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:''This page features the '''Rigelians'''. You may also be looking for the reptilian species known as the [[Rigellian]]s.'' |
:''This page features the '''Rigelians'''. You may also be looking for the reptilian species known as the [[Rigellian]]s.'' |
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| − | The '''Rigelians''' were a [[humanoid]] [[species]] who |
+ | The '''Rigelians''' were a [[Alpha Quadrant]] [[humanoid]] [[species]] who inhabited the [[planet]] [[Rigel V]]. ({{TOS|Journey to Babel}}) |
==Physiology== |
==Physiology== |
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| ⚫ | They are known to have shared a similar internal [[physiology]] with [[Vulcan]]s and [[Romulan]]s. These similarities, notably to Vulcans, included similar [[blood chemistry|blood chemistries]]. Rigelians also shared a similar [[neurology]] to Vulcans and Romulans, as they too were susceptible to the neurological disease known as [[Tuvan Syndrome]]. ({{TOS|Journey to Babel}}; {{DS9|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}) |
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| − | Rigelians are believed to have four or five [[gender]]s, according to information obtained by [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]]. ({{ENT|Cogenitor}}) |
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| + | One of the ancestors of {{dis|Unnamed Humans|31st century|an unnamed Human}} from the [[31st century]] was discovered by Dr. Phlox to be a Rigelian, based on the individual's [[nucleotide sequence]] in his [[DNA]]. ({{ENT|Future Tense}}) |
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During the [[22nd century]], Rigelians maintained relationships with several [[Alpha Quadrant|Alpha]] and [[Beta Quadrant]] species. By the [[2150s]], it was not uncommon to find a Rigelian visiting [[Earth]]. |
During the [[22nd century]], Rigelians maintained relationships with several [[Alpha Quadrant|Alpha]] and [[Beta Quadrant]] species. By the [[2150s]], it was not uncommon to find a Rigelian visiting [[Earth]]. |
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| − | In [[2154]], an [[Andorian]] and two Rigelians were attacked on |
+ | In [[2154]], an [[Andorian]] and two Rigelians were attacked on Earth in a wake of [[xenophobia]] after the [[Xindi incident]]. ({{ENT|Home}}) |
| − | Later that year, three Rigelians visiting Earth, who were working for the [[Klingon]]s, attacked and kidnapped Dr. Phlox from the [[street]]s of [[San Francisco]]. They later transferred him via a |
+ | Later that year, three Rigelians visiting Earth, who were working for the [[Klingon]]s, attacked and kidnapped Dr. Phlox from the [[street]]s of [[San Francisco]]. They later transferred him via a {{dis|Rigelian freighter|22nd century}} to a Klingon ship. The Rigelian kidnappers and their ship were later destroyed. ({{ENT|Affliction}}) |
| − | In early [[2155]], the Rigelians participated in talks discussing their wish to join as a possible member in the [[Coalition of Planets]] along with [[Human]]s, [[Tellarite]]s, [[Andorian]]s, [[Coridan]]s and Vulcans. ({{ENT|Demons|Terra Prime}}) During the negotiations, six of the Earth [[universal translator]]s experienced a "glitch" and started confusing the [[Rigelian language]] with [[Andorian language|Andorian]]. ({{ENT|Terra Prime}}) |
+ | In early [[2155]], the Rigelians participated in talks discussing their wish to join as a possible member in the [[Coalition of Planets]] along with [[Human]]s, [[Tellarite]]s, [[Andorian]]s, [[Coridan]]s, and Vulcans. ({{ENT|Demons|Terra Prime}}) During the negotiations, six of the Earth [[universal translator]]s experienced a "glitch" and started confusing the [[Rigelian language]] with [[Andorian language|Andorian]]. ({{ENT|Terra Prime}}) |
===Trade and commerce=== |
===Trade and commerce=== |
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Rigelian commerce was regulated by the [[Rigelian Trade Commission]] during the 22nd century. ({{ENT|United}}) |
Rigelian commerce was regulated by the [[Rigelian Trade Commission]] during the 22nd century. ({{ENT|United}}) |
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| − | In 2154, a [[Rigelian scout ship]] fell victim to an attack by a [[Romulan drone-ship]] disguised as the Earth [[starship]] |
+ | In 2154, a [[Rigelian scout ship]] fell victim to an attack by a [[Romulan drone-ship]] disguised as the Earth [[starship]] {{NX|Enterprise}} in order to destabilize the sector. Recognizing the vessel, the Trade Commission contacted [[Starfleet]] to demand compensation for the loss of their vessel and the arrest of [[Jonathan Archer]]. ({{ENT|United}}) |
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+ | [[File:RigelianFreighterDS9.jpg|thumb|A 24th century Rigelian freighter]] |
The Rigelians continued to independently operate their own [[freighter]]s during the [[24th century]]. In [[2369]], [[Rigelian freighter (24th century)|one of these freighters]] docked at [[Deep Space 9]] prior to its mission to the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. ({{DS9|Vortex}}) |
The Rigelians continued to independently operate their own [[freighter]]s during the [[24th century]]. In [[2369]], [[Rigelian freighter (24th century)|one of these freighters]] docked at [[Deep Space 9]] prior to its mission to the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. ({{DS9|Vortex}}) |
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The homeworld of the Rigelians being Rigel V has not been firmly established, but it is known from {{TOS|Journey to Babel}} that Rigelians were at least present on Rigel V in the mid-[[23rd century]]. |
The homeworld of the Rigelians being Rigel V has not been firmly established, but it is known from {{TOS|Journey to Babel}} that Rigelians were at least present on Rigel V in the mid-[[23rd century]]. |
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===Apocrypha=== |
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| + | The novel ''[[Tower of Babel]]'' establishes that there were three species of Rigelians. These included: |
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| − | In the non-[[canon]]ical novels published by [[Pocket Books]], the Rigelians are presumed to be from the same [[star system]] as the [[Rigellian]]s, who are themselves referred to (in terms of species) as the Chelon. The Chelon and Rigelians, presumably, are politically united. Needless to say, the Rigel system is considered to be a crowded and bustling population center in the novels, with its (at least) two native species. |
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| + | * The '''Chelons''' were a species of tortoise-like reptiles native to Rigel III. These were the [[Rigellian]]s from {{film|1}}. |
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| + | * The '''Jelna''' were humanoids native to Rigel V. They had four sexes and were the first Rigelian species to achieve spaceflight. These were the Rigelians seen in ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' and ''[[Star Trek Online]]''. |
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| + | * The '''Zami''' were humanoids native to Rigel IV, but had also colonized Rigel V. They resembled Humans with slightly pointed ears and had a biochemistry similar to Vulcans. These were the Rigelians mentioned in {{e|Journey to Babel}} and {{e|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}. The [[Kalar]] were a [[subspecies]] of Zami. |
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| + | All Rigelian species were politically united and the Rigel system was considered to be a crowded and bustling population center in the novels, with its three native species and numerous colonists from other species. |
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| + | The Rigelians are a playable species for the Federation in the game ''[[Star Trek Online]]''. |
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Revision as of 00:09, 26 December 2015
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- This page features the Rigelians. You may also be looking for the reptilian species known as the Rigellians.
