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==History==  
==History==  
Tellarites were warp-capable and involved in inter-species communication by the 20th century. In 1957, a Tellarite freighter picked up the distress call of a Vulcan ship that had crash-landed on Earth, near Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania. They passed this information onto the Vulcan High Command. Some time before 2154, the Tellarites were also in conflict with the Andorians. Ambassador Gral recalled being aboard a Tellarite cruiser as they drove "those blue demons" back into their own territory by force.
===Voice Wars===
The Tellarites are a very technically apt people, almost a race of engineers. The basis for this trait was most likely as a result of the difficulty the species had in finding sources of fresh water. It forced them to develop the necessary skills as engineers so they could begin deep mining the surface of their planet in order to find water. This later allowed for the development of irrigation and later hydroponic farms to support their population as well as their large cities.  
   
   
In April 2152, a passing Tellarite vessel directed the Earth starship Enterprise, suffering severe damage after an encounter in a Romulan minefield, to an automated repair facility. Subcommander T'Pol then stated that Tellarites are generally considered trustworthy.
And, as engineers, they like to improve on everything, and make everything as efficient as possible. Several centuries before the 24th century many Tellarites became involved separately in trying to find the most efficient way of communication. To streamline their language and this eventually led them to try and engineer a more efficient way to think as well.
In March 2153, the Tellarite bounty hunter Skalaar, working for the Klingons, captured the Human, Jonathan Archer, captain of the Enterprise. However, he later helped him to escape from the Klingon ship. Skalaar's brother, Gaavrin, who worked on a space station at that time, used to run a freighter, the Tezra, together with him.
   
   
In November 2154, a Tellarite delegation led by Ambassador Gral was being transported to the planetoid Babel by the Enterprise to resolve a long standing trade dispute with the Andorians. The original conference agenda covered only trade regulations for the sector. However, a Romulan plot to destabilize the region had the opposite effect and created a temporary alliance among the Andorians, Vulcans, Humans, and Tellarites. The proceeding conference later helped bring peace to the strained Tellarite-Andorian relations. In 2155, a delegation of Tellarite ambassadors was sent to Earth to join in talks of forming a Coalition of Planets. Minister Nathan Samuels joked that the new universal translators were working a little too well when it came to talking to the Tellarites.
In a short time many of the separate nations declared that they had figured out the best way to speak and think, and that everyone should conform to their standard. The world was then quickly engrossed in the Voice Wars, as each nation tried to get everyone else to conform to their standard. The Wars were ended, however, from the inside out. Various groups of people within the warring nations saw the devastation the Voice Wars were creating, and thought "Well, this surely can't be the most streamlined way of thinking, it's leading to genocide!" They reasoned that diversity was, in fact, the most efficient process, and any one mode of thinking would lead to stagnation; machines need parts that do different things. Resistance against the Voice Wars grew, until those who tried to force their methods on others were either gone, or realized just how foolish they were.
 
The Voice Wars resulted in the formation of a new ethic; Tellarites became profoundly argumentative. They valued other ideas and other points of view, and love argument and discussion so much that they would often take the devil's advocate position even when they believe in what they are arguing against. They believed that without ample discussion, Voices may be quieted, and that must not be allowed to happen again. Debate became the primary form of entertainment on Tellar.
   
   
The new Coalition of Planets became welded together in 2156, when the conflict with the Romulan Star Empire escalated into the Earth-Romulan War. A humiliating defeat of the Romulans by an alliance of Tellarite, Andorian, Vulcan, and Earth forces at the Battle of Cheron in 2160 effectively ended the war and led to the establishment of the Romulan Neutral Zone between the two power blocs.  
===Into Space===
Some time prior to 2161, Shallash gained notoriety as the second Tellarite liberator.
The species developed space travel in a relatively early period in their history and by the 20th century they were using impulse drives to explore their home system of Pangeos. It was in 1957 that Garas developed the first working warp drive engine prototype which catapulted his people into an interstellar power. From that moment on, the Tellarites kept a distinctive edge in creating the best propulsion technology which they held with pride. As they began to travel through space, they began to make contact with a number of other space faring species.
In 2161, Tellar became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets along with its old war allies Earth, Andoria, and Vulcan. As a result, the Tellarites held a seat on the Federation Council and served as Starfleet officers.
 
Tellarite serving on the Elysian CouncilIn 2268, the planet Coridan sought admission to the United Federation of Planets. However, due to the wealth of dilithium available on Coridan and the presence of illegal mining operations, Coridan's admission was a controversial subject between Tellarites and Vulcans. The Babel Conference was convened to settle the matter and ultimately approved Coridan's admission. Tellarite Ambassador Gav was among the delegates to the Babel Conference but was killed by an Orion infiltrator in Andorian disguise on board the Federation starship USS Enterprise. On the conference, Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan was ultimately credited with achieving the consensus towards admitting the planet to the Federation.
   
