- As introduced in the Star Trek 'New Frontier' and 'Starfleet Academy' series of books with the character of
Zak Kebron. The work here is an amalgamation of information and images found on Kurt Danhausers
New Frontier encyclopaedia web pages and an adjustment of the Brikar species template by Alan Shock
and previewed on the Trekrpg website, bringing the species more in line with the beings as I see them.
Brikarians. The Brikarians are a technologically sophisticated, roughly humanoid civilisation from the low-
gravity world of Brikar. They are a proud, warrior race and are members of the Federation. Though not
unemotional actually, the Brikar have a renowned stoicism and a chauvinism that is equally famous. The
Brikar have traditionally harboured a dislike for Klingons stemming from intense border disputes that
occurred before the Klingon Federation Alliance of 2293. In 2358, the Brikar attempted to form an alliance
of races hostile to the Federation and made a bid to take over the Federation. The few skirmishes that
were fought over a number of weeks were later called the Brikar-Federation War.
Physically Brikarians are bipedal, roughly humanoid beings possessed of very tough
hides and dense physiques making them appear like living rock statues. Unlike most
other species that come from low-gravity worlds, the Brikar are immensely strong and
heavy. Other low-gravity species such as the Elasians are lithe, relatively frail beings
who can hardly stand in gravity's such as Earth normal. Yet the Brikar are powerfully
built and quite dense. This apparent disparity lends credence to the common belief
that the Brikar have genetically altered their physical make-up over the centuries, and
have in effect bred themselves for physical strength. In the relatively higher Earth
gravity, Brikarians appear more flattened vertically than on their home-world, and
they experience some difficulty in moving. However, they retain their incredible
strength. The average Brikarian is capable of lifting several tons, even in Earth
gravity. Although fairly rigid in physique Brikarians can be capable of unexpected quickness. They have
large lung capacities, slow metabolisms and airtight mouths,
allowing them to hold
their breath for 20 minutes at a stretch. They have the well-
deserved reputation
for being hard to scare, owing to their size, strength, and tough
hides which can
withstand phaser blasts that would kill ten humans.
In appearance, Brikarians have chiselled features and the surface
of their bodies are
covered in facets like rough crystals. They have small all-black
eyes, two vertical slits
for a nose, a simple slit for a mouth, and have two small circular
ear holes on either
side of their proportionally small and compact heads. They have
three-fingered hands
featuring two fingers in a V-shape and an opposable thumb.
- Attributes
- Fitness 4 [6]
- Strength +1
- Vitality +1
- Co-ordination 2 [4]
- Intellect 2 [5]
- Presence 2 [5]
- Empathy -1
- Psi 0 [5]
- Skills
- Culture (Brikar) 2 (3)
- History (Brikar) 1 (2)
- Language
- Brikar 2
- Unarmed Combat (Wrestling) 2 (3)
- World Knowledge (Brikar homeworld) 1 (2)
- Typical Advantages/Disadvantages
- High Pain Threshold +2,
- Toughness +2,
- Medical Problem: Gravity Intolerance -2,
- Rapid Healing +1
- Treatment: Gravity Harness +2.
- Gravity Compensation Harness. A small device worn over the Zak Kebrons uniform that allows him to
function within normal gravity conditions. Created by Lt. Robin Lefler, specifically for Lt. Kebron although
a similar device would be easy to construct. If the harness breaks down however the wearer is left
floundering unable to move in a strong gravity field. It should be noted that this device would be able to
work in reverse lessening the inherent strength and speed of individuals from a higher gravity world or
increasing the strength of standard gravity dwellers, as long as their internal bone structure would be able
to withstand the enhanced strength.
Based around the character of Zak Kebron from the 'New Frontier' series of novels. And using information
found on Kurt Danhauser's New Frontier web pages.
- Submitted by Dan Gurden
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