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This is a list of species and races from the fictional universe of Star Trek.

[edit] Table of appearances

This table shows a list of races and their appearances on the five Star Trek series: ? = Unknown, N = No, & Y = Yes.

This table is not automatically generated, so please add new races as they are added to the article.

This list is of appearances, a brief mentioning or reference is not counted.

Race	ST:TOS	ST:TNG	ST:DS9	ST:VOY	ST:ENT
Aaamazzarite	Y	N	N	N	N
Acamarian	N	Y	N	N	N
Aenar	N	N	N	N	Y
Akaali	N	N	N	N	Y
Akritirians	N	N	N	Y	N
Allasomorph	N	Y	N	N	N
Andorian	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Andorian	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Antedean	N	Y	N	N	N
Antican	N	Y	Y	N	N
Arcadian	Y	N	N	N	N
Arcturian	Y	N	N	N	N
Axanar	N	N	N	N	Y
Ba'ku	N	Y	N	N	N
Bajoran	N	Y	Y	Y	N
Bandi	N	Y	N	N	N
Barzan	N	Y	N	N	N
Berellian	N	N	N	N	N
Betazoid	N	Y	Y	Y	Y
Bolian	N	Y	Y	Y	N
Borg	N	Y	Y	Y	Y
Breen	N	N	Y	Y	N
Briori	N	N	N	Y	N
Brunali	N	N	N	Y	N
Bynar	N	Y	N	N	N
Calamarain	N	Y	N	N	N
Cardassian	N	Y	Y	Y	N
Changeling	N	N	Y	N	N
Cognocenti	N	N	N	N	N
Corvallen	N	Y	Y	N	N
Deltan	Y	N	N	N	N
Denobulan	N	N	N	N	Y
Douwd	N	Y	N	N	N
Drayan	N	N	N	Y	N
Edo	N	Y	N	N	N
El-Aurian	N	Y	Y	N	N
Exobot	N	Y	N	N	N
Fek'Ihri	N	N	Y	N	N
Ferengi	N	Y	Y	Y	Y
Fotiallian	Y	N	N	N	N
Gorn	Y	N	N	N	Y
Hirogen	N	N	N	Y	N
Horta	Y	N	N	N	N
Human	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Hunter	N	N	Y	N	N
Hur'q	N	N	N	N	N
Iconian	N	Y	Y	N	N
Ithanites	N	N	N	N	N
Jem'Hadar	N	N	Y	Y	N
Kadi	N	N	N	Y	N
Karemma	N	N	Y	N	N
Kazon	N	N	N	Y	N
Klaestron	N	N	Y	N	N
Klingon	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Kreetassan	N	N	N	N	Y
Kreel	N	N	N	N	N
Krenim	N	N	N	Y	N
Ktarian	N	Y	N	Y	N
Lurian	N	Y	Y	Y	N
Lycocians	N	N	Y	N	N
Malon	N	N	N	Y	N
Metrons	Y	N	N	Y	N
Nausicaan	N	Y	Y	Y	Y
Ocampan	N	N	N	Y	N
Organian	Y	N	N	N	Y
Orion	Y	N	N	N	Y
Pakled	N	Y	Y	N	N
Pah Wraith	N	N	Y	N	N
Prophet	N	N	Y	N	N
Q	N	Y	Y	Y	N
Reman	N	Y	N	N	Y
Romulan	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Selay	N	Y	N	N	N
Sheliak	N	Y	N	N	N
Species 8472	N	N	N	Y	N
Tak Tak	N	N	N	Y	N
Talaxian	N	N	N	Y	N
Talosian	Y	N	N	N	N
Tellarite	Y	N	N	N	Y
Thasian	Y	N	N	N	N
Tholian	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Trabe	N	N	N	Y	N
Tribble	Y	N	Y	N	Y
Trill	N	Y	Y	N	N
Tzenkethi	N	N	N	N	N
Vidiian	N	N	N	Y	N
Vorta	N	N	Y	N	N
Voth	N	N	N	Y	N
Vulcan	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Wadi	N	N	Y	N	N
Xindi	N	N	N	N	Y
Zakdorn	N	Y	N	N	N
Zaldan	N	Y	N	N	N

[edit] A

[edit] Aaamazzarite

Aaamazzarites, also called Therbians, are a hairless species with pale yellow skin. Aaamazzara (Therbia), orbits Epsilon Serpentis in the Alpha Quadrant. Everything on the planet is bio-chemically produced from their mouths, including clothing and furniture. They are members of the United Federation of Planets.

To date, Aaamazzarites have only appeared in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Nothing has been revealed about them in dialogue, so their backstory is only considered semi-canon.

