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{{Template:ILI| | {{Template:ILI | ||
|image = [[Image:Lwaxana troi.jpg|Image of Lwaxanna Troi, a Betazoid female]] | |||
|fedstatus = Member | |||
|4letter = BTZD | |||
|origin = [[Betazed]] | |||
|encountered = [[ma:TNG|TNG]]: ''[[ma:The Haven|The Haven]]'' | |||
|T/E rating = T4/E4 | |||
|techlevel = N+ | |||
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A culture of great beauty and an ancient history, telepathic talents, and nearly identical to humans, '''[[ma:Betazoid|Betazoids]]''' are a member of the [[ma:United Federation of Planets|UFP]] and are common in [[ma:Starfleet|Starfleet]]. | A culture of great beauty and an ancient history, telepathic talents, and nearly identical to humans, '''[[ma:Betazoid|Betazoids]]''' are a member of the [[ma:United Federation of Planets|UFP]] and are common in [[ma:Starfleet|Starfleet]]. | ||
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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
{{Betazoid Religions}} | |||
Widely accepted Betazoid beliefs include gods, spirits, and heaven. Major Betazoid religious beliefs and religions include the following: | Widely accepted Betazoid beliefs include gods, spirits, and heaven. Major Betazoid religious beliefs and religions include the following: | ||
*The [[Four Deities]], recognized by the largest religions on Betazed and commonly used as an exclamation in everyday language ("By the Four Deities"). | *The [[Four Deities]], recognized by the largest religions on Betazed and commonly used as an exclamation in everyday language ("By the Four Deities"). | ||
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* In Good Faith: On Betazoid ships, "In good faith" is as common as "Engage" or "Make it so" is on Federation vessels. For a Betazoid Commanding Officer the expression has a three-fold meaning. The first is that the Captain and her officers all have the best interests of the collective crew at heart. Second, while they are prepared for the worst, they have nothing but good intentions in mind. Lastly, they are departing with the blessings of the Gods.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/sb118-embassy/in$20good$20faith/sb118-embassy/G-zMMfv1wxE/uIt1OyPaBQAJ "In Good Faith"], LtCmdr. [[Brayden Jorey]], [[Duronis II Embassy]], SD 239305.11</ref> | * In Good Faith: On Betazoid ships, "In good faith" is as common as "Engage" or "Make it so" is on Federation vessels. For a Betazoid Commanding Officer the expression has a three-fold meaning. The first is that the Captain and her officers all have the best interests of the collective crew at heart. Second, while they are prepared for the worst, they have nothing but good intentions in mind. Lastly, they are departing with the blessings of the Gods.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/sb118-embassy/in$20good$20faith/sb118-embassy/G-zMMfv1wxE/uIt1OyPaBQAJ "In Good Faith"], LtCmdr. [[Brayden Jorey]], [[Duronis II Embassy]], SD 239305.11</ref> | ||
== | ==Judicial System== | ||
The Betazoid judicial system comprises of two judicial powers: the Betazoid Government Council, and the Reconciliation Forums of Betazed. | |||
===Government Council=== | |||
:''Main article: [[Betazoid Government Council]] | |||
The Betazoid Government Council (BGC) hears disputes between the [[Houses of Betazed]]. | |||
===Reconciliation Forum=== | |||
:''Main article: [[Reconciliation Forums of Betazed]] | |||
A Betazoid Reconciliation Forum hears disputes between its citizens, and on occasion, between citizens and one or more of the Betazoid noble houses. Unlike an adversarial system, compromise and reunion of parties is the ultimate focus. | |||
{{References}} | |||
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671867296/qid=1136265658/ Imzadi], by Peter David | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671867296/qid=1136265658/ Imzadi], by Peter David | ||
* Compiled by Daydan Taboo | * Compiled by Daydan Taboo | ||
* Image from [[ma:Image:Lwaxana troi.jpg|Memory Alpha]] | * Image from [[ma:Image:Lwaxana troi.jpg|Memory Alpha]] | ||
[[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | [[Category:Intelligent Lifeform Index Species]] | ||
[[Category:Permitted]] | [[Category:Permitted]] | ||
[[Category:Telepathic species]] | [[Category:Telepathic species]] | ||
[[Category:Betazed]] | [[Category:Betazed]] | ||
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