Eledri
Eledri are a race of telepathic bipedal humanoids native to the planet Eledri Prime. Their appearance is similar to that of Vulcans, with a few obvious differences. They generally start developing their telepathic skills at an early age; slowly gaining the ability over time until reaching peak abilities around puberty. The level of telepathy is most keen among eachother, though they have been known to be empathic with other species, and even able to speak telepathically with offworlder telepaths.
Eledri also produce a pheromone which tends to induce a calmed state in eachother and most other species they encounter, though inhibitors are used to limit the effectiveness of the pheromone, both for the Eledri and for visitors to their world.
Eledri seem to have no issues interbreeding with most other species, with the offspring having the genetic traits of both parents.
According to recovered data, the Eledri have the Borg designation of Species 4777.
(left: An Eledri female mid-50's in age. right: An Eledri male late 70's in age.)
Physiology
On average a height of between 1.5 and 1.85 meters , with slim-line appearance, and weighing approximately 45 to 75 kilograms on average, dependent on height. With women being slightly taller than men.
As all Eledri are telepathic, they sometimes choose not to vocalize their thoughts to one another in order to communicate, but often do so for the benefit of offworlders. While Eledri are able to empathically sense the moods and feelings of offworlder species, they tend to ask permission first, as this is the custom and the law on Eledri Prime. Among eachother, permission to telepathically read one another is implicit, unless stated otherwise by the individual. As a result, duplicity among the Eledri tends to be limited, and they will often tell offworlders exactly what they are thinking in a polite, but often blunt fashion.
Externally, Eledri are nearly indistinguishable from Vulcans, with the exception of their ridged brows, called Lovi Zedai, and their innately darkened pupils. They can reproduce with many species, although this often dilutes the telepathic abilities of the offspring. Full Eledri are unable to read the minds of Ferengi, Breen, Ullians, Dopterians, or Changelings due to their unusual brain lobe formations.
Eledri produce a releaser pheromone when experiencing high levels of adrenaline release into their systems. The pheromone produces what is called The Eledri Effect, which simply put, pacifies the mood and behavior those in the general area. It also acts as an alarm pheromone, signaling other Eledri in the general area to come to the aid of the original releaser. There are several different types of inhibitors produced to counteract the Eledri effect, and many are used by tourists to Eledri Prime, and Eledri members of Starfleet and other such organizations.
There has been some speculation of a commonality between the Eledri and Vulcan species, based on appearance and shared internal structure, recently a genetic survey by Romulan Republic scientists have suggested a common post-sundering origin. These findings have undergone Federation peer review, and had gained acceptance among the many in the scientific and religious communities on Eledri Prime prior to the rise of the Legacy regime. It should be noted that while this theory has not been disproven, the study of it and education based on it have been recently outlawed officially by the Legacy government. The findings of the study have been endorsed by the leadership of the Vulcan Autonomous Zone of al'Loviva.
As all Eledri are telepathic, they sometimes choose not to vocalize their thoughts to one another in order to communicate, but often do so for the benefit of offworlders. While Eledri are able to empathically sense the moods and feelings of offworlder species, they tend to ask permission first, as this is the custom and the law on Eledri Prime. Among eachother, permission to telepathically read one another is implicit, unless stated otherwise by the individual. As a result, duplicity among the Eledri tends to be limited, and they will often tell offworlders exactly what they are thinking in a polite, but often blunt fashion.
Externally, Eledri are nearly indistinguishable from Vulcans, with the exception of their ridged brows, called Lovi Zedai, and their innately darkened pupils. They can reproduce with many species, although this often dilutes the telepathic abilities of the offspring. Full Eledri are unable to read the minds of Ferengi, Breen, Ullians, Dopterians, or Changelings due to their unusual brain lobe formations.
Eledri produce a releaser pheromone when experiencing high levels of adrenaline release into their systems. The pheromone produces what is called The Eledri Effect, which simply put, pacifies the mood and behavior those in the general area. It also acts as an alarm pheromone, signaling other Eledri in the general area to come to the aid of the original releaser. There are several different types of inhibitors produced to counteract the Eledri effect, and many are used by tourists to Eledri Prime, and Eledri members of Starfleet and other such organizations.
There has been some speculation of a commonality between the Eledri and Vulcan species, based on appearance and shared internal structure, recently a genetic survey by Romulan Republic scientists have suggested a common post-sundering origin. These findings have undergone Federation peer review, and had gained acceptance among the many in the scientific and religious communities on Eledri Prime prior to the rise of the Legacy regime. It should be noted that while this theory has not been disproven, the study of it and education based on it have been recently outlawed officially by the Legacy government. The findings of the study have been endorsed by the leadership of the Vulcan Autonomous Zone of al'Loviva.
