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Ichaya: /* Culture and Society */

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Culture and Society

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	Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros Delta for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.		Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros Delta for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.

	[[Image:~~Efros 02~~.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]		[[Image:efros02.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]

	Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise.		Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise.

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	Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros Delta for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.		Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros Delta for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.

	[[Image:~~Saari Xi'hevlii~~.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|~~Polar lights over Hevlii Island~~]]		[[Image:Efros 02.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]

	Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise.		Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise.

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Culture and Society

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	Clan-affiliations and lineage are traditionally denoted by intricate tattoos which can be small and discreet or large and elaborate, depending on the individual's personal preferences. While the meaning of such tattoos generally remains lost to offworlders they are considered highly artistic.		Clan-affiliations and lineage are traditionally denoted by intricate tattoos which can be small and discreet or large and elaborate, depending on the individual's personal preferences. While the meaning of such tattoos generally remains lost to offworlders they are considered highly artistic.


	===Government===		===Government===
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	Over time this system evolved into what can be described as a Representative Meritocracy/Theocracy.		Over time this system evolved into what can be described as a Representative Meritocracy/Theocracy.
	While ancient clan-structures and deep spirituality still hold much sway in Efrosian society, their innate practicality has led them to adopt an elective system no longer based on caste but rather on who is best qualified for the job. If it is noted by offworlders that the majority of the planet's leaders still belong to the warrior-priest caste, Efrosians tend to view this as a case of "why fix it if it isn't broken?".		While ancient clan-structures and deep spirituality still hold much sway in Efrosian society, their innate practicality has led them to adopt an elective system no longer based on caste but rather on who is best qualified for the job. If it is noted by offworlders that the majority of the planet's leaders still belong to the warrior-priest caste, Efrosians tend to view this as a case of "why fix it if it isn't broken?".

			[[Image:Efros Yalhis.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Yalhis lights]]

	As members of the United Federation of Planets, an Efrosian delegation sits on the Federation Council. In 2289, Ra-Ghoratreii was elected President of the United Federation of Planets and served until 2300.		As members of the United Federation of Planets, an Efrosian delegation sits on the Federation Council. In 2289, Ra-Ghoratreii was elected President of the United Federation of Planets and served until 2300.
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	Efrosians are deeply spiritual, as a rule. Their religion features a binary morality as is found in many other religions. The Efrosian equivalent of heaven is known as "Endless Sky", and it is balanced by seven variations of hell.		Efrosians are deeply spiritual, as a rule. Their religion features a binary morality as is found in many other religions. The Efrosian equivalent of heaven is known as "Endless Sky", and it is balanced by seven variations of hell.
	Efrosian funeral services feature a "death march" in honor of the deceased.		Efrosian funeral services feature a "death march" in honor of the deceased. Fallen warriors are said to be taken to the faterlife by a ship named "Yalhis"; and polar lights to mark the ship's passage.

	Nothing else is known ,because Efrosians refuse to discuss the matter with outsiders, except to mention that their religion is what enabled them to withstand the Efros ice age. Unfortunately, this has been the subject of speculation and some Tellarites believe child-sacrifice and ritual murder are common religious practices. This guarded secrecy very much remains in place in the 25th century.		Nothing else is known ,because Efrosians refuse to discuss the matter with outsiders, except to mention that their religion is what enabled them to withstand the Efros ice age. Unfortunately, this has been the subject of speculation and some Tellarites believe child-sacrifice and ritual murder are common religious practices. This guarded secrecy very much remains in place in the 25th century.

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	Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros Delta for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.		Efrosian culture is the result of living on the harsh, frozen world of Efros Delta for generations. Both technological and social development were minimal during the millennia-long ice age that ravaged the planet. Close-knit tribes formed out of a need for survival. Once the immense glaciers began to break up, the planet eventually united.

			[[Image:Saari Xi'hevlii.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Polar lights over Hevlii Island]]

	Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise.		Efrosians prefer to specialize in one area of expertise.

Ichaya: /* History */

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History

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	Prior to first contact with the Federation, the Efrosians were once under Klingon rule. However they rebelled, sending the Klingons reeling in defeat.		Prior to first contact with the Federation, the Efrosians were once under Klingon rule. However they rebelled, sending the Klingons reeling in defeat.

