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==Introduction:==
[[image:Efros.jpg|thumb|200pxl|right|"Efros"]]Efrosians are a species of humanoids native to the planet [[Efros]]. (Also known as Efros Delta or Efros IV.)  
Efrosians are a species of humanoids native to the planet Efros. (Also known as Efros Delta or Efros IV.)  


Efros is the fourth planet of the Flarset system.  
Efros is the fourth planet of the Flarset system.  


The Efrosians are a humanoid species with red/orange skin, forehead ridges and white/blonde hair. They are members of the Federation, serving both in Starfleet and Federation government.
The Efrosians are a humanoid species with red/orange skin, forehead ridges and white/blonde hair. They are members of the Federation, serving both in Starfleet and Federation government.
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Efrosians are very similar in appearance to Klingons save for a slight cranial ridge and a copper skin
Efrosians are very similar in appearance to Klingons save for a slight cranial ridge and a copper skin
complexion. Their faces contain fatty deposits inherited from their primitive ancestors neglecting to cover their faces from the harsh cold of the planet. Males tend to have white or blonde hair while females usually have black or dark brown hair.  
complexion. Their faces contain fatty deposits inherited from their primitive ancestors neglecting to cover their faces from the harsh cold of the planet. Efrosian males all seem to have fair hair and complexion; some almost look like albinos. On the other hand, Efrosian females are usually raven-haired. Studied have not yet indicated if this is the result of selected breeding early in Efrosian history or if it is some natural phenomenon. It is interesting to note that giving birth to a boy with dark hair brings shame upon a family. To most people, such a male's coloring brands him as a female. Studies have not yet indicated if this is the result of selective breeding early in Efrosian history or is it is some other naturalphenomenon. It is interesting to note that if a female is born with fair hair or a male with raven hair,that it is considered a shame to the family and most people assume that the girl is a boy and visa versa.


Some Efrosians who are blind can correct this disability with a type of special mechanical glasses
Due to their unique evolution, a majority of Efrosians are born blind to most of the visual spectrum of light.
Efrosian eyes have a second faceted cornea that protects their eyes from their planets harsh winds, as well as allowing greater reception of the infrared and ultrviolet spectra of light. This results in mild to severe color and contrast blindness. Efrosians sometimes uses optical aids called Ba'alyo to help. These glasses have very dark lenses, and aid in shifting the visual spectrum into the red end of the spectrum. The use of Ba'alyo is completely dependant upon the visual acuity of the user and is not always required. The Efrosian species has an inherent, limited sensitivity to electromagnetic and subspace fields. An inherent side-effect is their uncanny sense of direction. This is believed to have originated as a survival mechanism to deal with their world's often blinding snowstorms.


Efrosian males all seem to have fair hair and complexion; some almost look like albinos. On the other hand, Efrosian females are usually raven-haired. Studied have not yet indicated if this is the result of selected breeding early in Efrosian history or if it is some natural phenomenon. It is interesting to note that giving birth to a boy with
Physically Efrosians tend to be shorter and stockier than humans,averaging about 1.5 meters and 70 kilograms.
dark hair brings shame upon a family. To most people, such a male's coloring brands him as a female.
 
Since Efrosian eyesight includes some infrared and ultraviolet ability, this adversely affects their ability to see in the visual range used by most humanoids. This results in mild color and contrast blindness. Efrosians sometimes uses optical aids called Ba'alyo during briefings to help. The Efrosian species has an inherent, limited sensitivity to electromagnetic and subspace fields. An inherent ability is their uncanny sense of direction. This is believed to have originated as a survival mechanism to deal with their world's often blinding snowstorms. As a result, Efrosians are often sought out as navigators.
 
Due to their unique evolution, a majority of Efrosians are born blind. When traveling off their
homeworld, they often need to use devices to see,
such as special glasses. These glasses have very dark lenses, and aid in shifting the visual spectrum into the red end of the spectrum. Efrosians see different light frequencies than most humanoids.
 
Most Efrosians are blind under our "normal" conditions, but can see better than Humans in the ultraviolet and infrared spectrum.
 
 
Physically Efrosians tend to be shorter and stockier than humans,averaging about 1.5 meters and 70 kilograms
 
Their skin and hair tend to be paler than the human norm and their eyes have a second faceted cornea that protects their eyes from their planets harsh winds. 
 
The most striking feature about the Efrosian's is the sculpted look of their facial features. This feature is thought to be due to exposure to the cold and harsh winds on Efros.
 
Primitive Efrosians wrapped their bodies in warm furs, but neglected such protection for their faces. As a result the wind scorched their faces and later generations developed thick layers of fatty deposits beneath their facial areas. Thus were their faces protected from the harsh, cold winds, and the feature has become an inherited racial trait. 
       
