General Informations - The Vulcans

Humanoid species native to planet Vulcan. Vulcans were once a passionate, violent people whose civilization was torn by terrible wars. The ancient philosopher Surak, revered as the father of Vulcan civilization, led his people some two thousand years ago to reject their emotions in favor of a philosophy that embraced pure logic. This remarkable renaissance became known as the Time of Awakening. Vulcan society is now based entirely on logic, and any trappings of emotion are considered to be socially unacceptable.

One group did not accept Surak's teachings and instead left Vulcan to found the warrior Romulan Star Empire. Their descendents and offshoots colonized many planets across the quadrant. Tensions remained between the two peoples, and a century-long war once raged between the Vulcans and the Romulans. No one on either side realized that the war had been ignited by a member of the Q Continuum.

In the distant past, Vulcans killed to win their mates. Even in the present, Vulcans revert to ancient mating rituals, apparently the price these people must pay for totally suppressing their natural emotions. When Vulcan children are about seven, their parents select a future mate, and the two children are joined in a ceremony that links them telepathically. When the two children come of age, they are compelled to join together for the marriage rituals. The time of mating, Pon farr, is when the stoically logical Vulcans pay for their rigid control by experiencing a period of total emotional abandon. In Vulcan adults, Pon farr comes every seven years.

Certain elements of Vulcan prehistory suggest that the Vulcan race may have originated with colonists from another planet. Vulcans have telepathic capacity, as practiced in the Vulcan mind-meld.

Vulcans were the first extraterrestrials to be encountered by the Humans.

Physical Specifics

Species: Vulcans (Homo Eridni)
Affiliation: United Federation of Planets

Appearance:
Skin/Hair/Eyes Colour: Varies/Varies/Varies
Average Height (M/F): 200/170 cm (6'7"/5'7")
Average Weight (M/F): 70/50 kg (154/110 lbs)
Other: Long slanted eyebrows, delicately pointy ears

Native Environment: Class M
Homeworld: Vulcan (40 Eridiani A 2)
Location: Alpha Quadrant

Medical Notes:
Life Expectancy (M/F): 210 years
Unusual Traits: Empathic, copper-based blood, long muscle mass and a dense skeletal frame