	First contact was made with the Federation in 2278 when the Vulcan crew of the USS Surak visited Efros. Delighted to learn of other intelligent life, the Efrosians soon joined the Federation and began educational, philosophical, and cultural exchanges with other worlds. Many serve in Starfleet and the Merchant Fleet as helmsmen, navigators, and medical personnel.		First contact was made with the Federation in 2278 when the [[Vulcan (Species)\|Vulcan]] crew of the USS Surak visited Efros. Delighted to learn of other intelligent life, the Efrosians soon joined the Federation and began educational, philosophical, and cultural exchanges with other worlds. Many serve in Starfleet and the Merchant Fleet as helmsmen, navigators, and medical personnel.

	==Notable Efrosians==		==Notable Efrosians==

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Notable Efrosians

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	* Ra-Ghoratreii - President of the United Federation of Planets from 2289 to 2300. Credited with negotiating the Khitomer Accords with the Klingon Empire.		* Ra-Ghoratreii - President of the United Federation of Planets from 2289 to 2300. Credited with negotiating the Khitomer Accords with the Klingon Empire.

	* Xin Ra-Havreii - 24th century starship designer and chief engineer of the USS Titan. Head designer of the Luna-class starship.		* Xin Ra-Havreii - 24th century starship designer and chief engineer of the USS Titan. Head designer of the [[USS Charon\|Luna-class]] starship.

	* Ra-Mhvlovi - 23rd century Major in the Starfleet Marines		* Ra-Mhvlovi - 23rd century Major in the Starfleet Marines

Ichaya at 19:25, 15 October 2015

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	\| type = Humanoid		\| type = Humanoid
	\| discoveredby = USS Surak		\| discoveredby = USS Surak
			\| leader = Njállþeð (Planetary Assembly)
	\| contact = 2278		\| contact = 2278
	\| affiliation = UFP		\| affiliation = UFP

Ichaya: /* History */

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History

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	==History==		==History==

	The Efrosian species evolved in the forests of the temperate band straddling Efros Delta's equator. Federation anthropologists suggest that the race was seeded on the planet before its ice age by the Preservers.		The Efrosian species evolved in the forests of the temperate band straddling [[Efros Delta]]'s equator. Federation anthropologists suggest that the race was seeded on the planet before its ice age by the Preservers.

	Because of the difficult conditions during the planet's prolonged ice age technological development proceeded at a much smaller rate than other humanoid civilizations'. As a result, Efrosians developed a highly structured and fiercely observed oral tradition to pass information from one generation to the next. Such practices are observed to this day, although there is no longer a pressing need for it.		Because of the difficult conditions during the planet's prolonged ice age technological development proceeded at a much smaller rate than other humanoid civilizations'. As a result, Efrosians developed a highly structured and fiercely observed oral tradition to pass information from one generation to the next. Such practices are observed to this day, although there is no longer a pressing need for it.

Ichaya: /* Government */

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Government

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	===Government===		===Government===

	During the ice age each clan/tribal unit had at least one warrior-priest, an individual with exceptional prowess in combat as well as possessing great healing skills. When the ice age ended, the warrior-priests soon united Efros under a religious oligarchy led by the still-revered S'skotomz.		During the ice age each clan/tribal unit had at least one warrior-priest, an individual with exceptional prowess in combat as well as possessing great healing skills. When the ice age ended, the warrior-priests soon united [[Efros Delta\|Efros]] under a religious oligarchy led by the still-revered S'skotomz.

	Over time this system evolved into what can be described as a Representative Meritocracy/Theocracy.		Over time this system evolved into what can be described as a Representative Meritocracy/Theocracy.
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	As members of the United Federation of Planets, an Efrosian delegation sits on the Federation Council. In 2289, Ra-Ghoratreii was elected President of the United Federation of Planets and served until 2300.		As members of the United Federation of Planets, an Efrosian delegation sits on the Federation Council. In 2289, Ra-Ghoratreii was elected President of the United Federation of Planets and served until 2300.


	===Religion===		===Religion===

Ichaya at 05:22, 13 October 2015

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	\| type = Humanoid		\| type = Humanoid
	\| discoveredby = USS Surak		\| discoveredby = USS Surak
	\| contact = ~~Yes~~		\| contact = 2278
	\| affiliation = UFP		\| affiliation = UFP
	}}		}}