Another distinguishing mark of Efrosian physiology is the difference in coloration between the sexes. Efrosian males seem to have fair hair and complexions - some almost look like albinos.On the other hand, Efrosian females are usually raven-haired.
 
Studies have not yet indicated if this is the result of selective breeding early in Efrosian history or is it is some other naturalphenomenon. It is interesting to note that if a female is born with fair hair or a male with raven hair,that it is considered a shame to the family and most people assume that the girl is a boy and visa versa.


==Efrosian Culture:==
==Efrosian Culture:==


a selection of strange Efrosian music — all chimes and strings —
Although not widely known throughout the Federation,many Efrosians live and work as teachers and philosophers on other worlds as part of cultural exchanges. Efrosians serve in Starfleet as well, especially many of the lower grade warrior priests. Navigation, Helm and Medicine are their most popular choices in Star Fleet. The warrior-priests perform excellently in medicine because of their innate, almost instinctive ability to intuitively diagnose a patient’s problem and treat them with the minimal amount of medicine or equipment. Efrosians who do not choose to join Star Fleet are often pressured to join the Merchant Academy.


Although not widely known throughout the Federation,many Efrosians live and work as teachers and philosophers on other worlds as part of cultural exchanges. Efrosians serve in Starfleet as well, especially many of the lower grade warrior priests.  
Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.  


Navigation, Helm and Medicine are their most popular choices in Star Fleet. The warrior-priests perform excellently in medicine because of their innate, almost psychic ability to intuitively diagnose a patient’s problem and treat them with the minimal amount of medicine or equipment.
The Efrosians do not have a written language. Although introduced to the concept by other civilisations, the Efrosian culture is still based on memorising oral history, with libraries resembling other worlds' music archives. Furthermore, the Efrosian language is music-based, which is more common among aquatic species than mammalian humanoids.


They are also very adept as navigators and helmsmen due to their highly developed sense of direction.  
Perhaps as a result of the strains placed upon social groups in their early histories, Efrosians lack the concept of monogamy found in many other humanoid cultures. The are not known to create social family groups, similar to the Parent-Spouse_Offspring Model found in most cultures. Instead Efrosians form a higher-level social bond of clans, adopting entire groups and even crews of ship's that they serve with as serrogate clan groups.


They seem to have developed this survival mechanism to deal with their worlds blinding, disorienting  snowstorms. They instinctively know correct courses and can make adjustments to stay on course even without the aid of a computer. Efrosians who do not choose to join Star Fleet are often pressured to join the Merchant Academy.
Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise. This is a result of social specialization that dominated most of Efrosian early history. This allows greater overall expertise in a chosen field of study which is believed to increase ones value to the clan as a whole.


Other races are known to refer to Efrosians as Ateniods or Atenids, the same way some races call humans "Earthers" or "Terrans".  
*Other races are known to refer to Efrosians as Ateniods or Atenids, the same way some races call humans "Earthers" or "Terrans".  


Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.  
Efrosian music is very unique among all the known species of the quadrants. It is composed entirely of chimes and stringed instruments. Efrosians do not use wind instruments or precussion as they consider them to be garish and unsophisticated. many Efrosian stringed instruments are comprised of multiple staged necks each bearing strings tuned to different octaves. The most complicated instruments are said to have a range of 8 octaves or more.
 
Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise.
 
The Efrosians do not have a written language. Although introduced to the concept by other civilisations, the Efrosian culture is still based on memorising oral history, with libraries resembling other worlds' music archives. Furthermore, the Efrosian language is music based, which is more common among aquatic species than mammalian humanoids
 
Efrosians lack the concept of monogamy found in many other humanoid cultures.


==Government ==
==Government ==
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==Religion ==
==Religion ==


The Efrosians are a deeply spiritual people from the  
The Efrosians are a deeply spiritual people from the windswept planet of Efros. Their world is almost constantly shrouded in fast moving windstorms, and can be a deeply disconcerting place for non - Efrosians. Efrosians can be found serving in all branches of Starfleet. It is known that the majority of Efrosians are religous but the actual details of their religous practice are not discussed with off worlders leading to much speculation on the part of other species.
 
windswept planet of Efros. Their world is almost  
 
constantly shrouded in fast moving windstorms, and  
 
can be a deeply disconcerting place for non -  
 
Efrosians. Efrosians can be found serving in all  
 
branches of Starfleet. It is known that the majority  
 
of Efrosians are religous but the actual details of  
 
their religous practice are not discussed with off  
 
worlders leading to much speculation on the part of  
 
other species.
 
