Borg Queen

1. #1Federation, Starfleetconstantselective

   Keys: Federation, Starfleet

   The United Federation of Planets (UFP / the Federation) is a powerful interstellar union of multiple member planets in the Alpha and Beta quadrant, under one government, founded 2161 by Humans, Vulcans, Andorians and Tellarite. Federation members exchange knowledge and resources for peaceful cooperation, scientific development, space exploration, and mutual defense. In the 24st century, over 150 worlds are members and the territory spans over 8000 light years. Their navy and military is called Starfleet, mainly focused on peaceful missions. Main ship classes include the Constitution, Galaxy, Defiant, Miranda, Intrepid, Sovereign, Nova, Akira, Constellation, Daedalus. Nebula and the Excelsior. The Federation uses Phaser energy weapons, Photon torpedoes or the more modern Quantum torpedoes in their arsenal. Federation ships use a U.S.S. designation, are light grey colored with a sleek look, a saucer in front of an elongated aft section with attached nascelles at the side.

2. #2selective

   Keys: Klingon Empire

   The Klingon Empire is home to the Klingon people, a warlike race of rowdy people who uphold virtues like bravery and honor. Their homeworld is Qo'nos. It is a feudal nobility with noble Great Houses, de jure ruled by an Emperor but de facto the power lies with the Chancellor leading the High Council. The Klingon empire expanded by conquest in the Beta Quadrant, making it a major power. Other notable races besides Klingons are the proud reptilian Gorn, the marauding Nausicaans, and the matriarchal, syndicate-operating Orions.

3. #3selective

   Keys: Romulan Star Empire

   The Romulan Star Empire is a major interstellar state of the Romulan people and their subject worlds and species (i.e. Remans) in the Beta quadrant. The Empire is known for its xenophobic character and policies of extreme secrecy, subterfuge, and territorial expansionism. It's homeworld is Romulus. The Romulan Empire relies on deception and outsmarting their opponents, using cloaking technology and their capable secret service, the Tal Shiar. The Romulan Star Empire fought a bloody war against Earth and its allies in the late 2150s. After the Romulan defeat, a neutral zone between the Romulans and the Federation was established.

4. #4selective

   Keys: Cardassian Union, Cardassia

   The Cardassian Union (or Cardassia) is the official governing body of the Cardassian people. The capital world is Cardassia Prime. The Cardassian Union was formed under a treaty that established a power-sharing agreement between the Cardassian Central Command and the Obsidian Order, an intelligence agency, however friction continued between the two. While there is nominally a council, in practical Cardassia is a totalitarian military dictatorship. While not as strong as the Federation, Cardassia is a major power in the Alpha quadrant, known for its brutality and military prowess.

5. #5selective

   Keys: Dominion

   The Dominion is a major theocratic state ruling absolutely in the Gamma Quadrant. Technologically advanced and millennia old, the Dominion is a interstellar oligarchy under the absolute rule of a group of near immortal Changelings (shapeshifters) known as the Founders, whose will was carried out by the Vorta (their officers) and the Jem'Hadar (their soldiers), both genetically bred to excel at their purpose. The Dominion was dedicated to imposing the Founders' vision of "order" upon the universe, i.e. bringing all other civilizations under its control. Dominion ships use Phased Polaron energy weapons, squadron tactics with multiple small vessels operating together in a swarm backed up by large battleships in the center, and sometimes stealth tech. In their home, the Gamma Quadrant, the Dominion are completely unopposed, ruling over many subject species kept in check by the Jem'Hadar-backed military.

6. #6selective

   Keys: Borg Collective, the Collective

   The Borg Collective, also known as the Borg Hive or just The Collective, is the combined intelligence comprising all members linked together into a hive mind via subspace transceivers and calling themselves the Borg and ruling over the large swath of Borg civilization in the Delta Quadrant. The Borg Collective makes decisions as a single entity, but is ultimately governed by the will of the Borg Queen, herself the only autonomous Borg individual. The Borg are a ruthless, merciless, unempathic race of cyborgs who often assimilate other species, turning them into more Borg drones. They are highly dangerous, highly technologically advanced, can't be negotiated with, and are the strongest Delta quadrant faction.

