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The Caitians were believed to be the descendants of an ancient [[Kzinti]] colony. (''[[ST]]'' [[reference]]: ''[[The Worlds of the Federation]]'') |
The Caitians were believed to be the descendants of an ancient [[Kzinti]] colony. (''[[ST]]'' [[reference]]: ''[[The Worlds of the Federation]]'') |
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| − | They made first contact with the [[Orion]]s and the [[Ferengi]], and met [[Federation]] ships for the first time in [[2249]]. Within a few years, such good relations existed between the cultures that they entered the United Federation of Planets. Eventually, four other planets in the Federation had Caitian populations: [[Havelind]], [[Hochlor IV]], [[Macadarna]], and [[Narval]] ''(Whether they were colonized by the Caitians before joining the Federation or after is unknown. Regardless, all four were either full-status members or associate-status members of the Federation)''. |
+ | They made first contact with the [[Orion]]s and the [[Ferengi]], and met [[Federation]] ships for the first time in [[2249]]. Within a few years, such good relations existed between the cultures that they entered the United Federation of Planets. Eventually, four other planets in the Federation had Caitian populations: [[Havelind]], [[Hochlor IV]], [[Macadarna]], and [[Narval]] ''(Whether they were colonized by the Caitians before joining the Federation or after is unknown. Regardless, all four were either full-status members or associate-status members of the Federation)''. Also, Caitians came to compose 35% of [[Riviera]]'s population (Humans 30% and Other 35%) and 15% of [[Commissariate]]'s population (Andorians 35%, Vulcan 20%, Human 15%, and Other 15%). (''[[Decipher]]'' [[RPG]]: ''[[Starfleet Operations Manual]]''; ''[[The Federation]]'') |
By [[2363]], Caitains had settled on the planet [[Kirisha]], near the [[Alpha Persi Cluster]]. This planet was near the outer borders of the [[Regnancy of the Carnellian Throne]]. A brief war broke out over the Caitains' reluctance to become "slaves" of the Carnellian Throne. When the unusual Carnellian use of the word "slave" was understood, the Caitain colonists agreed to become Cohorts of the Throne. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation|TNG]]'' [[novel]] ''[[The Lost Era]]: [[The Buried Age]]'') |
By [[2363]], Caitains had settled on the planet [[Kirisha]], near the [[Alpha Persi Cluster]]. This planet was near the outer borders of the [[Regnancy of the Carnellian Throne]]. A brief war broke out over the Caitains' reluctance to become "slaves" of the Carnellian Throne. When the unusual Carnellian use of the word "slave" was understood, the Caitain colonists agreed to become Cohorts of the Throne. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation|TNG]]'' [[novel]] ''[[The Lost Era]]: [[The Buried Age]]'') |
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The Caitians were a species of felinoids native to Cait (Regulus V), or as they called it Ferasa, they also settled on a number of colony worlds and were members of the United Federation of Planets. (Decipher RPG: Starfleet Operations Manual; ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation; The Federation)
- Due to copyright issues, the Unicorn RPG books were not able to use the term "Caitians", so used "Regulans", but it was implied that they did mean Caitians.
Biology
The Caitians were bipedal (ranging from two to three meters) and featured a thick orange mane, a tail, and large golden eyes which gave them excellent night vision. They also had excellent hearing with a frequency range beyond that of most humanoids which made them ideal candidates for communications officers. Caitian voices often resembled the purring quality of Terran cats.(ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation; The Federation)
Culture
Caitains had a reputation for being one of the most cooperative and intelligent members of the Federation. (ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation)
Caitian names did not follow a gender pattern, so no name was distinctively male or female. (Decipher RPG: Starfleet Operations Manual)
Caitian culture emphasized a love of beauty and a focus on personal loyalty. Loyalty, both within the individual and between individuals, was highly prized by all Caitians. The interlocking individual and clan relationships existing in their society were the main cause of this focus on loyalty. (The Federation)
Most Caitians preferred a vegetarian diet and were not carnivorous. (The Federation)
History
A male Caitian, Admiral S'rrel
The Caitians were believed to be the descendants of an ancient Kzinti colony. (ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation)
They made first contact with the Orions and the Ferengi, and met Federation ships for the first time in 2249. Within a few years, such good relations existed between the cultures that they entered the United Federation of Planets. Eventually, four other planets in the Federation had Caitian populations: Havelind, Hochlor IV, Macadarna, and Narval (Whether they were colonized by the Caitians before joining the Federation or after is unknown. Regardless, all four were either full-status members or associate-status members of the Federation). Also, Caitians came to compose 35% of Riviera's population (Humans 30% and Other 35%) and 15% of Commissariate's population (Andorians 35%, Vulcan 20%, Human 15%, and Other 15%). (Decipher RPG: Starfleet Operations Manual; The Federation)
By 2363, Caitains had settled on the planet Kirisha, near the Alpha Persi Cluster. This planet was near the outer borders of the Regnancy of the Carnellian Throne. A brief war broke out over the Caitains' reluctance to become "slaves" of the Carnellian Throne. When the unusual Carnellian use of the word "slave" was understood, the Caitain colonists agreed to become Cohorts of the Throne. (TNG novel The Lost Era: The Buried Age)
In 2370 a party of Caitains visited Deep Space 9 to witness the Illumination of The Prodigal. (DS9 novel: Devil in the Sky)
Connections
- Caitian article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.