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After the collapse of the Esharan Hegemony the different Islands also warred with one another and Basul Rodul descended into a Dark Age. Many priceless works of art would be lost during this time and this era of warfare also marked the first instances of Rodulan telepathy being used as a weapon. | After the collapse of the Esharan Hegemony the different Islands also warred with one another and Basul Rodul descended into a Dark Age. Many priceless works of art would be lost during this time and this era of warfare also marked the first instances of Rodulan telepathy being used as a weapon. | ||
But the teachings of an important philosopher survived the wars ( | But the teachings of an important philosopher survived the wars (at least in part) and this spectre from the Past lead to the Great Reformation that lead to the development of modern Rodulan society based upon the principle that each individual community was entitled to self-rule and all should unite for the common good. While the latter part of the Reformation took many years to implement, the Autonomous Islands gradually grew into the Rodulan League made up of independent Islands banding together to promote shared ideals of Federalism and Direct Democracy. | ||
The first island to implement these ideals was Killudoran and it is the formation of the Killudoran Canton 8,492 years ago that marks the start of the Rodulan Calendar. The calendar states that every hundred years is an Age, and that every ten Ages is an Era. | The first island to implement these ideals was Killudoran and it is the formation of the Killudoran Canton 8,492 years ago that marks the start of the Rodulan Calendar. The calendar states that every hundred years is an Age, and that every ten Ages is an Era. | ||
For | For example, year 10 of the 3rd Age of the 4th Era would be represented as 4:3:10. Each Age and Era is also given a creative name by the Collective of Chrono-Guardians in Etaje, this name is based upon signs and portents reviewed in the 99th year of the Age and the 999th year of the Era. Year 10 of the 3rd Age of the 4th Era would also be known formally as Year 10 of the Towers Age in the Divine Era. Another less formal example primarily used by the vast majority of the Rodulan population simply recognizes the year and age. For example, 3:10 Towers would represent the 10th year of the third age named Towers. | ||
Each Age and Era is also given a creative name by the Collective of Chrono-Guardians in Etaje, this name is based upon signs and portents reviewed in the 99th year of the Age and the 999th year of the Era. | |||
Year 10 of the 3rd Age of the 4th Era would also be known formally as Year 10 of the Towers Age in the Divine Era. Another less formal example primarily used by the vast majority of the Rodulan population simply recognizes the year and age. For example, 3:10 Towers would represent the 10th year of the third age named Towers. | |||
=== The First Era/Glory Era === | === The First Era/Glory Era === | ||
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The Black Era is also known as the ‘Dull Era’ since not much happened in the way of technological advancement. Not even further spreading of the Great Reformation occurred until the end of the Era. Around the time of the third Era, the Rodulans held a technological level similar to the High Middle Ages though as the Rodulans will fiercely point out, the Second Era was more hygienic, safer and just plain happier than Europe was at the time. | The Black Era is also known as the ‘Dull Era’ since not much happened in the way of technological advancement. Not even further spreading of the Great Reformation occurred until the end of the Era. Around the time of the third Era, the Rodulans held a technological level similar to the High Middle Ages though as the Rodulans will fiercely point out, the Second Era was more hygienic, safer and just plain happier than Europe was at the time. | ||
=== The Third Era/The Blessed Era === | === The Third Era/The Blessed Era === | ||
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In the last Age of the Era a series of Ozaras (The female religious head of the main sect of Dikkenism) were elected that united the various factions of Dikkenism under one banner and contributed to the religious cohesiveness the Rodulans exhibit today. It is believed that this is where the 4th Age received its name within the signs. | In the last Age of the Era a series of Ozaras (The female religious head of the main sect of Dikkenism) were elected that united the various factions of Dikkenism under one banner and contributed to the religious cohesiveness the Rodulans exhibit today. It is believed that this is where the 4th Age received its name within the signs. | ||
=== The Fifth Era/The Storm Era === | === The Fifth Era/The Storm Era === | ||
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=== The Sixth & Seventh Eras === | === The Sixth & Seventh Eras === | ||
