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|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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===Reproduction=== | ===Reproduction=== | ||
Similiar to humans, although child-birth is generally considered more intense and longer. Gestation period is 10 months, and the reproductive structures of male and female Betazoids are similar to humans. | Similiar to humans, although child-birth is generally considered more intense and longer. Gestation period is 10 months, and the reproductive structures of male and female Betazoids are similar to humans. During mid-life (usually between the ages of 35-60), female Betazoids go through a period called "The Phase", in which their sex drive quadruples and has been known to inhibit their telepathic abilities. Betazoids are also fertile for the majority of their lives, sometimes having children in their 50s, 60s, and some even 70s. | ||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
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===Telepathy=== | ===Telepathy=== | ||
Most Betazoids have telepathic capabilities, which is not inborn but almost always comes on with adolescence. Telepathic power follows a bell curve average throughout the population, with most being of medium power, while few have weak or strong powers. There are also cases of over-empathic abilities, and those who suffer from such extremes must be counseled and trained to avoid insanity, but are almost always affected throughout their life. Most Betazoids receive formal training for their powers based on strength. | Most Betazoids have telepathic capabilities, which is not inborn but almost always comes on with adolescence. Telepathic power follows a bell curve average throughout the population, with most being of medium power, while few have weak or strong powers. There are also cases of over-empathic abilities, and those who suffer from such extremes must be counseled and trained to avoid insanity, but are almost always affected throughout their life. Most Betazoids receive formal training for their powers based on strength. | ||
=== Telepathy in Betazoid Hybrids === | |||
Interspecies reproduction involving Betazoids often affect the psionic abilities of the offspring – most commonly the children of such a union develop empathic abilities as their primary psionic talent, while their telepathic abilities, though existing, are rather below average for Betazoids. Usually the telepathy of those of partial Betazoid heritage, without extensive training, is limited to communication with other empaths or telepaths and full telepathic contact with emotionally very close persons (for example, an imzadi).<ref>[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Betazoid#Telepathic_abilities "Betazoid - Telepathic abilities"]. Memory Alpha. Retrieved 2021-12-19.</ref> | |||
Betazoid hybrids generally have a lower telepathy rating on the [[T/E Rating]] system than T4 - for example, Human/Betazoid hybrids have a T2 rating. | |||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
{{Betazoid Religions}} | |||
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 Cult of [[Karawati]] | |||
*[[Khrysarians]], a secret society of Betazoid mystics who practice the teachings of [[Khrysaros]] | |||
Many Betazoids are polytheist, meaning that they believe in more then one god. Betazoid religions assign myths and spirits/gods to certain forces of nature and themselves. They also believe that Nobles and House members are more privileged to the gods. | |||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
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==Society== | ==Society== | ||
{{Houses of Betazed}} | |||
:''See also: [[Houses of Betazed]]'' | :''See also: [[Houses of Betazed]]'' | ||
The social organisation of Betazed is a class-system, although there are no major gaps between 'poor' and 'wealthy'. The Noble Classes are a small chunk of the Betazoid population in which are believed to descend from the very first ancestral Betazoids. The Noble Classes are then further divided into Houses, which are based on the gifts and values of the individuals. | The social organisation of Betazed is a class-system, although there are no major gaps between 'poor' and 'wealthy'. The Noble Classes are a small chunk of the Betazoid population in which are believed to descend from the very first ancestral Betazoids. The Noble Classes are then further divided into Houses, which are based on the gifts and values of the individuals. | ||
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===Telepathic Worth=== | ===Telepathic Worth=== | ||
Telepathic worth is considered by the amount of power and telepathic strength a Betazoid has. A lot of Betazoids have stronger empathic powers, and the actual powers are treated with respect and dignity | Telepathic worth is considered by the amount of power and telepathic strength a Betazoid has. A lot of Betazoids have stronger empathic powers, and the actual powers are treated with respect and dignity. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