   
Tellarite serving on the Federation CouncilA Tellarite served on the ruling council of the pocket dimension Elysia, during the late 23rd century. It was unknown how long his species had been trapped in that universe.
During diplomatic contact with the Andorians, the inhabitants of the planet Andoria decided to showcase the ColAndor Scrolls - these documents served as an inspiration on how their race had formed a government in the hopes that it would likewise evoke such a reaction amongst the Tellarites. However, High Councillor Grev removed the five scrolls from the Andorian delegates and kept them on Tellar which became a source of conflict between them and the Tellarites. This incident almost led to a war but a truce was maintained which led to the ColAndor Scrolls remaining on Tellar.
   
   
In 2286, at least one Tellarite was serving on the Federation Council. By the late 24th century, Tellarites were serving in Starfleet. A drunken Klingon at the celebrations for the Order of the Bat'leth in 2373 bragged about having killed the Tellarite helmsman of Laporin's starship.
Shortly after this first contact was made between the Tellarites and [[Rigellian]] traders. Through them, the Tellarites later learned of the great wealth of the Orion Colonies.
 
During the 2370s, Tellarite freighters occasionally conducted trade through starbase Deep Space 9.
Following the fall of Betazed during the Dominion War, in 2374, many believed that Tellar could be the Dominion's next target.  
   
   
Tellarites were a warp-capable humanoid species from the class M planet Tellar Prime. In 2161, their homeworld became a founding member the United Federation of Planets.
===Pre-Federation===
In 1957, a Tellarite freighter picked up the distress call of a [[Vulcan]] ship that had crash-landed on Earth, near Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania. They passed this information onto the [[ma:Vulcan High Command|Vulcan High Command]].
   
   
The Tellarites were a very technically apt people, almost a race of engineers. The basis for this trait came due to the difficulty the species had in finding sources of fresh water and thus forced them to develop the necessary skill as engineers where they began deep mining of the surface of their planet in order to find water. This later allowed for the developent of irrigation and later hydroponic farms to support their population as well as their large cities. And, as engineers, they like to put a process on everything, and make everything as efficient as possible. Several centuries before the 24th century many Tellarites went to the process, separately, of streamlining language, trying to find the most efficient way of communication. This then led to engineering a process figuring out the best way to think.
In April 2152, a passing Tellarite vessel directed the Earth starship [[ma:Enterprise|Enterprise]], suffering severe damage after an encounter in a [[Romulan]] minefield, to an automated repair facility. Subcommander [[ma:T'Pol|T’Pol]] then stated that Tellarites are generally considered trustworthy.
   
   
In short time many of the separate nations declared that they had figured out the best way to speak and think, and that everyone should conform to their standard. The world was then quickly engrossed in the Voice Wars, as each nation tried to get everyone else to conform to their standard. The Wars were ended, however, from the inside out. Various groups of people within the warring nations saw the devastation the Voice Wars were creating, and thought "Well, this surely can't be the most streamlined way of thinking, it's leading to genocide!" They reasoned that diversity was, in fact, the most efficient process, and any one mode of thinking would lead to stagnation; machines need parts that do different things. Resistance against the Voice Wars grew, until those who tried to force their methods on others were either gone, or realized just how foolish they were.
In March 2153, the Tellarite bounty hunter Skalaar, working for the [[Klingon|Klingons]], captured the Human, [[ma:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]], captain of the Enterprise. However, he later helped him to escape from the Klingon ship. Skalaar's brother, Gaavrin, who worked on a space station at that time, used to run a freighter, the Tezra, together with him.  
 
The Voice Wars resulted in the formation of a new ethic; Tellarites became profoundly argumentative. They valued other ideas and other points of view, and love argument and discussion so much that they would often take the devil's advocate position even when they believe in what they are arguing against. They believed that without ample discussion, Voices may be quieted, and that must not be allowed to happen again. Debate became the primary form of entertainment on Tellar.  


The species developed space travel in a relatively early period in their history and by the 20th century they were using impulse drives to explore their home system of Pangeos. It was in 1957 that Garas developed the first working warp drive engine prototype which catapulted his people into an interstellar power. From that moment on, the Tellarites kept a distinctive edge in creating the best propulsion technology which they held with pride. As they began to travel through space, they began to make contact with a number of other space farring species.  
Some time before 2154, the Tellarites were also in conflict with the [[Andorian|Andorians]]. Ambassador Gral recalled being aboard a Tellarit cruiser as they drove "those blue demons" back into their own territory by force.  


