Kerelian

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Kerelian
Lt.Cmdr Nella Daren - Acomplished Musician
Four Letter Code	KERE
Federation Status	Member
Planet of Origin	Kerelia
Encountered	TNG: Lessons
T/E Rating	T0/E0
Current Tech Level	N+
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A race of humanoids with extremely advanced vocal and audiotory abilites, Kerelians are almost identical to Terrans except with significantly enlarged ears. Most Kerelians find employment as musicians, singers, or in the sonic sciences. This ability is the evolutionary result of a very thin atmosphere with pressures so low that many Kerelians need special treatments before entering a standard class M environment.

One such Kerelian, Lieutenant Commander Nella Daren served aboard the Enterprise-D for a short time in 2369. She was an accomplished musician, playing piano in an ensemble that included Data on violin, which performed Chopin in Ten-Forward to a very moved audience. She had acquired a flat, scrollable keyboard from planet Mataline II, which she used to start playing duets with Captain Picard, who was practicing the Ressikan flute. So refined was her ear for music, she was able to located the most acoustically perfect spot on the ship - the fourth intersect of Jefferies Tube 25.

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Name

• Proper Name: Kerelian
• Pronunciation: Keh'Reh'Lian

Home System

• Quadrant: Beta
• Location: Eta Eridani Sector Block - Donatu Sector (coordinates B27-0002-1300 )
• Pronunciation:
• Star: Beta Eridani
• Terran Name: Cursa
• Spectral Type: A3 III
• Distance from Star: @ perihelion 310 million km
• Companions: 7 other planets. It is the 3rd planet in the system

Home World

• Proper Name: Kerelia
• Pronunciation:
• Diameter: 22,841 km
• Gravity: 1.06 standard gravity with a density of 5.8
• Axial Tilt: 0.87%, no appreciable tilt and no seasons
• Orbital Period: 321 days
• Rotational Period: 28 hours
• Classification: M
  • Surface Water: 85%
  • Atmosphere: 1/3 earths measured from sea level with 75% nitrogen, 24% oxygen, 1% trace chemicals
  • Climate: Warm semi-tropical with tropical at the equator and moist continental climate at the northern latitudes
  • Population: 2.8 Billion
  • Geography: Kerelia's largest land mass, Merindora, separated into two continents during massive tectonic plate shifts 11,000 years ago. The resulting two continents, Abaran and Actya, constitute 80 percent of the total land mass on the planet. At the closest point the continents are separated by a distance of 8000 km by two oceans, Teora and Anama. Four major islands and several minor islands formed from undersea volcano eruptions. Water accounts for 85 percent of the planet’s surface. The main continents lay between latitudes 75N and 45S. Both poles are covered with massive ice surfaces that extend several kilometers deep. A sophisticated network of caves have been carved out over millions of years from repeated global warming and cooling. The oceans at the deepest point is 29 kms. Eighty percent of the population live on the main continents with eighteen percent on the smaller islands. The remaining two percent live at the southern pole region known as Ecosa.

History

Early History

Kerelians were a young thriving race that lived on a great continent known as Meridora. The culture had advanced to a "Bronze Age" when approximately xxxx years ago archaeological cosmologist suspect a stellar core fragment passed the planet causing massive tectonic shifts. Meridora was split into the continents of Actya and Abaran. The devastating seismic activity and tidal flooding nearly caused the extinction of the estimated 50 million Kerelians.

After 300 years the continents slowed their movements and the race started to thrive again. Kerelian mythology, customs, and religious beliefs on both continents were formed during this period known as Tes'Aedra, or the New Beginning. The race, now divided on two continents, developed similarly in language, physiological development, and the arts and sciences. Anthropologists have noted that there are psychological differences due to the extremes that each set of survivors were faced with.

The 3 million survivors on Actya formed tribes and fought amongst themselves for the limited resources. The fighting eventually stopped after a few hundred years and soon after the tribes formed a peaceful nation state. The stories of the tribal wars are reflected in their literature and music. Actyans were adventurous and soon went to sea discovering 3 of the 4 major islands, CLessa, Adatlina, and Edela.

Abaran, with an estimated 500,000 survivors, had ample resources to feed their people. The Abarans never new war and concentrated on the arts. Even by today’s standards the Abadans were a head of their time understanding the concepts of music and math and how they were intertwined. Eventually the Abarans went to sea and discovered the island of Tanis. It was soon disovered that the valleys and caves on the island haad exceptional acoustic properties. A colony was settled there is now home The Kerelian Institute of Music, the premier music school in the galaxy.