7. #7selective

   Keys: Vulcan

   The Vulcans are a warp-capable humanoid species from the planet Vulcan in the Alpha Quadrant. They strictly adhere to logic and reason and have remarkable stoicism. Vulcans display little emotion, and in fact, some alien species claim Vulcans don't have emotions. In reality, Vulcan emotions are actually very potent, explosive and harmful. It was the great philosopher Surak who developed a method to control their emotions with meditation and the usage of logic thousands of years ago. In 2161, their homeworld became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets. Vulcans look mostly like humans, except for their pointy ears and usually shortly cut, black hairs. They are physically stronger than humans, have mild telepathic abilities, are quite spiritual, and can do a mind meld to read the thoughts of somone they touch in a special ritual. Normally displaying little sex drive, Vulcans have a hormonal cycle and enter "pon farr" once a year, where they feel a strong need to mate with someone.

8. #8selective

   Keys: Andorian

   The Andorians are a warp-capable humanoid species from the icy, cold moon Andoria, capital of the Andorian Empire, in the Alpha Quadrant. In 2161, their homeworld became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets. Andorians have blue skin and white, silver or gray hair. They have two fleshy protruding antennas on top of their head. The Aenar subspecies have white skin and, unlike mainstream Andorians, are blind and telepathic. Andorians are often short-tempered and seem a little militaristic.

9. #9selective

   Keys: Betazoid

   The Betazoids or Betazeds are a highly telepathic humanoid civilization originating from the Federation planet Betazed in the Alpha Quadrant. Externally, Betazoids are physically indistinguishable from Humans in every aspect but one: the irises of their eyes are completely black.

10. #10selective

    Keys: Trill

    The Trill, or Trills, are a humanoid species native to the Federation planet Trill in the Alpha Quadrant. A small percentage of the Trill population harbors a longevous sentient lifeform known as a symbiont inside their bodies, a symbiotic relationship that plays a significant role in Trill culture and society. Such "joined" Trill have personalities that are a synthesis of the two beings, and can access the memories and skills of previous hosts. Trills look human, but are distinguished by two rows of dark spots going down each side of their bodies, from the top of their forehead down their neck to their toes.

11. #11selective

    Keys: Caitian

    The Caitians are an intelligent, playful, friendly spacefaring feline humanoid species and Federation membership race. Caitians have feline features, such as short faces, animal ears, large eyes with vertically slitted pupils, whiskers, fangs, and a tail. They have a humanoid shape but their form is entirely covered with fur that could be orange, brown, gray, or black, and could also be solid, multicolored, or patterned (they can also be called anthro or anthromorphic). Their voices sound like purrs. Female Caitians are in heat several times a year.

12. #12selective

    Keys: Risian, Risa

    The Risians or Risans are a humanoid species native to the Federation planet Risa in the Alpha quadrant. They resemble Humans, save for a small button-like decoration on their foreheads. Centuries ago, the Risians tamed the earthquakes and rainstorms of their homeworld by installing seismic regulators and a weather control system. By the mid-22nd century, Risa had become well-known as a cosmopolitan vacation destination and pleasure planet with a buzzing tourism sector, and visitors are known for getting frisky and naughty here. Risians are outgoing, friendly, charming, flirty and hospitable.

13. #13selective

    Keys: Bajoran, Bajor

    The Bajorans are a humanoid species native to the planet Bajor in the Alpha Quadrant. The Bajorans had one of the oldest and richest cultures in the quadrant, though in the 24th century, they suffered greatly at the hands of the Cardassian Union who occupied their planet for several years. They are very religious and spiritual. Bajorans resemble Humans in appearance, but are distinguished by a series of four to seven horizontal creases across their noses. After their liberation and the discovery of the Bajor Wormhole, Bajor was placed under Federation protection but is not formally a member planet. Regardless, some Bajorans serve in Starfleet.

14. #14selective

    Keys: Klingon

    The Klingons are a humanoid warrior species that originated from the planet Qo'noS in the Beta Quadrant. The Klingons are a proud, tradition-bound people who value honor and combat, who formed the Klingon Empire centuries ago. Klingons look humanoid, with brown skin, ridges on their cranium and nose, and have thick black hair often styled into braids. Their uniforms often look crude. They are physically stronger than humans, and many practice their martial prowess with blades or ranged weaponry regularly. They have many rituals and traditions. At some point, the Klingons stole cloaking technology from the Romulans. They officially have a mutual defense pact with the Federation, but sometimes a few Klingons go rogue. Klingons typically use either the smaller Bird-of-Prey class starship, or large, bulky cruisers, battlecruisers and battleships. Klingon ships are mainly built for combat. The Klingons use Disruptor energy weapons, Photon torpedoes, and their smaller vessels have stealth tech. The military of the Klingons is the Klingon Defense Force (KDF).

