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origin = Talos IV| | origin = Talos IV| | ||
encountered = TOS: "The Cage", "The Menagerie"| | encountered = TOS: "The Cage", "If Memory Serves", "The Menagerie"| | ||
techlevel = TR| | techlevel = [[Planetary Development Scale|TR]] | | ||
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* '''Proper Name''': Talosian system | * '''Proper Name''': Talosian system | ||
* '''Star''': It orbits a [[Star Classifications|binary star system of 2 class M (Red)]] stars | * '''Star''': It orbits a [[Star Classifications|binary star system of 2 class M (Red)]] stars | ||
* '''Distance from Star''': | * '''Distance from Star''': its orbit is approximately 72 million km | ||
* '''Companions''': It is the 4th of 11 planets in the system | * '''Companions''': It is the 4th of 11 planets in the system | ||
* '''Moons''': it has 2 moons. | |||
==Home World== | ==Home World== | ||
* '''Proper Name''': Talos IV | * '''Proper Name''': Talos IV | ||
* '''Diameter''': | * '''Diameter''': 17,571 km (10,918 miles) | ||
* '''Gravity''': 0. | * '''Gravity''': 0.95 standard gravity with a density of 3.8 | ||
* '''Axial Tilt''': 14.1%, with normal terran seasonal changes | * '''Axial Tilt''': 14.1%, with normal terran seasonal changes | ||
* '''Orbital Period''': 386 days | * '''Orbital Period''': 386 days | ||
* '''Rotational Period''': 26.5 hours | * '''Rotational Period''': 26.5 hours | ||
* '''Classification''': [[Planetary Classification|M]] | * '''Classification''': [[Planetary Classification|M]] | ||
* '''Surface Water''': 46% | |||
* '''Atmosphere''': 0.98% is a standard pressure with 74% nitrogen, 26% oxygen, 2% trace chemicals | |||
* '''Climate''': Since the end of the reclamation of the surface they have had a fairly temperate climate with small polar and tropical zones. | |||
** '''Population''': Just over 10 Million | * '''Terrain''': Rough, rocky, hill zones and numerous mountain ranges protecting wide valleys, plains and forests. | ||
* '''Population''': Just over 10 Million | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In 2236, the SS Columbia, carrying members of the American Continent Institute from Earth, crashed on Talos IV. All aboard were killed, save for one Human; a badly-injured female named Vina. The Talosians repaired her injuries, but their work left her disfigured, as the Talosians were unfamiliar with Human anatomy. Using their powers of illusion, Vina could live as if she was uninjured and was made to appear abnormally beautiful. | In 2236, the SS Columbia, carrying members of the American Continent Institute from Earth, crashed on Talos IV. All aboard were killed, save for one Human; a badly-injured female named Vina. The Talosians repaired her injuries, but their work left her disfigured, as the Talosians were unfamiliar with Human anatomy. Using their powers of illusion, Vina could live as if she was uninjured and was made to appear abnormally beautiful. | ||
In 2254, the Talosians used a false distress signal to lure the USS Enterprise to Talos IV. They kidnapped Captain Christopher Pike in an effort to provide Vina with a mate in an attempt to use him to rebuild their civilization. The Talosians hoped that Pike would be attracted to Vina and would wish to remain on Talos IV. However, after assimilating the records of the Enterprise, the Talosians learned that Humans have a "unique hatred of captivity; | In 2254, the Talosians used a false distress signal to lure the USS Enterprise to Talos IV. They kidnapped Captain Christopher Pike in an effort to provide Vina with a mate in an attempt to use him to rebuild their civilization. The Talosians hoped that Pike would be attracted to Vina and would wish to remain on Talos IV. However, after assimilating the records of the Enterprise, the Talosians learned that Humans have a "unique hatred of captivity"; even when made as pleasant as possible, Humans prefer death. This made Humans unsuitable to the Talosians for breeding stock, and Pike and his crew were released. | ||
The Talosians refused Pike's offer of trade and mutual understanding, claiming that Humans would use their powers of illusion to their own destruction. After Vina's true appearance was revealed, she was given back not only her illusion of beauty, but an illusory Pike to keep her company. | The Talosians refused Pike's offer of trade and mutual understanding, claiming that Humans would use their powers of illusion to their own destruction. After Vina's true appearance was revealed, she was given back not only her illusion of beauty, but an illusory Pike to keep her company. | ||
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Given the extreme threat of the Talosians' powers of illusion, Starfleet issued General Order 7, forbidding any travel to Talos IV, under penalty of death. | Given the extreme threat of the Talosians' powers of illusion, Starfleet issued General Order 7, forbidding any travel to Talos IV, under penalty of death. | ||
In 2267, Lieutenant Commander Spock kidnapped then-Fleet Captain Pike and hijacked the Enterprise. This was in co-operation with the head of the Talosian government and they went to Talos IV. It was an act of compassion undertaken | In 2257 the Talosians helped to heal a mentally disabled Lieutenant Spock's mind after Michael Burnham brought him to Talos IV. | ||
In 2267, Lieutenant Commander Spock kidnapped then-Fleet Captain Pike and hijacked the Enterprise. This was in co-operation with the head of the Talosian government and they went to Talos IV. It was an act of compassion undertaken as a result of the damage done to Pike's body in an accident involving delta rays that made him a prisoner of his own body. Given the specific circumstances, General Order 7 was rescinded, and Pike was allowed to live the rest of his life with Vina and the Talosians virtually free from his useless body. | |||
By 2285, another planet in the system, Talos III, was a Federation colony. | By 2285, another planet in the system, Talos III, was a Federation colony. | ||
