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[[Image:Noor.jpg|thumb|A J'naii]] |
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+ | The '''J'naii''' are an [[androgynous]] [[humanoid]] [[species]] within [[Federation]] territory. |
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+ | J'naii do not identify themselves by [[gender]]; the concept normally does not exist in their society. When referring to themselves, J'naii use a gender-neutral pronoun which is difficult to translate. |
| + | ==Physiology== |
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| + | The J'naii species previously existed as both males and females. However, over time the species evolved into what the J'naii consider to be a "higher form", which is androgynous. J'naii consider species who still have male and female attributes to be "primitive". |
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| + | J'naii reproduce by artificially inseminating fibrous husks. Two parents are required for this process, after an elaborate mating ritual which is described as "pleasurable". |
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| + | ==Society and Culture== |
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| + | J'naii may form close friendships with each other. When cold, two J'nnai may sleep close together for warmth. In J'nnai dancing, the taller partner leads. |
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| + | The J'naii have a rigid and proscriptive legal system. |
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| + | Although J'naii appear to have families and engage in recreational activities together, the concept of gender is considered abhorrent in their society. Any J'naii who feels a tendency toward an identifiably masculine or feminine personality is thought to be "perverted" or otherwise mentally ill. |
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| + | Despite this, some J'naii are aware from a young age of alignment with a particular gender. These J'naii may face cruel taunts from their schoolmates. They hide themselves from society at large and attempt to meet each other in secret to pursue relationships. |
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| ⚫ | Such individuals are shunned to the point of facing [[crime|criminal]] charges if they overtly identify themselves according to gender. Any J'naii who is found guilty of such behaviour is often subjected to intensive [[drugs and treatments|treatment]] in order to be cured. This treatment could consist of [[psychotectic treatment]], an intense re-writing of [[neural pathway]]s to obliterate the gender tendencies. |
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| + | A J'naii called [[Soren]] was subjected to this treatment in [[2368]] after confessing to feminine identification and an attraction to [[William T. Riker]]. |
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| + | The J'naii consider psychotectic treatment to be an enlightened method of dealing with abnormal gender tendencies. It is claimed that after the treatment, the subject feels happier. It is stated that, in J'naii society, "everyone wants to be normal". |
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| + | ==Technology== |
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| + | The J'naii are a technically advanced race capable of space travel. |
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| ⚫ | In 2368, a small region of the previously-theoretical [[null space]] was discovered near the J'naii [[homeworld]] when one of their [[shuttle]]s, the ''[[Taris Murn]]'', was destroyed by the phenomenon. With the help of the Enterprise, the shuttle's crew were able to be rescued from within the null space region. ({{TNG|The Outcast}}) |
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== People == |
== People == |
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Revision as of 09:41, 10 June 2008
A J'naii
The J'naii are an androgynous humanoid species within Federation territory.
J'naii do not identify themselves by gender; the concept normally does not exist in their society. When referring to themselves, J'naii use a gender-neutral pronoun which is difficult to translate.
Physiology
The J'naii species previously existed as both males and females. However, over time the species evolved into what the J'naii consider to be a "higher form", which is androgynous. J'naii consider species who still have male and female attributes to be "primitive".
J'naii reproduce by artificially inseminating fibrous husks. Two parents are required for this process, after an elaborate mating ritual which is described as "pleasurable".
Society and Culture
J'naii may form close friendships with each other. When cold, two J'nnai may sleep close together for warmth. In J'nnai dancing, the taller partner leads.
The J'naii have a rigid and proscriptive legal system.
Although J'naii appear to have families and engage in recreational activities together, the concept of gender is considered abhorrent in their society. Any J'naii who feels a tendency toward an identifiably masculine or feminine personality is thought to be "perverted" or otherwise mentally ill.
Despite this, some J'naii are aware from a young age of alignment with a particular gender. These J'naii may face cruel taunts from their schoolmates. They hide themselves from society at large and attempt to meet each other in secret to pursue relationships.
Such individuals are shunned to the point of facing criminal charges if they overtly identify themselves according to gender. Any J'naii who is found guilty of such behaviour is often subjected to intensive treatment in order to be cured. This treatment could consist of psychotectic treatment, an intense re-writing of neural pathways to obliterate the gender tendencies.
A J'naii called Soren was subjected to this treatment in 2368 after confessing to feminine identification and an attraction to William T. Riker.
The J'naii consider psychotectic treatment to be an enlightened method of dealing with abnormal gender tendencies. It is claimed that after the treatment, the subject feels happier. It is stated that, in J'naii society, "everyone wants to be normal".
Technology
The J'naii are a technically advanced race capable of space travel.
In 2368, a small region of the previously-theoretical null space was discovered near the J'naii homeworld when one of their shuttles, the Taris Murn, was destroyed by the phenomenon. With the help of the Enterprise, the shuttle's crew were able to be rescued from within the null space region. (TNG: "The Outcast")