The Rigelians were a Alpha Quadrant humanoid species who inhabited the planet Rigel V. (TOS: "Journey to Babel")
Physiology
They are known to have shared a similar internal physiology with Vulcans and Romulans. These similarities, notably to Vulcans, included similar blood chemistries. Rigelians also shared a similar neurology to Vulcans and Romulans, as they too were susceptible to the neurological disease known as Tuvan Syndrome. (TOS: "Journey to Babel"; DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
One of the ancestors of an unnamed Human from the 31st century was discovered by Dr. Phlox to be a Rigelian, based on the individual's nucleotide sequence in his DNA. (ENT: "Future Tense")
History and politics
Relationships with other species
A Rigelian "kidnapper" on Earth
During the 22nd century, Rigelians maintained relationships with several Alpha and Beta Quadrant species. By the 2150s, it was not uncommon to find a Rigelian visiting Earth.
In 2154, an Andorian and two Rigelians were attacked on Earth in a wake of xenophobia after the Xindi incident. (ENT: "Home")
Later that year, three Rigelians visiting Earth, who were working for the Klingons, attacked and kidnapped Dr. Phlox from the streets of San Francisco. They later transferred him via a Rigelian freighter to a Klingon ship. The Rigelian kidnappers and their ship were later destroyed. (ENT: "Affliction")
In early 2155, the Rigelians participated in talks discussing their wish to join as a possible member in the Coalition of Planets along with Humans, Tellarites, Andorians, Coridans, and Vulcans. (ENT: "Demons", "Terra Prime") During the negotiations, six of the Earth universal translators experienced a "glitch" and started confusing the Rigelian language with Andorian. (ENT: "Terra Prime")
Trade and commerce
Rigelian commerce was regulated by the Rigelian Trade Commission during the 22nd century. (ENT: "United")
In 2154, a Rigelian scout ship fell victim to an attack by a Romulan drone-ship disguised as the Earth starship Enterprise in order to destabilize the sector. Recognizing the vessel, the Trade Commission contacted Starfleet to demand compensation for the loss of their vessel and the arrest of Jonathan Archer. (ENT: "United")
A 24th century Rigelian freighter
The Rigelians continued to independently operate their own freighters during the 24th century. In 2369, one of these freighters docked at Deep Space 9 prior to its mission to the Gamma Quadrant. (DS9: "Vortex")
Medical achievements
The Rigelians were responsible for developing a unique gene therapy technique that was capable of curing medical conditions such as Taggart's Syndrome. (ENT: "Demons", "Terra Prime")
During the mid-2260s, an experimental chemical stimulant designed to speed up reproduction and replacement of blood in the bodies of certain species was developed that was successfully tested in Rigelian test subjects on Rigel V. Although the side-effects included tremendous strain on the spleen and the liver, it was later discovered by Doctor Leonard McCoy to be a viable treatment for producing Vulcan T-negative blood. (TOS: "Journey to Babel")
People
Appendices
Appearances
- ENT:
- "Affliction"
- "Demons"
- "Terra Prime"
Background information
The homeworld of the Rigelians being Rigel V has not been firmly established, but it is known from TOS: "Journey to Babel" that Rigelians were at least present on Rigel V in the mid-23rd century.
Apocrypha
The novel Tower of Babel establishes that there were three species of Rigelians. These included:
- The Chelons were a species of tortoise-like reptiles native to Rigel III. These were the Rigellians from Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
- The Jelna were humanoids native to Rigel V. They had four sexes and were the first Rigelian species to achieve spaceflight. These were the Rigelians seen in Star Trek: Enterprise and Star Trek Online.
- The Zami were humanoids native to Rigel IV, but had also colonized Rigel V. They resembled Humans with slightly pointed ears and had a biochemistry similar to Vulcans. These were the Rigelians mentioned in "Journey to Babel" and "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges". The Kalar were a subspecies of Zami.
All Rigelian species were politically united and the Rigel system was considered to be a crowded and bustling population center in the novels, with its three native species and numerous colonists from other species.
The Rigelians are a playable species for the Federation in the game Star Trek Online.