El-Aurian
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El-Aurians (sometimes known as The Race of Listeners) are a humanoid race from the science fiction television show Star Trek. They were first introduced in the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation with the character of Guinan. The species was named in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Rivals".
El-Aurians physically look similar to humans but they can live well over 700 years. El-Aurians also have a variety of racial types, with both dark and light skinned members of the race being shown on various Star Trek movies and television episodes. Q has suggested that Guinan has worn different forms in the past, but in all other cases El-Aurians appear to be simple humanoids. They are considered a race of listeners and often appear very patient and wise.
Some El-Aurians, such as Guinan, visited Earth in the late 19th century, which suggests that they were warp-capable at that time. However, even if they were not warp-capable, the years it would take to travel to and from El-Auria and Earth would be possible (i.e. survivable) for members of this long-lived species. One very unique ability of this species is their ability to discern changes in the timeline, retaining some memory of the previous one.
The El-Aurian homeworld is located in the Delta Quadrant in the conjectural El-Auria System. It was assimilated by the Borg in the mid 23rd century. Very few survived and those who did were scattered throughout the galaxy. Some of the refugees eventually came to the United Federation of Planets.
[edit] Known El-Aurians
- Guinan, bartender and long time friend to Jean-Luc Picard
- Dr. Tolian Soran, Astrophysicist and psychopath who attempted to re-enter The Nexus in 2371.
- Martus Mazur, gambler and con artist
[edit] External link
- El-Aurian article at Memory Alpha, the Star Trek wiki.
