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The '''Jem'Hadar''' are the genetically engineered race, created for use as soldiers of the [[Dominion]]. The first iteration of Jem'Hadar were created in the Gamma quadrant, but due to the Dominion war, the Alpha quadrant is also home to these vicious soldiers. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Genetically engineered by the Founders specifically for warfare since the 4th century, the Jem'Hadar are the [[Dominion]]s first line of defense. They were created with a god-like reverence of all [[Changeling]]s as well as an innate addiction to the narcotic ketracel-white, assuring their absolute dependence and obedience. | |||
At some point in the mid-22nd century, the Dominion encountered a space-faring race in the Teplan system, whom believed nothing was beyond their ability - including resisting the Dominion. In response to this, the Jem'Hadar left their homeworld crushed as an example to others. | At some point in the mid-22nd century, the Dominion encountered a space-faring race in the Teplan system, whom believed nothing was beyond their ability - including resisting the Dominion. In response to this, the Jem'Hadar left their homeworld crushed as an example to others. | ||
By 2370, the Jem'Hadar invaded and conquered a race known as the | By 2370, the Jem'Hadar invaded and conquered a race known as the T-Rogorans. This conveniently allowed the escape of the [[Skrreea]], a race of farmers whom had been enslaved by the T-Rogorans. | ||
The first official contact with the Jem'Hadar would occur when their forces destroyed a number of ships and colonies beyond the [[Bajoran]] wormhole, taking two Deep Space 9 citizens hostage. The Jem'Hadar claimed that the offensive, which included the destruction of a New bajor colony and the [[ma:USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], was in response to incursions into their territory, but actually served as a cover to plant a [[Vorta]] spy into the [[Federation]]. This attempt would be unsuccessful, but would also instigate the Dominion cold war. | The first official contact with the Jem'Hadar would occur when their forces destroyed a number of ships and colonies beyond the [[Bajoran]] wormhole, taking two Deep Space 9 citizens hostage. The Jem'Hadar claimed that the offensive, which included the destruction of a New bajor colony and the [[ma:USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], was in response to incursions into their territory, but actually served as a cover to plant a [[Vorta]] spy into the [[Federation]]. This attempt would be unsuccessful, but would also instigate the Dominion cold war. | ||
The [[Romulan]] | The [[Romulan]] Tal Shiar and the [[Cardassian]] Obsidian Order were identified as key targets for the Dominion to eliminate during the war. A plan concocted by the former head of the Obsidian Order to form an alliance with the Tal Shiar, with the ultimate goal to cripple the Dominion by wiping out the Founders was found out, and a Changeling assumed the identity of a Romulan Colonel as a guarantee that the plan would be carried forward. in 2371, a fleet of Tal Shiar and Obsidian Order warships assembled in secret bombarded the Founders' homeworld, only to discover it was a trap. A large fleet of 150 Jem'Hadar fighters ambushed and destroyed the fleet, effectively crippling the Tal Shiar and eliminating the Obsidian Order. | ||
When the Cardassian-Dominion alliance was publicly announced, Jem'Hadar forces pushed the [[Klingon]]s into a full retreat, and massacred the [[Maquis]] in the Demilitarized Zone.<ref>[http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Dominion_cold_war ''Dominion cold war''], Memory Alpha</ref> | When the Cardassian-Dominion alliance was publicly announced, Jem'Hadar forces pushed the [[Klingon]]s into a full retreat, and massacred the [[Maquis]] in the Demilitarized Zone.<ref>[http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Dominion_cold_war ''Dominion cold war''], Memory Alpha</ref> | ||
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Without a steady supply of white, Jem'Hadar suffer withdrawal symptoms, including their circulatory system beginning to shut down. The first sign of this is muscle spasms. | Without a steady supply of white, Jem'Hadar suffer withdrawal symptoms, including their circulatory system beginning to shut down. The first sign of this is muscle spasms. | ||
Jem'Hadar have amber colored blood. | |||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
Not motivated by any of the causes of the Alpha quadrant, such as glory, nobility, politics, intrigue or even money - they do possess a chillingly detached mercenary quality that cannot be bribed. They are not hive-mind automatons like the [[Borg]], but are genetically bred to supreme strength and endurance, kept in line via an addiction to ketracel-white. Withdrawal to the drug causes a Jem'Hadar to become uncontrollably violent, attacking their enemies, then their Vorta overseers, and finally each other. | |||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
Although the Jem'Hadar worshiped the Founders as gods, the vast majority of the Jem'Hadar have never actually seen a Founder, and some have doubted that they even existed. Regardless, they build their service to the shapeshifters into a religion, literally regarding the Founders as living gods, to the extent that the Jem'Hadar ritualistically commit suicide if they fail to protect a shapeshifter from harm. | |||
== | ==Culture== | ||
Although the glory of the Founders meant everything to the Jem'Hadar, they also showed a strong sense of honor for themselves. There have been indications that at least some Jem'Hadar prefer insubordination over the actions of doing something considered dishonorable. | |||
The Jem'Hadar believed that their name meant "soldier". | |||
==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||
Rituals before battle or the dispersal of ketracel-white were always undergone. It should be noted, however, that Jem'Hadar native to the Alpha quadrant no longer recited the ritual dispersal statement, as they believed they demonstrated their loyalty by their actions, not their words. | |||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
Jem'Hadar use the Dominion quick-shimmer transporter system, including an armband remote control and a personal cloaking device, or "shroud." Their uniform also includes energy absorbing pads that can defeat a [[ma:Starfleet|Starfleet]] Level 3 containment field, and a recessed collarbone area to hold the ketracel-white vial. | |||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
The Jem'Hadar are the soldiers of the Dominion, and report directly to the Vorta or the Founders. Military ranks are simply denoted as the First being unit leader, followed by the Second, Third, and so on; the First is answerable to the Vorta, who may reward and punish Jem'Hadar in the unit with on-the-spot promotions and demotions. | |||
==Starfleet Intelligence Files== | ==Starfleet Intelligence Files== | ||
Unlike much of the Alpha quadrant, the [[Shoals]] and the [[Colonial Coalition]] were spared much of the destruction of the Jem'Hadar. It's believed that the prospect of having to travel for months to get across a few sectors, due to the tetryon fields, simply wasn't appealing to them or their gods.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/Pfx7XrzNBgg/sHoJCKygAwAJ ''"Honest Work." (Part 2)''], Douglas & Li, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239311.17</ref> | |||
According to reports, the Jem'Hadar found an [[Iconian]] gateway on Vandros IV in the Gamma quadrant.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-avandar/vQ_vjyEtq_g/bM6cfm2T2ZQJ ''"Stellar Mysteries in Stellar Cartography"''], LtCmdr T'Lea, {{USS|Avandar}}, SD 238912.16</ref> [[Starfleet Intelligence]] would also report a rumor that breakaway mercenary units made up of Jem'Hadar were hiring themselves out during a [[Romulan]] and [[Klingon]] conflict.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-avandar/Ev_33-tvOiw/CANbR93sQ74J ''"CHit CHat"''], LtJG tr'Khellian, {{USS|Avandar}}, SD 239001.23</ref> | |||
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