T'Shar

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BASIC INFORMATION:
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Official name in Standard:                                 T'Shar
National Name:                                           T'Sharsn
Title of Head of State:                 Matriarch of the T'Sharsn
Title of Head of Government:                        The Matriarch
Population:                              3.7 billion on homeworld
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GEOGRAPHY/POPULATION
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QUADRANT/SECTOR/SYSTEM:
  Alpha Quadrant, Quirellis Sector, Qirellis 47 (Versara)[This is
*way* out on the fringes of Federation space.]

SUNS/PLANETS/PLANETIODS/MOONS:
  Stellar Primary: G2V (Qirellis 47)
  Planets: 9 in system, 1 habitable.  Seven in-system planetoids,
all having mining systems on them.  Three moons around second
planet (T'Shar homeworld), also with mining plants.  Asteroid
field at outer rim of the system.  No other moons or planetoids.

LAND/WATER RATIO:  47% land/ 53% water

CAPITAL: Vehada, Versara Prime
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ECONOMIC SUMMARY
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Vehada is a major exporter of computer technology.  They
specialize in small systems instead of the larger computers used
in ship control or major installations.

They still have much of the natural wilderness, as once they
developed space travel they transferred all of their major
industries to space.  The T'Shar also have native works that are
for sale to those who ask.  Apparent technology is low, though in
actuality, the T'Shar have developed warp drive by themselves.
All of their technological forms of travel are underground so as
not to disturb the wilderness above ground.

The T'Shar use a currency system on their planet.  The main
currency is a gold/platinum alloy.  There is not much of the
currency as the alloy is rare, thus an electronic currency
equivilant is also used.  If someone wishes, they can have the
currency in hard form.

Major imports are other electronic systems, such as sensors and
the larger computers needed to run major starships.

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GOVERNMENT/HISTORY
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The T'Shar are ruled by a Tribal Republic.  The Council, as the
government is called, is ruled by the heads of the major clans of
the T'Shar.  Over all of the Clan Matriarchs is the Matriarch
herself, the leader of the T'Shar.

While the T'Shar are matriarchal, there is some meritocracy in the
way things are run.  Males can own property and businesses, even
if the females of the family already do, however this is not
common.

The T'Sharan history is one of warfare and strife.  They came
close many times to wiping themselves out, until they made it into
space the first time.  Upon that achievement the society quieted
down, but they are still somewhat aggressive.

The T'Shar are not yet members of the Federation, but their
membership is pending.

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RACE/SOCIETY/CULTURE
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PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:  The T'Shar are best described as
'vulpinoid', or 'fox-like'.  Their fur ranges from a strawberry
blonde through deep red to slate blue and black.  White furred
T'Shar are very rare, and are considered blessed.  Their eyes
range from amber to green, and the pupils are 'cat-slitted'.  They
are naturally armed with semi-retractable claws and their teeth.

AVERAGE HEIGHT: 1.57 meters (5'2")
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 90 kilograms (198.4 lbs)

SOCIETY: The T'Sharan society is primarily a matriarchy.  This is
evident in all portions of society.  The military has mostly
female officers and male enlisted, though there are a few
crossovers.  The special forces are the only exception, with an
even mix of male and female.

The T'Shar are a hardy race, able to deal with most societal
changes without much effort.  They are also very open to other
cultures and their interpretations.  Evidence of xenophobia is
very low, though some individuals still evince it.  They are a
very gregarious race, and very much enjoy the 'pleasures of life'
that are offered.

The primary family group is the clan.  Effectively a very extended
family, or tribe.  All members of the clan are responsible for the
young, thus if a member of the clan dies, someone in the clan must
take in the children if no other parents are left alive.  Within
the clan are sub-clans, also known as Families.

Social structure is as follows: Nuclear family matriarch holds
allegiance to the Family Matriarch.  The Family Matriarchs hold
allegiance to the Clan Matriarch.  The Clan Matriarchs hold
allegiance to the Matriarch.

Males don't marry within the clan.  They must travel to another
clan and find a mate there.  This allows for strengthening the
bonds between clans, as well as making sure inbreeding doesn't
occur.

The T'Sharan religion is very large and complicated.  There are
over one-hundred deities known, possibly more in smaller cults.
Belief is left to the individual and is never forced upon anyone.

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Creator(s)/Adaptor(s)                 Email Address
Adrian V. Nunenkamp                   adrian@gervais.com

Created for/First Use (if known):
Player Character, first used in ALB Holodeck 21 Class of 100128

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