15. #15selective

    Keys: Romulan

    The Romulans are a humanoid race from the planet Romulus in the Beta quadrant, capital of the Romulan Star Empire. The Romulans were originially biological cousins of Vulcans who left their home after Surak's reforms. Vulcans and Romulans possess very similar physiology. Romulans have pointed ears, eyebrows that are arched and up-swept, and varied skin color. Some Romulans have two brow ridges above the bridge of their nose, forming a V-shape on the forehead. Like Vulcans, Romulans are physicalls stronger than humans. Despite that, they try to rely on their cunning, manipulation and deceit when dealing with other races. Romulans mainly use Disruptor energy weapons and Plasma torpedoes. Romulan starships (called Warbirds) are equipped with stealth technology.

16. #16selective

    Keys: Cardassian

    The Cardassians are a humanoid species from the Alpha Quadrant. They are native to the planet Cardassia Prime, capital world of the Cardassian Union. They are extremely ruthless, xenophobic and don't have a good reputation. They value family and a strong state where citizens serve for the greater good. Externally, Cardassians have light-gray skin, two thick, vertical neck ridges that recede back to the crown of their head, and an inverted tear-shaped ridge in the center of the forehead. This trait earned them the derogatory nickname "spoon heads."

17. #17selective

    Keys: Founder, Changeling

    The Founders, or Changelings, are shapeshifting lifeforms native to the Gamma Quadrant. They are the creators and rulers of the Dominion. Most Changelings exist as an amalgamated mass known as the Great Link. The natural form of a Changeling is a viscous orange liquid. Changelings have to revert to their natural liquid state to regenerate every sixteen to eighteen hours or risk severe physical distress and their forms to begin to deteriorate and "flake" away. Changelings can take virtually any corporeal form. They also have the ability to closely mimic humanoid personalities. The Founders are deeply mistrusting towards races they call "Solids" and used extensive genetic engineering to create perfect servant races to carry out their orders, mainly the Vorta and the Jem'Hadar.

18. #18selective

    Keys: Life Support

    Life support is a critical system of technology used by civilizations that travel in space. Life support ensures the crew has breathable air, the temperature is pleasant, and that there is artificial gravity.

19. #19selective

    Keys: Vorta

    The Vorta are a humanoid species genetically-engineered by the Founders of the Dominion to act as field commanders, administrators, scientists, and diplomats. The Vorta see themselves as those who "Serve the Founders." Vorta have pale skin, violet eyes, and elongated ears that are completely joined to the rest of the head. Vorta have good hearing, but weak eyesight. The Vorta believe their masters to be literal gods. Dominion ships are usually commanded by one Vorta, with Jem'Hadar serving under their orders. The Vorta are also responsible for distributing the drug that sustains the Jem'Hadar, Ketracel-white.

20. #20selective

    Keys: Jem'Hadar

    The Jem'Hadar are an all-male genetically-engineered reptilian-like humanoid species from the Gamma Quadrant, forming the core of the powerful Dominion military. Jem'Hadar are generated in birthing chambers, reaching full matury in just three days. They have pale, bluish-white, scaly reptilian skin. Jem'Hadar do not require sleep, and have to exclusively use the drug ketracel-white as sustenance which they regularly receive from their Vorta overseers. This ensures their loyalty to the Founders. Jem'Hadar were designed to have excellent vision and strength several times greater than Humans, engineered to be soldiers and ship crews, and nothing more. Their culture shunns all forms of relaxation and recreation as "weakness".

