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Rigelians are believed to have four or five genders, according to information obtained by [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Cogenitor]]") |
Rigelians are believed to have four or five genders, according to information obtained by [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Cogenitor]]") |
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+ | They are known to share a similar physiology with [[Vulcan]]s and [[Romulan]]s. These similarites, notably to Vulcans, include similar [[blood]] [[chemistry|chemistries]]. Rigelians also shared a similar neurology to Vulcans and Romulans, as they too suffered from the neurological disease known as [[Tuvan Syndrome]]. ([[TOS]]: "[[Journey to Babel]]", [[DS9]]: "[[Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges]]") |
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In [[2154]], an [[Andorian]] and two Rigelians were attacked on [[Earth]] in a wake of [[xenophobia]] after the [[Xindi incident]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Home]]") |
In [[2154]], an [[Andorian]] and two Rigelians were attacked on [[Earth]] in a wake of [[xenophobia]] after the [[Xindi incident]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Home]]") |
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+ | Later that year, three Rigelians visiting Earth, who were working for the [[Klingon]]s, attacked and kidnapped Dr. Phlox from the [[street]]s of [[San Francisco]]. They would later transfer him, via a [[Rigelian freighter (22nd century)|Rigelian freighter]], to a rendezvous with a Klingon ship. The Rigellian kidnappers and their ship were later destroyed. ([[ENT]]: "[[Affliction]]") |
In early [[2155]], the Rigelians participated in talks discussing their wish to join as a possible member in the [[Coalition of Planets]] along with [[Human]]s, [[Tellarite]]s, [[Andorian]]s, [[Coridanite]]s and Vulcans. ([[ENT]]: "[[Demons]]", "[[Terra Prime (episode)|Terra Prime]]") During the negotiations, six of the Earth [[universal translator]]s experienced a "glitch" and started confusing the [[Rigelian language]] with [[Andorian language|Andorian]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Terra Prime (episode)|Terra Prime]]") |
In early [[2155]], the Rigelians participated in talks discussing their wish to join as a possible member in the [[Coalition of Planets]] along with [[Human]]s, [[Tellarite]]s, [[Andorian]]s, [[Coridanite]]s and Vulcans. ([[ENT]]: "[[Demons]]", "[[Terra Prime (episode)|Terra Prime]]") During the negotiations, six of the Earth [[universal translator]]s experienced a "glitch" and started confusing the [[Rigelian language]] with [[Andorian language|Andorian]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Terra Prime (episode)|Terra Prime]]") |
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Rigelian commerce was regulated by [[Rigelian Trade Commission]] during the [[22nd century]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[United]]") |
Rigelian commerce was regulated by [[Rigelian Trade Commission]] during the [[22nd century]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[United]]") |
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[[Image:RigelianFreighterDS9.jpg|thumb|150px|A [[24th century]] Rigellian [[Rigelian freighter (24th century)|freighter]].]] |
[[Image:RigelianFreighterDS9.jpg|thumb|150px|A [[24th century]] Rigellian [[Rigelian freighter (24th century)|freighter]].]] |
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+ | The Rigelians continued to independantly operate their own [[freighter]]s during the [[24th century]]. In [[2369]], [[Rigelian freighter (24th century)|one of these freighters]] docked at [[Deep Space 9]] prior to its mission to the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Vortex]]") |
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| + | During the mid-[[2260s]] an experimental chemical stimulant designed to speed up reproduction and replacement of [[blood]] in the bodies of certain species was developed that was successfully tested in Rigelian test subjects on Rigel V. Although the side-effects included tremendous strain on the [[spleen]] and the [[liver]], it would later be discovered, by [[Doctor]] [[Leonard H. McCoy]], to be a viable treatment for producing [[Vulcan]] [[T-negative]] blood. ([[TOS]]: "[[Journey to Babel]]") |
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==People== |
==People== |
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The Rigelians were a humanoid species who inhabit the planet Rigel V. (TOS: "Journey to Babel")
Physiology
Rigelians are believed to have four or five genders, according to information obtained by Doctor Phlox. (ENT: "Cogenitor")
They are known to share a similar physiology with Vulcans and Romulans. These similarites, notably to Vulcans, include similar blood chemistries. Rigelians also shared a similar neurology to Vulcans and Romulans, as they too suffered from the neurological disease known as Tuvan Syndrome. (TOS: "Journey to Babel", DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
History and Politics
Relationships with other species
A Rigelian "kidnapper" on Earth.
During the 22nd century, Rigelians maintained relationships with several Alpha and Beta Quadrant species. By the 2150s, it was not uncommon to find a Rigelian visiting Earth.
In 2154, an Andorian and two Rigelians were attacked on Earth in a wake of xenophobia after the Xindi incident. (ENT: "Home")
Later that year, three Rigelians visiting Earth, who were working for the Klingons, attacked and kidnapped Dr. Phlox from the streets of San Francisco. They would later transfer him, via a Rigelian freighter, to a rendezvous with a Klingon ship. The Rigellian kidnappers and their ship were later destroyed. (ENT: "Affliction")
In early 2155, the Rigelians participated in talks discussing their wish to join as a possible member in the Coalition of Planets along with Humans, Tellarites, Andorians, Coridanites and Vulcans. (ENT: "Demons", "Terra Prime") During the negotiations, six of the Earth universal translators experienced a "glitch" and started confusing the Rigelian language with Andorian. (ENT: "Terra Prime")
Trade and Commerce
Rigelian commerce was regulated by Rigelian Trade Commission during the 22nd century. (ENT: "United")
In 2154, a Rigelian scoutship fell victim to an attack by a Romulan drone-ship disguised as the Earth starship Enterprise in order to destabilize the sector. Recognizing the vessel, the Trade Commission contacted Starfleet to demanded compensation for the lost of their vessel and the arrest of Jonathan Archer. (ENT: "United")
A 24th century Rigellian freighter.
The Rigelians continued to independantly operate their own freighters during the 24th century. In 2369, one of these freighters docked at Deep Space 9 prior to its mission to the Gamma Quadrant. (DS9: "Vortex")
Medical Achievements
The Rigelians were responsible for developing a unique gene therapy technique that was capable of curing medical conditions such as Taggart's Syndrome. (ENT: "Demons", "Terra Prime")
During the mid-2260s an experimental chemical stimulant designed to speed up reproduction and replacement of blood in the bodies of certain species was developed that was successfully tested in Rigelian test subjects on Rigel V. Although the side-effects included tremendous strain on the spleen and the liver, it would later be discovered, by Doctor Leonard H. McCoy, to be a viable treatment for producing Vulcan T-negative blood. (TOS: "Journey to Babel")
People
- See: List of Rigelians
Appearances
- ENT:
- "Affliction"
- "Demons"
- "Terra Prime"
Background
The homeworld of the Rigelians being Rigel V has not been firmly established, but it is known from TOS: "Journey to Babel" that Rigelians were at least present on Rigel V in the mid-23rd Century.
Apocrypha
In the non-canonical novels published by Pocket Books, the Rigelians are presumed to be from the same star system as the Rigellians, who are themselves refered to (in terms of species) as the Chelon. The Chelon and Rigellians, presumably, are politically united. Needless to say, the Rigel system is considered to be a crowded and bustling population center in the novels, with its (at least) two native species.