The Aurelians were a bipedal, avian race and the inhabitants of the planet Aurelia, a member world of the United Federation of Planets.
History and specifics[]
Aurelians stand taller than most humans, and have yellow, brown or grey feathers and blue eyes, but other color variations may exist. Although resembling birds, the Aurelians do have humanoid arms and legs, and are perfectly capable of using devices like a tricorder. They have wings that can span three meters when they reach adult age which give them the capability of flight.
The Aurelians have a fascination for Federation history. They have collected a large historical database which has proven very useful to many historical scholars within the Federation. The Aurelians are also known stonecrafters. (TAS episode: "Yesteryear"; LD episode: "An Embarrassment Of Dooplers"; ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation; DTI novel: Forgotten History)
Some Aurelians lacked wings and were flightless. (PRD episode: "Preludes")
Aurelians were one of the few Avian species of the Federation and few members were part of Starfleet, due to disliking enclosed spaces and suffering claustrophobia. (Star Trek Adventures module: Alpha Quadrant Sourcebook)
They have a lifespan of hundreds of Earth years, far exceeding that of humans. (DTI novels: Watching the Clock, Forgotten History)
On their homeworld Aurelians made their home in natural mesa formations. (Star Trek Adventures module: Alpha Quadrant Sourcebook) Aurelians also lived in spherical treehouses with a single round door, that were nestled in tree branches high above the ground. (LD episode: "An Embarrassment Of Dooplers")
History[]
Originally Aurelian names comprised song-like syllables with the individual's name first and the familial or clan second name. The familial name continued to be included for tradition's sake only, as clan diviosions were abolished on Aurelia.
The Aurelians joined the Federation several decades after its formation. (Star Trek Adventures module: Alpha Quadrant Sourcebook)
In the early 2380s, Aurelians were present on Tulgana IV and Starbase 25. (LD episode: "Envoys"; LD episode: "An Embarrassment Of Dooplers")
First Splinter timeline[]
An Aurelian visited the new Deep Space 9 when the station became operational in 2385. (DS9 novel: Sacraments of Fire)
Known Aurelians[]
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- Adreek-Hu
- Aleek-Aur
- Loom Aleek-Om
- Rem Azem-Os
- Struthio
Appendices[]
Appearances[]
- TAS episode: "Yesteryear"
- TOS novel: The Lost Years
- TOS novel: The Fire and the Rose
- DS9 novel: Sacraments of Fire
- LD episode: "Envoys"
- LD episode: "An Embarrassment Of Dooplers")
- PRD episode: "Preludes"
- DTI novel: Forgotten History
External link[]
- Aurelian article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.