Aaamazzarite article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Aenar

Aenar, a humanoid species in the Star Trek fictional universe. Along with the Andorians, they inhabit the world of Andor (Andoria). In many regards, they are similar to the Andorians in physical appearance. However, their skin is a light blue/white color, they are almost totally blind, and they have powerful telepathic abilities. Aenar are pacifistic and do not use their mind reading abilities against the will of another individual. However, their blindness doesn't appear to hinder their ability to know that they are in the presence of a "blueskin" Andorian or detect obstacles.

Aenar government, such as it is, has little structure; leaders of Aenar society are chosen as the need arises, usually when contact with outsiders is called for. The Aenar are usually considered to be just a different ethnicity of the Andorian race and not an utterly separate species.

The Aenar population is approximately 1,000 in size and they inhabit the polar region of their world. Andorians believed the Aenar to be mythical creatures before their existence was confirmed circa 2104.

The Aenar were first seen in the episode "United" on the television series Star Trek: Enterprise.

Based on Talla, Shran's daughter from "These Are the Voyages...", it has been speculated that hybrids of an Andorian and an Aenar would be a greenish color, to explain the Green Andorians seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Aenar article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Akritirian

The Akritirians are an advanced humanoid Delta Quadrant race with basic interstellar spaceflight, perhaps warp-capable. A dictatorship controls the planet, now dealing with an Open Sky group fighting to overthrow it.

Felons are kept in an isolated spacegoing station — as the U.S.S. Voyager's Paris and Kim discovers when wrongly sent there. Pardons or rehearings in convictions and sentencing are never heard.

Akritirian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Allasomorph

An Allasomorph is an anthropomorphic shapeshifting species in the fictional Star Trek universe.

Allasomorph article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Andorian

Andorian, a humanoid species in the Star Trek fictional universe, though they have blue skin and antennae. They consider themselves a warrior race, in contrast with the pacifist Aenir who also live on the Andoria. They are native to the moon Andoria, which orbits the planet Andor. They were a founding member of the Federation.

[edit] Angosian

Angosians are a fictional race in the television series Star Trek.

Usually considered non-violent, Angosian authorities were responsible for genetically and chemically engineering soldiers to fight in their Tarsian Wars. But the process was irreversible, and the 'super soldiers' were considered outcasts and criminals that could not function or co-exist alongside the normal population of Angosian society, and as such were forced to be permanently confined to a penal settlement on an Angosian moon.

Non-canon: a novel trilogy, Star Trek The Q Continuum shows that the Angosians have had some success in later efforts to reintegrate the soldiers, as one now serves on the Enterprise E.

Seen in: 'The Hunted' - TNG season III

Angosian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Antedean

Antedeans are an ichthyohumanoid species which resemble fish. This race was first encountered in the episode Manhunt.

The Antedeans home planet is Antede III; while a member of the United Federation of Planets, they seldom receive visitors and thus have not been seen by many members of the Federation. Another trait that keeps them from interacting with their fellow Federation members is a strong distaste for space flight: although the Antedeans are a space-going race, space travel is quite traumatic for them. In order for individuals to deal with this problem they induce a catatonic state while in space flight. To awaken from this state takes several hours. Once awakened from the sleep Antedeans are generally ravenous and eat large portions of vermicula.

There is a division in the Antedean race on whether membership in the Federation is a good thing. Ambassador Lwaxana Troi foiled a plot on Stardate 42859.2 when 2 Antedeans tried to sabotage their planet's Federation membership conference on Pacifica with explosives.

Antedean article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Antican

The Anticians are a species of aliens from Star Trek. They are dog-like with snouts, dark fur and white hair. They applied for Federation membership but the ruling decision was put off because of their hostilities with their neighbors, the reptilian Selay. In a quest for meat, the Antician diplomatic team supposedly cooked and consumed a member of the Selay delegation.

Antican article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Arcadian

Arcadians are a species in the fictional Star Trek universe.

They have large, round, doll-like heads and have hair on the left & right sides of their heads with none in the middle. Arcadians are members of the United Federation of Planets with a representative on the Federation Council. They joined at least as early as the 2280s.

To date, an Arcadian has only been seen in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

Arcadian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Arcturian

Arcturians are a species in the fictional Star Trek universe known for their clones.

Arcturian clones have the appearance of melted skin and hail from the densely populated world Arcturas.

To date, Arcturians have only appeared in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Nothing has been revealed about them in dialogue, so their backstory (by Fred Phillips and Robert Fletcher) is considered semi-canon.

Arcturian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Axanar

The Axanar are the first extraterrestrial race befriended by Earth people aboard the NX-01 Enterprise. Archer and his people rescue Axanar aboard a ship that has been disabled, and when both another Axanar ship, and the preying ship, show up, Archer is able to persuade the Axanar to help him fight off the preying ship.

