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==History== | ==History== | ||
Somewhere near the Gamma | Somewhere near the Gamma/Delta Quadrant border, on a large desertlike planet far from most other stars and stellar bodies, developed the unusual serpentlike species called the Senmeten. Maybe it had to do with the high levels of stellar radiation that leaked through the thin atmosphere or some other form of mutagenic combination of natural factors but they grew, developed and evolved into a highly intelligent species devoid of any limbs or appendages. | ||
In the beginning their minds slowly developed the ability to communicate telepathically but it did not end there. As time drifted by they learned to harness their minds and focus them to create a type of psychic force with which they could move things. More time passed and this ability grew, developing into a more refined and delicate tool. Now they could fashion things, simple devices, machines and with time more complex things. | In the beginning their minds slowly developed the ability to communicate telepathically but it did not end there. As time drifted by they learned to harness their minds and focus them to create a type of psychic force with which they could move things. More time passed and this ability grew, developing into a more refined and delicate tool. Now they could fashion things, simple devices, machines and with time more complex things. | ||
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Eventually one of their probes approached the Federation world of [[Betazed]] in mid-late 2385 and happened upon a gathering of counselors there. It alerted the nearest Senmeten vessel, which responded and changed course. | Eventually one of their probes approached the Federation world of [[Betazed]] in mid-late 2385 and happened upon a gathering of counselors there. It alerted the nearest Senmeten vessel, which responded and changed course. | ||
When it arrived they allowed their ship to be detected and awaited contact. The Betazed government made them welcome and the ship landed and was dissolved. For two weeks the Senmeten were made welcome, questioned and allowed to explore. Then they gathered, creating their ship and boarded. Soon after they took off and left. Since then there has been no further recorded contact with them. | When it arrived they allowed their ship to be detected and awaited contact. The Betazed government made them welcome and the ship landed and was dissolved. For two weeks the Senmeten were made welcome, questioned and allowed to explore. Then they gathered, creating their ship and boarded. Soon after they took off and left. Since then there has been no further recorded contact with them. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||