During diplomatic contact with the Andorians, the inhabitants of the planet Andoria decided to showcase the ColAndor Scrolls - these documents served as an inspiration on how their race had formed a government in the hopes that it would likewise envoke such a reaction amongst the Tellarites. However, High Councillor Grev removed the five scrolls from the Andorian delegates and kept them on Tellar which became a source of conflict between them and the Tellarites. This incident almost led to a war but a truce was maintained which led to the colAndor Scrolls remaining on Tellar.  
In November 2154, a Tellarite delegation led by Ambassador Gral was being transported to the planetoid Babel by the Enterprise to resolve a long standing trade dispute with the Andorians. The original conference agenda covered only trade regulations for the sector. However, a Romulan plot to destabilize the region had the opposite effect and created a temporary alliance among the Andorians, Vulcans, Humans, and Tellarites. The proceeding conference later helped bring peace to the strained Tellarite-Andorian relations.
   
   
In reference stardate 0/3008.03, first contact was made between the Tellarites and Rigellian traders. Through them, the Tellarites later learned of the great wealth of the Orion Colonies, in stardate 0/3109.
In 2155, a delegation of Tellarite ambassadors was sent to Earth to join in talks of forming a Coalition of Planets. Minister Nathan Samuels joked that the new universal translators were working a little too well when it came to talking to the Tellarites.
 
The new Coalition of Planets became welded together in 2156, when the conflict with the Romulan Star Empire escalated into the Earth-Romulan War. A humiliating defeat of the Romulans by an alliance of Tellarite, Andorian, Vulcan, and Earth forces at the [[ma:Battle of Cheron|Battle of Cheron]] in 2160 effectively ended the war and led to the establishment of the Romulan Neutral Zone between the two power blocs.
===Now a Member===
Some time prior to 2161, Shallash gained notoriety as the second Tellarite liberator. In 2161, Tellar became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets along with its old war allies Earth, Andoria, and Vulcan. As a result, the Tellarites held a seat on the Federation Council and served in Starfleet.  
 
In 2268, the planet Coridan sought admission to the United Federation of Planets. However, due to the wealth of dilithium available on Coridan and the presence of illegal mining operations, Coridan's admission was a controversial subject between Tellarites and Vulcans. The Babel Conference was convened to settle the matter and ultimately approved Coridan's admission. Tellarite Ambassador Gav was among the delegates to the Babel Conference but was killed by an Orion infiltrator in Andorian disguise on board the Federation starship USS Enterprise. On the conference, Ambassador [[ma:Sarek|Sarek]] of Vulcan was ultimately credited with achieving the consensus towards admitting the planet to the Federation.
   
   
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The Tellarite Insurgency was an event in Federation history that occurred sometime prior to 2284. This insurgency had threatened the Vulcan people, but the situation was mitigated due largely to Humans.
Tellarites were warp capable and involved in inter species communication as early as the 20th century. In 1957, a Tellarite freighter picked up the distress call of a [[Vulcan]] ship that had crash landed on Earth, near Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania. They passed this information onto the Vulcan High Command.
   
   
In April 2152, a passing Tellarite vessel directed the Earth starship ''Enterprise'', suffering severe damage after an encounter in a [[Romulan]] minefield, to an automated repair facility. Subcommander T'Pol then stated that Tellarites are generally considered trustworthy.
A Tellarite served on the ruling council of the pocket dimension Elysia, during the late 23rd century. It was unknown how long his species had been trapped in that universe.
 
In March 2153, the Tellarite bounty hunter Skalaar, working for the [[Klingon]]s, captured the Human, Jonathan Archer, captain of the ''Enterprise''. However, he later helped him to escape from the Klingon ship, after he had turned him over to them. Skalaar's brother, Gaavrin, who worked on a space station at that time, used to run a freighter, called Tezra, together with him.
 
In November 2154, a Tellarite delegation lead by Ambassador Gral, was being transported to the planetoid Babel by the Enterprise to resolve a long standing trade dispute with the [[Andorian]]s. The original conference agenda covered only trade regulations for the sector. However, a Romulan plot to destabilize the region, had the opposite effect and created a temporary Alliance among the Andorians, Vulcans, Humans, and Tellarites. The proceeding conference later helped bring peace to the strained Tellarite-Andorian relations.  
   
   
In 2155, a delegation of Tellarite ambassadors was sent to Earth to join in talks of forming a Coalition of Planets. Minister Nathan Samuels joked that the new universal translators were working a little too well when it came to talking to the Tellarites.
A drunken Klingon at the celebrations for the Order of the Bat'leth in 2373 bragged about having killed the Tellarite helmsman of Laporin's starship.
 
