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| − | The Grazerites are a Federation species that evolved from small bovine herbivores on the planet Vacca III, a planet of large, flat continents and overall temperate conditions. Due to a food shortage which happened in their past, Grazerite technology has always been driven by agricultural needs. In sharp contrast to most Federation member species, the Grazerites lay no claim to a dramatic, turbulent history soaked in the blood of the fallen. They hide no shameful dark period that nearly threatened them with extinction. Instead, they tell a placid, uneventful tale of slow, steady, reasonable progress, uninterrupted by war, disease, or oppression. All of the great moments in Grazerite history arise from carefully developed thoughts, broached only after long years of cautious contemplation. They were quite shocked, speaking to the humans, Andorians, Vulcans, and other species aboard the first Starfleet ship to hail one of their crop-seeking vessels, to find out how those peoples had developed. Likewise, their new Federation friends were nonplussed to discover a culture competely unmarred by conflict. |
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| + | The '''Grazerites''' were [[humanoid]] members of the [[Federation]]. Their facial features included a pronounced, deeply furrowed brow and a bovine snout. A layer of fine, downy fur covered their hide-thick skin. Two slightly curving horns, which could reach ten [[centimeter]]s in length, crowned the Grazerite [[skull]]. In the early [[2370s]], fashion called for a tight-fitting cloth cowl to cover the horns. ({{DS9|Homefront}}) |
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| + | Grazerites required little sleep. ({{DS9|Paradise Lost}}) |
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| − | The basic social unit among the Grazerites is the upsol, a conglomeration of anywhere from a hundred to five hundred individuals who work, relax, eat, and ruminate together. Grazerites append the names of their upsols to their given names; Jaresh-Inyo, for instance, is Jaresh of the Inyo upsol. Grazerite life centers on the group, not the individual; privacy, for example, is a concept unknown to them. Favorite activities, aside from the teaching and entertainment of children, are thinking and talking. Grazerites like to think together. Agreement comes naturally to them, and discussions often consist of each speaker slightly restating and refining the statements of the last. They can while away endless hours in this manner, never getting bored. |
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| + | The Grazerites had a position on the [[Federation Council]] in the late [[24th century]] held by [[Jaresh-Inyo]] until he was elected [[Federation President]]. ({{DS9|Homefront|Paradise Lost}}) |
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| − | Several institutions of higher learning sprang up on Vacca III after contact with the Federation. Their role is to train Grazerites for contact with other friendly species. At these academies - staffed equally by Grazerites and aliens - students learn how to prosper in the unfamiliar environment of the Federation. They experience the shock of disagreement, learn about the strange discontent of many other species, and train themselves to speed up their decision-making. |
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| − | Grazerites fit the average height and weight parameters for known humanoid species. A layer of fine, downy fur covers their hide-thick skin. Grazerite facial features include a pronounced, deeply furrowed brow and a bovine snout. Two slightly curving horns, which may reach four inches in length, crown the Grazerite skull. (Current fashion calls for a tight-fitting cloth cowl to cover the horns.) Grazerites are self-confident; only rare individuals raised outside the upsol structure are prone to sefl-esteem problems of any kind. Thoughtful and contemplative, they are uncomfortable making snap-decisions. Grazerites are optimistic, certain that there's an answer to every problem, given enough time to think about it. Extremely patient and highly resistant to boredom, Grazerites excel at tasks requiring a long attention span and close focus on details. |
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| + | In the script for "Homefront", the Grazerites are described as "having evolved from [[herbivore|herbivorous]] herd animals and as such loathe violence and confrontation." |
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| + | Grazerite features are similar to those of a [[goat]]. Their name is likely a play on the term "graze," meaning to feed on grass, which is what goats do best. |
