Megarite
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| Megarite | |
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| Four Letter Code | MEGA |
| Federation Status | Allied |
| Planet of Origin | Megganon I |
| Encountered | Star Trek: The Motion Picture |
| T/E Rating | T0/E0 |
| Current Tech Level | N |
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Home World
Proper Name: Megganon Pronunciation: Megan-on
Diameter: 14,749 km
Gravity: 1.03 standard gravity with a density of 5.7
Axial Tilt: 0.39%, no appreciable tilt and no seasons
Orbital Period: 404 days
Rotational Period: 27. 18 hours
Classification: M
Surface Water: 72%
Atmosphere: 1.07 is a standard pressure with 73% nitrogen, 26% oxygen, 1% trace chemicals
Climate: Humid climate. .
Population: Just over 1 billion.
History
The Megarite have been loyal members of the federation for about 100 years. Soon after developing warp technology they were contacted by the Vulcans. They liked the Federation system of alliance and it was quickly put to a popular vote by the entire population which easily passed.
They are known for their wondrous form of communication through song.
Due to their barter system, their first contact with the Ferengi was not a good one. The Ferengi embassy was shut down by government order and all trade was halted with them. They are known for their resources in minerals, both on their home world and in the asteroid belt which they lay claim upon. They process some of the minerals but the vast majority are shipped out to other worlds.
Government
The Megarite have a basic caretaker government. Each citizen of age has the right to vote on important issues. Each citizen who can get sufficient signatures for a referendum will have it be voted on by the general population. The government body is just a permanent body to implement decrees by the general population. There is a prime minister, but he is just an officer of the government that is primarily diplomatic in nature.
They have a general services organization that rates the value of all goods and services and distributes them to the general population. They are also involved with all trade off world. This came about since their dealings with the Ferengi.
Description
They are quite humanoid in appearance, but they have a working set of gills that process water and air for oxygen. They have a thick skin much like a rhino. They also have layered lips over their mouths. They have no vocal cords, as such they vibrate their lips to produce sound. They have no teeth and all of their food must be liquid or in a puree to be digested.
They are quite adapt at songs which is their main form of vocal communication. They use a universal translator for all off world communications.
Physiology
While they now live on the land, they normally require contact with water to regulate their bodies.
They have most of their population centers near water. With the help of the Federation technology was developed to take sufficient moisture out of the air to survive for long periods without breathing water.
Psychology
The Megarite believe that it is important to be one with nature, although they are very good at mining and have abundant raw materials. They now get the vast majority of the materials from their own solar system.
Religion
They believe in a single deity which governs the actions of everyone on their planet.
Mythology
While humanoid in appearance they believe that they descend from marine animals that moved to the land. They maintain their ability to use gills to breath under water. They are highly respectful of the marine life in the water. Fishing is permitted but strict limits are imposed and over harvesting is not allowed.
Society
It is a very open and friendly society. They welcome off-worlders and believe in complete freedom of choice. They schedule referendums every 101 days. They are very involved in local events and concerns, as the government is only to implement the wish of the people. The people are the complete decision makers on the planet.
Culture
They are a very friendly people, very open to strangers. With their large mineral wealth they have a cottage industry of beautiful jade work that is known throughout the Federation.
Customs
It is the custom for the Megarite to completely cover their bodies except for their faces. This is a ritual that has been passed down for thousands of years. The sun would tan the body and this is not allowed. So they adapted large robes with hoods to protect themselves. Their song is a low sung one so it is important to be close to one, usually within a foot of another being. To stand farther away normally in a conversation is considered an insult.
Technology
The Megarite have vast mining skills. This comes from having large mineral deposits both on their home world and in the solar system which they mine. This is where they receive the majority of their off world income. The do have large fields of grains that they harvest for food. They eat meat sparingly.
They discovered warp technology about 100 years ago. But they normally do not venture outside their own solar system.
Economy
The Megarite economy is completely based upon a barter system, while they do use the Federation credit for all off world transactions. All the raw materials are owned by the citizens, and everyone technically owns all the raw materials. The have vast mining interests on their world and in their solar system.
While is it is barter system, there is no need for profit. It is a simple exchange of goods and services. To take advantage of another is grave dishonor.
Military
The Megarite have no military in the formal sense of the term. The have several rescue and internal security forces. They rely completely on the Federation for all military services.