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| + | [[File:Medusan.jpg|thumb|[[Kollos]], the Medusan [[ambassador]]]] |
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+ | The '''Medusans''' were a [[telepath]]ic [[Non-corporeal species|non-corporeal]] race. Their thoughts were the most sublime in the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]], but their physical appearance was exactly the opposite. Their appearance was so utterly hideous that the sight of a Medusan rendered any [[Human]] mad, and soon afterward caused death by massive organ failure. [[Vulcan]]s were capable of viewing Medusans, but only with the use of a specially filtered [[visor]]. For these reasons, Medusans usually used an opaque carrier pod when interacting with other species. The Medusans were renowned for their navigational abilities. ({{TOS|Is There in Truth No Beauty?}}) |
| + | Medusans made use of [[Medusan vessel|starships]] similar in configuration to [[Federation]] vessels. ({{TOS-R|Is There in Truth No Beauty?}}) |
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| + | == List of Medusans == |
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| + | *[[Kollos]] |
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| + | == Background information == |
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| + | The Medusans were named for the Greek mythological character of Medusa whose appearance was so hideous that anyone who laid eyes on her was turned to stone. |
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| + | According to the story outline and script of the episode, their name was spelled "Medeusan", while the non-[[canon]] ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual]]'' spells it "Medusan". The ''Officer's Manual'' also states that Medusans were permitted to serve in Starfleet as emergency navigators on board {{class|Galaxy}} [[starship]]s. Such Medusans were honorary [[lieutenant commander]]s and had special quarters off an emergency navigation center, which kept them isolated from the rest of the crew. |
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| + | According to ''[[The Worlds of the Federation]]'' (p. 60), Medusans are native to the [[Venus]]-like planet Medusa, also known as Visalayan by the native Medusans. It is the fourth planet orbiting Xi Hydrae. The planet was seen on screen in the original "Is There in Truth No Beauty?". In the remastered version of the episode, a [[Medusan vessel]] was seen instead. |
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| + | A Medusan character appears in the ''[[Star Trek: A Time to...|A Time To...]]'' novel series. |
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Revision as of 00:15, 8 July 2015
Kollos, the Medusan ambassador
The Medusans were a telepathic non-corporeal race. Their thoughts were the most sublime in the galaxy, but their physical appearance was exactly the opposite. Their appearance was so utterly hideous that the sight of a Medusan rendered any Human mad, and soon afterward caused death by massive organ failure. Vulcans were capable of viewing Medusans, but only with the use of a specially filtered visor. For these reasons, Medusans usually used an opaque carrier pod when interacting with other species. The Medusans were renowned for their navigational abilities. (TOS: "Is There in Truth No Beauty?")
Medusans made use of starships similar in configuration to Federation vessels. (TOS-R: "Is There in Truth No Beauty?")
List of Medusans
Background information
The Medusans were named for the Greek mythological character of Medusa whose appearance was so hideous that anyone who laid eyes on her was turned to stone.
According to the story outline and script of the episode, their name was spelled "Medeusan", while the non-canon Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual spells it "Medusan". The Officer's Manual also states that Medusans were permitted to serve in Starfleet as emergency navigators on board Galaxy-class starships. Such Medusans were honorary lieutenant commanders and had special quarters off an emergency navigation center, which kept them isolated from the rest of the crew.
According to The Worlds of the Federation (p. 60), Medusans are native to the Venus-like planet Medusa, also known as Visalayan by the native Medusans. It is the fourth planet orbiting Xi Hydrae. The planet was seen on screen in the original "Is There in Truth No Beauty?". In the remastered version of the episode, a Medusan vessel was seen instead.
A Medusan character appears in the A Time To... novel series.