All that is known about the faith common to all
 
Efrosians is that it is non-traditional and mystical.
 
Their faith is rumored to obligate their names not to
 
be spoken aloud, on Efros. Nothing else is known
 
because Efrosians refuse to discuss the matter with
 
outsiders, except to mention that their religion is
 
what enabled them to withstand the Efros ice age.
 
Unfortunately, this has been the subject of
 
speculation and some Tellarites believe
 
child-sacrifice and ritual murder are common


religious practices. This guarded secrecy very much  
All that is known about the faith common to all Efrosians is that it is non-traditional and mystical. Their faith is rumored to obligate their names not to be spoken aloud, on Efros. And while it is rumored that addressing Efrosians by name is an insult to their religion, those in the public light obviously don't always follow this. They are extremely open and friendly about every other aspect of their culture, but they guard their religion jealously claiming that it was their religion that helped them survive the ravages of the ice age, and they refuse to even share is principles with others. This guarded secrecy very much remains in place in the 24th century.


remains in place in the 24th century.
Most Federation races understand and respect this need for such privacy. Unfortunately, this has been the subject of speculation and some Tellarites believe child-sacrifice and ritual murder are common religious practices.
 
The Efrosian culture maintains a strict secrecy about their religion. All that is known about the faith is that it is very esoteric and mystical. They are extremely open and friendly about every other aspect of their culture, but they guard their religion jealously claiming that it was their religion that helped them survive the ravages of the ice age, and they refuse to even share is principles with others.
 
Most Federation races understand and respect this need for such privacy, and the Efrosians have ignored Tellerite speculation about "child-sacrifice" and "ritual murder".
 
It is rumored that addressing Efrosians by name is an insult to their religion, though obviously those in the public light don't always follow this.


==History==  
==History==  


For the Efrosians, life in the past was harsh to the extreme. While the surface of their planet was encompassed by ice, the Efrosians’ technological and social development was minimal. They remained in close knit tribes, and subsisted on animals that they cold bring down with stone knives and spears, but once the massive glaciers began to break, both technology and unity swiftly developed. The most esteemed members of the tribes were warrior-priests, who were respected not only for their prowess as warriors, but also for their abilities as great healers. The warrior-priests ruled Efros as a religious oligarchy. Technological development did not suffer (as it often has under religious leadership elsewhere in the galaxy), but actually increased due to the priests belief that technology and invention would make their lives better, and preserve and further what was so precious to the race. On the contrary,the Warrior Priests would make life better for all Efrosians. Thus life was improving quickly on Efros. As the climate warmed somewhat, the Efrosians discovered previously hidden energy and mineral resources that boosted their technological progress.


Efrosians: humanoids with striking features; olive
Efrosians were originally a Barrier Allance member race, prior to joining the Federation. This loose Allience was originally seen as a co-prosperity sphere between species that were all indiginous to a specific sector of space on the edge of Federation territory. Some members of the Alliance feared the the Federation planned to absorb their culture and were therefore particularly aggressive in the defense of what they saw as their sovereign territory.
 
skinned with white
irises in their eyes, white mane-like hair; usually
 
wear beards; they
prefer lower lighting levels; originally a Barrier  
 
Allance member race, they have since joined the  
 
Federation; an Efrosian served aboard the
Saratoga as its navigator during the Whalesong Probe
 
crisis; in 2293,
Federation President O’run’tha was an Efrosian, and
 
following
Demora Sulu’s death in 2295, Ensign Grenoka, an
 
Efrosian, took her
position as helmsman; offer prayers for deliverance
 
for those who die
honorably in battle
Efrosian Embargo: in the 2270's, the Efrosians were  
 
embargoed by
the Federation; the Vulcans objected, but were
 
outvoted (source:
Chekov's Enterprise by Randall Landers, OAL)
 
Background: While the surface of their planet was
 
encompassed by ice, the Efrosians’ technological and
 
social development was minimal. They remained in
 
close knit tribes, and subsisted on animals that they
 
cold bring down with stone knives and spears, but
 
once the massive glaciers began to break, both
 
technology and unity swiftly developed. The most
 
esteemed members of the tribes were warrior-priests,
 
who were respected not only for their prowess as
 
warriors, but also for their abilities as great
 
healers. The warrior-priests ruled Efros as a
 
religious oligarchy. Technological development did
 
not suffer (as it often has under religious
 
leadership elsewhere in the galaxy), but actually
 
increased due to the priests belief that technology
 
and invention would make their lives better, and
 
preserve and further what was so precious to the
 
race. As the climate warmed somewhat, the Efrosians
 
discovered previously hidden energy and mineral
 
resources that boosted their technological progress.
 
