Bolian

Bolian
Planet of origin:	Bolarus IX
Affiliation:	Bolian Democracy United Federation of Planets
Warp capable:	22nd century
Biology
Classification:	humanoid
Environmental requirements:	class M conditions
Sexes:	male, female
Blood coloration:	blue
A Bolian woman

The Bolians were a humanoid civilization native to the planet Bolarus IX.

History and specifics

Physiology

Bolians distinguished themselves by their light blue skin with a vertical cartilaginous ridge bifurcating their heads and running down to the middle of their chest. (VOY episode: "Someone to Watch Over Me")

Their pulse could be detected by feeling along their ridge. (DS9 novel: Avatar, Book One)

Their cobalt-based blood chemistry is compatible with Andorians, but toxic to Vulcans.

History

Bolian mythology paints a rich and harsh beginning for their people. It is believed that it was due to the harsh weather conditions that three brothers set out to sea in hopes of finding a better land to settle. Sailing each in their own directions, they discovered the three continents that make up the surface of Bolarus IX, thus the first tribes were established. Though there were territorial wars as the Great Migration continued and tribes met one another, eventually the cooperative nature of the inhabitants lead them to work in unity.

Early Bolian space flight exploration.

These loose alliances would eventually grow to form three nation states, these states grew quickly, although they worked together they would usually view themselves as superior to the other states. Even if this period of history is viewed as turbulent, it also lead to some meaningful technological and cultural breakthroughs.

During the subsequent era of peace that lasted 400 years, they achieved spaceflight and explored their solar system. They had established research colonies on two planets and were working on warp technology when the Iren and Uzor, warring species of a neighboring system, entered the Bolarus system. Two of the main nation states made contact with the species and would choose a different side. This lead to turmoil among the Bolians. The third nation state isolated itself as they feared the chaos brought to the planet. (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual, Last Unicorn RPG module: Planets of the UFP)

On December 18, 2127, the first successful warp drive test was conducted in the Bolarus system. (DTI eBook: The Collectors)

Eventually each nation was asked to take a side in the war and Bolarus IX would be the battle field. But, the war was avoided due to first contact with the Federation in 2252.

The presence of the Federation brought the nation states back to the negotiation table and pushed the warring species away from the Bolarus system. After some time the Bolians were made a special offer, if they could create a single government entity they would be taken into the Federation.

A Bolian city on Bolarus IX.

Since joining the Federation they have contributed a great deal including development of advanced antigravity technology and a new dilithium crystallization process. (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual, Last Unicorn RPG module: Planets of the UFP)

Alternate timelines

In the Kelvin timeline, Bolians were among the many species visiting, and living on, Earth. In 2255, the bartender of the Warp Core establishment on Starfleet Academy grounds was a Bolian man named Bom.

In a nightmare, Bolians were among the stream of patients Leonard McCoy had to treat all by himself. (TOS - Starfleet Academy novel: The Assassination Game)

In one permutation of the mirror universe, Bolarus and the Bolians became members of the Galactic Commonwealth in 2377. (ST - Mirror Universe novel: Rise Like Lions)

Bolians served as officers in Commonwealth Starfleet. (Section 31 novel: Control)

Religion

The planet Myrmidon is considered to be the Bolian spiritual home, due to the Bolastre Crown of the First Mother resembling Bolian royal jewelry in the Orezes Codices sacred text. Archaeological research indicated that the Bolians and the Bolastre had a common ancestor. Nearly fifty million Bolians lived on Myrmidon. (TNG novel: The Genesis Wave, Book 1)

Overview

Chell, a male Bolian.

