Zovai

## Species

> Name : The Zovai

> Planet of origin: Vike, a small planet that was capable of holding up to 1,000,000 Zovai. Now, however, they live on a planet only able to hold 23,000 Zovai known as Halucya

> Affiliation: Federation

> Warp capable: Yes

> Borg designation: Species 885

> Classification:Class M Planet

> Environmental requirements: Oxygen

> Typical lifespan: 270 years

> Sexes: Male and Female

> Blood coloration: Golden

>Abilities: Empathic abilities. These manifest over time, starting with them being basic like feeling upset when someone around them is, around their 20’s, this gradually develops until they are 60, where they have fully manifested, and if they have practised them and control, they are able to ‘read’ emotions of those around them.

## Biology

> Physiology: This species evolved from a similar race as humans, however their base species had wings to suspend themselves off the ground and escape predators. Just like skin tone, the wings colour varied, White black and grey being normal whereas other colours being more rare.

This species also look fairly young (This can vary, however the average Zovai will look around their mid to late 20’s/ early 30’s)  up until they turn 240.

Alongside this, the roles in reproduction are reversed, the male being the one to carry the child, this is similar to the style of reproduction used by the seahorses of earth,  as a result of this, the males tend to have a more loving side towards the young, whereas the female Zovai tend to have a more vicious, warrior like nature, alongside this, Zovai Relationships are not like human relationships as they are seen to ‘mate for life’.

> Lifespan - The makes usually live up to 270 and the females up to 280

> Medical Conditions - There is a rare condition that has had no treatment and possibly won’t for the foreseeable future. This results in the outer layer of a wing not being developed, the feathers not developing leaving it ‘Raw’ and meaning they aren’t able to escape from their predators

## History

> Pre-warp

The Era Of Birth

0000 - 4558

This species was evolved for primates and hid themselves away in the trees as a way from their predators as they could. They were a basic species, scavenging and building towns and villages in the trees. This kept them safe in their early stages of development that they continued through for many many years. This was known as the birth era, the era where they just started to develop and grow. After this, they started experimenting, building weaponry, basic things such as bows, arrows, spears and tools to mine with. They used these to combat their predators as well as feed themselves. One group,a town named Primus, had discovered minerals, an untouched source of metals and more that they could use, and so they did. They experimented for this period, and primus took over, stating the reign of the Primus empire.

4559- 4569 Primus Empire

The primus empire was a world wide rule, as they had the ‘knowhow’ and more advanced understanding and technology than the rest of the people on the planet. Each section of the planet was divided and was taken over by a monitor. This monitor would distribute resources but would also share out land. These each created a force of people to look over their land, the Garaz, a police force to maintain order. These were seen as oppressive and people didn't like it, however they complied through need. Need of tools, need of land, and need of food, but above all, safety.

4659- 4576

Age of Uprising

Here is where the revolution took place, as there hasn't been a revolution since, so its right just to call this the age of revolution. People were fed up of the oppression, and since they had the instruments needed, they formed a collective, a resistance based in the land of Va’sing. The land said to be protected by the god of the sky. It was untouched by the empire, and here it started. They started with small attacks to get more supplies, until the year 4576, where they struck the home city of the empire. The empire fell and the empress was executed, and any who followed were next.

4577-7024

The Age of Discovery

Here they made great advancements, governed by a body that was elected through democratic styles,and is done every 10 years. This era was where they made the most breakthroughs and found primitive ways of interstellar travel, yet, this was only by 5011, the development continued through advanced technologies as they tried to develop types of warp tech, until they constructed their first successful Warp Drive, Able to reach Warp 1.2. Eventually, by the end of this era, they had unlocked the secrets of reaching warp 5 and were sending signals and ships deep into the Beta quadrant.

> First Contact

7024 ( Earth Year 2255)

First Contact

This took part in what was titled the year of revelation. Here they were found by a starfleet vessel, The U.S.S. Danny, sent within the Beta quadrant, this planet is on the border of both beta and alpha quadrants and had sent messages to both. They had found a sigal and had followed it to their home world, and had made contact with the governing body. They gave them tours of all major areas that helped sustain them, each sector having a specific role by now. Here they discovered life beyond the stars. They soon opened diplomatic relations with the federation, opening up their resources, especially the mountain of Dilithium they were on, a supply needed for federation ships, and this was how they came to join the Federation.

> Warp

7024-7134 (2275-2365)

Era Of Exploration

This era was where they emerged into the federation, taking on the ideals of the federation and sharing their technology as well as gaining some knowledge from the federation. During this period they became a good supply of dilithium, seeing as it was a large supply they had on their planet, many untapped reserves. During this era they sent ships of their own into space, and the Republic of Vike was formed, a small republic that entailed the people that inhabited Vike and its moons. During this era they found many uses for their materials on their planet, finding out that many of the metals were suitable for ships, mostly for hulls, this made them be able to supply the federation with their natural supply, alongside this the federation kept up general supply runs to the planet to help if needed.

7134-7150 (2365-2379)

The Last Great Freeze

Years had passed since they had started exploring space and the remains of the solar system they lived in, and further beyond. Years passed and pollution had taken hold of the planet, causing it to warm, like a body going to kill an infestation, and it was working. The old dying off one by one. In a last ditch attempt to save the planet, scientists sent up an experiment into orbit to try and cool the planet. It worked, but it worked too well. The planet began to freeze, dropping fast. Water sources froze, then came riots, and before long people started to die off, faster now. One visionary had Mi’For, produced and Arch, a ship that would carry the rest of them across the galaxy in search of refuge.