In 2161, Tellar would become a founding member of the United Federation of Planets along with Earth, Andoria and Vulcan. As a result the Tellarites were one of the first species to hold a seat on the Federation Council. Right from the beginning they have served as Starfleet officers.
 
In 2267, the planet Coridan sought admission to the United Federation of Planets. However, due to the wealth of dilithium available on Coridan and the presence of illegal mining operations, Coridan's admission was a controversial subject between Tellarites and Vulcans. The Babel Conference was convened to settle the matter and ultimately approved Coridan's admission. Tellarite Ambassador Gav was among the delegates to the Babel Conference but was killed by an Orion infiltrator in Andorian disguise onboard the Federation starship ''USS Enterprise''. On the conference, Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan was ultimately credited with achieving the consensus towards admitting the planet to the Federation.
 
The Tellarite Insurgency was an event in Federation history that occurred sometime prior to 2284. This insurgency had threatened the Vulcan people, but the situation was mitigated due largely to Humans.
 
A Tellarite served on the ruling council of the pocket dimension Elysia, during the late 23rd century. It is unknown how long his species had been trapped in that universe.
   
   
During the 2370s, Tellarite freighters would occasionally conduct trade through starbase Deep Space 9.
During the 2370s, Tellarite freighters occasionally conducted trade through starbase [[ma:Deep Space 9|Deep Space 9]].
   
   
===Mirror universe===  
Following the fall of Betazed during the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]], in 2374, many believed that Tellar could be the [[ma:Dominion|Dominion's]] next target.
In the mirror universe, Tellarites had been subjugated by the Terran Empire sometime prior to 2155, though some had joined the rebellion against the Empire.
 
===Mirror universe===
In the [[ma: mirror universe|mirror universe]], Tellarites have been subjugated by the Terran Empire sometime prior to 2155, though some had joined the rebellion against the Empire.
   
   
Major Malcolm Reed and Doctor Phlox of the ISS Enterprise tortured a Tellarite crewman named Terev in the agony booth as a demonstration of the device for Captain Maximilian Forrest and Commander Jonathan Archer. Reed's philosophy on Tellarites was that they were "all guilty of something".
Major Malcolm Reed and Doctor Phlox of the ISS Enterprise tortured a Tellarite crewman named Terev in the agony booth as a demonstration of the device for Captain Maximilian Forrest and Commander Jonathan Archer. Reed's philosophy on Tellarites was that they were "all guilty of something".
 
At one point, frustrated with a lack of progress while trying to apprehend the rogue Gorn Slar aboard the stolen USS Defiant, Archer raged that "we'd have more luck sending a squad of Tellarites to capture this thing!"
At one point, frustrated with a lack of progress while trying to apprehend the rogue Gorn Slar aboard the stolen USS Defiant, Archer raged that "we'd have more luck sending a squad of Tellarites to capture this thing!"
 
[[Image:Tellarite Emblem.png|right]]
[[Image:Tellarite Emblem.png|right]]
   
   
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==Religion==  
==Religion==  
In terms of religion, the wolf-like Krognik demon was the equivalent of the Devil. A notable sacred text was also seen in the Scroll of Eternal Feasting.
In some ways their religion resembles that of the Earth religion Christianity. They have a supreme being (Hovah) that personifies all the best qualities of their people. While in place of the devil they have the wolf-like Krognik demon. He personifies all the worst qualities of their people and takes delight in tempting people away from his ancient enemy Hovah.
 
Their religion is based on over a thousand scrolls and debating the content of these scrolls is both a normal occurrence and one that usually inspires others to join in. Probably the best known and most often debated scroll is the Scroll of Eternal Feasting.
 
==Mythology==  
==Mythology==  
In terms of religion, the wolf-like Krognik demon was the equivalent of the Devil. A notable sacred text was also seen in the Scroll of Eternal Feasting.
They have a rich history populated with many unusual tales and beings. Probably the best known villain from these tales is the wolf-like Krognik demon who is the equivalent of the human Devil.
    