One of James T. Kirk's commendations is the Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission. This would be a confusing matter, as it one implied possibility is that the Axanar still were not Federation members and that the Federation took part in an Axanar mission of peace somewhere. Alternatively, the Axanar at a later time experienced chaos or a civil war, and the Federation was able to assist in resolving it. Either way, Starfleet personnel were involved in a peace mission, and Kirk was among them.

Axanar article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] B

[edit] Bajoran

A humanoid species with crinkled noses. They live on the planet Bajor. They are a deeply spiritual people, who worship The Prophets. They are enemies of the Cardassians, who occupied Bajor and treated the Bajorans as slaves in the early 24th century.

Bajoran article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Ba'ku

The Ba'ku are a race from a planet within the Briar Patch.

The Ba'ku people were a technologically advanced humanoid civilization. In the early 21st century, the race developed the means of building weapons of mass destruction and was on the brink of self-annihilation. A small enlightened group of the Ba'ku people escaped this horror and found an isolated planet.

This group of Ba'ku followed a simple way of life and disdained the use of technology. (As shown in the film Star Trek: Insurrection, however, the Ba'ku still possessed some form of technology and the ability to use it in emergencies, since they had attempted to repair the damaged Data.) At first the Ba'ku were unaware of the metaphasic radiation in the planet's rings, which caused their aging process to significantly decelerate, although it was later discovered and cherished.

The Ba'ku society consisted of strong bonds between each individual as there were less than a thousand living in a village. Their simpler way of life eventually prompted some of the younger Ba'ku villagers - who wanted to explore the galaxy with offlanders - to rebel against their elders, and an attempt was made to take over the village. When they were unsuccessful, they were exiled and eventually became the Son'a people.

In 2375 peace on the Ba'ku planet was restored, and several members of the Son'a returned to their families.

Ba'ku article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Bandi

The Bandi are a humanoid species native to the planet Deneb IV in the Alpha Quadrant. The Bandi appealed to the United Federation of Planets for membership in 2364 but were rejected due to the fact that they had captured and enslaved an alien life form. The Bandi's first appearance was in the Star Trek: The Next Generation first episode "Encounter at Farpoint".

Perhaps purely by coincidence, "Bandi" was the name of a vaguely ursine empathic parasite in an early Star Trek story premise by David Gerrold, who was involved in the development of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and who novelized "Encounter at Farpoint."

Bandi article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Berellian

Berellians are an alien race referred to once in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Redemption".

When Lieutenant Commander Data takes temporary command of the USS Sutherland during the Klingon Civil War, his first officer on the Sutherland, Lieutenant Commander Thomas Hobson, implies that, as an android, Data is out of place commanding a Federation starship. Hobson compares the apparent dichotomy to that posed by a Klingon counselor or a Berellian engineer; "they're just not suited for those positions."

Berellian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Betazoid

The Betazoid are a humanoid species, originating from the planet Betazed. They are telapathic and are members of the Federation.

Betazoid article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Bolian

The Bolians are a fictional alien race in the Star Trek universe. They are bald with blue skin, with a small ridge running from the back of their heads to their noses. They were named after a regular Star Trek director, Cliff Bole. Their home planet is named Bolarus IX, and as an in-joke there have been references to the "Cliffs of Bole" on their planet. Neelix remarks that malfunctioning toilets will hit the Bolians especially hard, and during medical examinations 24th century doctors will commonly ask if a human patient has had sexual relations with a Bolian.

The Bolians have been active members of the Federation since 2320. Aside from contributing to the ranks of Starfleet they have a delegation within the Diplomatic Corps. In 2366, the Bolian government was maintaining an uneasy truce with the Moropa (TNG: "Allegiance").

The Bolians are known to make a crystal steel that is highly prized. They also own and operate the famous Bank of Bolius. In 2373, the Bolian government authorized the Ferengi Gaming Commission to manage their gambling emporiums.

During the Bolian Middle Ages the Bolians developed the medical philosophy known as the "Double Effect Principle" about euthanasia. This form of assisted suicide states that while euthenasia has the effect of relieving suffering it also has the effect of causing death. Bolian marriages often involve more than two members. Any additional spouse is referred to as a "co-husband" or "co-wife", respectively. Bolian blues is a highly appreciated musical genre among Federation species.

Bolian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Borg

Borg article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Breen

Breen article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Briori

The Briori are a fictional race of aliens, mentioned in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "The 37's", who routinely kidnap beings from worlds throughout the galaxy to be used as slaves. In the year 1937, the Briori abducted hundreds of humans from Earth and brought them to a world in the Delta Quadrant to use as slave labor. However, this proved to be short lived, as the humans revolted, killed the Briori, took their weapons and technology, and established a civilization on the planet. The Briori may be related to the Skagarans, another slave-owning race featured in an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise.

