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The '''Caitians''' were a species of feline-[[humanoid]]s 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]]'')
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The '''Caitians''' were a species of [[felinoid]]s native to [[Cait]], or as they called it ''[[Ferasa]]''. They also settled on a number of colony worlds and were members of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. ({{rpg|Decipher RPG|Starfleet Operations Manual}}; {{r|ST|The Worlds of the Federation}}; {{rpg|FASA RPG|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.''
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:''Due to copyright issues{{minicite}}, the Last Unicorn Games RPG books were not able to use the term "Caitians", so used "Regulans", but it was implied that they did mean Caitians.''
   
 
==Biology==
 
==Biology==
The Caitians were bipedal and featured a thick orange mane, a tale, 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 idea candidates for communications officers. (''[[ST]]'' [[reference]]: ''[[The Worlds of the Federation]]'')
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Caitians were a bipedal species, with height comparable to [[Human]]s and taller, and feature a thick orange mane, a tail, and large golden eyes which gave them excellent night vision. Their fur ranged in color from tan to reddish-tan. 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 of Terran [[cat]]s. ({{r|ST|The Worlds of the Federation}}; {{rpg|FASA RPG|The Federation}})
   
 
==Culture==
 
==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]]'')
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Caitians had a reputation for being one of the most cooperative and intelligent members of the Federation. ({{r|ST|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]]'')
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Caitian names did not follow a gender pattern, so no name was distinctively male or female. ({{rpg|Decipher RPG|Starfleet Operations Manual}})
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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 that existing in their society were the main cause of this focus on loyalty. Most Caitians preferred a vegetarian diet and were not carnivorous. ({{rpg|FASA RPG|The Federation}})
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
[[Image:Srrel admiral.jpg|thumb|left|A male Caitian, Admiral [[S'rrel]]]]
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[[File:Srrel admiral.jpg|thumb|left|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]]'')
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The Caitians were believed to be the descendants of an ancient [[Kzinti]] colony. ({{r|ST|The Worlds of the Federation}})
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:''In {{rpg|FASA RPG|The Federation}}, Caitians are said to have evolved from creatures similar to Terran felines.''
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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. ({{rpg|Decipher RPG|Starfleet Operations Manual}})
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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 composed 35% of [[Riviera]]'s population (with the remainder being: [[Human]] 30% and Other 35%) and 15% of [[Commissariate]]'s population (with the remainder being: [[Andorian]] 35%, [[Vulcan]] 20%, [[Human]] 15%, and Other 15%). ({{rpg|FASA RPG|The Federation}})
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By [[2363]], Caitains had also settled on the planet [[Kirisha]], near the [[Alpha Persei Cluster]]. This planet was near the outer borders of the [[Regnancy of the Carnelian Throne]]. A brief war broke out over the Caitains' reluctance to become "slaves" of the Carnelian Throne. When the unusual Carnelian use of the word "slave" was understood, the Caitain colonists agreed to become Cohorts of the Throne. ({{n|TNG|The Buried Age}})
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In [[2370]] a party of Caitains visited [[Deep Space 9]] to witness the ''[[Illumination of The Prodigal]]''. ({{n|DS9|Devil in the Sky}})
   
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In [[2385]], two Caitians were serving aboard {{dis|Deep Space 9|II}}, with one being [[Grenner P'Tross]]. ({{n|DS9|Sacraments of Fire}})
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. (''[[Decipher]]'' [[RPG]]: ''[[Starfleet Operations Manual]]'')
 
   
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In [[2370]] a party of Caitains visited [[Deep Space 9]] to witness the ''Illumination of [[The Prodigal]]''. (''[[DS9]]'' [[novel]]: ''[[Devil in the Sky]]'')
 
   
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==Known Caitians==
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[[file:caitian.jpg|thumb|A [[25th century]] [[Caitian]].]]
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* [[C'Raal]]
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* [[Erovan M'Rill]]
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* [[Hriss]]
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* [[Hsuuri]]
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* [[Dynkorra M'Relle]]
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* [[M'Tesint]]
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* [[M'grash]]
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* [[M'morr]]
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* [[M'Nirl]]
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* [[Shiboline M'Ress]]
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* [[M'Roaa]]
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* [[M'Zeo]]
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* [[Niwara]]
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* [[Ghee P'Trell]]
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* [[R'Miia]]
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* R'raak
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* [[Rriarr]]
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* [[S'rrel]]
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* [[Sh'aow]]
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* [[Kenioth Thompson]]
   
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Revision as of 21:53, 11 October 2019

For the mirror universe counterpart, see Caitian (mirror).

The Caitians were a species of felinoids native to Cait, 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 module: Starfleet Operations Manual; ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation; FASA RPG module: The Federation)

Due to copyright issues[citation needed], the Last Unicorn Games RPG books were not able to use the term "Caitians", so used "Regulans", but it was implied that they did mean Caitians.

Biology

Caitians were a bipedal species, with height comparable to Humans and taller, and feature a thick orange mane, a tail, and large golden eyes which gave them excellent night vision. Their fur ranged in color from tan to reddish-tan. 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 of Terran cats. (ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation; FASA RPG module: The Federation)

Culture

Caitians 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 module: 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 that existing in their society were the main cause of this focus on loyalty. Most Caitians preferred a vegetarian diet and were not carnivorous. (FASA RPG module: The Federation)

History

Srrel admiral

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)

In FASA RPG module: The Federation, Caitians are said to have evolved from creatures similar to Terran felines.

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. (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual)

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 composed 35% of Riviera's population (with the remainder being: Human 30% and Other 35%) and 15% of Commissariate's population (with the remainder being: Andorian 35%, Vulcan 20%, Human 15%, and Other 15%). (FASA RPG module: The Federation)

By 2363, Caitains had also settled on the planet Kirisha, near the Alpha Persei Cluster. This planet was near the outer borders of the Regnancy of the Carnelian Throne. A brief war broke out over the Caitains' reluctance to become "slaves" of the Carnelian Throne. When the unusual Carnelian use of the word "slave" was understood, the Caitain colonists agreed to become Cohorts of the Throne. (TNG novel: 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)

In 2385, two Caitians were serving aboard Deep Space 9, with one being Grenner P'Tross. (DS9 novel: Sacraments of Fire)

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Known Caitians

Caitian

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