Federation Species

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There are many species in the United Federation of Planets.

Member Species

These species have full membership in the Federation through at least one member world, and can freely join Starfleet.

Andorian

Overview

The Andorians are a warp-capable humanoid species from the moon Andoria, capital of the Andorian Empire. In 2161, their homeworld became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets. They are quite tall and strong compared to Humans, and their distinctive blue skin and antennae make them easily recognizable. Andorians' antennae are highly powerful sense organs and are essential for an individual's balance and perception; damage to these organs is extremely painful, but they are capable of regenerating with time.
	Notable Characteristics Blue skin Antennae White hair	Average Height 1.9 meters	Languages Andorian Federation Standard
	Government Andorian Empire	Homeworld Andoria, Procyon System	Notable Colonies Weytahn
Andorians In-Play Unlike most humanoid species, the Andorians have four sexes, two analogs to female (zhen and shen) and two analogs to male (chan and than). Keeping in mind that sex and gender are separate, the two most common genders are women and men—someone may describe themselves as a zhen woman or a chan man. This incorporates ideas created for several Pocket Books novels, extrapolated from Data's comment in TNG: Data's Day that four partners are necessary for a successful Andorian joining. As a founding race, Andorians are very common in Starfleet. Due to their race's martial history, they are often expected to be found in tactical and command roles. While Andorians thrive in polar conditions, they seem to do just fine on starships and starbases at standard temperatures. Their colony worlds, though, would be expected to be icy.		Naming Conventions Andorians often have names that are quite long, and they are addressed by a shortened version in conversations with non-Andorians. An Andorian's second name is usually appended with a prefix indicating the individual's gender and sex: sh'/zh' for women and ch'/th' for men, though this is not obligatory. Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator

Bajoran

Overview

The Bajorans are a humanoid species native to the planet Bajor in the Alpha Quadrant. The Bajorans had one of the oldest and richest cultures in the quadrant, but they suffered greatly in the 24th century at the hands of the Cardassian Union's occupation of Bajor. With their liberation from the Cardassians and the discovery of the Bajoran wormhole in 2369, the Bajorans were thrust onto the interstellar stage. The Bajorans were admitted into the United Federation of Planets in 2376.
	Notable Characteristics Wide variety of skin tones Deeply spiritual Nose ridges	Average Height 1.78 meters	Languages Bajoran Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
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Barzan

Overview

	Notable Characteristics	Average Height	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
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Benzite

Overview

The Benzites were a species of humanoids native to the planet Benzar, an unusual species who breathe an atmosphere that differs from class M planetary standards. By the 24th century, Benzites were members of the United Federation of Planets.
	Notable Characteristics Blue skin tones Breathing apparatus for their natural chlorine gas atmosphere, or genetic resequencing to handle oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere Nasal lobe	Average Height 1.63 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
Benzites In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator

Betazoid

Overview

The Betazoids are a humanoid telepathic race from the planet Betazed. By the 24th century, Betazoids were an integral member race of the United Federation of Planets.
	Notable Characteristics Varied skin tones Telepathic Black irises	Average Height 1.72 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
Betazoids In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator

Bolian

Overview

The Bolians are a humanoid species who were native to the Federation planet Bolarus IX. Typically Bolians were gregarious, hardworking, and meticulous. They enjoyed cooperation and work group dynamics. However, you can always count on a Bolian—their selflessness is legendary.
	Notable Characteristics Blue skin tones Vertical cartilaginous ridge Very social	Average Height 1.76 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
Bolians In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Examples Name Generator

Caitian

Overview

The Caitians are a species of felinoids native to Cait. They also settled on a number of colony worlds and were members of the United Federation of Planets. Caitians have a reputation for being one of the most cooperative and intelligent members of the Federation.
	Notable Characteristics Feline appearance Covered in fur that ranged in color	Average Height 1.81 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
Caitians In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator

Denobulan

Overview

The Denobulans are a humanoid species native to the planet Denobula and one of the first members of the United Federation of Planets.
	Notable Characteristics Facial bony ridges Facial flexibility Polyamorous	Average Height 1.72 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
Denobulans In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Examples Name Generator

Efrosian

Overview

Efrosians are a species of humanoids native to the planet Efros and members of the United Federation of Planets. They are notable for their dedication to oral history, and for their musical language.
	Notable Characteristics Slight cranial ridges Poor eyesight, but wider range of vision Strong sense of smell	Average Height 1.72 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
Efrosians In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator

Human

Overview

Humans (Homo sapiens), also known as Terrans, are a warp-capable humanoid species from the Alpha Quadrant. The species originated from the planet Earth in the Sol system, and were one of the four founding members of the United Federation of Planets.
	Notable Characteristics Wide variety of skin tones Great working in teams Resourceful	Average Height 1.76 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
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Orion

Overview

The Orions are a race from the Orion Colonies in the Beta Quadrant, famous for their involvement in many criminal endeavors: piracy, slavery, and the Orion Syndicate. In Orion soceity males were considered subservent slaves to the females.
	Notable Characteristics Green skin Matriarchical society Criminal activity	Average Height 1.68 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld	Notable Colonies
Orions In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator

Tellarite

Overview

Tellarites are a warp-capable humanoid species from the planet Tellar Prime. In 2161, their homeworld became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets.
	Notable Characteristics Short and porcine Renown engineers Argumentative	Average Height 1.63 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government Tellar government	Homeworld Tellar, Tellar system	Notable Colonies
Tellarites In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator

Trill

Overview

The Trill are a humanoid species native to the planet Trill and Federation members. A small percentage of the Trill population co-existed with a sentient symbiotic organism known as a symbiont inside their bodies. The resulting joined Trills had personalities which were a synthesis of the two beings including the memories, and to some extent the personalities, of the previous hosts of the symbiont. This way, the joined being gained all the skills and occupations of the previous hosts.
	Notable Characteristics Joined species Spots down the side of their bodies	Average Height 1.74 meters	Languages Federation Standard
	Government	Homeworld Trill, Trill system	Notable Colonies
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Vulcan

Overview

The Vulcans are a warp-capable Vulcanoid species from the planet Vulcan. They are widely known for their logical minds and stoic culture. In 2161, their homeworld became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets.
	Notable Characteristics Pointed ears Extremely logical Highly structured	Average Height 1.75 meters	Languages Old Vulcan Federation Standard
	Government Confederacy of Vulcan	Homeworld Vulcan, 40 Eridani	Notable Colonies P'Jem
Vulcans In-Play		Naming Conventions Naming conventions to go here Canon Examples Non-Canon Examples Name Generator