By the time the Federation (Vulcan-crewed USS Surak)
 
discovered them, the Efrosians had developed radio
 
telescopes and atomic power. The Efrosians were  
 
overjoyed to learn that there was an abundance of
 
intelligent life in the universe, both unlike and
 
like themselves. They accepted the Federation's offer
 
of friendship, and joined the UFP soon afterward.
 
For the Efrosians, life in the past was
 
harsh to the extreme. They had
        no technology to get them food, keep them
 
warm or help them survive.
        They lived in close-knit tribes  and
 
subsisted on what ever they could
        find or bring down with stone knives and
 
spears. The most respected
        individuals in the tribes were the Warrior
 
Priests, esteemed not only
        for their prowess as warriors but for their  


abilities as great healers
The Eforsians wishing to act as intercessors between their Barrier Alliance allies and the United Federation of Planets, attempted a series of peace initiatives. These initiatives were strained by the actions of key members of the Barrier Alliance, which in turn caused the Efrosians to be embargoed by the Federation, during the 2280's. Only the Vulcans objected, but were outvoted and so the motion carried.  
        as well. The Warrior Priests still survive


today, as leaders of Efros.
First contact was made with the Federation in 2274 when the Vulcan crew of the USS Surak visited Efros. The crew of the Sarak detected powerful sensor emissions from the cold world. By the time the Federation discovered them, the Efrosians had developed radio telescopes, fusion power and long range sensor equipment. The Efrosians were overjoyed to learn that there was an abundance of intelligent life in the universe. 
        Although the planet is ruled by a religious


oligarchy, technological
        development did not suffer (as it often has


under other religious
[[Image:Efrosian_UFP_President_2293.jpg|thumb|250pxl|right| The Efrosian President to the UFP]]
        leaderships in the galaxy). On the contrary,
Delighted to learn of other intelligent life, the Efrosians soon began educational and philosophical cultural exchanges with other worlds, both unlike and like themselves. This led them to make contact with their stellar neighbors, who shared warp technology with them and invited them to join the Barrier Alliance. Many serve in Starfleet and the Merchant Academy as helmsmen, navigators, and medical personnel (some warrior-priests have become Starfleet doctors).


the Warrior Priests'
By 2286, the Efrosians had ended thier affiliation with the Barrier Alliance and were invited by the Vulcans to join the UFP. They accepted this offer of friendship, and joined the UFP soon afterward. As a measure of their willingness to fully embrace the cultures found within the UFP, by 2289, the Federation President was an Efrosian.
        technology and innovation would make life


better for all Efrosians.
Some Federation anthropologists claim there is some evidence that the Efrosians did not originally evolve on Efros. Other anthropologists suggest that the race was seeded on the planet before its ice age by the Preservers.
        Thus life was improving quickly on Efros.
       
          By the time the UFP discovered them, the  


Efrosians had developed fusion
In the 24th century, many Efrosians have protested the Integrated Officer concept in place at Starfleet Academy due to their cultural preference to specialize in one knowledge area.
        power and long range sensor equipment. It was
 
the Vulcan crewed USS
        Sarak that first detected the powerful sensor
 
emissions from the cold
        world. The Efrosians were overjoyed to learn
 
that there was other life
        in the universe and heartily accepted the
 
offer of membership from the
        UFP.
       
          Although most Efrosians elect to stay on
 
Efros, the ones that do
        venture spaceward are known to be excellent
 
Navigators and Doctors.
        They seem to have an uncanny sense of where
 
things are in the galaxy
        and have been known to pilot starships with
 
little or no navigational
        sensor equipment. They also seem to be able
 
to diagnose a medical
        problem with out sensor equipment and
 
administer just what was needed
        to resolve the situation.
       
          The Efrosians' are very open to visitors
 
and enjoy talking to them
        about almost anything. The one thing that
 
does seem to annoy other
        cultures is their steadfast unwillingness to
 
talk about their religion.
        All that is known about it is that it is very
 
esoteric and mystical.
        They claim that it is their religion that
 
helps them survive their
        world. They will say nothing more.
 
Some Federation anthropologists claim there is some
 
evidence that the Efrosians did not originally evolve
 
on Efros. Other anthropologists suggest that the race
 
was seeded on the planet before its ice age by the
 
Preservers.
 
Unlike other planets where technology suffered under
 
religious rule, the Efrosian warrior-priests believe
 
technology betters life. As the climate warmed (at a
 
very slow rate), additional energy and mineral
 
resources were discovered that contributed
 
substantially to their technological progress.
 