:''See also: [[Betazoid/Language|Betazoid Language]] | |||
:''See also: [[Betazoid Martial Arts]] | :''See also: [[Betazoid Martial Arts]] | ||
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The traditional music of Betazoid is very calm and soothing, and very surreal. Much of it is similar to a light mix of today's New Age. Betazoids thrive on inner thoughts and meditation, and usually that art can be soothing, calming, and very pleasing. They also express themselves through this kind of art/music, and it allows for creativity and originality in their culture. | The traditional music of Betazoid is very calm and soothing, and very surreal. Much of it is similar to a light mix of today's New Age. Betazoids thrive on inner thoughts and meditation, and usually that art can be soothing, calming, and very pleasing. They also express themselves through this kind of art/music, and it allows for creativity and originality in their culture. | ||
There is a generational divide forming in the Betazoid arts, however. Younger Betazoids have begun rebelling against the traditional abstract arts and have embraced a more popular style which is shaped by narrative arcs. Live theatrical and operatic performances such as ''Darkening Dreams'' have become extremely popular in recent decades, frustrating the older Betazoid critics. | |||
===Food=== | ===Food=== | ||
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* Breads: This category is much like Earth food, containing breads and wheat. Betazoids have a special spaghetti-like dish called Raixen (Roddenberry, 2000). | * Breads: This category is much like Earth food, containing breads and wheat. Betazoids have a special spaghetti-like dish called Raixen (Roddenberry, 2000). | ||
* Vegetation: This category includes leafy morsels and sometimes even flowers. An example is Oskoid, a favourite dish of many Betazoids, and is a delicacy. (''Menage a Troi'') | * Vegetation: This category includes leafy morsels and sometimes even flowers. An example is Oskoid, a favourite dish of many Betazoids, and is a delicacy. (''Menage a Troi'') | ||
* Berry and Fruit-Like Sweets: Uttaberries and swix are berry-like items found in jungles and some in fields. Uttaberries are red, and swix are purplish. Swix can cause an allergic reaction in some Betazoids. (Roddenberry, 2000). | **Uvrali is a type of silky flower that can be used to make garments such as gloves.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/5oRWRzbdd1I/m/kiPLILnVAgAJ "Story Souvenirs"], [[Miaxdiso Avoi]], {{USS|Gorkon}}, SD 240006.10</ref> | ||
* Berry and Fruit-Like Sweets: Uttaberries and swix are berry-like items found in jungles and some in fields. Uttaberries are red, and swix are purplish. Swix can cause an allergic reaction in some Betazoids. (Roddenberry, 2000). | |||
** Veacot is a plum-like fruit that can be eaten fresh but is often served as a refreshing drink with ice.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/9F38DuZO5Is/m/ewMc6JHuAQAJ "Fresh Peculiarities"], [[Miaxdiso Avoi]], {{USS|Gorkon}}, SD 240006.01</ref> | |||
* Various Meats: Meats included in the diet of Betazoids can sometimes range from small aves meat to large swine-like meat. There are a few carnivorous predators that have supposedly superb tasting meat, but can only be obtained in jungles. (Imzadi I, Chandra's Wedding Scene) | * Various Meats: Meats included in the diet of Betazoids can sometimes range from small aves meat to large swine-like meat. There are a few carnivorous predators that have supposedly superb tasting meat, but can only be obtained in jungles. (Imzadi I, Chandra's Wedding Scene) | ||
* Food Consumption and Relevance: Food consumption is usually conducted in groups, and Betazoids usually never eat alone. If it is a richer family, the Betazoid family will have many banquets and social gatherings, sometimes inviting an excess of hundreds of guests. The sharing of a meal is considered sacred, and is marked with the constant ringing of a background Betazoid Chime, and marks great friendship with well-being. | * Food Consumption and Relevance: Food consumption is usually conducted in groups, and Betazoids usually never eat alone. If it is a richer family, the Betazoid family will have many banquets and social gatherings, sometimes inviting an excess of hundreds of guests. The sharing of a meal is considered sacred, and is marked with the constant ringing of a background Betazoid Chime, and marks great friendship with well-being. | ||