*'''2,900 years ago to | *'''2,900 years ago to 1,000 Years Ago''' | ||
A great time of upheaval, the Sixth and Seventh Eras were marked by constant and vicious war, both internally and externally. This period was a violent one in Rodulan history and is quite thoroughly documented thanks to a system of “Telepathic Historians” like the Ullians though it is rarely spoken of. The Rodulans maintained a peak technological level similar to that of early 21st century Earth but the technological level only remained constant on some parts of the planet. | A great time of upheaval, the Sixth and Seventh Eras were marked by constant and vicious war, both internally and externally. This period was a violent one in Rodulan history and is quite thoroughly documented thanks to a system of “Telepathic Historians” like the Ullians though it is rarely spoken of. The Rodulans maintained a peak technological level similar to that of early 21st century Earth but the technological level only remained constant on some parts of the planet. | ||
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The telepathically sensitive compound Basotile was first discovered during this time of the aftermath of global war and the first Basotile works were created. While it is impossible to really know which one was the first, Kivas Fajo believed he had the first one ever created. | The telepathically sensitive compound Basotile was first discovered during this time of the aftermath of global war and the first Basotile works were created. While it is impossible to really know which one was the first, Kivas Fajo believed he had the first one ever created. | ||
=== The Eighth Era/The Exalted Era === | === The Eighth Era/The Exalted Era === | ||
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During the Occupation a great many Rodulan pieces of art were either stolen, lost or destroyed and since the Dominion War the Rodulans have been offering hefty sums of money to whoever returns these works of art to them. They are especially interested in recovering the lost Basotile pieces from two centuries ago. | During the Occupation a great many Rodulan pieces of art were either stolen, lost or destroyed and since the Dominion War the Rodulans have been offering hefty sums of money to whoever returns these works of art to them. They are especially interested in recovering the lost Basotile pieces from two centuries ago. | ||
===The Ninth Era=== | |||
The amount of Rodulans leaving the home planet to venture into the unknown began to rise, marking the beginning of the Ninth Era. | |||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
[[File:Rodulan-Eye.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A Rodulan Eye]] | [[File:Rodulan-Eye.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A Rodulan Eye]] | ||
The Rodulans are nearly identical to Humans save that the Rodulan eye is completely and totally black without any other pigmentation. This gives the Rodulans a rather alarming appearance to most other species and as such, some Rodulans ( | The Rodulans are nearly identical to Humans save that the Rodulan eye is completely and totally black without any other pigmentation. This gives the Rodulans a rather alarming appearance to most other species and as such, some Rodulans (mostly those few in Starfleet) will wear contact lenses when in prolonged contact with other races. They have highly sensitive taste buds, spicy foods extremely difficult for them to tolerate, with many of their home cuisines quite bland.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-garuda/iYTOg6sTy1I/N6ONVq-0qzMJ ''"Minor Details"''], LtCmdr T.Core & Dr R.Rahman, {{USS|Garuda}}, SD 239202.06</ref> | ||
Internally the Rodulans resemble Ferengi and Boslics with a four lobed brain though this brain is far more compact and has not resulted in an enlarged head. This brain structure has left the Rodulans difficult to read by most telepathic species and many Betazoids find the Rodulan's minds very alien and uncomfortable from the brief glimpses they gain. | Internally the Rodulans resemble Ferengi and Boslics with a four lobed brain though this brain is far more compact and has not resulted in an enlarged head. This brain structure has left the Rodulans difficult to read by most telepathic species and many Betazoids find the Rodulan's minds very alien and uncomfortable from the brief glimpses they gain. | ||
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=== Telepathy === | === Telepathy === | ||