Briori article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Brunali

The Brunali are a species from Star Trek: Voyager that suffered recurring assaults from the Borg. In an attempt to protect themselves from further attacks, the Brunali genetically engineered one of their youth (Icheb) to act as a biological weapon once assimilated.

Brunali article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Bynar

The Bynars are a highly intelligent species who have become almost machine-like due to a constant connection with their homeworld Bynaus's master computer. The Bynars first appeared in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "11001001", and were also mentioned by Phlox in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode, "Regeneration".

The Bynars are asexual beings roughly the size of regular Human adolescent. They have over-sized heads to make up for a large brain. The Bynar skin-tone is purplish in color. The Bynars are an official member of the United Federation of Planets. Due to the Bynars' total dependence on their master computer they have become so machine-like that their speech is essentially a form of binary code. Hive-like in nature, disconnecting a Bynar from the master computer or each other is near fatal. Due to this total interconnectivity, and their ability to speak in machine language, they are able to communicate at a rapid rate. So fast in fact that they require the aid of data buffers to be built into their clothing. It should be noted that, not surprisingly, the Bynars are known throughout the Federation for their skill with computers.

When a Bynar is born, a surgeon removes the infant's parietal lobe and replaces it with a synaptic processor.

Bynar article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] C

[edit] Calamarain

Calamarain article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Cardassian

Cardassian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Changeling

Changeling article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Chameloid

Chameloids are shapeshifters and reported to be mythical. However, Kirk and Bones meet a female chameloid named Martia in Star Trek VI, while imprisoned in the penal asteroid archipelago Rura Penthe. Martia there takes the forms of an attractive human woman, a blond human child, a fur-covered humanoid brute, and finally, Kirk himself.

In an earlier version of the script, Martia states that the ability to shift shapes was particularly useful in smuggling, which was an "ancient and respected trade" on her homeworld of Arc, and the crime for which she was imprisoned in Rura Penthe.

Chameloid article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Corvallen

The Corvallens are a humanoid species of mercenaries who often engaged in interstellar commerce. They have been known to operate near the Romulan Star Empire.

Corvallen article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] D

[edit] Deltan

In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Deltans are a closely humanoid species, probably Federation members. Only one confirmed Deltan has been seen on screen, Lieutenant Ilia in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, although the novelization of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan identifies at least one of the scientists on the Regula 1 space station as Deltan. Presuming she is typical of her species, Deltans (or at least female Deltans) are most notable for having bald heads. They have a limited telepathic ability, allowing them to stop another person from feeling pain by touching them. Deltans emit extremely powerful pheromones, provoking a strong sexual reaction in many other species. Although this article previously reported that this detail of Deltan pheromones existed only in non-canonical sources, the issue is addressed in Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

Ilia reported that her "Oath of Celibacy" was on record when she reported to Kirk. While the original theatrical release does not expand on this, deleted scenes that were later incorporated into the film includes dialogue establishing that she is "as safe as any Human," and that she would never take advantage of a "sexually immature species". Deltan culture is also said to heavily emphasise sexuality - Roddenberry once said that to a Deltan, sex is like a handshake. Deltans in Starfleet were thus forbidden from engaging in sexual activity so as to limit their disruptive influence on other species. Other sources contend that sexual activity with a Deltan is such an intense experience that a non-Deltan who engages in such activity with a Deltan risks insanity.

A Deltan seemed to be among Styles' Excelsior crew in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Deltans were not seen or prominently mentioned at all in the 24th century adventures.

In an episode of Enterprise, Travis Mayweather told Lt. Reed about the time a group of Deltans came aboard his family's ship when he was a teenager.

Deltan article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Denobulan

The Denobulan are a fictional humanoid race in the Star Trek universe. They were introduced in the Enterprise series. They originate from the planet Denobula Triaxa. Doctor Phlox is a Denobulan.

The Denobulans are humanoid with facial ridges. They have no need for sleep but they do hibernate for six days a year. When threatened, Denobulans can inflate their heads like blowfish to scare off predators. Denobulans are also expert climbers, thus making them suitable for exploring caves, canyons and other sheer rock formations.

Denobulans are polygamous, with each Denobulan typically having three partners that also have two other partners, creating a large social network. They have complex mating rituals, and they don't like to be touched. Denobulans usually don't have pets, and they abandoned television a long time ago, believing their real life to be much more exciting. Despite their rather liberal views on sex, Denobulans are exceedingly modest when it comes to disrobing in front of others.

Denobulans used to be xenophobic, but they overcame it and now enjoy contact with other species, presumably after a race known as the B'saari made first contact with them. They were once at war with the Antarans, a neighboring species. They established friendly relations with Earth at least before 2151.

Denobulan article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Dominion

The Dominion are not one species, but made up of several, notably Changelings, Vorta and Jem'Hadar.

