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'''''Demma''''' was an [[Orion]] food. It was the subject of rumor, innuendo, and folklore about its source and its effect on those who eat it. It seemed to be an aphrodisiac or fertility enhancer.
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'''''Demma''''' was an [[Orion]] [[food]]. In [[23rd century]] [[Federation]] [[history]], ''demma'' was the subject of rumor, innuendo, and [[mythology|folklore]] about its source and its effect on those who eat it. Based on some descriptions, ''demma'' seemed to be an [[aphrodisiac]] or fertility enhancer.
   
When [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] was a Lieutenant about the {{USS|Farragut|NCC-1647}}, the galley's refrigeration units had malfunctioned and they were forced to trade for food. However, they could only get several tons of Orion ''demma''. By the time they arrived at [[Starbase 7]], the sick bay had run out fertility control ampules. ({{n|TOS|Dreams of the Raven}})
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When [[james T. Kirk|Kirk]] was a [[Starfleet]] [[lieutenant]] serving aboard the [[Federation]] [[starship]] {{uSS|Farragut|NCC-1647}}, the [[galley]]'s [[refrigeration]] units had malfunctioned and they were forced to trade for food. However, they could only get several tons of Orion ''demma''. By the time ''Farragut'' arrived at [[Starbase 7]], the [[sickbay]] had run out [[fertility control ampule]]s. ({{n|TOS|Dreams of the Raven}})
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Latest revision as of 19:32, 9 May 2016

For other uses, see Demma.

Demma was an Orion food. In 23rd century Federation history, demma was the subject of rumor, innuendo, and folklore about its source and its effect on those who eat it. Based on some descriptions, demma seemed to be an aphrodisiac or fertility enhancer.

When Kirk was a Starfleet lieutenant serving aboard the Federation starship USS Farragut, the galley's refrigeration units had malfunctioned and they were forced to trade for food. However, they could only get several tons of Orion demma. By the time Farragut arrived at Starbase 7, the sickbay had run out fertility control ampules. (TOS novel: Dreams of the Raven)