Thelemite



The Thelemites were the original inhabitants of planet Thelema, now known as Terrellian II.When a radioactive cloud threatened their civilization, the Thelemites devised a desperate plan to save themselves. Discovering the native flora wouldn't be harmed by the radiation, the Thelemites placed their minds into the plants. To preserve their bodies, a cell was taken from each citizen to build the cyborg Zar-Tan. After the radiation had disapated an unknown time later, the Thelemites discovered the Terralyns had colonized the planet. Zar-Tan viewed the Terrlyns as a threat and began attacking them prior to Stardate 2314.6. Attempting to communicate with both Zar-Tan and the Terralyns, the Thelemites learned the best they could do was form a "thought image" of a woman, refered to as "The Ghost". In this form, the Thelemites were able to stop Zar-Tan's attempted destruction of the Terralyns. With the help of the crew of USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), the Thelemites were restored and now share their planet and technology with the Terralyns and the Federation. (Gold Key Star Trek #60 The Empire Man)