General Informations - The Cardassians

Cardassians are the humanoid civilization of planet Cardassia. In Cardassian society, the criminal justice system served to enforce cultural norms, while reassuring the public with the comforting notion that good did triumph over evil. Accordingly, no criminal was brought to trial until authorities had already found the defendant guilty. Trials were broadcast for viewing by the public, serving as a dramatic demonstration of the futility of violating society's norms. Under the Cardassian system of jurisprudence, a defendant could not present evidence until the trial was under way - in other words, until after a verdict of guilty had already been rendered. Further, such defendants were required to testify against themselves. Cardassian citizens were required to have one of their molars extracted at age ten so that they could be kept on file by the Cardassian bureau of identification.

In Cardassian culture, advanced age is viewed as a sign of power and dignity. Cardassian men and women sometimes exhibit overt irritability toward each other as an overture to a sexual relationship. Family is very important to the Cardassians, with some households being multi-generational. Intense mind-training programs are given to their children as early as four years of age, perhaps contributing to the famous Cardassian photographic memories. Cardassian funeral rites are very strict. They considered it a dishonor to the deceased if a non-Cardassian views the remains. Cardassians dislike cold temperatures. It is traditional in Cardassian culture that the commanding officer of a ship should entertain guests when they travel aboard his or her ship. It was also traditional for a freighter captain to take a percentage of the cargo's worth for himself. A favorite morning beverage of Cardassians is hot fish juice.

Physical Specifics

Species: Cardassians
Affiliation: Republic of Cardassia

Appearance:
Skin/Hair/Eyes Colour: Pale/Dark/Dark
Average Height (M/F): 180/165 cm (5'11"/5'5")
Average Weight (M/F): 80/65 kg (176/143 lbs)
Other: Bony ridges prominent along the majority of their head, neck, shoulders and trunk

Native Environment: Class M
Homeworld: Cardassia Prime
Location: Alpha Quadrant

Medical Notes:
Life Expectancy (M/F): 109/120 years
Unusual Traits: None