Talas (Star Trek)
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| Talas | |
|---|---|
| Species: | Andorian |
| Gender: | female |
| Home planet: | Andor |
| Affiliation: | Andorian Imperial Guard |
| Posting: | Kumari |
| Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Portrayed by: | Molly Brink |
Talas is a female of the Andorian species. She held the rank of lieutenant, and served on the Andorian starship Kumari under the command of Commander Shran. She appeared on the show Star Trek: Enterprise, played by Molly Brink.
Shran and Talas served together on the Kumari for many years. Later, Talas developed a romantic interest in Shran, who eagerly returned Talas' affections. (Andorian females are known for their sexual aggressiveness, and Talas was certainly no exception.) Shran felt especially honored to be chosen by Talas, who came from a privileged, wealthy family on their homeworld. Talas had the freedom to choose any career she wished, but chose the military - endearing her to Shran as a soldier. She could also have any man she wanted, but chose Shran - endearing him to her as a lover.
Talas died in the line of duty in late 2154 when she was accidentally shot by a Tellarite ambassador. Andorian and Tellarite delegations had been at each other's throats aboard the Enterprise (NX-01), while trying to negotiate a peace treaty. Captain Jonathan Archer had confined all delegates to their quarters, but the Andorians - mistakenly believing that a Tellarite starship had destroyed the Kumari - escaped and broke into the Tellarite quarters, and a fight quickly broke out. One of the Tellarites drew his weapon and shot Talas in the shoulder.
At first, the wound did not appear to be life threatening, but Talas' condition quickly worsened. Andorians are especially vulnerable to infections from laser fire, and Talas sickened and died before Dr. Phlox could devise a treatment.
Talas' death devastated Shran, who demanded the right to ritual combat with the Tellarite who killed her. At the last minute, Captain Archer substituted himself in the Tellarite's place; while Shran was reluctant to fight his friend Archer, the combat proceeded without incident (ending when one of Shran's antennae was sliced off, incapacitating but not killing him), and Shran's revenge was satisfied.
[edit] External link
- Talas article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.