First contact was made with the Federation in 2278
 
when the Vulcan crew of the USS Surak visited Efros.
 
Delighted to learn of other intelligent life, the
 
Efrosians soon joined the Federation and began
 
educational and philosophical cultural exchanges with
 
other worlds. Many serve in Starfleet and the
 
Merchant Academy as helmsmen, navigators, and medical
 
personnel (some warrior-priests have become Starfleet
 
doctors). (FASA RPG: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
 
Sourcebook Update)
 
In 2286, an Efrosian helmsman, Chitirih Ra-Dreii was
 
aboard the USS Saratoga when it encountered the
 
cetacean probe along the Klingon Neutral Zone. An
 
Efrosian ambassador was also present on Earth during
 
the crisis. (TOS movie: Star Trek IV: The Voyage
 
Home) (TOS novelization: Star Trek IV: The Voyage
 
Home)
 
In 2293, Federation President Ra-ghoratreii granted
 
extradition of Captain James T. Kirk and Doctor
 
Leonard H. McCoy to the Klingon Empire to stand trial
 
for the assassination of Chancellor Gorkon. Soon
 
afterward, he handled the signing of the Khitomer
 
Accords. (TOS movie: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered
 
Country)
 
In the 24th century, many Efrosians have protested  
 
the Integrated Officer concept in place at Starfleet  
 
Academy due to their cultural preference to  
 
specialize in one knowledge area.  
 
In 2377, an Efrosian male was serving as the chief
 
mechanic of the Otamaman. He was killed by the
 
Chalnoth bounty hunter Grauq. (DS9 novel: Warpath)


==Important People:==
==Important People:==


Ra-ghoratreii - 23rd century President of the United
[[Image:Efros_pres1.jpg|left|Federation President Ra-ghoratreii]]'''Ra-ghoratreii''' - One of the most famous Efrosians of all time was  Federation President Ra-ghoratreii, who served from 2289 to 2300. In 2293, as Federation President opened negotiations with Klingon chancellor Gorkon, following the destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis. The President was to meet Gorkon on Earth for a peace conference, but Gorkon was assassinated en route by a pair of rogue Starfleet non-commissioned officers. Enterprise captain Kirk and Doctor Leonard McCoy were arrested by the Klingons under the rules of interstellar law and charged with Gorkon's assassination; when the Klingon ambassador defended his government's actions and demanded that Kirk and McCoy stand trial, he conceded, "This president is not above the law." Ra-ghoratreii granted extradition of Captain James T. Kirk and Doctor Leonard H. McCoy to the Klingon Empire to stand trial for the assassination of Chancellor Gorkon.A short time later, Starfleet Colonel West proposed a military offensive (code-named Operation Retrieve) aimed at rescuing the "hostages", Kirk and McCoy. Although West was confident that the prisoners could be retrieved, the President rejected his plan because of the probability that such an act would cause a full-scale war. At the Khitomer Conference, the President was targeted for assassination by the Starfleet and Klingon conspirators, but the plot was foiled by the crew of the Enterprise with assistance by the crew of the USS Excelsior. Colonel West, the trigger man, was killed in the attempt and others involved were arrested. Despite the difficulties he faced, soon afterwards, he handled the signing of the KhitomerAccords In 2293, which ushered in a new era of peace and unity between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire.
 
*'''Xin Ra-Havreii''' - starship designer and chief engineer of the USS Titan.
Federation of Planets
*'''Ra-mhvlovi''' - 23rd century Major in the Starfleet Marines  
 
*'''Hu 'Ghovlatrei''' - 24th century Starfleet lieutenant and engineer, responsible for the innovative designs of the Defiant class Starship.
In 2293, this unnamed Federation President opened  
*'''Lieutenant Chitirih Ra-Dreii''' who in 2286 was helmsman aboard the USS Saratoga when it encountered the Cetacean probe along the Klingon Neutral Zone.
 
[[Image:Tollian2.jpg|left|Lieutenant Tollian Yalix]] *'''Ra-Yalix''' - Foreign policy advisor, to three Federation Presidents in the late 24th century, beginning with Jaresh-Inyo's administration.
negotiations with Klingon chancellor Gorkon,  
*'''[[Tollian Yalix]]''' - Assistant Chief Operations Officer presently serving aboard the [[USS Boudicca]]. He was involved in the Federation Civil War and has served with distinction. He is the son of Ra-Yalix.
 
*'''Hu'Ghrovlatrei'''- Late 24th century Starfleet admiral.
following the destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis.  
*'''Ra'toralreii''' - The most highly decorated Efrosian in Starfleet captain of the USS Amazonia during the 24th century.
 
