| Background |
Deltans generally live in group/line families and are intimately attuned
to each other and the psychological whole. This leads to having an
empathic dependency, so that Deltans serving on a mixed crew ship always
want at least one other Deltan on board. If this number is larger,
they prefer to be quartered together, commonly in modified quarters either
connected or communal in nature. Deltans also have a pheromone control
system in their bodies which allows them to produce pheromonal chemicals
naturally. It is assumed that this system is used during normal courtship
rituals between Deltans, but they can also control other pheromones besides
the erotic-enhancing ones. Among the pheromonal abilities of a trained
Deltan is the ability to produce a pheromonal chemical which seems to reduce
pain in most humanoid races. Deltans generally produce the pheromone associated
with sexual arousal on a day-to-day basis. They are usually considered
very attractive physically as well. This makes for bad psychological effects
on members of a mixed crew ship. Generally, Deltans do not serve on mixed
crew vessels in Starfleet. Those that do take the Oath of Celibacy so as
to not take advantage of any sexually immature species. Their Oath
of Celibacy only applies to species considered by them to be sexually immature
(which currently includes Terrans). Deltans serving with mixed race
crews often chemically alter their pheromones with a special chemical application. |
| Editors Notes |
The Deltans exhibit the most advanced sexuality of any Federation race,
requiring them to take oaths of celibacy before serving on Starfleet Vessels.
This is meant to prevent any unfortunate incidents while on board any Starship.
They also exhibit telepathic abilities as a "mind-meld anesthesia" in which
they absorb and share the pain felt by injured patients. As well
as being highly developed sexually, they are also highly developed socially.
Deltans tend to be open and gregarious by nature, and tend to be Sensualists.
This can also account for their proclivity towards consensus and cooperation
and being team players. They make excellent teachers, athletes, scientists,
engineers, Counselors, Helm/Navigation officers, and system specialists.
Due to their overall good nature, they will wish to avoid conflicts
unless they see them in a constructive sense. Deltans can and will defend
themselves excellently with either bare hands or weapons. They enjoy most
sporting forms of combat, but do not make good Security officers. |