* [[Jalara Fire]]: A Betazoid, alcoholic beverage made from the luciferase from an insect indigenous to the Jalaran Jungles. It is similar to fireflies found on earth, however their luciferase glows in iridescent pink and purple tones. The drink is somewhat thick, like olive oil, and causes a gentle warming sensation on the lips, mouth, and throat. Finally, the drink will cause the lips and mouth to emit a soft purple/pink glow. | * [[Jalara Fire]]: A Betazoid, alcoholic beverage made from the luciferase from an insect indigenous to the Jalaran Jungles. It is similar to fireflies found on earth, however their luciferase glows in iridescent pink and purple tones. The drink is somewhat thick, like olive oil, and causes a gentle warming sensation on the lips, mouth, and throat. Finally, the drink will cause the lips and mouth to emit a soft purple/pink glow. | ||
===Literature=== | |||
A uniquely Betazoid form of literature is the psychodrama, which incorporates romantic, thriller, and epic elements, but at the center of which is the main characters' telepathic bond. Some particularly notable psychodrama authors and titles include: | |||
* Levralet Izun: ''Embers Within Ashes'' (2395)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/BL0OC0DzOwA/m/J9GH67p_CAAJ SIM: JP Ens Yogan Yalu & Ens Mirkl Zanti — Join me for a chat, Part 1]</ref> and its sequel, ''Thoughtless Winter'' (2396)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/jEnJ34jnKPQ/m/bwxdQMDQAwAJ SIM: Ens Yogan Yalu — Thoughtless winter]</ref> | |||
* Beidol Tro: ''The Zest of Life'' (2384)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/oKSCEPYDLBY/m/qGlYxjblBAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Slogan Yalu]</ref>, ''The Belonging Season'' (2387)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/jBNVEZk3qBs/m/HkaRPuB-AQAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Back to work]</ref>, and ''Once Upon an Us'' (2389) | |||
* Eicrun Massu: ''My Kingdom of Thirst'' (2390)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/9ORbuiZ70kM/m/lekkCJsLAAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Separately together]</ref> | |||
* Idel Roidek: ''Built for Sin'' (2376)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/ZVrnp6jMK5M/m/edrInYSVAAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Built for sin]</ref> | |||
* Ha Unonis: ''Ever a Never After'' (2394)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/pjFXiharzmE/m/iTUrRBjkBAAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Rabitat for Romulanity]</ref> | |||
* Iko Rezu: ''Dearest, You Said'' (2381)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-excalibur/c/86ONnSS3jsg/m/8eY_WjvfAgAJ Lt. Commander Yogan Yalu — Pie pie pie pie pie pie pie]</ref> and ''Dangerous Nettles'' (2383)<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-excalibur/c/86ONnSS3jsg/m/8eY_WjvfAgAJ Lt. Commander Yogan Yalu — Pie pie pie pie pie pie pie]</ref> | |||
==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
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===Courtship=== | ===Courtship=== | ||
The first courtship practices are practised at a very young age when the parents of Betazoid children promise their children to each other and then go through with genetic bonding. Genetic Bonding is an old-style practice, and ancient Betazoids used to think that the two subjects actually 'bond' with physical genes, and telepathic energies emitted in childhood, though undetected. After the children reach an older age, many do not go through with their pre-destined marriages. This is accepted as natural, and most parents don't mind it too much. Although, some will go as far as disowning their children for it, which is sad and unfortunate. Most believe that it acceptable to keep more | The first courtship practices are practised at a very young age when the parents of Betazoid children promise their children to each other and then go through with genetic bonding. Genetic Bonding is an old-style practice, and ancient Betazoids used to think that the two subjects actually 'bond' with physical genes, and telepathic energies emitted in childhood, though undetected. After the children reach an older age, many do not go through with their pre-destined marriages. This is accepted as natural, and most parents don't mind it too much. Although, some will go as far as disowning their children for it, which is sad and unfortunate. Most believe that it acceptable to keep more than one actual love however, and the wedding celebration is a complex system of gifts and replies. | ||
Later adult courtship often takes place at weddings and banquets, some conducted in total nakedness. The tying of knots is also associated with this tradition. | Later adult courtship often takes place at weddings and banquets, some conducted in total nakedness. The tying of knots is also associated with this tradition. | ||
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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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