. | |||
===Neurology=== | |||
The ridge that runs along the Bolian head, originating in the middle of the chest and running as far as the base of the neck, indicates a divided brain structure. Humanoid brain functions are often divided into right-hand and left-hand brain functions, but in Bolians this is much more of a polar affair. The ridge in the middle of the Bolian brain is deeper than average in humanoid physiology, and as a result Bolians tend to specialise in one strain of skills. For example, a Bolian artist would be unlikely to have an aptitude for science, and vice-versa. The structure of their brains also gives Bolians an element of resistance to hypnotic suggestion. | |||
===Skin and Eye Pigmentation=== | |||
The blue colour of a Bolian's skin is caused by a specific pigment that is produced naturally by the body. In some very rare cases, albino Bolians can be born with a deficiency in this pigment, resulting in pink skin. A famous example of this is Captain Rixx, who was involved in uncovering the Bluegill infestation of Starfleet in 2363. | |||
Bolian eyes are typically yellow in colour. Orange eyes are sometimes caused by a recessive gene, but other than this there is no variation in iris hue. | |||
=== | ===Digestive System=== | ||
The Bolian diet is not wholly dissimilar to that of other humanoids, the only exception being that they are able to stomach food that has begun to decay with much more success. The Bolian tongue is lined with cartilage, which makes them able to palate relatively strong acids. | |||
In fact, the entire Bolian digestive system is able to handle strong acid due to a somewhat corrosive body chemistry. Bolian saliva is an irritant to other humanoid species, and it is important that a starship's latrine system is correctly configured to dispose of their strongly acidic excrement. | |||
===Interspecies Relationships=== | |||
Due to the irritant nature of their saliva and the corrosive aspects of their bodily fluids, intimate relations with a Bolian can result in non-Bolians experiencing fatigue, nausea and inflammation of the joints. | |||
===Baldness=== | |||
It is worth noting from a medical perspective that Bolians are not naturally bald. Their baldness is due to a particular custom relating to physical prowess and dedication. Bolian hair can range from green to platinum in colour, but is most often greenish yellow. | |||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
Bolian psychology revolves around two key aspects, the will to succeed and the need to function within a group. Both qualities make for ideal Starfleet officers: the former ensuring that duties are carried out to the full extent of a Bolian's ability, and the latter ensuring that they function well in a large department. | |||
Bolians are meticulous hard-workers. They are efficient, have an eye for detail, and are able to create order out of the deepest chaos, enjoying the process as it develops. Duty is a matter of personal honor to a Bolian, and it is of utmost importance that they uphold their workhorse reputation. Failure is not dishonorable - the only shame brought to a Bolian in this regard is the failure to attempt a given task, as one can and will learn from mistakes. This tenet leads Bolians to accept even the most dangerous of assignments - if something is suggested by their Captain they will likely volunteer no matter the personal risk. With such a work-oriented mindset, some Bolians find themselves lost in the day to day grind, and do not manage to focus on leisure pursuits or building relationships with their crew. However, these instances are quite rare. | |||
While personal success is rewarding, group success is the pinnacle of achievement for a Bolian. This leads many Bolians to careers in research, medicine and the sciences, where any ground covered by an individual can be applied to the work of a team, or even planet or Federation wide. This, in part, explains the selfless attitudes often displayed by Bolians during dangerous situations - if they need to sacrifice themselves for the good of the team then they will do so willingly. The group dynamic in which Bolians work has resulted in a trait that is almost unique to races throughout the galaxy. Xenophobia is non-existent among Bolians, who believe that an amalgamation of races with different skills and abilities is ideal for teamwork. Relying on their own race alone would be a limitation. | |||
Bolians can sometimes be regarded as talkative by other races, as their will for the group to succeed can sometimes lead them to offer advice, even where it isn't warranted. In addition, they enjoy exchanging information to a further extent than most, and this can often go past the boundaries of comfort for some alien species, leading them to find Bolians a little intrusive. Should a suggestion be made on how to better achieve success within a group which is subsequently ignored, it would not be unusual for a Bolain to research into the subject as extensively as possible so as to have their suggestions accepted in the future. | |||
While sometimes regarded as cold and purely work oriented, Bolians are most famed for their drive, commitment, hard work and dedication to the team. | |||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
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==Society== | ==Society== | ||
The Bolians are a humanoid species native to the planet Bolarus IX. They are members of the United Federation of Planets. Bolian individuals tend to be highly outspoken, even when it is not requested. | |||
• Bolian society revolves around the idea of the group. Families | |||
• do not typically have a single spokesperson or decision-maker; | |||
• all decisions are made by agreement between all adults in the | |||
• family- once a child reaches adult age, he or she has an equal | |||
• voice in familial proceedings. The typical Bolian family is | |||
• extended rather than nuclear; not only do cousins, aunts and | |||
• uncles live in close proximity to one another (not always under | |||
• one roof, but at least neighboring one another), but the family | |||
• expands with every marriage to include parents-in-law and their | |||
• families. Some Bolian families have hundreds of people living | |||
• in the same geographic area. This phenomena has given birth to | |||
• the "megalopolis" on Bolarus IX, with cities typically 2-3 times | |||
• larger than average Terran cities. Each family is essentially | |||
• its own township, set up within city boundaries. | |||
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==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
• Another trait characteristic of Bolians is their baldness. | |||
• However, this is not a naturally occurring phenomenon, but rather | |||
• a ritual in which most members of society, including a large | |||
• proportion of the female population, indulge. According to Bolian | |||
• beliefs, baldness is associated with physical prowess and | |||
• dedication, two things Bolians typically take very seriously. | |||
Bolian culture is one of service and research. | |||
• Bolians can be found in various places throughout the Federation. They are often seen around Deep Space Nine on the station's promenade - including Lysia Arlin, who runs the Jumja kiosk and has a crush on Constable Odo circa 47603. Bolian Freighters often visit Deep Space Nine and the area. Bolian "crystalsteel" is a highly collectible material and not usually available on DS9 - one of Quark's would-be expanded sales items by inter-station monitor. Cultural items include a variety of tomato soup. | |||
slovenly if not shaven | |||