Vulcan (species)
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| Vulcan | |
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| Classification: | mammalian, humanoid |
| Planet of Origin: | Vulcan |
| Environmental requirements: | Class M |
| Tech Level: | TBD |
| Warp Year: | TBD |
| Affiliation: | Confederacy of Vulcan |
| Typical lifespan: | 200 years |
| Telepathic abilities: | limited touch-based abilities |
| AIX code: | 25-80-60 |
Vulcans are the native humanoid species of Vulcan. They are widely renowned for their strict adherence to logic and reason, as well as their remarkable stoicism. They are typically citizens of the Confederacy of Vulcan, which is a founding member state of the United Federation of Planets.
Appearance
Vulcans are generally similar to Humans in appearance, distinguished mainly by their pointed ears and upswept eyebrows. Their skin color is most commonly pale with a bronze or greenish tint, though some have brown skin. Vulcan physiognomy could resemble Humans of European, Asian, or African descent. Most Vulcans have straight, glossy black hair, though brown and/or curly hair is also possible. Vulcans have body hair similar to Humans, and some males can be very hirsute. Vulcan males are capable of growing facial hair, but most choose to shave it. In contrast to their external similarities, Vulcan internal anatomy differs radically from that of Humans. For instance, their heart is where a Human's liver would normally be and beat several hundred times per minute. Vulcan blood is copper-based and is copper- or rust-colored when de-oxygenated in the veins, green when oxygenated, in the arteries, or when bleeding. Bruises and dermal abrasions take on a greenish color. Vulcans possess a highly efficient respiratory system to extract the oxygen they needed from Vulcan's thin atmosphere. They are most comfortable in high temperatures. A Vulcan of advanced age can become more sensitive to lower temperatures. The digestive tract is highly adaptable. Although alien foods, notably Human food, can occasionally disagree with a Vulcan, given time, their body can adapt to the alien food. Their hearing is very sensitive and females possess a heightened sense of smell. They are, on average, three times physically stronger than Humans, and have considerably faster reflexes.[1]