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The USS Naxos discovered the Lemnos Colony quite by accident in 2364 (two years before Gervan was born). Although aid and assistance was rendered to the newly discovered colony, Lemnos' importance to the Federation was increased due to the Klingon-Federation War and the subsequent Dominion War. Construction of a fleet yard was begun in the Lemnos system, but with a shifting of the fronts in the war, the original plans were scrapped and the yard became a minor depot and repair post. Nonetheless, Lemnos did see an influx of Starfleet and Federation Personnel and, during its 'summer' (now extended to eight months, thanks to Starfleet Corps of Engineers' weather control and terraforming technology), Lemnos is actually a pleasant planet to take shore leave on, though it is by no means a 'Risa.' | The USS Naxos discovered the Lemnos Colony quite by accident in 2364 (two years before Gervan was born). Although aid and assistance was rendered to the newly discovered colony, Lemnos' importance to the Federation was increased due to the Klingon-Federation War and the subsequent Dominion War. Construction of a fleet yard was begun in the Lemnos system, but with a shifting of the fronts in the war, the original plans were scrapped and the yard became a minor depot and repair post. Nonetheless, Lemnos did see an influx of Starfleet and Federation Personnel and, during its 'summer' (now extended to eight months, thanks to Starfleet Corps of Engineers' weather control and terraforming technology), Lemnos is actually a pleasant planet to take shore leave on, though it is by no means a 'Risa.' | ||
Although the 'native' language of Lemnos is Breton, upon its reconnection with the Federation, Standard was quickly taken up by the denizens of Lemnos, though there are pockets on Lemnos where only Breton is spoken (or where the residents pretend not to understand Standard, at any rate). This is especially true in certain cafes, even in larger settlements, where signs outside will be posted stating, in Standard, "Breton Only Spoken Here." | Although the 'native' language of Lemnos is Breton, upon its reconnection with the Federation, Standard was quickly taken up by the denizens of Lemnos, though there are pockets on Lemnos where only Breton is spoken (or where the residents pretend not to understand Standard, at any rate). This is especially true in certain cafes, even in larger settlements, where signs outside will be posted stating, in Standard, "Breton Only Spoken Here." | ||
Breton at is spoken on Lemnos differs from how it is spoken on Earth. For one thing, Lemnos' Breton is an actual 'living, evolving' language, still used in homes, commerce and many (planetary) government functions. For another, Lemnos Breton was heavily influenced by an artificial language known as Esperanto. | Breton at is spoken on Lemnos differs from how it is spoken on Earth. For one thing, Lemnos' Breton is an actual 'living, evolving' language, still used in homes, commerce and many (planetary) government functions. For another, Lemnos Breton was heavily influenced by an artificial language known as Esperanto. | ||
Possibly one of the most mistranslated words in Lemnos' Breton is | Possibly one of the most mistranslated words in Lemnos' Breton is '''''Tiegezh'''''. In Standard, it is translated as either 'clan' or 'settlement,' depending on the context. The settlements in question are centered around geothermally heated caverns which colonists sought shelter in during Lemnos' 'non-summers.' Thus full- or part-time settlements maintained for various reasons (such as administrative, etc.) are technically not 'tiegezhs,' though they are often referred to as such by offworlders. In addition, members of tiegezh do not consist of interrelated families. In fact, each tiegezh will have at least one dedicated geneticist to monitor its population. Prior to its rediscovery, life expectancy was low enough on Lemnos as it was, without risking unnecessary genetic complications. To this end, different events were/are held to promote marriages between tiegezhs, and geneticists have the right to forbid any marriage. And even those Lemnos colonists' who are uncomfortable with the influx of offworld culture still appreciate the influx of offworld genetic material. | ||
One of the more important holidays celebrated on Lemnos is Founding Day, held on the first day of "true" Summer. Founding Day celebrates the founding of Lemnos Colony. One of the original colonists, Yann Servat, wrote an epyllion referred to as The Skornhanez, which celebrates the endurance of the original settlers of Lemnos. The first stanza of the poem is as follows: | One of the more important holidays celebrated on Lemnos is Founding Day, held on the first day of "true" Summer. Founding Day celebrates the founding of Lemnos Colony. One of the original colonists, Yann Servat, wrote an epyllion referred to as The Skornhanez, which celebrates the endurance of the original settlers of Lemnos. The first stanza of the poem is as follows: | ||