Biology
Childbearing is similar to humans, except the normal gestation rate for Eledri females is 10 months rather than 9. Eledri are considered adult at the age of 15, though it is frowned upon to procreate prior to the midpoint of the second decade of life, and Eledri women are not considered to be fully matured until they at least reach their 30s in equivalent human years.
Eledri are also fertile for the majority of their lives, sometimes having children in their 70s, and even beyond with medical assistance.
Eledri have an average lifespan of 170 standard years, though some have lived into their second century.
Full blooded Eledri have very dark pupils, often black. It is not uncommon however for half-blooded Eledri to have lighter colored pupils as the gene from the non-Eledri side can dominate.
The pronounced ridges of the Eledri brow, called Lovi Zedai or Mask of the Goddess in basic, are a vascular system used to cool the blood supply entering the brain, and is suspected to be linked to their telepathic abilities.
Eledri blood is dark purple in color, and is based on both magnesium and copper compounds, as opposed to iron in many other species. The blood of a hybrid Eledri will always retain the color and type system of the Eledri parent.
Eledri are also fertile for the majority of their lives, sometimes having children in their 70s, and even beyond with medical assistance.
Eledri have an average lifespan of 170 standard years, though some have lived into their second century.
Full blooded Eledri have very dark pupils, often black. It is not uncommon however for half-blooded Eledri to have lighter colored pupils as the gene from the non-Eledri side can dominate.
The pronounced ridges of the Eledri brow, called Lovi Zedai or Mask of the Goddess in basic, are a vascular system used to cool the blood supply entering the brain, and is suspected to be linked to their telepathic abilities.
Eledri blood is dark purple in color, and is based on both magnesium and copper compounds, as opposed to iron in many other species. The blood of a hybrid Eledri will always retain the color and type system of the Eledri parent.
Psychology
Due to the nature of Eledri, they are mostly found in positions of psychiatry, psychology, therapy, and diplomacy. Their ability to be empathic with most species makes them most suited to this area within the Federation, even though will occasionally find them in other positions.
They tend to display many various personalities, and are just as varied as humans are. Most tend to run on the extroverted side, yet probably 30% of them are introverts. They appear to enjoy socializing in large groups, while also creating a smaller inner circle of trusted friends and family. Most seek enlightenment through personal experience, often traveling a great deal over a lifetime or taking up several careers over their long lifespans. They also display total honesty, almost a phenomenon. It is encouraged strongly even while young, but it persists often throughout their last days. It can be viewed sometimes as brutal and impolite honesty, but they mean no harm when they speak the blind truth.
Some Eledri are outspoken and strong willed, others can be quiet, sensitive, and subjective. Most fall in-between.
They tend to display many various personalities, and are just as varied as humans are. Most tend to run on the extroverted side, yet probably 30% of them are introverts. They appear to enjoy socializing in large groups, while also creating a smaller inner circle of trusted friends and family. Most seek enlightenment through personal experience, often traveling a great deal over a lifetime or taking up several careers over their long lifespans. They also display total honesty, almost a phenomenon. It is encouraged strongly even while young, but it persists often throughout their last days. It can be viewed sometimes as brutal and impolite honesty, but they mean no harm when they speak the blind truth.
Some Eledri are outspoken and strong willed, others can be quiet, sensitive, and subjective. Most fall in-between.
Society
The social organization of the Eledri is an open class-system, with individual achievement and personal merit determining social rank. While gender roles are mostly equal, the Eledri had a history of matriarchy, which still holds over in some cases.
Eledri society values the comfort of its citizens and guests, as well as their entertainment and personal freedom to express themselves in whatever manner they wish as long as it doesn’t harm others. This socially liberal mindset has made many consider Eledri Prime as a potential new home, something the Eledri themselves welcome as xenophobia is nearly non-existent in Eledri society.
Eledri society focuses more toward the present and future and less towards traditions and history, and not much is known of that history. Still, Eledri hold many festivals and celebrations to mark the growth of their culture over time.
Despite their welcoming nature, their location in the Kassae sector has put their society in peril through several conflicts between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, as well as the Dominion and Iconian wars. As such, they’ve maintain a substantial civil defense force, despite their innate pacifism.
Prior to first contact, there are very few recorded instances of war between the Eledri, with none lasting longer than a year. Most disputes were resolved with diplomacy and ritual appeasement.
In mid-2416, after the death of their High Minister, Eledri Prime voted to leave the Federation and form a new government, seemingly taking a more isolationist stance.