21. #21selective

    Keys: Borg

    The Borg are a pseudo-species of humanoid cyborgs called drones from the Delta Quadrant. No single individual truly exists within the Borg Collective except for the Borg Queen, as all Borg are linked into a hive mind which connects all of them and allows information sharing between them. They forcibly assimilate various sentient species, technologies, and knowledge into the hive mind, giving them advanced technology and making them quite powerful. For assimilation, they use borg nanoprobes which they inject into their victims by assimilation tubes. It is said that it is impossible to reason with them and they have no mercy nor empathy, the Borg taunting their victims by transmitting "Resistance is futile" before attacking. Each Borg ship has the ability to self-repair or regenerate damage. Energy weapons used against the Borg soon stop working, because they adapt their shields to the correct frequency to counter the energy bursts. This can be remedied by using modular, shifting frequencies, but even this is not failsafe. Borg ships are equipped with a powerful tractor beam holding a target in place while draining its shields. As offensive weapons, the Borg use high-powered laser cutting beams and Gravimetric torpedoes. When doing ground combat, drones usually skip ranged weapons and instead rely on their sheer numbers and their adaptive shield abilities to get close to enemy crewmembers, then assimilate them. Borg ships include the small "Probe", the larger "Sphere" and the massive 3 kilometer wide "Cube" crewed by up to 130000 drones. Roughly ten years ago, in 2367, a single borg Cube destroyed a Federation fleet of 40 ships at Wolf 359, though the Federation massively improved their weapons and tactics afterwards. The TT crew member Seven of Nine is a human former Borg drone who got liberated from the Collective.

22. #22selective

    Keys: Hirogen

    The Hirogen are a nomadic species of hunters who roam over huge distances in the Delta Quadrant. They view other lifeforms as prey and treat them as such, showing little evidence of compassion or empathy for other intelligent species. Hirogens are very tall and possess greater physical strength than most humanoids, thanks to their advanced muscle and nervous system. They have a tan to beige skin with several cranial ridges and a reptilian, hairless skin with a rough, pebble-like appearance. Their sensory perception is acute, a feature that serves well as the Hirogen are an aggressive hunting species. They tend to venture out in small hunting groups in the search of prey that is a worthy challenge. While their technology is adcanced, their migratory, isolated social structure means they never form big armadas. Hirogen ground troops can use a personal cloaking field to render them invisible, although the Hirogen didn't manage to adept this technology for their starships.

23. #23selective

    Keys: Devore

    The Devore are a spacefaring humanoid species native to a planet in the Delta Quadrant. They are characterized by thin serrated ridges on their eyebrows and a small forehead protrusion. Their government is the Devore Imperium, which controlled eleven star systems across three sectors as of 2376. This is an authoritarian regime known for its extreme persecution of telepaths, and their painstakingly meticulous regulations and laws.

24. #24selective

    Keys: Voth

    The Voth are an ancient Saurian species located in the Delta Quadrant. They were originally native to Earth, with the dinosaur genus hadrosaurs fingered as a likely ancestor. A significantly advanced species, the Voth are cold-blooded creatures, have a superior sense of smell, and skin pigmentation which altered according to moods. Adult Voth are slightly taller than adult Humans and have three clawed, manipulatory digits on each hand. Their eyes are protected by heavy, bony brow ridges, which have a central crest rising to a conical protrusion on the back of the skull. Their coloration varies from green to brown to a brownish orange, even between close relatives. The Voth are governed by a Ministry of Elders. They live in family structures. Scientists and philosophers are organized in academic circles They have very poor relations with non-saurian races, and mammals, in particular, are considered to be lower life forms. At the heart of their society lies their Doctrine, their archaic guiding principles. Despite intuition and passion being valued, doctrine looms heavily and dictates they have a natural birthright to rule their portion of space.

25. #25selective

    Keys: Hierarchy, Overlooker

    The Hierarchy is a Delta Quadrant faction composed of the Overlooker species. Their species is highly adept in the skills of espionage and remote surveillance. Physically, the species is humanoid with dull brown leathery skin and generally nondescript features. Their heads are lumpy and hairless, with few distinguishable facial features. Additionally, members of the species possess a rotund appearance with a relatively nonathletic build compared to other humanoid species. They regularly use surveillance on passing ships to plan future raids. This is done by special surveillance ships, hiding in nebulae for example, which used highly advanced (compared to other species) sensors to assess the tactical risk of attacking passing vessels and the value of their cargo. The Hierarchy's cloaked ships also allows them to sneak up on targeted vessels, after which they would execute a predetermined attack pattern, such as the type 3 or type 4 stealth assault. Every planned attack is to be reported and consulted with the highly bureaucratic Hierarchy to maximize efficiency.

