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Vulcans
Spock, Vulcan male (ST-06)
Sarek, Vulcan male (ST-03)
T’Pol, Vulcan female (ENT-22)
Saavik, Vulcan female (ST-03)
Species originating on Vulcan,[3] Vulcans were dedicated to a philosophy of emotional suppression in favor of total logic.[2]
References
- 1. “The Cage.” Star Trek, Episode 00. Television. 1965 (Unaired).
- 2. “Mudd’s Women.” Star Trek, Episode 03. Television. 13 October 1966.
- 3. “Amok Time.” Star Trek, Episode 34. Television. 15 September 1967.
- 4. “Journey to Babel.” Star Trek, Episode 44. Television. 17 November 1967.
- 5. “The Savage Curtain.” Star Trek, Episode 77. Television. 7 March 1969.
- 6. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Film. 4 June 1982.
- 7. “Broken Bow.” Star Trek: Enterprise, Episodes 01-02. Television. 26 September 2001.
Rules of Acquisition
The first Rules of Acquisition, codifying Ferengi culture for millennia to follow, were written by Grand Nagus Gint.[24] Ferengi children were expected to memorize all 285 rules of acquisition on command,[1] though females were forbidden to do so[7] prior to Grand Nagus Zek‘s reforms of the 2370s.[33]
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Triaxian silk
This elegant type of textile was offered to T’Pol by a trader named D’Marr in exchange for a protein resequencer. “Trip” Tucker noted that T’Pol would look good in Triaxian silk.[1]
Yrott
Members of Zobral‘s social caste were onced force to wear these to signify their low social standing. Yrotts were burned in celebration of the caste system being abolished. The word also meant “to stand apart.”[1]
References
V’tosh Ka’tur
Tolaris, a member of the V’tosh ka’tur (ENT-17)
Vulcan phrase that translated to “Vulcans without logic.” This name was given by Vulcan elders to those who disagreed with the ancestral teachings. A group of V’tosh ka’tur was encountered by the Enterprise NX-01 in 2151. One of their group, Tavin, believed the “Vulcans without logic” label to be inaccurate; he claimed that they successfully integrated emotion and logic.[1]
References
- 1. “Fusion.” Star Trek: Enterprise, Episode 17. Television. 27 February 2002.
Teachings of Surak
The Kir’Shara (ENT-85)
Collection of writings by the legendary Vulcan philosopher Surak. T’Pol gave Captain Archer the complete unabridged translation in order to help the captain relax on his vacation.[1] Several years later, Surak’s original writings were uncovered in the form of the Kir’Shara, a holographic record created by Surak himself prior to his death.[2]
References
- 1. “Two Days and Two Nights.” Star Trek: Enterprise, Episode 25. Television. 15 May 2002.
- 2. “Kir’Shara.” Star Trek: Enterprise, Episode 85. Television. 3 December 2004.
Sweet Spot
The location on a starship where artificial gravity is not fully effective, resulting in a localized zero-G environment. The sweet spot was usually about halfway between the grav-generator and the bow plate. Space boomer Travis Mayweather enjoyed sitting in the Enterprise NX-01‘s sweet spot.[1]
References
Stone of J’Kah
The stone represented a life of order and control through logic, and was part of a ritual at the Vulcan monastery at P’Jem. Honored guests were invited to touch the stone at the end of their visit.[1]
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