[edit] Douwd

Douwd article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Drayan

Drayans are a xenophobic race from the Delta Quadrant. The crew of the USS Voyager in Star Trek: Voyager discovered the Drayan elders when one of its shuttlecraft crashed on one of the Drayan moons.

Drayans live on Drayan II, and have little to no contact with outside races. They have a very closed society, due to their species unique attribute of aging. It is uncertain how Drayans are born: They are born looking as if they are elderly, around the human age of 100. From there, they age backwards, growing younger in body as they grow older in wisdom and experience.

When they appear to be the age of a six-year-old human child (making them over 90 in Drayan years), they are shuttled over to one of the moons of Drayan II, where they essentially die. Their bodies disappear, leaving only their clothes behind.

Basically humanoid in appearance, Drayans have a coloured line down their forehead, the only visible mark that distinguishes them from humans.

Drayan article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] E

[edit] El-Aurian

El-Aurian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Exobot

Exobot article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] F

[edit] Fek'Ihri

The Fek'Ihri were an ancient enemy of Kahless the Unforgettable on Qo'noS 1,500 years ago, when he was building the Klingon Empire. Kahless conquered the Fek'Ihri wielding the Sword of Kahless, the first bat'leth. ("Sword of Kahless")

[edit] Ferengi

Ferengi article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Fotiallian

M-113 creature article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] G

[edit] Gorn

Gorn article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] H

[edit] Haakonian

Delta quadrant race which was at war with Talax. Doctor Ma'bor Jetrel of the Haakonian Order created the Metreon Cascade, a cataclysmic weapon which destroyed Rinax, Neelix's homeworld.

Haakonian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Hirogen

The Hirogen are a fictional race in the Star Trek universe. They are spacefaring and nomadic and featured in Star Trek: Voyager. Resident to the Delta Quadrant, the Hirogen are roughly technologically equal to Starfleet, though have a primitive social structure, where each pack is led by an "Alpha", with a "Beta" serving directly under him.

The Hirogen view all other races as prey, and make sport of pursuing what they deem worthy adversaries. With this in mind, some far-seeing Hirogen believe their society, which has broken up into a number of factions each engaged on their own hunts, has become too divided to survive in the hostile Delta Quadrant.

Hirogen are typically much taller than a human, perhaps seven to eight feet in size. They are powerfully muscular. It can be surmised that their close combat capabilities outstrip those of a typical Starfleet officer by quite a margin. Hirogen hunters of all ranks wear tough blue armour, generally with face masks. Before a hunt, all Hirogen hunters colour their faces with some type of war paint.

Hirogen article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Horta

Horta article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Human

Human article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Hunter

Hunters are a species who live in the Gamma Quadrant. They are part of the Dominion, serving as navigators and trackers. To hone their skills, Hunters engage in lifelong pursuit of another, related species, Tosk. Hunters value a long, challenging hunt, preferably ending in the Tosk's heroic death. If they manage to capture a Tosk alive, they will reluctantly take it back to their homeworld and subject it to ridicule and public display. Following a hunt which was briefly interrupted on Deep Space Nine, the Hunters declared it (and the entire Alpha Quadrant) off limits for future hunts.

Hunters respect and value the Tosk they hunt; to the Hunters, Tosk are the living embodiment of all that is noble and courageous.

Hunter article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Hur'q

The Hur'q are a species that conquered the Klingon homeworld, Qo'noS (Kronos) about 1,000 years prior to the timeline of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Their name is the Klingon word for "outsider" and is probably not their own name for themselves. The Hur'q plundered Qo'noS, stealing the revered Sword of Kahless. They apparently originated in the Gamma Quadrant, and may have travelled through the Bajoran Wormhole to reach this part of the galaxy. The Hur'q have never been seen on Star Trek, and are believed to be extinct.

The Hur'q invasion of Qo'noS was said to be the first most serious threat to the Klingon people in their history, the second being the Augment virus (Affliction)

Hur'q article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] I

[edit] Iconian

The Iconians were a highly advanced ancient culture that was destroyed around 200,000 years ago by orbital bombardment that destroyed the surface of their planet, however some may have escaped through the gateway which is a dimensional transport that was used to travel interstellar distances instantaneously.

Iconia, the home planet of the Iconians is located in the Romulan Neutral Zone near Romulan space. It was discovered by the United Federation of Planets in 2365 by Captain Donald Varley of the USS Yamato.

The Iconians were also mentioned in Deep Space Nine. Benjamin Sisko and company assisted Jem'Hadar soldiers in destroying a second gateway. This episode marked the first appearance of the Vorta, Weyoun.

The idea of the Iconians bears a resemblance to that of The Ancients of the fictional Stargate universe. Both races used gateways for instantaneous interstellar travel. Both are described as ancient, advanced, mythological cultures having vast empires.

