[FASA] the Races of the Federation

[dataweaver]

Could someone present a brief summary of the races mentioned in the FASA Star Trek IV sourcebook? Name and one-line description for each would be fine... (I remember the book, but I lost my copy of it years ago...)

[jahn]

Xelatians - aquatic race with 2 tentacles and one eye. Curious and charming.

Arkenites - tall aquatic race with a hairless, bulbous head and fin-like ears. Efficient, and loyal to group (such as Starship crewmembers), suspicious of others.

Tellarites - argumentative, honor truth, obsessive to scientific pursuits.

Zaranites - militaristic and ritual-observing people. Outside their planet, always wear protective suits that filter air and keep symbiotic Breega insects alive.

Ariolo - sentient mammals resembling centaurs, no noses but acute sense of smell via their tongues. Slow metabolism (they seem lazy and apathetic), eat a lot, hedonistic society. No concept of time.

Andorians - cool and logical thinkers, but get testy when it's hot (temperature). Stoic and unsentimental, but respect and revere family ties.

Efrosians - come from an ice planet. Fatty faces, males are fair-haired, females are raven-haired. Warrior-priests, highly developed sense of direction, secrecy about religion.

Caitians - tall feline race, noted for their loyalty. Deep appreciation of beauty and nature, fierce when enraged, no psionics.

Arcadians - race of omnivorous, pacifistic, sea-going mammals, akin to dolphins. Can walk upright, can use photosynthesis for nourishment. Lack concept of individual or family, affiliation to group (or school).

Edoans - vaguely E.T.-looking race but with a third arm (sticking out from the chest) and leg. Fantastic artisans, prefer privacy over exploration.

Vulcans

Bzzit Khaht - amphibious reptiles with exceptional hearing and smell. Three segments in society: gatherers, routers (managers), providers (leaders and progenitors).

Kasheeta - resemble Gorn but not as warlike. Aloof and arrogantly indifferent to outsiders. Matriarchical society.

Deltans - humanoid, highly psionic, sensualists. Always travel in groups of two or more, remain emotionally separated from humans.

Alpha Centaurans - humans transported from Earth by the Preservers. Everybody is equal, conservative and discliplined. Strive to be morally superior compared with other races.

[dataweaver]

Thanks!