Balivari

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Balivari
Four Letter Code	BLVI
Federation Status	Unknown
Planet of Origin	Seccora Ia, Par'tha Expanse, Alpha Quadrant
Encountered	Members of this species have yet to be encountered by Federation personnel
T/E Rating	T0/E0
Current Tech Level	C
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An extremely xenophobic race, the Balivari attempt to avoid contact with other races if at all possible.

Home System

• Quadrant: Alpha
• Location: unknown
• Proper Name: Seccora system
• Star: Seccora is a single type B7 III (a blue giant)
• Distance from Star: unknown
• Companions: asteroid belt, two planets (a gas giant and much smaller planetoid). There are, however, several terrestrial moons in orbit around the gas giant.

Home World

• Proper Name: Seccora Ia
• Diameter: 4,900 km (3,044 miles)
• Gravity: 0.85 standard gravity with a density of 4.5
• Axial Tilt: 2%, with minimal seasonal changes
• Orbital Period: 402 days
• Rotational Period: 18 hours
• Classification: M
  • Surface Water: 8%
  • Atmosphere: 0.99% is a standard pressure with 75% nitrogen, 24% oxygen, 1% trace chemicals
  • Climate: Temperate.
  • Terrain: Forests, mountain, deserts, savannahs, lakes.
  • Population: unknown

History

The Balivari live on the terrestrial moon orbiting the first planet in the Seccora system, though that is as much knowledge as anyone has. The exact location of the Seccora system still remains a mystery to all, with one exception. The only known Balivari in the populated galaxy is D'Taeon Maliin, head of Balivari Industries on Illara Prime. Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible to get an appointment to see him, and then he will only speak about business. That is probably for the best, though, considering their xenophobic natures.

Government

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their governmental structure, or if indeed they have one.

Description

Evolved from some type of herdbeast or pack animal, the Balivari are long rather than tall. At the shoulder they may reach 150 cm, but from nose to the tip of their tail they range anywhere between 350 cm and 400 cm. Even on younger Balivari, their deep-set eyes look aged and wrinkled; their putty-colored skin looks old, and is deeply lined with runic patterns. Skin colors range from olive green to golden brown. They have no discernible nostrils, though their face is mostly snout. Their faces are thrust forward on long thick necks that are covered with manes of hair. They have two sets of arms, a pair of legs and a tail. When they walk on their two powerful legs, their massive long tails are not heavy enough to counterbalance the weight of their heads. So they walk with a heavy, slightly swaying gait, and the aid of a walking stick held in one of their pairs of forearms, while their hind arms hang down towards the ground. Their garments are something between a coat and a saddle blanket, and the weight only adds to their immensely slow and considered movements. Their incredible longevity gives them no cause to ever rush, for the average lifespan of a Balivari is approximately 800 to 1000 years.

Physiology

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, little to nothing is known of their physiology, other than what can be surmised from watching D'Taeon Maliin.

Psychology

An extremely xenophobic race, the Balivari attempt to avoid contact with other races if at all possible. They have extensive telepathic and empathic powers, but live an incredibly simple life of peace and contemplation.

Religion

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their religious beliefs, or if indeed they have any.

Mythology

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their mythology, or if indeed they have any.

Society

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their societal structure.

Culture

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their culture.

Customs

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their customs.

Technology

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their technological classification.

Economy

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their economy, or if indeed they have one.

Military

Since First Contact has yet to be made with the Balivari, nothing is known of their military, or if indeed they have one.

Federation Intelligence Files

The only known Balivari in the populated galaxy is D'Taeon Maliin, head of Balivari Industries on Illara Prime. He has yet to be encountered, personally, by any Federation personnel.

Sources

This is an original Starbase 118 species created by the crew of the USS Atlantis.