Boraalan

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SPECIES
Boraalan
Homeworld:
Boraal II
Quadrant:
Alpha
Affiliation:
Unknown
Biology
Average Male Height:
165 cm (5 ft. 5 in.) to 198 cm (6 ft. 6 in.)
Average Male Weight:
52.2 kg (115 lb.) to 108.9 kg (240 lb.)
Average Female Height:
165 cm (5 ft. 5 in.) to 198 cm (6 ft. 6 in.)
Average Female Weight:
52.2 kg (115 lb.) to 108.9 kg (240 lb.)
Minimum Academy Age:
17
Life Expectancy:
110
Distinctive Features:
Playability
PRC Rated:
No
NPC Rated:
No
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Dobara, a female Boraalan
Vorin, a male Boraalan
Boraalan pictograms from the Boraalan chronicle
Note: This is NOT a PC and NPC rated species.

Boraalans are a humanoid pre-warp civilization originally from Boraal II. The Boraalans almost went extinct in 2370, except for a small group resettled to Vacca VI.

History

The Boraalans were studied for a number of years by the Federation. Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko was assigned to the cultural observation post on the planet some years prior to 2370. He was the only observer present by 2370, and broke the Prime Directive by becoming much more involved with the Boraalans than necessary. He conceived a child with a Boraalan female, Dobara, and became very protective of the Boraalans in her village.

In 2370, Boraal II fell victim to a rapid atmospheric dissipation. Major storms hit the planet several days before the atmosphere was finally destroyed, and Rozhenko led Dobara and the villagers into a cave to seek refuge after transmitting a distress call. The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D responded to the distress call and Rozhenko pleaded with Captain Jean-Luc Picard to save the small group of Boraalans. He felt it would be irrational to let the culture die and that the Prime Directive did not apply in this situation. Not known at the time was the fact that Dobara was pregnant with Rozhenko's child, which served as a further motivation. Picard disagreed and did not permit the Boraalans to be brought aboard.

Shortly thereafter, the Enterprise witnessed the complete destruction of all life on Boraal II. However, Rozhenko used the systems interference from the atmospheric dissipation to transport a group of the Boraalans to the holodeck, recreating the caves in which they had sought refuge. Picard was infuriated at Rozhenko's gross violation of the Prime Directive, but decided to find a new home for the Boraalans. He assigned Doctor Beverly Crusher and Commander Data to the task of finding a new planet for the group.

They chose the isolated world of Vacca VI. While Rozhenko and Lieutenant Worf guided the Boraalans out of the simulated caves and to a simulated surface, Commander Geordi La Forge was able to gradually adjust the scenery to more resemble Vacca VI. Once the transformation was complete and the Enterprise reached Vacca VI, the Boraalans were transported to the surface, where they began to establish a new village. Rozhenko stayed behind with the Boraalans. All but one of the Boraalans were unaware of the move.

The move was somewhat complicated by systems disruptions as a result of damage to the holodeck suffered during the atmospheric dissipation. There were several near-failures of the hologrid which almost caused the plan to fail and the Boraalans to discover the truth. The first time they were seen, Worf improvised by calling the hologrid appearances "the Omen of La Forge", a sign of good luck. One failure revealed the holodeck arch to Vorin, the village chronicle. He wandered out into the Enterprise corridor and discovered the truth about the starship. Picard allowed Vorin to choose whether or not he wanted to return to the villagers on the holodeck, placing the plan in jeopardy if Vorin decided to rejoin the Boraalans and tell them the truth of the situation. Vorin eventually committed suicide since he decided he could not return to his people nor live in the advanced world of the Enterprise.

Culture

  • The Boraalans are at the technological level of Earth's medieval period.
  • Paternalism is evident; fathers are allowed to choose the mates of their daughters.
  • Ritual suicide is a part of Boraalan culture. It is unclear as to what circumstances suicide is permitted, although in the one case observed the individual committed suicide due to an overwhelming and difficult decision he needed to make.

Village chronicle

Boraalans keep a record of their history on scrolls, called the village chronicles. The chronicles were sacred and important to the village history, and are meticulously detailed by a chosen individual.

Seers

Seers give spiritual guidance to the Boraalan people. They are well versed in myths and legends, and are trusted to provide strength and wisdom. The seer of the Boraalan village rescued in 2370 was killed shortly before the group took refuge.

Anatomy and Physiology

  • Boraalans are similar in anatomy to Humans, with both male and female genders as well as persons of various different skin colors and physiognomic traits living in the same area. The major differences are centered in their cranial region. The Boraalans have a ridge along their nose and lower forehead.
  • The Boraalans are most adapted to living in temperate zones, although it was assumed that they could survive in a less hospitable location as well.
  • Boraalans are capable of reproducing with humans without any medical assistance.