Xxxx years ago the Kerelians were brought together when explorers from Actya happened upon Tanis. The two cultures easily merged into one and soon a single planetary government was formed. Both Actyans and Abarans knew there were differences in temperament between the two and felt it was a great benefit to have such a diverse culture. Kerelia has never known bigotry or class warfare. Working together the Kerelians advanced at a remarkably fast pace. There advancement from a pre-industrial state to intra-solar system exploration took 150 years.

Space Faring Age

By the year xxxx they launched their first satellite and soon after were exploring their solar system. Kerelians on xxx developed warp capability, approximately the same time as the Vulcans. They became explorers and soon discovered other warp capable species. For unknown reasons on xxxx Kerelia was attacked by a species that they called Ornis. The Ornis demanded unconditional surrender of their planet. After a bitter 1 year war the Ornis left as mysteriously as they arrived. The Kerelian people, tired of war voted to dismantle their warp capabilities but to maintain their Orbital Security Fleet and commercial fleet.

The first Federation ship to visit Kerelia was on xxxx. It had been xxx years since the Ornis War and the Kerelians welcomed them. Soon diplomatic and trade relations were made with several federation planets. The Federation offered Kerelia admission to joint the Federation but politely declined. Kerelia was soon becoming a favorite stopping point for federation ships for shore leave. A small religious faction were opposed to interaction with any species and broke away from the Kerelian government. They built a colony in the caves carved under the giant ice land mass Ecosa.

Soon the Federation was at war with the Klingon Empire and maintaining a tense truce with the Romulans. Concerned about their safety, on xxx the Kerelians requested admittance to the Federation and were admitted as a full member on xxxx. Some Kerelians, most from Actya yearning for adventure, joined Starfleet as officers and crewmembers. The first Kerelian to graduate Starfleet Academy was Lieutenant Commander Nella Daren.

Kerelia got its first permanent Federation presence on xxxxx when a Starfleet established a Marine training camp northwest of Actya bay. The Starfleet Marines needed a training planet for extreme low and high pressure environments. With the planets deep oceans and natural low pressure atmosphere and high mountains, it was the ideal location. Kerelia also serves as a resupply point for Starfleet vessels and hosts permanent embassies from most of the federation planets.

Government

The capitol city of Kerelia, Afina, is home to the Government of Kerelia. The Government of Kerelia is the supreme authority for the planet. It consists of the Prime Minister, or Coi, appointed by the Chovina (parliament), and cabinet ministers appointed by the Coi. The Chovina is comprised of 9 members from each province. Abaran has the most provinces with 12, Tanis has 8, and the provincial island states of Adatlina, Edela, Clessa, and Tanis combine for a total of 216 members. The southern pole, known as Ecosa, inhabited by religious separatist are not represented. There is no Judicial arm of the Kerelian government.

Responsibilities

Coi

The Coi serves as chief administrator for the planet and is responsible for implementing planetary policy and law. The Coi nominates his cabinet and ensures they have the resources to accomplish their ministerial duties. As President of the Chovina, the Coi casts the deciding vote in case of ties. The Coi duties and responsibilities for:

• President of the Chovina
• Nominates cabinet ministers
• Nominates the United Federation of Planets ambassaor and planetary ambassadors
• Ensures compliance with the Kerelian Constitution
• Final arbitar on Judicial matters
• Proposes changes to the Constitution
• Superintendent of the Kerelian Academies for Music and Science
• Represents and speaks for Kerelia on inter-planetary issues
• Final Arbitar in judicial matters

Chovina

The Chovina meets 6 times a year unless an emergency session is called by the Coi. They serve as the legislative body for Kerelia. Chovina members are elected locally by each province. The Chovina is responsible for:

• Create and Amend Laws
• Investigate the use of money by the government
• Represent the People
• Ratifies treaties presented by the Coi
• Holds hearing and confirms the nominations for Cabinet Ministers

Judicial

There is no Kerelian Judicial arm to oversee the law. Laws are given birth in the Chovina and signed into law by the Coi. Adjudication complaints are resolved at the provincial level with each province having a Supreme Arbitar, 1-4 appeals court, and 1-15 local courts. Cases at the local courts are decided on their merits by a sole arbitar. An appeal is automatic with a conviction and is heard by a 3 member appeals court. The appeal court ruling must be unanimous. In cases where there could not be a consensus the it is given to the Supreme Arbitar who will make a decision based on transcripts and with out hearings . All decisions by the Supreme arbrater are sent to the Coi for validation. Although rare, the Coi may overturn the decision of the Supreme arbitar. There are no civil courts on Kerelia.

