Tamaranian

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From DC Comics: A Tamaranian (also spelled "Tamaranean") is an inhabitant of Tamaran, the fictional planet placed in the Vega system, approximately 26 light-years from Earth. Notable DCU Tamaranians include Starfire (real name Koriand'r), her (deceased) parents King Myand'r and Queen Luand'r, her sister Komand'r (also known as Blackfire), her brother Ryand'r, her first husband Karras, and her second husband Ph'yzzon. Tamaranians worship the battle goddess X'Hal.

The people of Tamaran originated on the nearby planet of Okaara and are known to be a passionate people primarily driven by emotion rather than reason. It has been said that their capacity to hate is exceeded only by their capacity to love, so while they are famous for their skills in war, "given a choice," as Marv Wolfman wrote, "it is peace they embrace." The planetary government was essentially feudal, with each large landmass being ruled by a noble house. Tamaraneans have greater strength, stamina and durability than human beings, and can survive in a vacuum for extended periods. Tamaranians are also noted for their ability to convert solar power for the purpose of flight. Certain Tamaranians have been experimented on by the Psions (a race infamous for its cruelty) and as a result have gained the ability to fire starbolts or channel solar energy in ways other than flight.