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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Arcturians were a humanoid species that had been encountered by the Federation | The Arcturians were a humanoid species that had been encountered by the Federation in the latter half of the 23rd century. By the 2270s, Arcturians were serving in Starfleet, most notably as members of the Marines. In fact more Arcturians have served as infantry for the Federation than any other species. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
They are a very sturdy species and tend to be | |||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
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Arcturians generally frown on sexual reproduction, and often choose to have themselves cloned. Arcurian culture frowns on individuality and sexuality and encourages conformity and asexuality. | Arcturians generally frown on sexual reproduction, and often choose to have themselves cloned. Arcurian culture frowns on individuality and sexuality and encourages conformity and asexuality. | ||
Since they | Since they have an appreciation for Shakespeare, a popular version of Macbeth was re-envisioned by the Arcturians. Sponsored by the Galactic Cultural Exchange Project, this rendition was notably performed by the Karidian Company of Players, a touring theatrical troupe headed by Anton Karidian, in 2266. | ||
==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
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==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
They are on a par with most Federation member worlds. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
A popular beverage | A popular beverage is the '''Arcturian fizz'''. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
A race of clones from the densely populated Arcturas they | A race of clones from the densely populated Arcturas they provid the backbone of the Federation infantry – not least because, if needed, they could clone billions of new soldiers overnight. | ||
"Only one society was militaristic in our sense of the word. That was the Arcturians, the cloned people who all looked alike. The only way to tell them apart was the coloring of their uniforms. | "Only one society was militaristic in our sense of the word. That was the Arcturians, the cloned people who all looked alike. The only way to tell them apart was the coloring of their uniforms. | ||