Iconian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Ithanites

Ithanites are a member of the United Federation of Planets in the 26th century of the fictional Star Trek universe. Ithanites are one of the species that serve on board the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-J) and play a hand in the Battle of Procyon Five, in which the Federation defeats the Sphere-Builders.

[edit] J

[edit] Jem'Hadar

Jem'Hadar article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] K

[edit] Kadi

The Kadi are a humanoid species that live in the Delta Quadrant. They are a deeply spiritual people; shunning everything from entertainment to spicy foods. In their culture, males and females work separately. The Kadi bathe with pure water only, and observe prayers eight times each day. The ritual greeting upon entering unfamiliar territory is to say "Travelers who have left the sanctity of their home and family, we welcome you to our home; our family." The Kadi were featured in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Someone to Watch Over Me."

Kadi article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Karemma

The Karemma are a humanoid civilization native to the Gamma Quadrant, and members of the Dominion. Similarly to many other Gamma Quadrant species, they have only made appearances in Star Trek Deep Space 9. In 2371, Federation agents onboard the USS Defiant, came together with First Minister Ornithar of the Karemma in an attempt to contact the Dominion. This appointment has been made by Quark, who worked as an ambassador of the Ferengi to the Dosi and the Karemma. (DS9: "The Search, Part I")

In 2372, a Karemma ship commanded by Hanok was intercepted by the Jem'Hadar while conducting trade relations with the USS Defiant. All of the ships entered the atmosphere of a gas giant, where the badly damaged USS Defiant was able to destroy the two Jem'Hadar attack ships and rescue the Karemma transport. (DS9: "Starship Down")

Karemma article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Kazon

See also Trabe. Delta-Quadrant species featured in Star Trek: Voyager. Technically unadvanced species used for many years by the Trabe as slaves until they rebelled and took over Trabe worlds, ships, and technology. Divided into several sects each led by the "First Maje," they are a distinctive looking species with facial ridges and elaborate hair and head-dress.

Kazon article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Klaestron

Klaestrons are an intelligent humanoid race from the planet Klaestron IV. The Klaestrons are first encountered in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episode "Dax".

Klaestrons are distinguishable in appearance by an ear ridge that comes forward to the eye, raising the hairline over the ear. In Klaestron society, males and females are considered equals.

Klaestron article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Klingon

Klingon article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Kreel

A race of aliens who have fought the Klingon for centuries, they appear in the novel Strike Zone, fighting for Cognocenti weapons.

[edit] Kreetassan

Kreetassans were one of the first races encountered by Captain Jonathan Archer and his crew on Star Trek: Enterprise. However, the contact did not go well: While being led on a tour of the ship, the Kreetassan delegation abruptly turned tail and left in a huff. The Enterprise crew quickly learned the reason: In Kreetassan culture, the simple act of eating a meal is viewed as an intimately private ritual, similar to mating. When the Kreetassans saw the Enterprise's mess hall, they were so mortified by the sight of many humans eating meals together, that the first contact between the two species was abruptly cut short. (episode "Vox Sola")

Later, the Enterprise visited the Kreetassan homeworld - inadvertently causing another incident when Captain Archer's dog, Porthos, relieved himself on a sacred Kreetassan tree. Captain Archer, to save face, was forced to perform an elaborate ritual of apology (mainly involving cutting pieces off the tree and arranging them in an intricate pattern) to the Kreetassan government. (episode "A Night In Sickbay")

Kreetassan article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Krenim

The Krenim Imperium is a technologically advanced race in the Delta Quadrant. Their military revolves around temporal based weapons that distort the space-time continuum. Armed with Chroniton Torpedoes, Krenim Warships are able to take on even the most well armed vessels. Being out of sync with normal space-time, the torpedoes can penetrate any conventional shielding. One example of the advancement of the Krenim is the Temporal Weapon Ship that was commanded by Annorax. With a single shot from its temporal core, the ship could alter history; destroying an entire species or a single molecule.

Krenim article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Ktarian

Ktarians are an alien species native to the Alpha Quadrant. They are recognized by their catlike eyes and large frontal skull bones. Ktarians mature much faster than other species of their region of space - Naomi Wildman, half Ktarian, appeared to age at over double the rate of humans.

In 2368, a Ktarian plot to take control of Starfleet was uncovered when a mercenary named Etana Jol was captured while attempting to spread a mind-controlling device throughout the fleet. Since the Star Trek: Voyager episode "The Voyager Conspiracy" confirmed that the Ktarians are members of the Federation, it is unclear why they would do such a thing, although it is also unclear exactly when they became Federation members (and exactly who Etana was actually working for).

