m (Reverted edits by ONE PORTION OF CUNT BUSTING CHICKEN PLEASE!! (talk) to last version by Shran) |
(→Background: Worlds of the Fed.) |
||
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
== Background == |
== Background == |
||
The original idea for celebrating ''[[Star Trek]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[anniversary#1996 (30th)|30th anniversary]] in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' was to have [[Benjamin Sisko]] and his crew return to Sigma Iotia to find the Iotians imitating the [[TOS|original series]] crew. It would have been a [[joke|tongue-in-cheek]] reference to the 'typical' ''Star Trek'' [[trekkie|fan]]. The idea was dropped in favor of what became {{e|Trials and Tribble-ations}}. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'') |
The original idea for celebrating ''[[Star Trek]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[anniversary#1996 (30th)|30th anniversary]] in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' was to have [[Benjamin Sisko]] and his crew return to Sigma Iotia to find the Iotians imitating the [[TOS|original series]] crew. It would have been a [[joke|tongue-in-cheek]] reference to the 'typical' ''Star Trek'' [[trekkie|fan]]. The idea was dropped in favor of what became {{e|Trials and Tribble-ations}}. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'') |
||
| + | |||
| + | Nevertheless, the book ''[[The Worlds of the Federation]]'' expanded upon the idea and depicts the Iotians at a TOS level of technological development as of its in-universe 24th century time frame. |
||
[[Category:Species]] |
[[Category:Species]] |
||
Revision as of 06:38, 6 September 2008
Zabo, an Iotian
The Iotians inhabit the planet Sigma Iotia II. Externally, Iotians are humanoids that are physiologically identical to Humans, but internal differences exist between the two species.
In 2167, the Horizon visited the planet. During its survey mission, a member of the crew left behind a book, Chicago Mobs of the Twenties, which was discovered by the natives. The highly imitative Iotians reinvented their entire society based on this book, thinking it was the model for a perfect society.
In 2267, the USS Enterprise visited the star system for the second time and discovered the extent of the cultural contamination. After unusual negotiations with mob bosses on the surface, which required an intimidating show of force, Captain Kirk was able to create a loose system of government with the Federation as a "Godfather"-type figure. (TOS: "A Piece of the Action")
People
- Cirl the Knife
- Kalo
- Karf
- Krako, Jojo
- Jailbreakers, The
- Mirt
- Oxmyx, Bela
- Tepo
- Zabo
- List of unnamed Iotians
Background
The original idea for celebrating Star Trek's 30th anniversary in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was to have Benjamin Sisko and his crew return to Sigma Iotia to find the Iotians imitating the original series crew. It would have been a tongue-in-cheek reference to the 'typical' Star Trek fan. The idea was dropped in favor of what became "Trials and Tribble-ations". (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion)
Nevertheless, the book The Worlds of the Federation expanded upon the idea and depicts the Iotians at a TOS level of technological development as of its in-universe 24th century time frame.