*'''Commander Xin Ra-Havreii'''- worked as the head designer of the Luna-class Project at Utopia Planitia.
The President was to meet Gorkon on Earth for a peace  
 
conference, but Gorkon was assassinated en route by a  
 
pair of rogue Starfleet non-commissioned officers.  
 
Enterprise captain Kirk and Doctor Leonard McCoy were  
 
arrested by the Klingons under the rules of  
 
interstellar law and charged with Gorkon's  
 
assassination; when the Klingon ambassador defended  
 
his government's actions and demanded that Kirk and  
 
McCoy stand trial, he conceded, "This president is  
 
not above the law."  
 
A short time later, Starfleet Colonel West proposed a  
 
military offensive (code-named Operation Retrieve)  
 
aimed at rescuing the "hostages", Kirk and McCoy.  
 
Although West was confident that the prisoners could  
 
be retrieved, the President rejected his plan because  
 
of the probability that such an act would cause a  
 
full-scale war.  
 
At the Khitomer Conference, the President was  
 
targeted for assassination by the Starfleet and  
 
Klingon conspirators, but the plot was foiled by the  
 
crew of the Enterprise with assistance by the crew of  
 
the USS Excelsior. Colonel West, the trigger man, was  
 
killed in the attempt and others involved were  
 
arrested. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
 
One of the most famous Efrosians was Federation
 
President Ra-ghoratreii, who served from 2289 to
 
2300. In 2293, he was closely involved with the  
 
Khitomer Accords.  
 
 
 
Xin Ra-Havreii - starship designer and chief engineer  
 
of the USS Titan  
Ra-mhvlovi - 23rd century Major in the Starfleet  
 
Marines  
Hu 'Ghovlatrei - 24th century Starfleet lieutenant  
 
and engineer  
Ra-Yalix - 24th century Federation councillor to late
 
President Jaresh-Inyo
 
Ra-ghoratreii (blind) - Federation President
Played by actor Kurtwood Smith.
Zi-Harghovta (blind) - USS Saratoga helmsman
Played by actor Nick Ramus.  
USS Justice Commanding Officer (non-blind)
Played by fan actor Edward C. Tunis III
So-Larynesette (blind) - 23rd century starship
 
captain
Ra-Yalix (non-blind) - Foreign policy advisor,  
 
Jaresh-Inyo's administration  
Hu'Ghrovlatrei (non-blind) - Late 24th century  
 
Starfleet admiral  
Ra'toralreii (non-blind) - 24th century Starfleet officer
Commander Xin Ra-Havreii is an Efrosian male. He
 
worked at Utopia Planitia as a head designer of the  
 
Luna-class. Traveling with the crew on Titan 's first
 
mission, he took over as chief engineer after
 
Lieutenant Commander Nilani Ledrah's death.




[[Category: Species]]
[[Category: Species]]

Latest revision as of 22:13, 12 November 2008

"Efros"

Efrosians are a species of humanoids native to the planet Efros. (Also known as Efros Delta or Efros IV.)

Efros is the fourth planet of the Flarset system.

The Efrosians are a humanoid species with red/orange skin, forehead ridges and white/blonde hair. They are members of the Federation, serving both in Starfleet and Federation government.


Racial Characteristics:[edit]

Efrosians are very similar in appearance to Klingons save for a slight cranial ridge and a copper skin complexion. Their faces contain fatty deposits inherited from their primitive ancestors neglecting to cover their faces from the harsh cold of the planet. Efrosian males all seem to have fair hair and complexion; some almost look like albinos. On the other hand, Efrosian females are usually raven-haired. Studied have not yet indicated if this is the result of selected breeding early in Efrosian history or if it is some natural phenomenon. It is interesting to note that giving birth to a boy with dark hair brings shame upon a family. To most people, such a male's coloring brands him as a female. Studies have not yet indicated if this is the result of selective breeding early in Efrosian history or is it is some other naturalphenomenon. It is interesting to note that if a female is born with fair hair or a male with raven hair,that it is considered a shame to the family and most people assume that the girl is a boy and visa versa.

Due to their unique evolution, a majority of Efrosians are born blind to most of the visual spectrum of light. Efrosian eyes have a second faceted cornea that protects their eyes from their planets harsh winds, as well as allowing greater reception of the infrared and ultrviolet spectra of light. This results in mild to severe color and contrast blindness. Efrosians sometimes uses optical aids called Ba'alyo to help. These glasses have very dark lenses, and aid in shifting the visual spectrum into the red end of the spectrum. The use of Ba'alyo is completely dependant upon the visual acuity of the user and is not always required. The Efrosian species has an inherent, limited sensitivity to electromagnetic and subspace fields. An inherent side-effect is their uncanny sense of direction. This is believed to have originated as a survival mechanism to deal with their world's often blinding snowstorms.

