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[[ma:Elim Garak|Elim Garak]] once conducted a mission on Tzenketh while an agent in the [[ma:Obsidian Order|Obsidian Order]]. During the operation he was trapped when a room's walls collapsed on him, causing an attack of claustrophobia.  
[[ma:Elim Garak|Elim Garak]] once conducted a mission on Tzenketh while an agent in the [[ma:Obsidian Order|Obsidian Order]]. During the operation he was trapped when a room's walls collapsed on him, causing an attack of claustrophobia.  
Raiding parties are known to attack ships on the trade route from DS17 to Wheeler Colony. At this time it is unknown if these raiders actually are members of the Tzenkethi Coalition.


==Government==
==Government==
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Tzenkethi skin tones range from pale green, through yellow and orange, to bright red. In addition, they give off a faint glow, thought to be a natural phosphorescent effect of the skin. They have ovoid-shaped eyes, voices that sound like bells, and are described as being very tall and visually attractive to most other races, even non-humanoid ones. Their skin carries a slight electric charge, giving other individuals a tingling sensation upon physical contact. This charge can be intensified at will to painful levels for the receiver. They are also capable of carrying and transmitting diseases to others while remaining unaffected themselves.
Tzenkethi skin tones range from pale green, through yellow and orange, to bright red. In addition, they give off a faint glow, thought to be a natural phosphorescent effect of the skin. They have ovoid-shaped eyes, voices that sound like bells, and are described as being very tall and visually attractive to most other races, even non-humanoid ones. Their skin carries a slight electric charge, giving other individuals a tingling sensation upon physical contact. This charge can be intensified at will to painful levels for the receiver. They are also capable of carrying and transmitting diseases to others while remaining unaffected themselves.


==Physiology==
===Language===
Both species of Tzenkethi use a language that they call Tzikaa!n. For the most part they are very similar with only minor differences. However the Coalition Tzenkethi version also includes dialects for different castes. This is not true of the Ithass Region Tzenkethi.
 
==Physiology==  
Their physiology is externally humanoid, but internally quite different. Their skeleton is made up of several fluid-filled sacs, which can be contracted and expanded at will. This allows an unusual flexibility for a humanoid body. Their customary sitting position involves wrapping the legs around the main body, giving them the appearance of having been cut in half.
Their physiology is externally humanoid, but internally quite different. Their skeleton is made up of several fluid-filled sacs, which can be contracted and expanded at will. This allows an unusual flexibility for a humanoid body. Their customary sitting position involves wrapping the legs around the main body, giving them the appearance of having been cut in half.
 
There are a few slight differences between the genetic makeup of the 2 different Tzenkethi species. Experts agree that the main reason for this would most likely be as a result of at least 15,000 years of development under different planetary conditions.
==Psychology==
Tzenkethi also have an innate discomfort with open spaces, preferring to work in small, enclosed rooms. They use artificial gravity envelopes to make use of all surfaces within a room. It is a frequent practise for people to live and work on what humans would consider the ceiling of a room, referred to as the "superior deck," as compared to the inferior and anterior decks (the floor and walls, respectively). Using only the floor of a room is considered wasteful and uncomfortably vulnerable.
==Religion==
Currently there are no data files anywhere that might shed any knowledge on this field of study.
   
   
==Psychology==
==Mythology==  
Tzenkethi also have an innate discomfort with open spaces, preferring to work in small, enclosed rooms. They use artificial gravity envelopes to make use of all surfaces within a room. It is a frequent practise for people to live and work on what humans would consider the ceiling of a room, referred to as the "superior deck," as compared to the inferior and anterior decks (the floor and walls, respectively). Using only the floor of a room is considered wasteful and uncomfortably vulnerable.
Currently there are no data files anywhere that might shed any knowledge on this field of study.
   
   
==Religion==
==Society==  
Currently there are no data files anywhere that might shed any knowledge on this field of study.
 
==Mythology==
Currently there are no data files anywhere that might shed any knowledge on this field of study.
 
==Society==
The Tzenkethi language is Tzikaa!n, which includes dialects for different castes.
 
Bioluminescence is also common on the Tzenkethi homeworld.
Bioluminescence is also common on the Tzenkethi homeworld.
 
 
Tzenkethi society is based on strict classifications for all individuals. They balk at the characterisation of being a caste-based society, seeing that as implying unjustified discrimination. Rather, all Tzenkethi individuals are genetically tested while still in utero, and then assigned to an "echelon" based upon their genetic disposition. For example, individuals best suited to work in the sciences are raised in that discipline, and those best suited for diplomatic work likewise.  
Tzenkethi society is based on strict classifications for all individuals. They balk at the characterisation of being a caste-based society, seeing that as implying unjustified discrimination. Rather, all Tzenkethi individuals are genetically tested while still in utero, and then assigned to an "echelon" based upon their genetic disposition. For example, individuals best suited to work in the sciences are raised in that discipline, and those best suited for diplomatic work likewise.  
 
Citizens are constantly re-tested in the course of their everyday activities. They do not see this as invasive, but rather as an opportunity to prove themselves. Movement between the echelons is possible if a citizen's regular test results suggest it would be appropriate, although the initial tests are accurate enough that it rarely happens.
Citizens are constantly re-tested in the course of their everyday activities. They do not see this as invasive, but rather as an opportunity to prove themselves. Movement between the echelons is possible if a citizen's regular test results suggest it would be appropriate, although the initial tests are accurate enough that it rarely happens.
   
   
==Culture==
==Culture==  
Almost nothing is known at this time regarding their cultural specifics. In fact there are no records available to show that any outsiders have ever been allowed with in their system.
Almost nothing is known at this time regarding their cultural specifics. In fact there are no records available to show that any outsiders have ever been allowed with in their home system. There have been a few recorded instances where outsiders have been allowed onto one of their ships or even one of their colonies.