Eledri society values the comfort of its citizens and guests, as well as their entertainment and personal freedom to express themselves in whatever manner they wish as long as it doesn’t harm others. This socially liberal mindset has made many consider Eledri Prime as a potential new home, something the Eledri themselves welcome as xenophobia is nearly non-existent in Eledri society.
Eledri society focuses more toward the present and future and less towards traditions and history, and not much is known of that history. Still, Eledri hold many festivals and celebrations to mark the growth of their culture over time.
Despite their welcoming nature, their location in the Kassae sector has put their society in peril through several conflicts between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, as well as the Dominion and Iconian wars. As such, they’ve maintain a substantial civil defense force, despite their innate pacifism.
Prior to first contact, there are very few recorded instances of war between the Eledri, with none lasting longer than a year. Most disputes were resolved with diplomacy and ritual appeasement.
In mid-2416, after the death of their High Minister, Eledri Prime voted to leave the Federation and form a new government, seemingly taking a more isolationist stance.
Politics
The Eledri government is called The Eledri Legacy, is led by a High Minister, and is a Democratic Republic. The High Minister appoints cabinet members to lead various lower ministries of governance for the duration of the High Minister’s term, which last six years. There is also a high court of laws, and the Legacy Chamber and Diet, which are separate legislatures made up of regional representatives. Information on the post-Unity government is based off of currently known information.
(left: The flag and anthem of the Eledri Legacy. right: The symbol of the High Minister's government.)
Prior to Eledri Prime leaving the Federation, their government was known as the Eledri Unity.
The Eledri Unity had been a member of the Federation since 2310, and Starfleet made first contact with them in 2256, not long after the successful launch of the first Eledri warpship, al'Latani.
They held a seat on the council, and while not considered a major power, their location and culturally welcoming mindset had allowed their status to rise over time.
The Unity also maintained relations on a planetary level with many worlds, both Federation and otherwise, for the purpose of trade and cultural exchange. The status of diplomatic relations with the post-Unity government is currently unknown.
(left: The flag and anthem of the Eledri Legacy. right: The symbol of the High Minister's government.)
Prior to Eledri Prime leaving the Federation, their government was known as the Eledri Unity.
The Eledri Unity had been a member of the Federation since 2310, and Starfleet made first contact with them in 2256, not long after the successful launch of the first Eledri warpship, al'Latani.
They held a seat on the council, and while not considered a major power, their location and culturally welcoming mindset had allowed their status to rise over time.
The Unity also maintained relations on a planetary level with many worlds, both Federation and otherwise, for the purpose of trade and cultural exchange. The status of diplomatic relations with the post-Unity government is currently unknown.
Culture
The Eledri culture is a vibrant one, with importance placed on celebration, personal enjoyment and the arts, while focusing less on its own personal history; it instead places value in the many cultural exchanges that take place among their people and the various visitor species.
A lot of evidence points towards a monotheistic belief in the deity al’Zedai, or The Goddess, in basic. There are mentions of a sacred text recounting the religion, though it is not widely shared with offworlders, and rarely mentioned.
The arts hold a very special place in Eledri culture, with many government grants being given to foster artistic expression. Eledri also high value the art of other cultures, incorporating it into their own works whenever appropriate.
The sciences are also important to the Eledri, but to a lesser degree than the arts. Still, several notable Eledri scientists have worked in the fields of physics, warp theory, subspace theory and medicine.
Eledri schooling starts at an early age and is very intensive, most students spending fourteen hours a day, for most of the year, in classes, so that they might be fully educated by the age of majority, which is fifteen years.
There are several holidays celebrated in Eledri culture, but none is more important than the Festival of Gratitude, which is a weeklong celebration on Eledri Prime, where Eledri are encouraged to return home to observe. Before the festival, there are seven preludes during there year that an Eledri will observe to prepare.
A lot of evidence points towards a monotheistic belief in the deity al’Zedai, or The Goddess, in basic. There are mentions of a sacred text recounting the religion, though it is not widely shared with offworlders, and rarely mentioned.
The arts hold a very special place in Eledri culture, with many government grants being given to foster artistic expression. Eledri also high value the art of other cultures, incorporating it into their own works whenever appropriate.
The sciences are also important to the Eledri, but to a lesser degree than the arts. Still, several notable Eledri scientists have worked in the fields of physics, warp theory, subspace theory and medicine.
Eledri schooling starts at an early age and is very intensive, most students spending fourteen hours a day, for most of the year, in classes, so that they might be fully educated by the age of majority, which is fifteen years.
There are several holidays celebrated in Eledri culture, but none is more important than the Festival of Gratitude, which is a weeklong celebration on Eledri Prime, where Eledri are encouraged to return home to observe. Before the festival, there are seven preludes during there year that an Eledri will observe to prepare.