Physically Efrosians tend to be shorter and stockier than humans,averaging about 1.5 meters and 70 kilograms.

Efrosian Culture:[edit]

Although not widely known throughout the Federation,many Efrosians live and work as teachers and philosophers on other worlds as part of cultural exchanges. Efrosians serve in Starfleet as well, especially many of the lower grade warrior priests. Navigation, Helm and Medicine are their most popular choices in Star Fleet. The warrior-priests perform excellently in medicine because of their innate, almost instinctive ability to intuitively diagnose a patient’s problem and treat them with the minimal amount of medicine or equipment. Efrosians who do not choose to join Star Fleet are often pressured to join the Merchant Academy.

Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.

The Efrosians do not have a written language. Although introduced to the concept by other civilisations, the Efrosian culture is still based on memorising oral history, with libraries resembling other worlds' music archives. Furthermore, the Efrosian language is music-based, which is more common among aquatic species than mammalian humanoids.

Perhaps as a result of the strains placed upon social groups in their early histories, Efrosians lack the concept of monogamy found in many other humanoid cultures. The are not known to create social family groups, similar to the Parent-Spouse_Offspring Model found in most cultures. Instead Efrosians form a higher-level social bond of clans, adopting entire groups and even crews of ship's that they serve with as serrogate clan groups.

Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise. This is a result of social specialization that dominated most of Efrosian early history. This allows greater overall expertise in a chosen field of study which is believed to increase ones value to the clan as a whole.

  • Other races are known to refer to Efrosians as Ateniods or Atenids, the same way some races call humans "Earthers" or "Terrans".

Efrosian music is very unique among all the known species of the quadrants. It is composed entirely of chimes and stringed instruments. Efrosians do not use wind instruments or precussion as they consider them to be garish and unsophisticated. many Efrosian stringed instruments are comprised of multiple staged necks each bearing strings tuned to different octaves. The most complicated instruments are said to have a range of 8 octaves or more.

Government[edit]

Each tribe during the ice age had at least one warrior-priest, an individual capable of exceptional combat as well as great healing. When the ice age ended, the warrior-priests soon united Efros under a religious oligarchy led by the still-revered S'skotomz.

As members of the United Federation of Planets, an Efrosian delegation sits on the Federation Council. In 2289, Ra-ghoratreii was elected President of the United Federation of Planets and served until 2300.

Religion[edit]

The Efrosians are a deeply spiritual people from the windswept planet of Efros. Their world is almost constantly shrouded in fast moving windstorms, and can be a deeply disconcerting place for non - Efrosians. Efrosians can be found serving in all branches of Starfleet. It is known that the majority of Efrosians are religous but the actual details of their religous practice are not discussed with off worlders leading to much speculation on the part of other species.

All that is known about the faith common to all Efrosians is that it is non-traditional and mystical. Their faith is rumored to obligate their names not to be spoken aloud, on Efros. And while it is rumored that addressing Efrosians by name is an insult to their religion, those in the public light obviously don't always follow this. They are extremely open and friendly about every other aspect of their culture, but they guard their religion jealously claiming that it was their religion that helped them survive the ravages of the ice age, and they refuse to even share is principles with others. This guarded secrecy very much remains in place in the 24th century.

Most Federation races understand and respect this need for such privacy. Unfortunately, this has been the subject of speculation and some Tellarites believe child-sacrifice and ritual murder are common religious practices.

History[edit]

For the Efrosians, life in the past was harsh to the extreme. While the surface of their planet was encompassed by ice, the Efrosians’ technological and social development was minimal. They remained in close knit tribes, and subsisted on animals that they cold bring down with stone knives and spears, but once the massive glaciers began to break, both technology and unity swiftly developed. The most esteemed members of the tribes were warrior-priests, who were respected not only for their prowess as warriors, but also for their abilities as great healers. The warrior-priests ruled Efros as a religious oligarchy. Technological development did not suffer (as it often has under religious leadership elsewhere in the galaxy), but actually increased due to the priests belief that technology and invention would make their lives better, and preserve and further what was so precious to the race. On the contrary,the Warrior Priests would make life better for all Efrosians. Thus life was improving quickly on Efros. As the climate warmed somewhat, the Efrosians discovered previously hidden energy and mineral resources that boosted their technological progress.

Efrosians were originally a Barrier Allance member race, prior to joining the Federation. This loose Allience was originally seen as a co-prosperity sphere between species that were all indiginous to a specific sector of space on the edge of Federation territory. Some members of the Alliance feared the the Federation planned to absorb their culture and were therefore particularly aggressive in the defense of what they saw as their sovereign territory.