Those that have gone have returned with stories of and in a few rare cases examples of extremely unusual 3 dimensional bioluminescence paintings and carvings. The complexity of the visual light spectrum used in these works of art are in many ways far beyond what many species can truly recognise or understand.
 
==Customs==  
==Customs==  
Tzenkethi naming conventions involve four segments - a given name, the individual's job, their echelon, and their level of accomplishment within that echelon. The Coalition's ambassador to the Typhon Pact was named Alizome Tor Fel-A, with "tor" indicating a position as special agent to the Autarch, "fel" being her membership in the "problem-solver" echelon, and A indicating the highest proficiency in that role. These names are changeable in a given situation - for example, when Alizome dealt with the Typhon Pact she was known as Alizome Vik Tov-A, indicating a speaker of the government echelon. When she went undercover on [[ma:Romulus|Romulus]] as a trade representative, she became Alizome Nim Gar-A. She suggested to her Romulan counterpart that Tzenkethi naming conventions were a matter of privacy and mild embarrassment, although it was implied that this was a lie to cover her multiple identities.
Tzenkethi naming conventions involve four segments - a given name, the individual's job, their echelon, and their level of accomplishment within that echelon. The Coalition's ambassador to the Typhon Pact was named Alizome Tor Fel-A, with "tor" indicating a position as special agent to the Autarch, "fel" being her membership in the "problem-solver" echelon, and A indicating the highest proficiency in that role. These names are changeable in a given situation - for example, when Alizome dealt with the Typhon Pact she was known as Alizome Vik Tov-A, indicating a speaker of the government echelon. When she went undercover on [[ma:Romulus|Romulus]] as a trade representative, she became Alizome Nim Gar-A. She suggested to her Romulan counterpart that Tzenkethi naming conventions were a matter of privacy and mild embarrassment, although it was implied that this was a lie to cover her multiple identities.
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The full name of the Tzenkethi Autarch in 2381 was Korzenten Rej Tov-AA - "rej" being a very small category of individuals suitable to serve as Autarch, and AA indicating the best possible proficiency in that role. The Tzenkethi government considers the Federation's method of government dangerously chaotic - to allow all citizens of the state, however uneducated or uninformed, an equal vote in electing someone to the leadership position is unthinkable to them. On Ab-Tzenketh, only those genetically most suited to the role even have a chance to rise to such a position.
The full name of the Tzenkethi Autarch in 2381 was Korzenten Rej Tov-AA - "rej" being a very small category of individuals suitable to serve as Autarch, and AA indicating the best possible proficiency in that role. The Tzenkethi government considers the Federation's method of government dangerously chaotic - to allow all citizens of the state, however uneducated or uninformed, an equal vote in electing someone to the leadership position is unthinkable to them. On Ab-Tzenketh, only those genetically most suited to the role even have a chance to rise to such a position.
   
   
==Technology==
==Technology==  
Their planet-bound architecture uses similar principles to that of their war ships. The Autarch's residence actually changes shape from time to time, challenging visitors each time to track down the new entrance, thus proving their worthiness to enter.
Their planet-bound architecture uses similar principles to that of their war ships. The Autarch's residence actually changes shape from time to time, challenging visitors each time to track down the new entrance, thus proving their worthiness to enter.
 
The Tzenkethi are technologically advanced and are technically the equal of most Federation member worlds.  
The Tzenkethi are technologically advanced and are technically the equal of most Federation member worlds.
 
 
==Economy==
==Economy==  
For the most part they are completely self sufficient, relying on their colonies and allies for those rare resources they do not have available or in large enough quantity.  
For the most part they are completely self sufficient, relying on their colonies and allies for those rare resources they do not have available or in large enough quantity.
 
==Military==
==Military==  
Tzenkethi warships are teardrop-shaped, presenting seemingly unbroken, featureless surfaces that then iris open to reveal weapons, sensors and other devices.  
Tzenkethi (Coalition) warships are teardrop-shaped, presenting seemingly unbroken, featureless surfaces that then iris open to reveal weapons, sensors and other devices.
 
Their most numerous and most used war ship is their raider class which is roughly considered to be a destroyer in size and ability. This is used primarily to raid enemy shipping, infiltrate and attack enemy positions and to harass enemy facilities and occupied space. They normally operate in small groups.
Their most numerous and most used war ship is their raider class which is roughly considered to be a destroyer in size and ability. This is used primarily to raid enemy shipping, infiltrate and attack enemy positions and to harass enemy facilities and occupied space. They normally operate in small groups.
While they do have a number of larger class war ships these are normally reserved for major battles and defensive roles.
 
==Federation Intelligence Files==
Based on numerous conflicts between the Federation and both branches of the Tzenkethi, Starfleet Intelligence has determined that they are both about equal when it comes to threat level.
Regardless of the many, minor differences between these 2 groups they both tend to allow frequent raids of nearby systems and other harassing activities. This has resulted in them normally being either at war or in a heightened state of aggression with someone.
 
They do not seem to seek out or value long term peace with anyone. 


While they do have a number of larger class war ships these are normally reserved for major battles and defensive roles.
See Federation Intelligence files # [[ma:The Adversary| DS9-2371-0562]], [[ma:Paradise Lost|DS9-2371-6427]] and [[ma:By Inferno's Light|DS9-2372-4720]] for more information.
 
==Federation Intelligence Files==
See Federation Intelligence files # [[ma:The Adversary| DS9-2371-0562]], [[ma:Paradise Lost|DS9-2371-6427]] and [[ma:By Inferno's Light|DS9-2372-4720]].


==Notes==
==Notes==
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