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− | The '''Slavers''' were the founders of an ancient alien [[Slaver Empire|Empire]], |
+ | The '''Slavers''' were the founders of an ancient alien [[Slaver Empire|Empire]], which was the master of all intelligent races in the [[Milky Way Galaxy]] about [[1 billion years ago]]. ({{TAS|The Slaver Weapon}}) |
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+ | == Appendices == |
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− | The Slavers originate from [[Larry Niven]]'s ''Known Space'' universe. In Niven's other works, the true name of the Slavers is the '''Thrintun''' (singular '''Thrint'''). The Thrintun ruled the galaxy through telepathic mind |
+ | The Slavers originate from [[Larry Niven]]'s ''Known Space'' universe. In Niven's other works, the true name of the Slavers is the '''Thrintun''' (singular '''Thrint'''). The Thrintun ruled the galaxy through telepathic mind control in the distant past. They were a carnivorous species with an uncontrollable hunger and low intelligence. Their dominance over other people was derived solely from "The Power", their telepathic abilities, which can turn any intelligent beings into slaves. |
− | About two billion years before Humans emerged, the |
+ | About two billion years before Humans emerged, the Thrintun were nearly destroyed by one of their enslaved races, the Tnuctip. In reaction, the Slavers issued a universal "Die!" command, causing every sentient being in the galaxy to kill itself in an event known as Suicide Night. |
− | In the ''Star Trek'' universe, this total extinction of life in the Milky Way Galaxy may have left some survivors, as the [[Taguan]]s are said be have had a continuous history dating back two billion years. ({{TNG|Qpid}}) It |
+ | In the ''Star Trek'' universe, this total extinction of life in the Milky Way Galaxy may have left some survivors, as the [[Taguan]]s are said be have had a continuous history dating back two billion years. ({{TNG|Qpid}}) It is also known that the [[Q Continuum|Q]] were active around this timeframe, though the Q Continuum's extra-dimensional existence and abilities may quite possibly have protected the Q. |
The depiction of the Slaver in "The Slaver Weapon" follows the physical description of the Slavers in Niven's works quite closely. |
The depiction of the Slaver in "The Slaver Weapon" follows the physical description of the Slavers in Niven's works quite closely. |
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+ | === External link === |
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− | ==References== |
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* {{wikipedia|Thrint}} |
* {{wikipedia|Thrint}} |
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Revision as of 15:40, 24 October 2015
The Slavers were the founders of an ancient alien Empire, which was the master of all intelligent races in the Milky Way Galaxy about 1 billion years ago. (TAS: "The Slaver Weapon")
Appendices
Background information
The Slavers originate from Larry Niven's Known Space universe. In Niven's other works, the true name of the Slavers is the Thrintun (singular Thrint). The Thrintun ruled the galaxy through telepathic mind control in the distant past. They were a carnivorous species with an uncontrollable hunger and low intelligence. Their dominance over other people was derived solely from "The Power", their telepathic abilities, which can turn any intelligent beings into slaves.
About two billion years before Humans emerged, the Thrintun were nearly destroyed by one of their enslaved races, the Tnuctip. In reaction, the Slavers issued a universal "Die!" command, causing every sentient being in the galaxy to kill itself in an event known as Suicide Night.
In the Star Trek universe, this total extinction of life in the Milky Way Galaxy may have left some survivors, as the Taguans are said be have had a continuous history dating back two billion years. (TNG: "Qpid") It is also known that the Q were active around this timeframe, though the Q Continuum's extra-dimensional existence and abilities may quite possibly have protected the Q.
The depiction of the Slaver in "The Slaver Weapon" follows the physical description of the Slavers in Niven's works quite closely.