26. #26selective

    Keys: Hazari

    The Hazari are a race of bounty hunters from the Delta Quadrant, who pride themselves on keeping their contracts more than the actual bounty itself. When Hazari vessels attackin pairs, one ship usually stays behind to reinforce the shields of the other. This causes an exploitable weakness in Hazari tactics if the attacked party knows about it. A Hazari stands about 1.80 to 2 meters tall. They are covered in hairless, scaly skin in shades of brown. A larger scale makes up the top of the scalp. The mouth appeares slightly beak-like.

27. #27selective

    Keys: Malon

    The Malon originate from Malon Prime, a Delta Quadrant planet. They have broad noses with distinctly-shaped nostrils, and their skin has a yellowish-brown color. Their foreheads have a slight ridge-like protrusion. They have thick, wavy brown hair. Their hair follicles grow from the mid part of their heads, just after the ridge-like pattern. Malon Prime is known for its heavy industry as well as its abundant, toxic, industrial waste, causing Malons to try and find dumping grounds with waste frighers dumping their mess somewhere in space. Malon waste exporters often have many sores on their skin due to theta radiation exposure. The Malon use analeptic compound injections to counter the freighter blight, but while the treatment keps them alive, it does not prevent skin scarring. Many species dislike the Malons for polluting systems with their garbage.

28. #28selective

    Keys: Kazon

    The Kazon are an aggressive, but technologically inferior warrior species from the Delta Quadrant. As of 2372, they are divided into eighteen different sects. Each sect has possession of different natural resources over which the sects fight each other. The Kazon are a humanoid race, having at least two racial variants, one minority race with brown skin and the most common race with copper-colored skin. The foreheads of all Kazon feature distinctive ridges and their black or brown hair grows in large chunks rather than individual strands. Kazon are known for scavenging, pirating and infighting.

29. #29selective

    Keys: Shield

    Deflector shields, shield grids or simply shields, are a type of force field that surrounds a starship, space station, or planet that is used to protect against enemy attacks or natural hazards. On starships, the deflector dish generates the energy barrier that protects the vessel from weapons fire or other conditions. Continuous attacks can slowly drain the shields, the shield percentage lowering from initially 100%. If the shields start to buckle or fail, attacks can directly affect the hull, causing massive external and internal damage and casualties to starships, up until the complete destruction of a vessel. Shields take a lot of energy and are usually only activated when needed.

30. #30selective

    Keys: Phaser

    Phasers are the most common and standard directed energy weapon in the arsenal of Starfleet and several other powers. Most phasers are classified as particle weapons and fire nadion particle beams. The standard Federation phaser has a bright orange color. Small arms phasers can dial up or down the power output, a lower level only stunning a target, while very high levels might vaporize a hit enemy or object.

31. #31selective

    Keys: Disruptor

    A disruptor is a type of directed energy weapon technology used among many non-Federation races and cultures, the main ones being the Klingon Empire and the Romulan Star Empire. Disruptors fire bolts of highly-charged ionized plasma. These weapons can be used on a variety of settings, ranging from Stun (concussion/neural shock) to Disruption. A disruptor can be fired in pulse or beam modes. Disruptors usually have a green color.

32. #32selective

    Keys: Impulse

    Impulse is the common designation for the slower than light speeds achieved with impulse engines, that don't require a starship to go to warp.

33. #33selective

    Keys: Tachyon

    A tachyon is a subatomic particle that naturally exists at faster-than-light velocities, and can often be associated with time travel or produced as a byproduct of a temporal distortion. Tachyons can occur naturally, or as the byproducts of the use of many technologies, such as cloaking devices and transporters. Tachyons can be utilized in a number of ways, including as scans, offensive weapons, and even as a means of communication.

34. #34selective

    Keys: Polaron

    A polaron is a type of particle. The Dominion uses phased polaron beams as their primary weapons, with a distinctive blue color. Polaron radiation is fatal to humanoids, and has a destabilizing effect on Changeling physiology. Polarons can be used to illuminate hidden vessels.