7150-7151 (2365-2366)

The Great Escape

As the ship was closing off, the last survivors of the inhabitants of vike climbed aboard, the ship was full to the brim. Full of plant life, animals and much needed resources. The ship lifted off, and made its way to the federation, trying to escape their doom, and they narrowly did. Their ship ventured further into space and eventually arrived at Starfleet HQ and applied for sanctuary on one of the federations worlds. That was all. The last remaining 120 Zovai beings in the Universe.

7152-7177 (2367-2403)

A new beginning

After they had gained safe harbour on earth, they had began living normal lives, however, this was uncomfortable to say the least. They were treated down and the last remaining governor from the Zovai requested something, something simple, and they were relocated to a small planet protected by the federation. Here they were supplied with the tools they needed to start a new life and to continue to grow and thrive, however hard it may be.

7177-Now (2403-Now)

New Friends

After establishing contact with the federation and rebuilding their culture, they managed to set up a deal, they supplied the federation with new approaches and resources this planet had, and they gave aid, the settlement was built up and expanded over this time,giving everyone a house to live in, a landing pad for shuttles and other areas where they stored food, kept livestock, grew herbs and more.

## Culture

> Beliefs - They Believe that there are Gods of each area. The god of the water, Frost and Snow Being titled Kiro, The name of the god of earth and fire being named Sa’ul and the god of the Wind and seasons was called Tasir

> Family- Families are similar to those of earth, however, they have an item named a Qulot, an item that means nothing to outsiders but it's priceless to the family, as each member of the family adds a piece to it, it's a trinket that represents the family tree.

> Society. The society is fairly normal, like that of human culture, no discrimination, equal rights and trials ect, they welcome people with open arms however tend to keep their beliefs to themselves as they think it should be kept private.

Their society is lead by a governmental body known as the Vike collective, a group of the greatest minds elected by the Zovai to represent each sector.

> Behavior- They act daily civilised, however have been educated on keeping their emotions in check and about finding a correct way of expressing it, for example, not crying in public or letting out anger in public.

> Rituals - Since the beginning of the Primus empire, they have taken part in a scientific ritual called Quo’Mas. This is a way for them to explore scientific discoveries in depth with all of their lead scientists. One scientists comes up with an idea and must defend it infront of their peers and the governing body, aswell as answer any questions that are put forward. This type of ritual is used to make the idea seem uncredible, or to help explain in depth the idea and how it can be helpful for the species.

> Recreational- This species doesn't have much in the way of unique sports, they are mostly all like the ones of human society, however, there is a sport named tai-lee, A martial arts form that includes the use of their tail.

> Language - Javarian, a language that involves many complicated words split up by apostrophes, a language similar to this is seen as Klingon.

## Technology

> Ships - After everything they have been through they have only produced 1 class of ship named the T’Karz Infiltrator, The smaller ship that they have made.

This style of ship is made more for quick blows then taking hits, due to its light hull and heavy weapons, yet powerful engines

> Stations - All destroyed in the Borg invasion

> Weapons - Federation Standard

> Unique Technology-  Perimeter fence -  this will stun any animal from outside that will walk through it, it will also alert the people inside of the fence to let them know whats happening.

## Home Planet

>Overview - The planet is wonderful, full of life and greenery, however its not so green, the trees and plants have orange and red tints and it makes the planet look lovely, the cities take up large sections of the planet and are the main spots, and outside of these are the badlands where the predators roam

Their second planet, Halucya, Is a beautiful green planet, lush green grass, wonderful clear skies and the clear water that looks like its filled with the most intricate of diamonds

>Ecosystem - Like those on earth, however,they are not at the top, at the top is a creature called a daravad, like a sabertooth cat.

>Government -Ruled by an elected leader called the Tusheng, then below him the elders, and below him are the rest of their people.

>Space Infrastructure - See stations post

>Ground Infrastructure - Basic villages, however they are technologically advanced due to federation help.

>Important Landmarks

The Temple of the fallen- A mark on this land to remember those who died on Vike and those who gave their lives so they could all live a happy life.

The House of Law

Here everything takes place as it is the core of their town. The law proceedings, the meetings, all of it takes place here. This is the center of their society

Talehundra

The home to the religion of the coraphas and all its followers on their new home

## Religion

The Tashen

The Tashen is the belief that There is a God that resides over all, he provides for all in their time of need. They believe that the Tashen was the first person on their home planet of Vike, they believe that he harnessed the power of the sun and the universe the sprout life into their world, they believe that the mountain on their home of vike, called Tavu Mountain, is where he resides,and because of this there is a temple in the mountain side that they pray in.

The temple was lost after the borg occupation, however some of the totems survived. Some of their species saved some of the ‘relics’ that were actually technology from a ship that crashed long ago,

The Coraphas

The Corophas believe that there was a star, and the star was all there was. This star was the first titan, and as it let out an almighty roar it released awave of power that created the universe and the other gods, these gods each controlled a section of reality.

Chrono - Time

Galeza - Wind

Phora - Nature

Gradure - The ground and the hunt

Tesura - Water

Zauth - Darkness and the afterlife

Corta - Light and the sun

Sovana - Love

Valeus - Rebirth

Istara - Intellect and Development

Davara - Construction and Labour

Corphagan - The God of Creation and Destruction.

They get to the highest point they can and settle there, wanting to be as close to the gods as they can, as they believe their gods live in the clouds in a city known as taa’shun.