Very Wierd Question

[Kansas_Jones 0]

Is it possible to play as a werecat or cat person crewmember? :P

 

I know Star trek has really never done the were cat or cat person thing, but I was wondering if it would be possible here. thanks.

[FredM 0]

Hey there,

 

Actually, the race your speaking of is called the Caitian. They are seen several times during The Original Series movie era and I believe they were seen on The Animated Series. I bet if you get in touch with Rear Admiral Blurox, who plays one, she could give you a ton of information. :P

[Guest STSF Sketti]

Is it possible to play as a werecat or cat person crewmember? :P

 

I know Star trek has really never done the were cat or cat person thing, but I was wondering if it would be possible here. thanks.

Actually, you might do a google search on "Caitians." The results may surprise you. :P

[DaryusZaphodDracal 0]

Yes, the Caitians were first seen during the animated series and in a few of the Star Trek novels in the 70's. Then they were shown during Kirk's trial at the end of Star Trek 4. They've always been my favorate Trek race. We do have a few Caitians here at STSF, including myself. Like Sketti said, do a google search for Caitians and a google image search to see pictures of them.

 

Zaphod,

"You will be assimilated, meow."

[Cougar 0]

Hey man there's me, I'm not caitian though. For more info just read my bio in excalibur forum.

[WxMurray 0]

We see a cat species critter in Star Trek V dancing on the bar in Paradise City.

[Cptn Elias Moore 0]

Of course, if you don't want to be limited to the canon that's already been set out for the Caitians, you can make up your own separate cat-race. That's been done here as well. :P

[Grom 0]

Of course, if you don't want to be limited to the canon that's already been set out for the Caitians, you can make up your own separate cat-race. That's been done here as well. :P

Purrectly said!

[STSF_BluRox 0]

Of course, if you don't want to be limited to the canon that's already been set out for the Caitians, you can make up your own separate cat-race. That's been done here as well. :P

But check with the ship's command staff that you're going to join first. Some ships require that all players play known trek races, or in the case of the Talon, all players must play a Rihannsu (Romulan) character.

 

I'll repost my Caitian info in a moment..let me swat Elias first...

 

::swats Elias::

 

Don't go muddling with us Caitains..next thing you know...we'll be getting yellow Andorians and spotted vulcans. Shhhzzzz

[STSF_BluRox 0]

 

Reposted from: Jun 29 2004, 09:14 AM

 

Replies: 30

Views: 307 QUOTE (Darrik @ Jun 28 2004, 02:04 PM)

2. What's a delphin ,garnoopy, catian, ect.?

 

 

Reposting from my post of December 1, 2003 on these boards. Parts of this post are reposted from an old post of mine in November 1997, which were reposted from a post 1995.

 

This quick note is in answer to several questions that I have recieved about where I have gotten my information on Cait. Although, there are two different Caitians shown at the trial in Star Trek IV : The Voyage Home, just after they arrive back with the whales, and prior to the trial, one speaking to the Andorian, we are not at all mentioned in any of the current Star Trek literature. There was a felinoid-like creature, that some believe (I don't), might also be a Caitian, attacking Captain Kirk in the bar in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Sadly, most of the newer versions of the encyclopedias, and sourcebooks, do not even mention Caitians. They can still be found in several of the TOS era Pocket Books. The below listed info, was something I had posted back in 1996, and is not a complete listing of Caitian history or info. I have been unable to locate my most current and updated copy listing all references to Caitians in all Star Trek literature.

 

Early references place Cait as one of the original 5 member worlds of the Federation, with the others being Earth, Vulcan, Andoria and Tellar.

 

I have three main references, all of which have Paramount stamped on them, making them somewhat official, if you want to look at it that way. My main reference is from my old, battered copies of Star Trek: The Role Playing Game. Copyright, 1966. Copyright 1983 updated. Published by FASA Corporation under exclusive license from Paramount Pictures Corporation, the trademark owner. Anyway, in answer to those with questions, and whom do not have access to this sourcebook, here is Cait as presented nearly 38 years ago.

 

"Cait is located in the Northeast Quadrant of Federation space at map coordinates

1.80 N by 2.16 E. It has a population of 7.65 billion, is a Federation member planet, and it's Planetary Profile concerns include, Culture, Industry, Shipbuilding, and Trade Centers. Cait is a lush, tropical world, whose race of intelligent feliniods is among the newest races to join the Federation. Resembling Terran felines, Caitians are thick-furred beings, light gold to dark brown in color. When first contacted, the Caitian civilization was considerably advanced, with an emphasis in the physical and biomedical sciences,even though Caitians had never ventured beyond their own planet.