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By 2373, the Talosians became active participants in the so-called Telepathy War with the Dominion. Many Talosians were affected by the Meme Virus, as were many telepathic races within the Federation. Several Jem'Hadar invaded Talos IV, but Omega Squad, led by a telepathic recreation of Christopher Pike, helped repel the invasion. | By 2373, the Talosians became active participants in the so-called Telepathy War with the Dominion. Many Talosians were affected by the Meme Virus, as were many telepathic races within the Federation. Several Jem'Hadar invaded Talos IV, but Omega Squad, led by a telepathic recreation of Christopher Pike, helped repel the invasion. | ||
Following the end of the Dominion Wars the Federation provided technical and scientific resources that were able to complete the recovery nature had started in regards to the radiation. This included some terraforming as well as genetic cloning of various native plants and animal life. | Following the end of the Dominion Wars, the Federation provided technical and scientific resources that were able to complete the recovery nature had started in regards to the radiation. This included some terraforming as well as genetic cloning of various native plants and animal life. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
The Magistrate (or Keeper) is the designation for the Talosian leader. They have a very democratic form of government with | The Magistrate (or Keeper) is the designation for the Talosian leader. They have a very democratic form of government with everyone having a vote in any major or minor issue that may affect their future, their development or their survival. Otherwise the Keeper and his assistants selected by him are in charge of normal operations. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
As with most intelligent humanoids they have a complex and unique physiology. Still even with that it is possible for alien species to provide proper medical care with only minor adjustments to normal medical responses. | As with most intelligent humanoids they have a complex and unique physiology. Still even with that, it is possible for alien species to provide proper medical care with only minor adjustments to normal medical responses. | ||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
Little is known about their mental state prior to the nuclear war, however since that time they found that life using illusion was addictive, almost like a Human developing a physical and psychological dependence on narcotics. They became bored with the content of the illusions which they had. Their dependence upon these illusions for mental stimuli caused the Talosians to begin capturing space travelers to use as the living basis for their illusions. | Little is known about their mental state prior to the nuclear war, however since that time they found that life using illusion was addictive, almost like a Human developing a physical and psychological dependence on narcotics. They became bored with the content of the illusions which they had. Their dependence upon these illusions for mental stimuli caused the Talosians to begin capturing space travelers to use as the living basis for their illusions. | ||
However since the revitalization of their culture this dependence has been greatly reduced and they have long since given up capturing other species for new mental stimuli. | However since the revitalization of their culture, this dependence has been greatly reduced and they have long since given up on capturing other species for new mental stimuli. | ||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
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==Society== | ==Society== | ||
Following the nuclear war that destroyed their society their only concern for many years was survival. Then they developed their dependency on illusionary fantasy as a means of coping with being confined below ground with no recreational or cultural outlets. | Following the nuclear war that destroyed their society, their only concern for many years was survival. Then they developed their dependency on illusionary fantasy as a means of coping with being confined below ground with no recreational or cultural outlets. | ||
Now that they have reclaimed the surface and their people have started to develop back into a real society things have begun to change. It is unknown just how these changes will impact on their future development. | Now that they have reclaimed the surface and their people have started to develop back into a real society things have begun to change. It is unknown just how these changes will impact on their future development. | ||
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It is only as a result of the influence of Admiral Pike that they were able to revitalize their people and culture. Since then they have begun to relearn many technological skills lost to them. | It is only as a result of the influence of Admiral Pike that they were able to revitalize their people and culture. Since then they have begun to relearn many technological skills lost to them. | ||
Following the end of the Dominion Wars the Federation provided technological and scientific assistance to allow them to complete the recovery following the nuclear accident of the planets surface for use. | Following the end of the Dominion Wars, the Federation provided technological and scientific assistance to allow them to complete the recovery following the nuclear accident of the planets surface for use. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Data from the following episodes was used, TOS: The Cage, TOS: The Menagerie, Part I and Part 2. | Data from the following episodes was used, TOS: The Cage, TOS: The Menagerie, Part I and Part 2, DSC: If Memory Serves. | ||
Other sources used were the Star Trek 4 novelization: The Menagerie, TOS novel: Burning Dreams and the SA comic: Telepathy War. See also a reference in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. | Other sources used were the Star Trek 4 novelization: The Menagerie, TOS novel: Burning Dreams and the SA comic: Telepathy War. See also a reference in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. | ||