    
==Society==
==Society==
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==Culture==  
==Culture==  
Tellarites were well known for their engineering skills with their talent being renowned throughout the Federation. The basis for this trait was due to the necessity that their ancestors had in finding sources of fresh water and thus involved the use of deep drilling. This allowed them to construct large scale irrigation projects that increased the amount of agricultural land available to them which further allowed for the construction of massive hydroponic farms in order to support their large settlements. These traits made them skilled miners and builders with them being able to find not only industrial minerals but even precious metals in locations that other engineers were incapable of conceiving. Their argumentative skills even encompassed their politics and surprisingly provided for a peaceful government. The planetary ruling body consisted of a congress of delegates which represented the various traditionally based nation states. There was no executive branch within the Tellarite government which meant that all important matters were resolved by simple majority vote amongst the delegates. However, such votes often involved extensive debates even before the process began which consisted of loud, though never violent, arguments. Once the matter was settled, the arguments were quickly forgotten and business continued within the government. In terms of religion, the wolf-like Krognik demon was the equivalent of the Devil. A notable sacred text was also seen in the Scroll of Eternal Feasting.  
Bells of all kinds play an important part in their music. Most of which is upbeat and suited to singing along with or tapping your toes in time to the melody. Their visual arts tend to be very mechanical and precise.  
 
===Tellarite hollow bell line===  
===Tellarite hollow bell line===  
A Tellarite hollow bell line is a musical instrument originating from Tellar. This instrument was taught at the Tenaran Music Academy, and played by both Joran Dax and Temzia Nirenn.  
A Tellarite hollow bell line is a musical instrument originating from Tellar. This instrument was taught at the Tenaran Music Academy, and played by both Joran Dax and Temzia Nirenn.  
===The Feast===
As one would expect Tellarites love food and any important event in their lives is normally celebrated with a large boisterous feast. This will include music and numerous kinds of strong spirits. Arguments and numerous debates are both welcomed and enjoyed by the other guests who will eagerly seek to join in.
   
   
===The Debate===
It is not uncommon for Tellarites to go out of their way in order to find a good argument. In fact it is both their most popular spectator sport and their fondest activity next to eating. Any subject and any point of view is fair game.
 
==Customs==  
==Customs==  
"Tellarites do not get drunk, just feisty." This is a popular belief that does seem to have some basis in fact. Due to their unique body chemistry they are better suited to consume large quantities of fermented drinks without suffering the usual side-affects.   
"Tellarites do not get drunk, just feisty." This is a popular belief that does seem to have some basis in fact. Due to their unique body chemistry they are better suited to consume large quantities of fermented drinks without suffering the usual side-affects.   
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==Economy==  
==Economy==  
One of Garak's suggested wedding dresses for Rom and Leeta was in the style of Tellarite modern.
They have a very well developed trade network and a long history of seeking out trade deals with other species. If they had to they could easily be self-sufficient. Fortunately for the Federation they are not. They contribute to the over-all economic success of the central region of the Federation.
 
Some of their better known economic successes are:
   
   
===Tellarite fizz===  
===Tellarite fizz===  
Tellarite fizz was a type of sparkling beverage of Tellarite origin. A Tellarite fizz was one of many such drinks available at Quark's Bar on Deep Space 9's Promenade.
Tellarite fizz is a very popular type of sparkling beverage of Tellarite origin. A Tellarite fizz was one of many such drinks available at Quark's Bar on Deep Space 9's Promenade.
 
===Wedding Gowns===
Believe it or not they produce a surprising number of wedding dresses and designs. In fact one of the wedding dresses that [[ma:Gaarak|Garak's]] suggested for [[ma:Rom|Rom]] and [[ma:Leeta|Leeta]] was in the style of Tellarite modern.
   
   
=== Tellarite Mining Consortium===
=== Tellarite Mining Consortium===  
The Tellarite Mining Consortium is a Tellarite group that regulates Tellarite freighters. Skalaar and his brother Gaavrin owned and operated the Tellarite freighter Tezra under the authority of the Consortium.
The Tellarite Mining Consortium is a Tellarite group that regulates Tellarite freighters. Skalaar and his brother Gaavrin owned and operated the Tellarite freighter Tezra under the authority of the Consortium.
 
===Tellar News Service===
The Tellar News Service (also known as the Tellarite News Service) was a prominent news agency on Tellar in the late 24th century. It is still one of the most prominent services with in the Federation.
   
   
===Tellar News Service===
In 2379, the Tellar News Service's Palais correspondent was a Tellarite named Kav.
The Tellar News Service (also known as the Tellarite News Service) was a prominent news agency on Tellar in the late 24th century.
   
   
In 2379, the Tellar News Service's Palais correspondent was a Tellarite named Kav.
==Military==
==Military==
The Tellarite cruiser was a class of warship utilized by the Tellarites during the mid-22nd century. They were said to be inferior in design to the Andorian warships of the era.  
The Tellarite cruiser was a class of warship utilized by the Tellarites during the mid-22nd century. They were said to be inferior in design to the Andorian warships of the era.  
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