Yridian
| SPECIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Yridian | |||
| Homeworld: | Yridia | ||
| Quadrant: | Beta | ||
| Affiliation: | Unknown | ||
| Biology | |||
| Average Male Height: | 165 cm (5 ft. 5 in.) to 193 cm (6 ft. 4 in.) | ||
| Average Male Weight: | 63.5 kg (140 lb.) to 108.9 kg (240 lb.) | ||
| Average Female Height: | 160 cm (5 ft. 3 in.) to 183 cm (6 ft. 0 in.) | ||
| Average Female Weight: | 54.4 kg (120 lb.) to 90.7 kg (200 lb.) | ||
| Minimum Academy Age: | 18 | ||
| Life Expectancy: | 115 | ||
| Distinctive Features: | |||
| Playability | |||
| PRC Rated: | Yes | ||
| NPC Rated: | Yes | ||
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The Yridians are a warp-capable race from the Alpha or Beta Quadrant. They are regarded as information merchants and smugglers and are generally considered devious and untrustworthy.
Physiology
Yridians are humanoids who are usually bald, but some have black or brown curly hair. They have wrinkled skin with a fold along the top of their heads. They also have large, rodent-like pointy ears but small eyes and noses. All Yridians have an indented ridge running across the full length of their heads and extending down their nose. Most Yridians have no thumbs, and possessed only four fingers on each hand.
History and Politics
It is not known if the Yridians have a central government. The Yridians encountered by the Federation appear to be loosely aligned and concerned with their own interests, often serving as hired agents for other species and operating as groups or individuals. They are often unwilling to reveal information they collect without payment. Despite their reputation, the Yridians are often seen on space stations and planets within Federation space. However, the shady dealings of some Yridians earn them arrest warrants issued by governments such as the Klingon Empire and their trading goods are often confiscated.
At some point before the 2360s, the Federation believed that the Yridian species was extinct. This disappearance was so total that it even convinced the Borg, who designate the Yridians as Species 6291, that the species was no longer in existence. However, Rudolph Ransom, a Star Fleet exobiologist, discovered that there were some still alive and carried out first contact. For this he was awarded the post of captain of the USS Equinox.
After this point Yridians were encountered throughout Federation space.
The Yridians were known to be targets of Maquis raids in late 2370 as Star Fleet put together a Yridian convoy as lure for a Maquis attack.
Culture
A Yridian called Paltriss created several rings, later known as the Rings of Paltriss. They became extremely valuable and, as such, were removed from the Yridian homeworld over time. In 2370, Quark came into possession of forty-two of them.
The Yridians exported several beverages to the Federation, Klingons, and Ferengi, including Yridian tea, Yridian ale, and Yridian brandy.
Technology
The Yridians operate their own design of starship, seen used in both destroyer and freighter roles. Others are known to operate small warp capable shuttles.
This information taken from http://www.memory-alpha.org/
