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==Facts==
==Facts==


* Appearance: Humanoid; largely indistinguishable from hairless humans
* Appearance: Humanoid; largely indistinguishable from hairless [[Human]]s
* Homeworld: [[Dhei]]
* Homeworld: [[Dhei]]
* Warp capable: Antiquity
* Warp capable: Antiquity
* Naturally empathic, able to connect the self at a variety of levels, from basic sharing of emotive experiences to a deep connection somewhat similar to a [[Vulcan (species)|Vulcan]] mind meld (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic''; DTI Novel: ''Watching the Clock'')
* Biological notes
** Such contact only works well with individuals with sufficient natural empathy; nonempathetic individuals tend to have little response (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic'')
** Naturally empathic, able to connect the self at a variety of levels, from basic sharing of emotive experiences to a deep connection somewhat similar to a [[Vulcan (species)|Vulcan]] mind meld (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic''; DTI Novel: ''Watching the Clock'')
*** Such contact only works well with individuals with sufficient natural empathy; nonempathetic individuals tend to have little response (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic'')
** Older Deltan males incur changes to biochemistry, hormonal balance (VAN Novel: ''Reap the Whirlwind'')
*** Often results in stronger emotions, weaker emotional control (VAN Novel: ''Reap the Whirlwind'')
** Produces natural aldehyde-based pheremones (TOS Novel: ''Ex Machina'')
* Cultural notes
* Cultural notes
** General believe amongst Deltans of the unitive nature of life throughout reality; that all life is bound with one another, and interconnection is a bringing together of that which is separated, whether that be emotional or sexual (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic''; DTI Novel: ''Watching the Clock'')
** General believe amongst Deltans of the unitive nature of life throughout reality; that all life is bound with one another, and interconnection is a bringing together of that which is separated, whether that be emotional or sexual (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic''; DTI Novel: ''Watching the Clock'')
*** Sexual interactions naturally and reflexively involve a submersion and blending of self via their natural telepathy and can be dangerous for individuals with enough empathy to connect with a Deltan, but still with enough of a strong sense of individuality to require a sense of self for their psychological well-being; for such individuals, such interactions can result in depersonalization, dissociation, or even total withdrawl (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic''; "Star Trek: The Motion Picture")
*** Sexual interactions naturally and reflexively involve a submersion and blending of self via their natural [[telepathy]] and can be dangerous for individuals with enough empathy to connect with a Deltan, but still with enough of a strong sense of individuality to require a sense of self for their psychological well-being; for such individuals, such interactions can result in depersonalization or dissociation, potentially to the point of catatonia (ENT Novel: ''Uncertain Logic''; "Star Trek: The Motion Picture")
** Generally passionate in all respects, eager to dive into new experiences
** Generally passionate in all respects, eager to dive into new experiences (TOS Novel: ''Ex Machina'')
** Deltans believe that both before and after one's life, they exist as pure love pervading and suffusing all things (TOS Novel: ''Ex Machina'')


[[Category: Intelligent Species]]
[[Category: Intelligent Species]]
[[Category: Deltan|#]]
[[Category: Deltan|#]]

Latest revision as of 01:56, 23 April 2021

Facts

  • Appearance: Humanoid; largely indistinguishable from hairless Humans
  • Homeworld: Dhei
  • Warp capable: Antiquity
  • Biological notes
    • Naturally empathic, able to connect the self at a variety of levels, from basic sharing of emotive experiences to a deep connection somewhat similar to a Vulcan mind meld (ENT Novel: Uncertain Logic; DTI Novel: Watching the Clock)
      • Such contact only works well with individuals with sufficient natural empathy; nonempathetic individuals tend to have little response (ENT Novel: Uncertain Logic)
    • Older Deltan males incur changes to biochemistry, hormonal balance (VAN Novel: Reap the Whirlwind)
      • Often results in stronger emotions, weaker emotional control (VAN Novel: Reap the Whirlwind)
    • Produces natural aldehyde-based pheremones (TOS Novel: Ex Machina)
  • Cultural notes
    • General believe amongst Deltans of the unitive nature of life throughout reality; that all life is bound with one another, and interconnection is a bringing together of that which is separated, whether that be emotional or sexual (ENT Novel: Uncertain Logic; DTI Novel: Watching the Clock)
      • Sexual interactions naturally and reflexively involve a submersion and blending of self via their natural telepathy and can be dangerous for individuals with enough empathy to connect with a Deltan, but still with enough of a strong sense of individuality to require a sense of self for their psychological well-being; for such individuals, such interactions can result in depersonalization or dissociation, potentially to the point of catatonia (ENT Novel: Uncertain Logic; "Star Trek: The Motion Picture")
    • Generally passionate in all respects, eager to dive into new experiences (TOS Novel: Ex Machina)
    • Deltans believe that both before and after one's life, they exist as pure love pervading and suffusing all things (TOS Novel: Ex Machina)