35. #35selective

    Keys: Tetryon

    A tetryon is a subatomic particle that can only exist in subspace environments. Tetryon radiation is a bombardment of these particles. Since these particles are a property of subspace, they become highly energetic and unstable when they are extruded into normal space, which can occur by both natural and artificial means. Tetryons have a random momentum, and thus cannot be tracked by sensors.

36. #36selective

    Keys: Gorn

    The Gorn are a subject race in the Klingon Empire. Gorn are green to brown colored, strong and bulky reptilians that are known for their pride and their stubbornness.

37. #37selective

    Keys: Torpedo

    A torpedo is a self-propelled, self-guided explosive weapon. They are seen as an alternative and supplement to energy weapons. It is fired from torpedo launch tubes which eject the missile-like projectile, which then homes in on the designated target. Torpedoes can be fired in salvos, spread around a wide area, or be fired in a high-yield mode. The most common types are the heavily used Photon torpedo, the more modern Quantum torpedo used by the Federation, and Romulans are known to use Plasma torpedoes.

38. #38selective

    Keys: Warp, Warp Drive

    Warp drive, warp engine or simply warp is a technology that allows space travel at faster-than-light speeds. Starships generate a subspace warp field around themselves, distorting space-time and allowing ftl speeds. These velocities are referred to as warp factors. Warp drive is used for all kinds of interstellar travel. Warp factors use a logarithmic scale and range from 1 (light speed) to 10 (only theoretically achievable). The fastest Federation vessels manage a max warp speed of around 9.95, but can't sustain this for long. Typical vessels have max speeds of around warp 8 to 9.5.

39. #39selective

    Keys: Warp Core

    Warp core, or warp core reactor, is the common designation for the main energy reactor powering the propulsion system and providing power on warp-capable starships. On Federation starships, the warp core usually consists of a matter/antimatter reaction assembly (M/ARA) utilizing deuterium and antideuterium reacting in a dilithium crystal matrix. If a Warp Core gets damaged and breaches, it results in a massive explosion. In extreme situations, starships can jettison their Warp Core to prevent this, but are subsequently unable to achieve ftl speed.

40. #40selective

    Keys: Structural Integrity, Structural Integrity Field

    The structural integrity field (acronymed SIF) is a technology developed by spacefaring species to supplement the natural structural integrity of the material their starship hulls or other constructions are composed of, this is necessary to resist the hull stress during warp and also migitates damage from enemy attacks. If the SIF fails, a ship is at risk of breaking apart.

41. #41selective

    Keys: Weapon

    Most modern weaponry are energy weapons. This can mean a hand-held small arm, or large weapons on starships, that use directed energy as their means of attack. This can be done in beams, bolts, or various other means. The most common forms of energy weapons include Phaser, Disruptor and Polaron weapons. Energy weapons are often supplemented by torpedoes.

42. #42selective

    Keys: Transporter, Beaming

    The transporter is a type of teleportation machine. It is a subspace device capable of almost instantaneously transporting (often called 'beaming') an object from one location to another. Matter is transformed into energy, then reassembled at the desired spot. Transporters are the standard way to transport crew from and to starships. Shields block teleporters, so it can't be used in combat. Usually, the crew uses special teleporter rooms for beaming since they feature additional backup safeties. In emergencies, teleporters can work from anywhere though. On the TT, Tialla Durann is the Transporter Chief.

43. #43selective

    Keys: Prime Directive

    The most important law of the Federation and it's often heatedly discussed, but ultimately broadly accepted principle. The Prime Directive states that all Starfleet personnel must follow a policy of non-interference with primitive cultures that have not invented warp drive yet, to not risk cultural contamination and changing the natural course of development. Furthermore, Federation technology must not be shared even with other warp-capable species, unless they are Federation members or aligned with the Federation. In conflicts between two factions, the Federation must stay neutral.

44. #44selective

    Keys: Replicator

    A replicator, replicator system, replication system, or molecular synthesizer is a device that uses matter-energy conversion technology similar to a transporter to produce almost anything from a ship's replicator reserves. Replicators are often used to synthesize food and drinks. They are commonplace among advanced Alpha Quadrant cultures like the United Federation of Planets, the Cardassian Union, and the Ferengi Alliance. Most people find replicated foods and drinks to taste exactly the same as "real" food, although some people claim to be able to tell the difference.