Cabinet

The Chovina confirms the Coi's nominations for cabinet ministers. The major cabinets are:

• Department of Planetary Defense
• Department of Treasurey
• Department of Spacel
• Department of Sciences
• Department of Music
• Department of Federation and Inter-Planetary Relations

Provincial Governments

Each province selects 9 Chovina Members who also serve as the provincial lawmakers and administrators. A chief Administrator is selected from one of the eight members to manage the day to day operations of the provincial government. The Supreme Arbitar, local arbitars' and members of the appeals courts are appointed by these lawmakers.

Description

A race of humanoids with extremely advanced vocal and audiotory abilities. They have significantly larger ears and have a greater range of skin tones and eye colors. The average male and female are 3-6 cm taller than their human counterparts. Hairstyles and facial hair are varied.

• Height M/F: 1.83/1.75 m
• Weight M/F: 80/62 kg
• Eye Colors: Standard humaniod i.e brown,green,blue (<1 percent are born with silver)
• Hair Colors: Standard humaniod i.e black,blonde,brown
• Skin Tones: Varies from olive to golden brown
• Life Expectancy: 134 years
• Handedness: Ambidextrous
• Telepathic Status: Fifteen percent born E1 or E2 Telepathic/Empathic Scale

Physiology

Kerelians have a unique auditory system which minimizes noise and distortion and gives an accurate frequency response. While most humanoid species hear between 20-20000 hz, Kerelians have an incredible range of 2-42,000 hz and can hear sounds 8 times fainter than other humanoids. The ridges that make up the outer ear, or pinna, amplify the sound waves and passes them to 6 sets of canals and eardrums thus splitting the sound waves into 6 distinct frequency ranges. The vibration from the ear drums are sent to 6 cochleas which convert them to nerve impulses and transmitted to an enlarged temporal lobe. Unique to other species, there is no degenerative hearing loss.

The Kerelian voice consists of sounds made by the vocal folds (cords), muscles of the larynx, and size of the vocal tract. Its frequency ranges from about 10 to 42,000 Hz, 6 times greater than other humanoids. The lungs pump air into the larynx which vibrates 2 sets of vocal folds (Kerelians are the only race to have two) producing 2 different frequencies. The frequencies are sent to a set of microscopic tubes and valves that can selectively add or subtract the frequencies resulting in incredible range. The muscles of the larynx adjust the length and tension of the vocal folds to ‘fine tune’ pitch and tone.

To live in a low pressure/oxygen atmosphere Kerelians have developed larger than normal lungs and heart. An efficient anaerobic and aerobic system manages how oxygen is delivered to key organs and muscles. A mini organ called an Ebra augments the production of red blood cells.

Kerelians have two kidneys and two lungs and need both of each to survive. In the case of disease or injury the body can survive with one until a new one regenerated. This process takes 2-4 weeks and in the interim a prosthetic is used.

The brain is not divided and consist of 4 lobes. The temporal lobe is the largest and most complex. It is responsible for processing audio information and a large portion, the Euadin, is used solely as a "back up" memory node. In case of injury to a lobe, information stored in that area can be retrieved from the Euadin later on preventing memory loss. An area in the Temporal lobe, the Zyfur area is only active in about 15 percent of Kerelians who are born empathic, either E1 or E2 on the Telepathic/Empathic Scale. It is still a mystery to why this is so. There is no genetic evidence that emphatic abilities are inherited.

Psychology

Kerelians are both "idea"-people and "people"-people, who see everyone and everything as part of a cosmic whole. They want to both help and to be liked and admired by other people, on both an individual and species level. This is rarely a problem for Kerelians, as they are outgoing and warm, and genuinely liked people. Some Kerelains have a great deal of charm, which can ingratiate them to the most unexciting of people.

Kerelians have strong values and viewpoints. They tend to try to use their social skills to persuade others of the rightness of their views. This sometimes results in Kerelians neglecting what is closest to them while caught up their efforts to change the galaxy.

Dealing with Federation and other species, Kerelians are pleasant and friendly, and interact in a positive and creative manner. Kerelians are problem solvers and quick thinkers. They are not easily distracted and dislike performing small, uninteresting tasks. Kerelians are equally productive when working in a group or as an individual.

