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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== | ||
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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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* 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. | ||