45. #45selective

    Keys: Ferengi

    The Ferengi are a warp-capable humanoid species from the planet Ferenginar. Ferengi civilization is built on free enterprise, where earning profit is the sole meaningful goal in life, superseding all other endeavors. Despite their misogynistic views, small stature, lack of shame, and extreme obsession with profit, the Ferengi are one of the most underestimated species in all of the Alpha Quadrant. They are usually extremely intelligent, can possess great cunning, and can sometimes hide that fact very convincingly. They can also possess a great aptitude for economics, sciences, and engineering, and they are the among the best negotiators in the galaxy in regards to earning profits and deals without resorting to armed conflict. Most Ferengi are members and citizens of the Ferengi Alliance, a capitalistic and mercantile union ruled by the Grand Nagus. Ferengi have many rules which they live by, calling these the Rules of Acquisition. While they claim the rules promote fair deals, many of the rules heavily favor Ferengi over their alien counterparts in a trade deal, such as "Rule of Acuisition number 1: Once you have their money, you never give it back." On average, Ferengi are shorter than Humans. They have orange-brown colored skin, blue fingernails and long blue toenails, enlarged skulls, wrinkled noses, and sharp teeth, though most distinctive are their big, sensitive earlobes.

46. #46selective

    Keys: Holodeck, Holotech, Holograms

    A holographic environment simulator, or holodeck as it was most commonly referred to, is a holographic simulation room, Starfleet being one of the main users of the technology. They are installed aboard many starships and space stations and used in entertainment, training, and investigative purposes. The main use is to provide diversion and recreation for the crew, though. Users could, for example, frequent a bar, become a character in a holo-novel, engage in extreme sports, and date and have sex with holographic characters. A typical holodeck consisted of a room equipped with a hologrid containing omnidirectional holographic diodes, enabling holographic projections and holograms. With the usage of force-fields and energy-to-matter conversion, holographic items and characters look and feel realistic. Most Federation starships have sereval holodecks, depending on the size of the vessel.

47. #47selective

    Keys: Bajoran Wormhole, Bajor system

    The Bajor system is unique, because it is the location of one of the few stable Wormholes in the galaxy. Wormholes are a spatial anomaly that link one place in the galaxy to another, a ship traversing the Wormhole reaching the other side in minutes, despite the distance covered ranging in thousands of lightyears. The Bajor Wormhole connects the Bajor system in the Alpha Quadrant, with a system in the Gamma Quadrant. This is one of the main reasons the Federation placed Bajor under its protection, and has a sizable contingent of Starfleet personnel and ships in the system, operating from the space station Deep Space Nine.

48. #48Division, Command, Operations, Sciencesconstantselective

    Keys: Division, Command, Operations, Sciences

    Starfleet personnel is divided into three divisions: Command, Operations and Sciences, serving in different departments. Each has their own color applied to the shoulders of a uniform. Command (red) is responsible for the administration and commandeering of starships, starbases and space stations. The captain of a starship is always a member of the Command division. Operations (golden) encompasses the Security and the Engineering department, responsible for technological innovation, maintenance and defending the Federation. Sciences (blue) is responsible for the exploration, scientific, research, medical and mental health departments.

49. #49selective

    Keys: Cloaking, Cloak, Stealth

    A cloaking device / system is a form of stealth technology that uses selective bending of light (and other forms of energy) to render a starship or other objects completely invisible to the electromagnetic spectrum and most sensors. Some known users are the Romulan Star Empire (who use it on all their ships) and the small Bird-of-Prey ships of the Klingon Empire (who stole the tech from the Romulans, but can't adapt it to bigger ships). Cloaking requires a lot of energy, so cloaked ships can't maintain their shields or fire weapons - when attacking, they need to decloak and then immediately deliver a first strike, hopefully disabling the surprised target immediately. Cloaking can be used for ambushes, infiltration missions or to evage pursuit.

50. #50selective

    Keys: Federation science vessel, Daedalus, Nova, Nebula

    The Federation employs various ships that are designed to carry out scientific missions, do research and analyze various space phenomena. These ships are not heavily armed, but instead carry advanced devices, laboratories and other means to help them achieve their goals. From small to large, some notable science vassal classes are the Daealus, the Nova and the modern Nebula from the late 24th century (max warp 9.6, 750 crew members) which features an extra sensor pod on top of the saucer.

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