The Eforsians wishing to act as intercessors between their Barrier Alliance allies and the United Federation of Planets, attempted a series of peace initiatives. These initiatives were strained by the actions of key members of the Barrier Alliance, which in turn caused the Efrosians to be embargoed by the Federation, during the 2280's. Only the Vulcans objected, but were outvoted and so the motion carried.

First contact was made with the Federation in 2274 when the Vulcan crew of the USS Surak visited Efros. The crew of the Sarak detected powerful sensor emissions from the cold world. By the time the Federation discovered them, the Efrosians had developed radio telescopes, fusion power and long range sensor equipment. The Efrosians were overjoyed to learn that there was an abundance of intelligent life in the universe.


The Efrosian President to the UFP

Delighted to learn of other intelligent life, the Efrosians soon began educational and philosophical cultural exchanges with other worlds, both unlike and like themselves. This led them to make contact with their stellar neighbors, who shared warp technology with them and invited them to join the Barrier Alliance. Many serve in Starfleet and the Merchant Academy as helmsmen, navigators, and medical personnel (some warrior-priests have become Starfleet doctors).

By 2286, the Efrosians had ended thier affiliation with the Barrier Alliance and were invited by the Vulcans to join the UFP. They accepted this offer of friendship, and joined the UFP soon afterward. As a measure of their willingness to fully embrace the cultures found within the UFP, by 2289, the Federation President was an Efrosian.

Some Federation anthropologists claim there is some evidence that the Efrosians did not originally evolve on Efros. Other anthropologists suggest that the race was seeded on the planet before its ice age by the Preservers.

In the 24th century, many Efrosians have protested the Integrated Officer concept in place at Starfleet Academy due to their cultural preference to specialize in one knowledge area.

Important People:[edit]

Federation President Ra-ghoratreii

Ra-ghoratreii - One of the most famous Efrosians of all time was Federation President Ra-ghoratreii, who served from 2289 to 2300. In 2293, as Federation President opened negotiations with Klingon chancellor Gorkon, following the destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis. The President was to meet Gorkon on Earth for a peace conference, but Gorkon was assassinated en route by a pair of rogue Starfleet non-commissioned officers. Enterprise captain Kirk and Doctor Leonard McCoy were arrested by the Klingons under the rules of interstellar law and charged with Gorkon's assassination; when the Klingon ambassador defended his government's actions and demanded that Kirk and McCoy stand trial, he conceded, "This president is not above the law." Ra-ghoratreii granted extradition of Captain James T. Kirk and Doctor Leonard H. McCoy to the Klingon Empire to stand trial for the assassination of Chancellor Gorkon.A short time later, Starfleet Colonel West proposed a military offensive (code-named Operation Retrieve) aimed at rescuing the "hostages", Kirk and McCoy. Although West was confident that the prisoners could be retrieved, the President rejected his plan because of the probability that such an act would cause a full-scale war. At the Khitomer Conference, the President was targeted for assassination by the Starfleet and Klingon conspirators, but the plot was foiled by the crew of the Enterprise with assistance by the crew of the USS Excelsior. Colonel West, the trigger man, was killed in the attempt and others involved were arrested. Despite the difficulties he faced, soon afterwards, he handled the signing of the KhitomerAccords In 2293, which ushered in a new era of peace and unity between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire.

  • Xin Ra-Havreii - starship designer and chief engineer of the USS Titan.
  • Ra-mhvlovi - 23rd century Major in the Starfleet Marines
  • Hu 'Ghovlatrei - 24th century Starfleet lieutenant and engineer, responsible for the innovative designs of the Defiant class Starship.
  • Lieutenant Chitirih Ra-Dreii who in 2286 was helmsman aboard the USS Saratoga when it encountered the Cetacean probe along the Klingon Neutral Zone.
Lieutenant Tollian Yalix

*Ra-Yalix - Foreign policy advisor, to three Federation Presidents in the late 24th century, beginning with Jaresh-Inyo's administration.

  • Tollian Yalix - Assistant Chief Operations Officer presently serving aboard the USS Boudicca. He was involved in the Federation Civil War and has served with distinction. He is the son of Ra-Yalix.
  • Hu'Ghrovlatrei- Late 24th century Starfleet admiral.
  • Ra'toralreii - The most highly decorated Efrosian in Starfleet captain of the USS Amazonia during the 24th century.
  • Commander Xin Ra-Havreii- worked as the head designer of the Luna-class Project at Utopia Planitia.