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The '''''tal-shaya''''' is a [[death|deadly]] [[Vulcan]] [[martial arts]] technique that was considered a merciful form of [[execution]] in ancient times on {{dis|Vulcan|planet}}. This precise technique was performed by applying pressure to the victim's neck, causing it to snap instantly.
Tal-Shaya is a [[Vulcan]] martial technique. It is a deadly maneuver (similar to the [[Vulcan nerve pinch]] that snaps the neck portion of a spinal cord. It was considered a merciful form of execution in ancient times on Vulcan. ([[TOS]]: "[[Journey to Babel]]")
 
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In [[2268]], during his journey to the [[Babel Conference]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}, [[Ambassador]] [[Sarek]] of Vulcan was considered to be the logical suspect in the [[murder]] of Ambassador [[Gav]], who was killed by means of the ''tal-shaya''. Sarek was later found to be innocent when the [[Thelev|real assassin]] was discovered. ({{TOS|Journey to Babel}})
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{{bginfo|The ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'' reveals that {{e|Face of the Enemy}} writer [[Naren Shankar]] named the Romulan secret police (the [[Tal Shiar]]) as a homage to this technique.}}
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The tal-shaya is a deadly Vulcan martial arts technique that was considered a merciful form of execution in ancient times on Vulcan. This precise technique was performed by applying pressure to the victim's neck, causing it to snap instantly.

In 2268, during his journey to the Babel Conference aboard the USS Enterprise, Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan was considered to be the logical suspect in the murder of Ambassador Gav, who was killed by means of the tal-shaya. Sarek was later found to be innocent when the real assassin was discovered. (TOS: "Journey to Babel")

The Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion reveals that "Face of the Enemy" writer Naren Shankar named the Romulan secret police (the Tal Shiar) as a homage to this technique.

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