Bynaus

Bynaus is a planet in the Beta Magellan system, located near the Tarsas system. It is inhabited by the Bynars, a race that relies heavily on computer technology.

In 2364, the planetary computer on Bynaus was shut down to protect it from the electromagnetic pulse generated by the star Beta Magellan when it went nova. A team of Bynars commandeered the USS Enterprise-D from Starbase 74, where it was undergoing routine system upgrades. The Enterprise computer was the only mobile computer in range with sufficient memory to back up the data stored in the Bynaus computer. The starship arrived at Bynaus just in time to restart the computer before the Bynars perished. (TNG: "11001001")

Physically, the Bynars resemble humans, but stand around four feet tall on average and have enlarged, bony craniums with slender bodies. Spread across the surface of Bynaus is the Bynar's extremely sophisticated main computer network, to which each Bynar is linked. Over time, they have merged their society and even their own identities into the structure of their vast computer operating system. Every Bynar has a buffer, a cybernetic device worn on their belts, that enables them to exchange information in digital form. All Bynars live and work in pairs, and are neither considered male or female but a linked pair. The Bynar's concept of logic is as close to binary as any organic being can get, dividing every issue into "1" or "0" choices, like that of a computer. Thinking in absolutes, Bynar logic may lead them to acts of questionable morality. In 2364 they attempted to steal the U.S.S. Enterprise when their computer system was under threat. Bynar logic dictated that the need was too great, and they could not absolutely guarantee that the Federation would agree to help them. Rather than except the possibility of failure, they were prepared deal unjustly with others.

Unlike the Borg, Bynars do possess a degree of individuality. Like the Borg, each Bynar can access any information that is available to any other Bynar through their computer links. The Bynars have an affinity with technology; they specialize in most science and technical skills, especially those dealing with computers. In fact, their computer skills are highly sought after within the Alpha Quadrant.

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