 

Despite their predatory appearance, Caitians are extremely peaceful and have strong individual and group loyalties. Cait maintains a large starship construction facility capable of producing a wide range of military and commercial craft each year. The planet is currently represented on the Federation Council. M-class planet, position in system - 4th, 2 satellites, lenght of day = 27 hrs., planetary gravity = 1.25 g. Average annual production rates of Military and commercial vessels: Cruisers = 4, Escort Ships=30, Frigates = 18,Personel Transports 7, Warp Shuttles = 47, commercial ships = 18.

 

Caitians walk erect as humans,extremely fast, acute sense of sight and smell, high physical beauty, but less hardy than humans."

 

Another main reference is the "Worlds of the Federation" book by Shane Johnson, 1989. There are some slight differences, but nothing major. In this reference, the Caitian homeworld, is 2nd in placement from it's sun, not 4th. Here is an excerpt from this source regarding Cait.

 

Cait (M-Class), called Ferasa in the Caitian tongue. 15 Lyncis, coordinates [ 41.9, -228.3, -12.6]

 

Cait is the 2nd planet of 12 orbiting a moderate-sized yellow star. It is the only habitable planet in it's system, and has 2 moons, Rea and Sura.

 

The native Caitians are a distinctly feline race, and it is believed that they are the descendants of an ancient Kzinti colonization group. They are bipedal, with a thick orange mane, long tail and large golden eyes that provide excellent low-light vision. The Caitian language consists of multiple soft tones, spoken with a deep, purring resonance; this style of communication makes it difficult for Caitians to adapt to phonetic languages.

 

Caitians have excellent hearing, with a frequency range far beyond that heard by normal humanoids. For this reasonmost Caitians that enter Starfleet specialize in communications and sonic sciences.

 

Unlike the Kzinti, the Caitian race is not hostile in nature. Their reputation as one of the most cooperative and intelligent members of the Federation makes Caitian crewmembers much sought-after throughout Starfleet. (More informations on Kzinti can be found in the old FASA Star Fleet Battle guides, as well in the Man vs Kzin wars Books 1-10).

 

The asteroid belt that lies between the fifth and sixth planets of the Caitian system is an abundant source of ores and valuable minerals, not the least of which is dilitium. Orbital refining platforms within the belt, provide a large percentage of the dilitium crystals used in this area of Federation space.

 

The 3rd main reference is of course, Star Trek The Animated Series. Paramount involved. Roddenberry involved, most of original cast involved. The Caitian in question is Lt. M'Ress, and she can be observed for an idea of how Caitians are.

 

There are other tidbits noted in literature, but at this time, I'll have to look for at a later date when I find some more time. There are a few of the TOS pocket books that have referneces, as well as the TAS comic books. I'll try to list them at a later date.

 

As for your original question, most female Caitians begin their name with a M' while males use a S' . I would try to stay with soft tones, try purring the name as you say it. Nothing harsh with hard K's, D's, C's ect.

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[LoAmi 0]

Kzinti? These the same Kzinti from Larry Niven's Known Space series? (A little Google searching seems to put the reference to a ST:TAS episode, but, I don't know of any station that shows TAS, so it's not likely I'll be seeing it any time soon).

[STSF_BluRox 0]

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Yep....same ones. They are actually a character class you can chose from in some of the early Star Fleet Battles games from the 1970's (got them all up in my closet!!). Anyway, here is a link to what I was talking about. [/color]Star Fleet Battles - Star Trek and the Kzin

[Dumbass 0]

So what is a Garnoopy?

[Johnny Unitas 0]

Duh, he's a garnoopy.....man, I leave for small trip and the system's in shambles ::shakes head disappointily::

[Kansas_Jones 0]

Holy Cow. I mean Cats.

 

Thanks very much peeps.

[Johnny Unitas 0]

Peeps eh?

[STSF_BluRox 0]

Peeps eh?

Mmmmm....marshmallow goodness!!

 

or..if you're not "young and hip" It's slang for people....

[Darrik 0]

Peeps eh?

hmm, peeps. not bad. play your cards right jones and you might be the next potato :o

[Johnny Unitas 0]

I want marshmallows

[Kansas_Jones 0]

hmm, peeps. not bad. play your cards right jones and you might be the next potato :D

"U say potato and I say potatoe.....U say tomato..."

 

**snaps out of it** :o

 

sorry bout that. Certain words cause me to have flashbacks to that night in the Andorian Cantina. Our singing caused a brawl. :(