Typically Bolians were gregarious, hardworking, and meticulous. They enjoyed cooperation and work group dynamics. However, you can always count on a Bolian—their selflessness is legendary. (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual)

Bolians work well in professions that privilege group cooperation and group effort; every branch of starship service suits their desire for teamwork and structure. Bolians also make good merchants, scientists, and soldiers. Bolians enjoy diplomacy and some of them are quite good at it. Bolian nationalists have occasionally joined criminal gangs such as the Orion Syndicate—they make good rogues in those cases. (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual)

Some Bolians practice polyandrous marriages. When more than one male is involved in such a relationship, they are known as co-husbands. (DS9 episode: "Field of Fire", TNG novel: The Buried Age)

Starfleet Academy was accepting Bolian cadets as early as the 2270s. (TOS novel: In the Name of Honor)

A Bolian competed in the 2376 Academy Marathon on Danula II. (New Worlds, New Civilizations short story: "The Footfalls of Tradition")

Economy

• Bank of Bolias
• Bolian Credit Exchange

Notable Bolians

• Chell
• Zor Eslo
• Kopyc K'narf
• Hranok Zar
• Min Zife

Insignia

Bolian insignia (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual)

Bolian Democracy insignia (ST video game: Infinite)

Bolian insignia combadge (ST video game: Star Trek Online)

Appendices

Appearances and references

Appearances

• TNG episode: "Conspiracy"
• TNG episode: "Allegiance"
• TNG episode: "Ménage à Troi"
• TNG episode: "Data's Day"
• TNG episode: "First Contact"
• TNG episode: "Qpid"
• TNG episode: "The Host"
• TNG episode: "Ensign Ro"
• TNG episode: "Time's Arrow, Part II"
• TNG episode: "Schisms"
• TNG episode: "Birthright, Part I"
• DS9 episode: "Emissary"
• DS9 episode: "Babel"
• DS9 episode: "Captive Pursuit"
• DS9 episode: "The Forsaken"
• DS9 episode: "The Siege"
• DS9 episode: "Rivals"
• DS9 episode: "Whispers"
• DS9 episode: "Shadowplay"
• DS9 episode: "Playing God"
• DS9 episode: "The Maquis, Part I"
• DS9 episode: "The Maquis, Part II"
• DS9 episode: "The Wire"
• DS9 episode: "The Collaborator"
• DS9 episode: "Tribunal"
• DS9 episode: "The Jem'Hadar"
• DS9 episode: "The Search, Part II"
• DS9 episode: "Meridian"
• DS9 episode: "Visionary"
• DS9 episode: "Distant Voices"
• DS9 episode: "Family Business"
• DS9 episode: "Facets"
• DS9 episode: "The Adversary"
• DS9 episode: "The Way of the Warrior"
• DS9 episode: "The Visitor"
• DS9 episode: "Homefront"
• DS9 episode: "Paradise Lost"
• DS9 episode: "Crossfire"
• DS9 episode: "Bar Association"
• DS9 episode: "Hard Time"
• DS9 episode: "The Muse"
• DS9 episode: "For the Cause"
• DS9 episode: "Broken Link"
• DS9 episode: "Apocalypse Rising"
• DS9 episode: "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places"
• DS9 episode: "Nor the Battle to the Strong"
• DS9 episode: "Let He Who Is Without Sin..."
• DS9 episode: "Rapture"
• DS9 episode: "In Purgatory's Shadow"
• DS9 episode: "Doctor Bashir, I Presume"
• DS9 episode: "A Simple Investigation"
• DS9 episode: "Business as Usual"
• DS9 episode: "Ties of Blood and Water"
• DS9 episode: "Empok Nor"
• DS9 episode: "In the Cards"
• DS9 episode: "You Are Cordially Invited"
• DS9 episode: "Who Mourns for Morn?"
• DS9 episode: "Honor Among Thieves"
• DS9 episode: "Tears of the Prophets"
• DS9 episode: "Afterimage"
• DS9 episode: "Field of Fire"
• DS9 novel: A Stitch in Time
• DS9 novel: The 34th Rule
• DS9 novel: Avatar, Book One
• DS9 novel: Saratoga
• DS9 novel: Sacraments of Fire
• DS9 novel: Ascendance
• DS9 novel: The Long Mirage
• DS9 novel: Revenant
• DS9 novel: Lust's Latinum Lost (and Found)
• DS9 novel: I, The Constable
• VOY episode: "Learning Curve"
• VOY episode: "Author, Author"
• PIC novel: Firewall

External links

• Bolian article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
• Bolian article at Star Trek Online Wiki.