A somewhat important factor of Rodulan culture, telepathy is both an ability and a skill to the Rodulans as it is commonly used in their advanced art forms (Most notably Basotile which is thought given physical form). Every Rodulan is different in which ones telepathy may mature for use of basotile very early in one's life, or until much later. It is thought that their four lobed brain and black eyes have contributed to this species' incredible telepathic strength comparable to the Ullians. However due to their unique brain structure, Rodulans are blind to other Rodulans unless one individual is either very powerful or very weak, as such their society is not as open as the Betazoid's. The Rodulans are highly sensitive to surface thoughts and easily slip into the thoughts of aliens largely because their | A somewhat important factor of Rodulan culture, telepathy is both an ability and a skill to the Rodulans as it is commonly used in their advanced art forms (Most notably Basotile which is thought given physical form). Every Rodulan is different in which ones telepathy may mature for use of basotile very early in one's life, or until much later. It is thought that their four lobed brain and black eyes have contributed to this species' incredible telepathic strength comparable to the Ullians. However due to their unique brain structure, Rodulans are blind to other Rodulans unless one individual is either very powerful or very weak, and as such their society is not as open as the Betazoid's. The Rodulans are highly sensitive to surface thoughts and easily slip into the thoughts of aliens largely because their incredibly powerful psionics are untrained. Rodulan telepathy is also far more intrusive and like the Ullians, they are capable of telepathic rape if they are not careful. Another draw back (or some would say advantage) to Rodulan telepathy is that any sort of probing into an alien individual's mind is not a pleasant process and is usually quite painful. The longer they dig, the more pain is caused and there is a risk of neural decay or overload. | ||
However if Rodulans do not utilize their mental powers often enough ( | However if Rodulans do not utilize their mental powers often enough (especially during old age) neural decay will set in from a lack of stimulation. So for many elder Rodulans, basotile is as much recreation as it is living healthy. | ||
It is perhaps through this combination of mental traits why Rodulans are so uninterested in aliens and why they stick to their homeworld. | It is perhaps through this combination of mental traits why Rodulans are so uninterested in aliens and why they stick to their homeworld. | ||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
The Rodulans are a very aloof and | The Rodulans are a very aloof and detached people from the view of other species though among each other they are intimate and friendly, with strong bonds between each other. Rodulans will often be seen making odd faces or turning their head in unsettling poses that will unnerve others as a sign of their curiosity. Most will note that the Rodulans are among the most radically different humanoids of the galaxy and most humanoids will feel as uneasy around them as the Rodulans do. | ||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
[[File:The_Artist.jpg|150px|thumb|right|A common depiction of The Artist]] | [[File:The_Artist.jpg|150px|thumb|right|A common depiction of The Artist]] | ||
The Rodulans are highly religiously | The Rodulans are highly religiously homogeneous and many follow the Ozara Sect of Dikkenism. Dikkenism is a rather loose religion without much dogma to it and in fact preaches a limited form of skepticism in blind prostration, ritual and prayer and Dikkens should always be questioning the rationale of their belief system so that it can be modified to suit the times. The Rodulans worship a Goddess called The Artist and see the universe as her canvas. The Artist sees all and keeps her masterpiece forever in balance and ever changing. It is believed that The Artist bestowed the Prophetess Dikken with a series of prophecies and when she disappeared, Dikken was taken to the side of The Artist to help her further paint the canvas that is the Universe. | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
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'''Attraxans''': | '''Attraxans''': | ||
Mariners and explorers, the Attraxans are less | Mariners and explorers, the Attraxans are less dependent on agriculture and instead their culture is rather impulsive and adventurous. The Attraxans like going off to explore the unknown and most Rodulans to leave the Homeworld are Attraxan in descent. Attraxan society is stereotypically 'tropical' in that the Attraxans play hard, work hard, and revel in every moment of their lives. | ||
'''Idanii''': | '''Idanii''': | ||
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==Federation Intelligence Files== | ==Federation Intelligence Files== | ||
The Rodulans are considered to be peaceful and generally trustworthy. While they are not true isolationists they do tend to prefer to remain on their home world. They love the arts and can be very | The Rodulans are considered to be peaceful and generally trustworthy. While they are not true isolationists they do tend to prefer to remain on their home world. They love the arts and can be very accommodating. So far most of their encounters with other species have been favourable. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||