The seventh planet in the Ktarians' home star system is used by their race as a sacred burial ground - Ktarians will lay thousands of stones on the graves, each stone representing a special prayer. While visiting this world, Chakotay once accidentally desecrated a grave by removing one of the stones.

Ktarian cuisine is also well known throughout the galaxy. Noted Ktarian desserts include the Ktarian chocolate puff and spice cake; Ktarian eggs are highly sought after as a breakfast dish.

The name of the Ktarian homeworld is Ktaris. Naomi Wildman once built a model of the planet for a school project while on Voyager. (episode "Child's Play")

Ktarian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Lurian

Lurians are a large humanoid race known for their voracious appetites, perhaps due to the fact they have two stomachs.

Although little is revealed about the Lurian homeworld on the show, it was implied Lurians are usually found near the Hyundite Nebula.

The Lurian government is a monarchy.

A familiar Lurian character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is Morn (the only Lurian to actually appear in a Star Trek source).

Lurian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Malon

The Malon are a technologically advanced humanoid species in the Delta Quadrant.

Their homeworld is Malon Prime. It is supposedly a very beautiful planet, but kept that way only because the Malon dump all their industrial "contaminated antimatter" into space. This dumping comes at a high cost: the regions of space contaminated by Malon waste becomes uninhabitable. While it is thus official Malon policy to dump waste only in uninhabited space, some "waste export" captains have been known to cut corners by deliberately dumping close to inhabited space. The Malon also regard adverse, unintended consequences of their dumping, such as accidental discharges of radioactive material, as simply the cost of doing business.

In addition, the salary for waste export vessel crew members, especially "core laborers" who work directly with the waste storage tanks, is extremely high to match the attrition rate due to death by radiation exposure. Crew members who sign on for just one export mission, even if they do not die, may still suffer severe, progressive, and incurable sickness from the "theta radiation". The Malon tell legends of "Vihaar," monstrous life-forms created by the radiation that haunt, and attack, Malon ships.

The starship USS Voyager had several encounters with the Malon, and at one time even offered to give them Federation treatment technology to make the waste harmless. However, this offer was initially refused, as such an advance would essentially make the waste export industry, a key sector of the Malon economy, obsolete. It is unknown whether the Malon ultimately adopted clean technology.

Malon article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Metrons

The Metrons are a highly advanced species appearing in Star Trek: The Original Series in the episode Arena (TOS episode). They force Kirk to fight a Gorn.

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[edit] Ocampan

Originally surface dwellers and the dominant species of their homeworld, the Ocampans exhibited phenomenal mental powers far in excess of any similar race in Star Trek canon. Their amazing mental abilities were offset, however, by their extremely short nine-year lifespan, less than that of dogs. (This is in marked contrast to the usual practice of making alien races longer-lived than humans.)

The development of the Ocampan race was interrupted when an exploratory vessel from another galaxy chose to visit the Ocampan homeworld. The propulsion system of the intergalactic vessel caused an irreparable chain reaction in the atmosphere of the planet, destroying the ability of the atmosphere to carry on a rain-cycle: according to Captain Kathryn Janeway, the planet's atmosphere was "completely devoid of nucleogenics". The intergalactic explorers, upon realizing their mistake, took upon themselves the responsibility of taking care of the Ocampans. The Caretakers built a massive underground cavern with access to the only remaining natural water source on the planet, and supplied it with energy via transmissions from a gigantic orbiting station. From this station, the "Caretaker" dutifully watched over the Ocampans, supplying every need and protecting them from every danger. As a result of this life of absolute ease, the Ocampans eventually stopped using their mental powers and, due largely to their short lifespans, eventually forgot about them completely. Over time, the Ocampans became completely dependent upon the Caretakers for all necessities of life.

The Ocampans remained in this state until the only Caretaker remaining on the station began to die. This Caretaker reasoned that only his own offspring would be able to carry on his work of protecting the Ocampans, and so began a galaxy-wide search to find a genetically compatible race through which it might produce offspring. This search consisted of a long series of trans-galactic ship-jackings, which is how the Federation Starship Voyager came to be in the Delta Quadrant.

Ocampa article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Organian

Organian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Orion

Orion article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Pah Wraith

Pah-wraith article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Pakled

Pakled article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Prophet

Prophet article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Q

Q Continuum article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Reman

Remen article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Romulan

Romulan article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Selay

The Selay are a snake like species, who have had numerous conflicts with the Anticans.

Selay article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Sheliak

The Sheliak are a non-humanoid species - classification R-3. The Treaty of Armens, 500,000 words in length, maintains peace between the Sheliak and the Federation. The Sheliak apparently regard humans as a lower species, and refuse to have any contact with the Federation beyond what is necessary to enforce the Treaty of Armens.

