Meanwhile, the combined stimulation of the male's barbs against the female's vaginal walls, triggered an ovulation response, releasing 3-4 eggs to be fertilized. Most Caitians preferred a vegetarian diet and were not carnivorous. Mountain: Found in higher altitude regions, or in those groups that lived in the southern continent, this phenotype featured either dark to very pale gray pelts (white is not unheard of but still uncommon) to better blend into the stones that made up the bulk of the regions. As the pair came down from their orgasm, the female's cervix eventually released it's grip on the male penis. In inter-species mating, the female response to the male's penis scraping along her vaginal walls was lessened somewhat, triggering a release of 1 or 2 eggs at most, and in approx 30% of cases, no eggs were released. An old custom was the taking of multiple wives. Their feline ancestry showed in their facial structure, the fur covering their bodies, long and agile tails, and their voices, which resembled the purring of Terran felines. Slightly smaller than the average Class M planet, Cait was a warm, tropical world of thick lush jungles, sunny grassy plains, and wide sandy beaches. They encouraged wide diversity within the clan so that whenever a clan member needed a service or item, someone in the clan could help him. A large part of the information above comes from Matt Tierney's awesome resource on Caitians, which can be found here: LINK. Infidelity was frowned upon, but bearing a cub from one other then one's mate was considered a dishonor. Though this form of leg was most common in species that ran on four legs, Caitians were able to do so only for short periods of time, the structure of the spine, hips, and arms evolved away from moving on all fours. Adornment made of bones, skulls, and teeth were common, though the most fearsome were those of the few remaining 'barbarian' clans, that would use Caitian remains to create gruesome armors. Among the latter are the Caitians, described in Memory Alpha (the wiki of canon for Star trek) as “a warp-capable species resembling felines.”. The atmosphere, mass and gravity of Cait are all near Earth normal. The first proto-Caitians were creatures similar to Terran Sabertooth Tigers (FGH Insert scientific name here), large fanged, and bodied predatory felines. There is only one other planet in the system, and it is uninhabited. These braids in turn could have been decorated with beads and clips. A single shot of most 'hard' liquors could cause vomiting, possible brain damage, or even death in the case of a high proof rating. The pads on both hands and feet were markedly tougher and at the same time more sensitive to heat, an adaptation that helped judge the stability of rocks. As part of basic education, Caitians were taught to speak both Cait and Federation Standard, but most often at least one additional language. Caitians (also Regulans, and Ferrassans) are a race of sentient, warp capable feline-like humanoids. ( DS9 novel: Sacraments of Fire ) This article or section is incomplete. This was intentional, allowing for a more precise speech than many races since it allowed for little in the way of shading of the truth. Unlike the Sabertooth Tiger, the proto-Caitians (FGH insert scientific name here) evolved to hunt collectively in groups similar to that of a Terran African Lion (FGH insert scientific name here) pride. This triggered the male's penis to ejaculate into the female's body, typical volume during release being several tablespoons or more. The power of those legs also granted Caitians an impressive leaping ability of up to 7 meters. Cait had long tails, generally accepted as one of the key features allowing them to achieve a bipedal form. Most Caitians were able to speak at least two languages, and write three. Ferasans had extended canine teeth along with large eyes. As a result, most Caitians carried at least some very basic medical supplies with them any time they travel off-planet. Caitians, however, were exploring more toward the outer rim of the galaxy, the opposite direction from the closest planets bearing life. The basic anatomy was the same and fluids produced were not known to cause reactions in any species. In the event a child was left orphaned, the clan would raise the child, typically assigning the primary responsibility to a older couple whose offspring were grown. United Federation of Planets Many ingested poisons had an even more potent effect on the Caitian body due to their higher speed metabolism. Nearly all parks contained a track, even if it was nothing more than the perimeter of the park itself. What battle cannot produce, negotiation can produce.). Caitians were upright, bipedal beings with manipulative hands descended from a felinoid life form. Caitians also comprised several strong infantry groups, serving in either mainline combat or more commando style actions. In the earliest days of the Federation, Cait was one of the primary sources of dilithium for the quadrant, supplying most of the vessels in much the same way that Praxis supplied the Klingons of the same time. This week is the feline Caitians. Their skin is covered with soft fur coat, and their felinoid ears can pick up frequencies that most humanoids are unable to detect. Coming from feline progenitor stock, the appearance of Caitians included many feline features like a tail and retractable claws. Caitians required a minimum of four hours of rest per day; however, whenever possible they tried to get 10 hours. Members of other races were considered equals, but usually offered slightly less in the way of consideration on claims to the world and resources. It will help you to generate 1000's of cool Star Trek Caitian Names which you can use in books, novels, games, or whatever fantasy world you want to use it. Clothing, as a result, developed more for functional or ornamental reasons. Of course, Starfarers would have been appropriate, but it is a notably more challenging and longer game. (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual), Four other planets in the Federation had Caitian populations: Havelind, Hochlor IV, Macadarna, and Narval (Whether they were colonized by the Caitians before joining the Federation or after is unknown. While the biological parents took primary responsibility, other members of the clan could discipline and/or train children as required. While dueling was never terribly common on Cait, claws were considered a point of racial pride, and were often used for their utility. Even with the advent of the more common opposable thumb, Caitians never lost their ability to use quadrupedal locomotion, though over time it became more difficult and less often used. Nonetheless, this opened the way for true tool use, and as the species evolved, the grip would shift to a more common opposable thumb configuration. As she grew older the female's desire to mate increased though it did not reach its full intensity until she bonded with a male and copulated with him at least once. While Ferengi had the ears to detect those Jem'Hadar that used stealth technology, Caitians generally not only heard, but also smelled these fearsome troops.