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| − | :''You may also be looking for the DS9 novel ''[[Demons of Air and Darkness (novel)|Demons of Air and Darkness]]. |
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| ⚫ | The '''Iconians''' were an ancient and highly advanced civilization that was destroyed some [[200,000 years ago]] by the [[orbital bombardment]] of their [[homeworld]], [[Iconia]]. Ancient texts called the Iconians "Demons of Air and Darkness", who were said to have the ability to appear at will on far-flung [[planet]]s without the use of [[starship]]s. Later this was found to be a reference to the Iconians' [[Iconian gateway|gateway technology]], whose instant teleportation allowed them to establish [[outpost]]s at least as far as [[Vandros IV]] in the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. Until the discovery of Iconia in [[2365]], the Iconians were still dismissed by many as nothing more than [[mythology|myth]]. |
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| ⚫ | Historically the Iconians were generally described as a race of conquerors, though recently some scholars disputed this claim as a distortion perpetuated by species who feared and demonized their advanced technology, and eventually destroyed them. It was speculated that not all of the Iconians perished in the attacks, but rather used their gateways to escape to other worlds. Indeed, the similarity between the [[Iconian language family|Iconian language]] and the later languages of [[Dewan]], [[Dinasian]], and [[Iccobar]] has been cited as evidence of this theory. ({{TNG|Contagion}}; {{DS9|To the Death}}) |
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| ⚫ | The '''Iconians''' were an ancient and highly advanced civilization that was destroyed [[ |
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| ⚫ | In [[2377]], [[Tom Paris]] told [[Harry Kim]] he received a call from an "Iconian [[scientist]]" who said he had a trans-dimensional gateway that could take {{USS|Voyager}} anywhere in the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. In reality, Paris was just saying this to prove to [[B'Elanna Torres|Torres]] how gullible Kim was. ({{VOY|Inside Man}}) |
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| + | According to [[Terry J. Erdmann]]'s ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'', the writers of the episode "To the Death" mistakenly referred to the Iconians as the [[Tkon]], causing the art department to design and produce sets based on graphics seen in {{e|The Last Outpost}}. The error was discovered not long before shooting took place and corrected. |
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| ⚫ | In [[2377]], [[Tom Paris]] told [[Harry Kim]] he received a call from an "Iconian scientist" who said he had a trans-dimensional gateway that could take |
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| + | Taking place in [[2409]], the computer [[game]] ''[[Star Trek Online]]'' develops the Iconians as the ultimate villains. The game depicts them disturbing the Alpha Quadrant through various actions, e.g., being behind the destruction of [[Romulus]] and causing factions like the Undine ([[Species 8472]]) and the [[Tholian]]s to adopt aggressive postures towards the [[Klingon Empire]] and the [[Federation]]. It is also revealed that the Iconians have many "servitor races" such as the [[Unnamed non-humanoids (22nd_century)#"Shroomies"|Elachi]] and the [[Solanogen-based lifeform|Solanae]], who built a [[Dyson sphere]] in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. An Iconian is seen for the first time in 2410 during the STO mission 'Surface Tension'. They are attempting to prevent peace between the Federation and Klingon Empire. |
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| − | *[[TNG]]: "[[Contagion]]" |
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| + | *[http://www.stowiki.org/Iconian "Iconian" on the Star Trek Online Wiki] |
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Revision as of 14:05, 23 April 2014
Iconia, former homeworld of the Iconians
The Iconians were an ancient and highly advanced civilization that was destroyed some 200,000 years ago by the orbital bombardment of their homeworld, Iconia. Ancient texts called the Iconians "Demons of Air and Darkness", who were said to have the ability to appear at will on far-flung planets without the use of starships. Later this was found to be a reference to the Iconians' gateway technology, whose instant teleportation allowed them to establish outposts at least as far as Vandros IV in the Gamma Quadrant. Until the discovery of Iconia in 2365, the Iconians were still dismissed by many as nothing more than myth.
Historically the Iconians were generally described as a race of conquerors, though recently some scholars disputed this claim as a distortion perpetuated by species who feared and demonized their advanced technology, and eventually destroyed them. It was speculated that not all of the Iconians perished in the attacks, but rather used their gateways to escape to other worlds. Indeed, the similarity between the Iconian language and the later languages of Dewan, Dinasian, and Iccobar has been cited as evidence of this theory. (TNG: "Contagion"; DS9: "To the Death")
In 2377, Tom Paris told Harry Kim he received a call from an "Iconian scientist" who said he had a trans-dimensional gateway that could take USS Voyager anywhere in the galaxy. In reality, Paris was just saying this to prove to Torres how gullible Kim was. (VOY: "Inside Man")
Appendices
Background Information
According to Terry J. Erdmann's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, the writers of the episode "To the Death" mistakenly referred to the Iconians as the Tkon, causing the art department to design and produce sets based on graphics seen in "The Last Outpost". The error was discovered not long before shooting took place and corrected.
Apocrypha
Taking place in 2409, the computer game Star Trek Online develops the Iconians as the ultimate villains. The game depicts them disturbing the Alpha Quadrant through various actions, e.g., being behind the destruction of Romulus and causing factions like the Undine (Species 8472) and the Tholians to adopt aggressive postures towards the Klingon Empire and the Federation. It is also revealed that the Iconians have many "servitor races" such as the Elachi and the Solanae, who built a Dyson sphere in the Delta Quadrant. An Iconian is seen for the first time in 2410 during the STO mission 'Surface Tension'. They are attempting to prevent peace between the Federation and Klingon Empire.
External links
- Template:NCwiki
- "Iconian" on the Star Trek Online Wiki