Kerelians have a "silly switch." They can be intellectual, serious, all business for a while, and during the middle of a crisis come up with witticisms to relieve tension in a group.

Kerleains are galactic learners. Close enough is not enough to satisfy a Kerelian. They can be intolerant of races that that feel “good enough” is fine. Kerelians excel at exacting disciplines such as mathematics and music. All of their music is based on advanced mathematics.

The populace that has family roots to Actya are more adventurous and care free than their Abaran counter parts. Whilst Abarans are content to stay on the planet, Actyans are more prone to go to other world. It is by no coincidence that Actya was selected as the site for a Star Fleet Marine training base and that all Kerelians that have joined Star Fleet have famliey ties to Actya. Abaran is happy to be part of the UFoP's and welcomes visitors to their planet. Abarans make up nearly 100 percent of the diplomats to other planets and the UFoP's. These are only small personality abberations between the people of the two continents and is a source of good natured planetary rivalry.

Religion

Origin and History

The Heart of Kerelia, an ancient religion, emerged during the Tes’Aedra, or New Beginning. On Actya is was known as Rona , and on Abaran as Cytus It is unknown how the religion and its practices flourished with nearly identical dogma and rituals on continents separated by 8000 km. Followers of the Heart believe it was a test of the Kerelian people and if they kept the faith they would be one people again. The texts for Heart of Kerelia are the compilation of the ancient teachings from both Rona and Cytus written by the prophets Bondara and Eocoll respectfully. Approximately 90 percent of Kerelians for the Heart of Kerelia to certain levels of faith and obedience.

Beliefs

It is a core belief to conquer all temptations and inner enemies such as anger, greed and pride by practicing non-attachment with the material

world and by living a peacefully disciplined lifestyle. Non-attachment was defined as “a believer would willingly give up all possessions to the Heart of Kerelia if asked”. Followers are not prohibited from accumulating physical things and property even for comfort and entertainment. For everything that is acquired that is not needed for sustenance an equal amount in value of food, shelter, or must be given less fortunate, even if a non-believer. This ritual of giving became the basis for the Kerelian monetary system.

Philosophy of non-violence. Actya, which had a period of tribal wars viewed any violence in self-defense is acceptable even if one must attack first to survive. Ancient Rona texts validated the concept of forgiveness from the Gods if violence is used justly. Across the ocean the Abarans, who never knew of violence or wars, maintained that non-violence extended to all living things on earth which includes animals, fish and plants. Ancient Abarans had a strict diet of milk, nuts, seeds, and anything that fell from a plant naturally and was considered not living. The modern day following of followers of the Heart adhere more closely to the ancient Rona interpretation of non-violence. The symbol for the heart of Kerelia is a Heart which symbolizes the value of life. Inside the heart is a tear drop which symbolizes non-violence. On either side are souls marching up to heaven after achieving hallador.

Life and Afterlife

Karma is the cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or punished in one life according to the to that person’s deed in the previous life. A soul will live an endless cycle of lives until they reach hallador (an end from the cycle of rebirth) by a life of strict non-violence and repudiating the human body. If hallodor is not achieved the soul will be reincarnated or will cease to exist. Once hallodor is achieved the soul is liberated and sent to heaven where it becomes a God and sits with the other Gods.

Followers believe every sentient being can become a God. They do not believe in a supreme creator or creators. Further, they believe that only the soul has determination on its faith and no Being can help the soul. According to the ancient texts, the universe is eternal. Nothing that exists now has ever been created nor will ever be destroyed. The universe consists of only heaven and hell.

Worship

Worship is done to ask the Gods for their guidance in the journey to liberate the soul. Worship takes place publicly at temples or at home at alters built of stone. The worship consists of devotions to the Gods by placing symbols of their possessions on the alter and meditation. Music and singing is a key aspect in the rituals. Worship is practiced every 16 days and may last hours.

The Dindri

The Dindri were once followers of the Heart of Kerelia but believed Kerelians were not adhering to the wishes of the prophets. They are xenophobes and broke away from the continents after the Ornis War. The sight of violence and devastation drove them to a monastic life style and the live in the caves carved below Ecosa. It is a mystery how they survive in the depths of Ecosa but signs of life are detected by space borne sensors.