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| + | When [[Herschel Sparber]] was cast as Jaresh-Inyo, Sparber was aware that the character was a Grazerite, though what the species would look like was unclear to the actor. "''Of course nobody knew what a Grazerite was – yet!''" Sparber exclaimed. "''Most of the actors who auditioned for the role thought of antelopes and gazelles, but I thought of a wildebeest.''" The performer was under the impression that his unique take on how a Grazerite would behave won him the role. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Official Poster Magazine]]'', No. 10) However, the DS9 writing staff actually wanted Grazerites to be "somewhat antelopelike," in the words of [[Robert Hewitt Wolfe]]. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'', p. 299) |
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| + | The Grazerite prosthetic mask was fairly heavy. Each day of filming, it took three hours to be applied to the actor's face, and an hour for removal. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Official Poster Magazine]]'', No. 10) |
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| + | The appearance of a Grazerite pleased neither the creative staff nor the audience. Director [[David Livingston]] was especially unhappy with the makeup. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'', p. 299) |
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| + | According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', on the star chart United Federation of Planets III, the homeworld of the Grazerite, Grazer, was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. Grazer was a Federation member. |
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| + | ===Apocrypha=== |
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| + | The non-[[canon]] novel series ''[[Star Trek: Titan]]'' features a male Grazerite, Lonam-Arja, who is a [[sensor]] technician aboard the {{USS|Titan}}. |
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| + | The [[Last Unicorn Games]] RPG stated that the Grazerites hail from a [[planet]] called "Vacca III." (It is worth noting that "vacca" is one of the Italian words for "cow".) According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', however, the Grazerite [[homeworld]] is known as "Grazer" and is located near the [[Tholian Assembly]]. |
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Revision as of 23:49, 19 May 2015
Jaresh-Inyo, a male Grazerite
The Grazerites were humanoid members of the Federation. Their facial features included a pronounced, deeply furrowed brow and a bovine snout. A layer of fine, downy fur covered their hide-thick skin. Two slightly curving horns, which could reach ten centimeters in length, crowned the Grazerite skull. In the early 2370s, fashion called for a tight-fitting cloth cowl to cover the horns. (DS9: "Homefront")
Grazerites required little sleep. (DS9: "Paradise Lost")
The Grazerites had a position on the Federation Council in the late 24th century held by Jaresh-Inyo until he was elected Federation President. (DS9: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")
Appendices
Background information
In the script for "Homefront", the Grazerites are described as "having evolved from herbivorous herd animals and as such loathe violence and confrontation."
Grazerite features are similar to those of a goat. Their name is likely a play on the term "graze," meaning to feed on grass, which is what goats do best.
When Herschel Sparber was cast as Jaresh-Inyo, Sparber was aware that the character was a Grazerite, though what the species would look like was unclear to the actor. "Of course nobody knew what a Grazerite was – yet!" Sparber exclaimed. "Most of the actors who auditioned for the role thought of antelopes and gazelles, but I thought of a wildebeest." The performer was under the impression that his unique take on how a Grazerite would behave won him the role. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Official Poster Magazine, No. 10) However, the DS9 writing staff actually wanted Grazerites to be "somewhat antelopelike," in the words of Robert Hewitt Wolfe. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 299)
The Grazerite prosthetic mask was fairly heavy. Each day of filming, it took three hours to be applied to the actor's face, and an hour for removal. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Official Poster Magazine, No. 10)
The appearance of a Grazerite pleased neither the creative staff nor the audience. Director David Livingston was especially unhappy with the makeup. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 299)
According to the Star Trek: Star Charts, on the star chart United Federation of Planets III, the homeworld of the Grazerite, Grazer, was located in the Alpha Quadrant. Grazer was a Federation member.
Apocrypha
The non-canon novel series Star Trek: Titan features a male Grazerite, Lonam-Arja, who is a sensor technician aboard the USS Titan.
The Last Unicorn Games RPG stated that the Grazerites hail from a planet called "Vacca III." (It is worth noting that "vacca" is one of the Italian words for "cow".) According to the Star Trek: Star Charts, however, the Grazerite homeworld is known as "Grazer" and is located near the Tholian Assembly.
External link
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