Alpha Centauran
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Alpha Centauran
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| Homeworld: | Alpha Centauri VII | ||
| Quadrant: | Beta | ||
| Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets | ||
| Biology | |||
| Average Male Height: | 173 cm (5 ft. 8 in.) to 198 cm (6 ft. 6 in.) | ||
| Average Male Weight: | 63.5 kg (140 lb.) to 104.3 kg (230 lb.) | ||
| Average Female Height: | 165 cm (5 ft. 5 in.) to 183 cm (6 ft. 0 in.) | ||
| Average Female Weight: | 45.4 kg (100 lb.) to 81.6 kg (180 lb.) | ||
| Minimum Academy Age: | 18 | ||
| Life Expectancy: | 120 | ||
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| Playability | |||
| PRC Rated: | Yes | ||
| NPC Rated: | Yes | ||
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The Alpha Centaurans, also known simply as Centaurans or Centaurians, are the native humanoid species of the planet Alpha Centauri VII, in the Alpha Centauri Star System, or as they call it "Al Rijil". By at least the 2360s, their total populace had reached 21 billion, second only to the Sol system. Delthara University Complex is located on the northernmost continent.
Alpha Centaurans are one of the 5 founding members of the United Federation of Planets.
Appearance
Centaurians appear identical to Humans, bearing a specific resemblance to those native to Greece or Italy. Federation scientists found evidence this was because the population was descended from a group of Terran Greeks who had been transplanted from Earth in the 3rd century BC.
There are, however, some minor physiological differences, such as an extra joint in the Centaurans' little finger, and a patterning of capillaries in the skin that resulted in a hexagonal effect when their faces became flushed.
Human-Centauran breeding requires only minimal medical supervision.
Personality
Centaurans, as a rule, tend to be artistic, contemplative and analytical; many are pacifist and think deeply about any significant action before taking it. Of course, as each city-state is distinctive, this stereotype can change radically.
History
In the 17th century, the warlord Zalar Mag'nees established an educational system to bring her world's greatest minds to the question of how to best wage war. The entire planet was eventually united under her rule, but even in peace, the Centaurans maintained a mindset of defensiveness, leading them to conceal much of the advancements of their society.
The Earth ship UNSS Icarus made first contact with the Centaurans on reference stardate 0/48.
At some point, it became a controversy for an Earth Human to consort with a Centaurian. When J.M. Ford wrote The Final Reflection, he included a passage about language as it pertained to translations in that volume. He included an explanation about the inaccuracy of translating the klingonaase word kuve as "slave", as he preferred the term "servitor." He felt that the translation as "slave" would be inflammatory, citing similar examples from earth history such as "filthy Ghibelline" or "Centaurian lover."
In 2376, Gothmara intended to infect Alpha Centaurans with a viral biological weapon. Her efforts were stopped with the destruction of the IKS Gothspar.
