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===An'oke Physiology=== | ===An'oke Physiology=== | ||
The An'oke are the taxonomical equivalent of mammalian monotremes. They do not give live birth, but instead lay fragile, over-large eggs which support the fetus through all stages of pre-natal development (as observed by the USS LaSalle away team). This embryionic sac is very vulnerable to predators. | The An'oke are the taxonomical equivalent of mammalian monotremes. They do not give live birth, but instead lay fragile, over-large eggs which support the fetus through all stages of pre-natal development (as observed by the USS ''LaSalle'' away team). This embryionic sac is very vulnerable to predators. | ||
They appear humanoid in form, have orange skins (color ranging from deep tan to bright orange) with red or yellow eyes. Specimens appear to be an average of 6' feet tall and well over 100 kilograms. They have a dense bone structure, multiple organs, and sharp vestigal canine teeth. | They appear humanoid in form, have orange skins (color ranging from deep tan to bright orange) with red or yellow eyes. Specimens appear to be an average of 6' feet tall and well over 100 kilograms. They have a dense bone structure, multiple organs, and sharp vestigal canine teeth. | ||
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===Physical Evolution=== | ===Physical Evolution=== | ||
Evidence for the physical evolution of the An'oke comes from essentially two separate sources. The first consists of multiple DNA samples taken from the colony ship discovered by the USS LaSalle. As noted elsewhere, various dating methods suggest these samples are 4,000-6,000 years old, placing them contemporaenous with the Fardon classical period (4500-1500 B.C. terran time, or circa 7000 to 4000 years ago). | Evidence for the physical evolution of the An'oke comes from essentially two separate sources. The first consists of multiple DNA samples taken from the colony ship discovered by the USS ''LaSalle''. As noted elsewhere, various dating methods suggest these samples are 4,000-6,000 years old, placing them contemporaenous with the Fardon classical period (4500-1500 B.C. terran time, or circa 7000 to 4000 years ago). | ||
The second corpus of material relates to the historical Fardon Empire as judged from archaeological finds in the Amos and adjacent Zelas systems. Situated in what has been for some time a galactic crossroads, owing to the systems' proximity to the Scutum Arm rift, these two systems boast hundreds of millenia of near continuous occupation of sentient species. Once studied for their relevance within the field of Iconian archaeology, they are also central to emerging picture of the relatively recent (in historical terms) Fardon Empire. | The second corpus of material relates to the historical Fardon Empire as judged from archaeological finds in the Amos and adjacent Zelas systems. Situated in what has been for some time a galactic crossroads, owing to the systems' proximity to the Scutum Arm rift, these two systems boast hundreds of millenia of near continuous occupation of sentient species. Once studied for their relevance within the field of Iconian archaeology, they are also central to emerging picture of the relatively recent (in historical terms) Fardon Empire. | ||
The material discovered is discussed extensively in the historical and cultural profile. Nevertheless, among the material recovered researchers found intact DNA samples dating from approximately 4500 B.C. Terran time. Analysis of these samples substantially corraborates those of | The material discovered is discussed extensively in the historical and cultural profile. Nevertheless, among the material recovered researchers found intact DNA samples dating from approximately 4500 B.C. Terran time. Analysis of these samples substantially corraborates those of ''LaSalle'' mission. | ||
DNA evidence suggests that the An'oke are in fact a racial subtype of the original but hypothetical 'Planet Fardon' sentient humanoid. Three distinct strains, the apparent product of a collapsed sub-speciation event, have cropped up in the archaeological record. | DNA evidence suggests that the An'oke are in fact a racial subtype of the original but hypothetical 'Planet Fardon' sentient humanoid. Three distinct strains, the apparent product of a collapsed sub-speciation event, have cropped up in the archaeological record. | ||
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Two conflicting hypotheses account for the available evidence; neither is conclusive. | Two conflicting hypotheses account for the available evidence; neither is conclusive. | ||
Dr. K. Ancelin (COU, USS Resolution) argues for a double-planet system with one planet of approximately 50% to 100% higher gravity than the other. The An'lak would have evolved on the lower gravity planet as base Fardon humanoids. Ancelin argues that the An'oke were originally genetically engineered (with subsequent evolution) on the higher gravity planet, a colony, while the grey-skins were genetically engineered for a spacefaring existence. (2) | Dr. K. Ancelin (COU, USS ''Resolution'') argues for a double-planet system with one planet of approximately 50% to 100% higher gravity than the other. The An'lak would have evolved on the lower gravity planet as base Fardon humanoids. Ancelin argues that the An'oke were originally genetically engineered (with subsequent evolution) on the higher gravity planet, a colony, while the grey-skins were genetically engineered for a spacefaring existence. (2) | ||
Dr. C. Sarrango argues instead for the single planet hypothesis with a different twist. Her position is that the surface of the planet may have become relatively inhospitable to the base Fardon humanoids (An'lak). Her argument runs that the An'lak remained subterranean, while the An'oke were genetically engineered to endure harsher surface conditions. The An'lak were genetically engineered, presumably a little later, with the priestly and administrative roles in mind. (3) | Dr. C. Sarrango argues instead for the single planet hypothesis with a different twist. Her position is that the surface of the planet may have become relatively inhospitable to the base Fardon humanoids (An'lak). Her argument runs that the An'lak remained subterranean, while the An'oke were genetically engineered to endure harsher surface conditions. The An'lak were genetically engineered, presumably a little later, with the priestly and administrative roles in mind. (3) | ||
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During the time frame identified as the late Fardon classical period, one starts to see a gradual process which presumably ends with the disappearance of the An'lak and the An'gar, as they are amalgamated by the An'oke and the local indigeneous populations. | During the time frame identified as the late Fardon classical period, one starts to see a gradual process which presumably ends with the disappearance of the An'lak and the An'gar, as they are amalgamated by the An'oke and the local indigeneous populations. | ||
While the present day An'oke are substantially different from the historical An'oke (see comparisons of USS LaSalle and Zelasian samples to those recovered by the USS Charlemagne), the modern day An'oke are the descendants of that robust, orange-skinned strain of the same name. | While the present day An'oke are substantially different from the historical An'oke (see comparisons of USS ''LaSalle'' and Zelasian samples to those recovered by the USS ''Charlemagne''), the modern day An'oke are the descendants of that robust, orange-skinned strain of the same name. | ||
In the intervening millenia, some analysts argue that the surviving An'oke strain was further diluted by contact with other humanoid populations. It should be noted, however, that the mammalian monotremes cannot naturally interbreed with the far more numerous placental mammals regardless of structural similarities of humanoid form. Thus, any such dilution would necessarily involve bio-engineered reproduction. | In the intervening millenia, some analysts argue that the surviving An'oke strain was further diluted by contact with other humanoid populations. It should be noted, however, that the mammalian monotremes cannot naturally interbreed with the far more numerous placental mammals regardless of structural similarities of humanoid form. Thus, any such dilution would necessarily involve bio-engineered reproduction. | ||