TEXT: STAR TREK ROLEPLAYING GAME
  SPECIES PROFILE
  SPECIES NAME: KAELON
  VISUAL REPRESENTATION
  SPECIES ADJUSTMENTS
  +1 Intellect
  PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
  The Kaelon people are a humanoid race with a very 
  human anatomical structure, and bio-chemical make-
  up.
  Externally they appear decidedly human, with one 
  obvious distinguishing feature. All Kaelon have a 
  series of vein-like protrusions on their foreheads, the 
  tops of their heads and their necks.  These veins seem 
  slightly distended and the flesh around them is 
  slightly raised forming a series of ridges where the 
  veins are most protruding.
  This is a normal part of the Kaelon circulatory system, 
  and not an indicator of any kind of medical problem. 
  All Kaelons have this feature, regardless of gender, or 
  age.
  Otherwise Kaelons appear generally human, with the 
  full range of skin-colors and hair colors as Terran 
  humans. Their eyes tend to be dark, and the hair-
  coloring of Caucasian-appearing Kaelons are usually 
  brown or dark in color.
  Kaelon women often wear odd, elaborate hair-styles 
  with their long hair tied up in intricate brads and buns 
  that, to some other species, have an almost comical 
  appearance.
  Kaelon males have a tendency towards pattern-
  baldness, beginning at or close to the age of 40.
  CULTURE
  The Kaelon culture is one of science and scholarly study. 
  Kaelon scientists are known as skilled physicists, and are 
  often consulted by Starfleet in matters of nuclear, spacial, 
  and warp-physics. There are some Kaelon scientists 
  affiliated with the Department of Temporal Investigations, 
  due to their talent for Temporal Physics.
  The Resolution
  Resolution is the custom of ritual suicide as practiced on 
  Kaelon II, introduced at an unspecified date between fifteen 
  and twenty centuries before 2367 to cope with the 
  overcrowding in the 'death-watch' facilities where people 
  were originally simply sent to wait for death. Kaelons who 
  reached the age of sixty were expected to present 
  themselves to all of their family and friends for the 
  Resolution ceremony, intended to represent a celebration of 
  their life. The ritual eliminated the society's responsibility of 
  caring for the elderly, with an age of sixty being selected so 
  that those dying could say goodbye to their loved ones 
  while still in full possession of their faculties; it was 
  believed that asking each family to randomly picking an age 
  for their elders to die was too heartless. 
  LANGUAGES
  The Kaelon have their own native language and speak 
  Federation Standard in an elegant way that gives most 
  Kaelons an aristocratic sound to their speech but not a true 
  accent.
  COMMON NAMES
  Kaelons have no surnames, or family names despite their 
  devotion to family and traditions. Kaelon male names 
  include Timicin, and B'Tardat; and female names include 
  Dara. Male names usually end in a consonantal sound, 
  while female names end in a vowel sound.
  HOMEWORLD
  Kaelon II. The second planet in the Kaelon system and as 
  such close to the Kaelon sun. In 2367 the planet was 
  threatened with destruction, along with all life on it when 
  the Kaelon sun came close to going super-nova.
  A plan, devised by Kaelon scientist, Dr. Timicin, to prevent 
  the sun from going into a super-nova state was 
  implemented by Starfleet, under the direction of B'Tardat, 
  the Kaelon minister of science and head of state for the 
  Kaelon people.
  Although devised by Timicin, the celebrated Kaelon 
  scientist did not get to witness the success of his plan as 
  he reached the age of 60 prior to the implementation of his 
  plan and performed his Resolution, or ritual suicide, before 
  the process to reverse the destruction of the Kaelon 
  homeworld was completed.
  Kaelon II, not yet a member of the Federation, is considered 
  an ally.
  The planet is a standard Class-M planet with a three-season 
  climate roughly comparable to the Winter, Spring, and 
  Summer seasons on Earth. The conditions of Terran 
  Autumn are present in early winter months when 
  temperatures are notably colder than during Autumnal 
  seasons on Earth.
  
  FAVORED PROFESSION
  Scientist- most Kaelons encountered off the 
  homeworld will be civilian scientists, explorers, or 
  Starship officer serving aboard Kaelon ships.
  There are a few Kaelon Starfleet officers.
  Although they do not usually maintain their careers 
  long enough to advance in the ranks to reach flag-
  level positions. Kaelon admirals are unlikely, as it 
  would be too close to the time of the Resolution when 
  an officer would achieve that high rank.
  Likewise there have been no Kaelon captains in 
  Starfleet.
  Several Kaelons have served as department heads 
  aboard smaller Starfleet vessels and freighter craft 
  affiliated with the Federation; usually as engineers or 
  science officers.
  SPECIES ABILITIES
  Kaelons are all very well educated, and this results in 
  a +1 species bonus to the Intellect attribute.
  Beyond that Kaelons are very human in their attributes 
  and abilities and have few species traits.
  The Resolution: All Kaelon are required to undergo 
  this ritual when they reach the age of 60. If a Kaelon 
  refuses the Resolution, he becomes a social outcast, 
  resulting in a reduced reaction stance of 3 levels when 
  dealing with other Kaelons. All Renown modifiers will 
  be negative if a Kaelon who has rejected the 
  Resolution is trying to interact with another Kaelon as 
  well.
  Technocratic: Kaelon are all very skilled and 
  knowledgeable when it comes to machinery and 
  technology. All Kaelon receive a +2 species bonus to 
  Computer Use skills.
  Virtuosity: Kaelon tend to be very skilled in their 
  chosen areas of expertise. With their third 
  advancement, a Kaelon may chose one Tier-1 
  Professional Ability, from their primary professions, 
  for free.  If they already have all the Tier-1 abilities for 
  their primary profession, thye may choose a Tier-2 
  ability if they have the applicable prerequisites.
  
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