Sheliak article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Species 8472

Species 8472 article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Tak Tak

The Tak Taks live in the Delta Quadrant an have a method of communicating not only involving spoken words but also ritual gestures. They are very set in there ways, and if someone makes rude gestures (such as putting there hand on the hips) they become very violent.

Tak Tak article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Talaxian

Talaxian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Talosian

Talosian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Tellarite

Tellarite article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Thasian

Thasians are an incorporeal race believed to be native to the planet Thasus. In 2266, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) encountered them after it retrieved a young man, Charles Evans, from a ship that had rescued him from Thasus. Evans soon displayed extraordinary abilities, and the Thasians were forced to retrieve him and return with him to their home world. Extrapolating from the abilities they granted Evans, Thasians are telepaths and can materialize, restructure and disintegrate matter at will. They can project themselves across short distances of space and they can travel through space in a glowing construct analogous to a space vessel. They can confer psionic ability on other beings (as they did with Evans) but either cannot or will not remove that power. The only individual seen so far appeared as a large floating head that rippled and wavered. It stated that it had taken that form centuries ago so that it might communicate with humans; this is unlikely to be the race's true form.

Thasian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Tholian

Tholian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Trabe

The Trabe were at one point a major power in the Delta Quadrant. They were brutal slave masters ruling over the Kazon race, until one day when the Kazon revolted. All Trabe technology and spacecraft - even their homeworld - were all stolen by the Kazon. The Trabe have been reduced to nomads, constantly pursued by Kazon fleets and unable to settle on any permanent planet for fear of being exterminated by the former slaves. The Trabe attempted, with Kathryn Janeway's assistance, to make an alliance with the Kazon in "Alliances", but were unsuccessful due to the Trabe's secret attempt to kill the Kazon majes.

Trabe article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Tribbles

Tribbles are small round furry creatures with no discernible anatomical features. They produce a distinctive "purring" sound. They are asexual and reproduce quickly and exponentially given an ample supply of food; Dr. Leonard McCoy stated they were "born pregnant". Tribbles originate from Iota Geminorum IV and were first known to humans in the early 2150s. The Tribble home-world was destroyed in the 23rd century by Klingons who considered the Tribbles an ecological threat. The tribbles recognize the enmity of the Klingons: while typically silent, tribbles emit a shrill shriek when in their presence.

Tribbles are first featured in the original Star Trek episode The Trouble With Tribbles. Tribbles also feature in the DS9 episode, Trials and Tribble-ations, where the USS Defiant goes back in time to the setting of the original series episode.

Tribbles are also seen in a Season 2 episode of Enterprise "The Breach", where they are used as food for at least one of Dr.Phlox's pets.

Tribbles article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Trill

Trill article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Tzenkethi

The Tzenkethi are spacefaring race in the Alpha Quadrant. Their government is formed of several member star systems and is known as the Tzenkethi Coalation. The planet is called "Tzenketh". Ruled by autarch caste system. The principal change of government is via the "coup d'etat". A persistent rumor in fanon is that the Tzenkethi are the same race as Larry Niven's Kzinti but no evidence has been found to support this.

According to Geoffery Mandel's Star Trek Star Charts, The Tzenkethi homeworld orbits a red dwarf.

Tzenkethi article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Vidiian

Vidiian article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Vorta

Vorta article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Voth

The Voth are a reptilian humanoid species descended from Earth's dinosaurs. The Voth escaped Earth when the environment was wrecked by an asteroid impact 65 million years ago. They travelled across the galaxy, eventually settling in the Delta Quadrant. The Voth are extremely advanced technically, possessing transwarp drive systems.

As a society, the Voth are dogmatic refugees who have spun a fictional story ("The Doctrine") about their own past in order to create social cohesion. Although they have been away from Earth for 65 million years and have achieved much technologically, they have never been able to establish a permanent planetary home.

In the 24th century, the Voth leadership threatened to destroy the crew of Voyager and a rogue Voth scientist, if they refused to disavow evidence that the Voth originated on Earth. This was the so-called "Distant Origin" theory. At the close of contact between the Voth and Humans in the 24th Century, it was not considered hopeful that the two sister species would reunify anytime soon.

However, in the Voyager episode "Relativity," an alien who may be a Voth is seen manning the Navigation post on a 29th century Federation Timeship, arguing for possible reunification.

Voth article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Vulcan

Vulcan article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] X

[edit] Xindi

Xindi article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

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[edit] Zakdorn

Zakdorn article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] Zaldan

The Zaldans are a species that appears almost totally Human except for webbing between their fingers. In the Zaldanian culture, courtesy is viewed as an insult and is not tolerated. It is viewed as a way to mask true emotions and feelings. The Zaldans made their first appearance in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode Coming of Age.

Zaldan article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.

[edit] External links

• Races and cultures article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.