Miscellaneous

Vulcans

Spock (ST-06)
Spock, Vulcan male (ST-06)

Sarek (ST-03)
Sarek, Vulcan male (ST-03)

T'Pol (ENT-22)
T’Pol, Vulcan female (ENT-22)

Saavik (ST-03)
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]

Notable Vulcans

References

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]

References

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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]

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V’tosh Ka’tur

Tolaris, a member of the V'tosh ka'tur (ENT-17)
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.
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Teachings of Surak

The Kir'shara (ENT-85)
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

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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]

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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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Malurian Zoo

The Ferengi Muk hoped to sell Porthos to this zoo, which was presumably located on Maluria.[1]

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Kaana Sah

Pilgrims to the Great Plume of Agosoria performed this ritual—a taxing set of exercises, followed by four hours of prayer—during the Time of Agosoria. This particular ritual was meant to purify the body. Dr. Phlox greatly enjoyed participating.[1]

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