Culture

The culture of Kerelia has evolved over thousands of years, beginning with Tes'Adeara, The New Beginning then continuing on with the Enlightenment period. Historians credit the Age of Enlightenment (when the peoples from Actya and Abaran met) with giving birth to and solidifying a single culture. The core Kerelian belief is that the mind and body are intruments of art and music.

Music and Dance

The music of Kerelia is diverse and rooted deep in its history. Kerelian music separates into two parts: Traditional music, that which originated on Abaran; and combined music, music that is influenced by Actya. These compositions have existed for millennia and originated in the Tes'Adears amd the Enlightnment Ages. Ironicaly Kerelians discourage the creation of new genres and instead concentrate on perfecting the perfect relationship between math and music. Every function, no matter how small, has a music or vocal component to it. Dance is considered a lesser form of expression but is not frowned upon. While Kerelians view music as a science, they view dance as entertainment and recreation.

Meditation

Meditation is conducted privately and outdoors except for Devotional meditation which is done at an alter or temple. It is not uncommon to meditate up to 4 hours a day. Kerelians practice 3 forms of meditation:

• Awareness Meditation: Is about being aware of the sounds and activities happening around you.

• Devoional Meditation: Is for those who regularly participate in prayer. It is based on communicating with God.

• Convergent Meditation: Focusing on a sounds, objects, or thoughts.

Art and Architecture

Kerelians beleive that the body is a canvas. Children get thier first body art at the age of 6 and first piercings at 8. Both paintings and body art are anti-naturalist. They favor symbolism over realism. Artisans consider the art of sculpting as simplistic and avoid the art. Exceptions are for decorative pieces that adorn the various temples across the planet.

Kerelian architecture is unique as it is beautiful. Each structure must be approved by the Provincial Board of Music to ensure it meets specific auditory properties. Each structure design represents musical notation. When all adjacent structures are viewed together from above they represent a musical composition. Each city is named after the composition.

Language

It is generally accepted that Kerelians have the one of the most beautiful voices in the Galaxy. This a result of a unique physiology and an intricate and complex language to support it. It is an extremely precise language with 121 constanants, 32 vowels, and 41 dipthongs. There are no dialects but there exist six distinct accents that originate from the two continents and the 4 major islands.

Recreation

Kerelians spend there leisure with many activities. They enjoy the challeges of climbing Mt. Aujin, 40,000m, to diving to the depths of the oceans, 37,000m. Many arenas are used for various sporting events. The most popular are, Geskana, Vajhaq, Parrises Squares, and Karo-Net. In addition to the daily performances in the arts Kerelians enjoy leisury games such as Tongo and 3D Chess.

Technology

Kerelia is classed as N+ (Civil Technocracy Age) on the Planetary Development Scale. They have warp capability. Power on the planet is produced from a unique method of harnessing ionized gases emitted from their sun and incorporating it into cold fusion. This method is highly efficient and portable devices can be used to power entire cities in case a natural disaster destroys the existing power producing facilities. Kerelia had developed cloaking technology but abandoned it after admission to the Federation in keeping with the Treaty of Algeron. Sonic sciences technology is a major export of Kerelia. This technology has revolutionized how ore is mined on asteroids using remote sonic drills.

Economy

There is no official tender used by the citizens of Kerelia to purchase items. The economic system on Kerelia is based on shared wealth. Over a period of hundreds of years, giving to those that need what you do not need ended with the elimination of economic classes. Today all Kerelians work toward common goals. Barter and trade are common forms of exchange of goods and services as well as individual promises and contracts. The provincial governments use a complicated formula to buy and sell Latinum with each other. The formula is based on how much one provinces services and skills are lended to one province or another. The Treasury Department collects taxes on the accumulated Latinum and is used to trade with other planets for resources and goods not available on Kerelia.

Military

Kerelia has no standing military designed to defend against attacks from other space faring species. Full membership to the Federation guarantees protection in the event of an aggressor. Because of the historical memories of the Ornis War all Kerelians at the age of 23 under go mandatory training in basic military skills and conduct planetary wide defense drills every two years. An Orbital Security Force (OSF) is equipped with 20 heavy cruisers to protect 8 space stations, prevent smuggling, and defend against piracy. An additional 7 light cruisers armed with Type 3 phasers are used to escort transports and cargo ships into Federation protected space. A small contingent of Star Fleet Marines is assigned to their permanent base north west of Actya Bay and can be used for defense with the permission of Star Fleet and UFoP's.

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