Vulcan (Star Trek)
Fictional extraterrestrial species in Star Trek / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vulcans, sometimes referred to as Vulcanians,[1] are a fictional extraterrestrial humanoid species in the Star Trek universe and media franchise. In the various Star Trek television series and films, they are noted for their attempt to live by logic and reason with as little interference from emotion as possible. Known for their pronounced eyebrows and pointed ears, they originate from the fictional planet Vulcan. In the Star Trek universe, they were the first extraterrestrial species to make contact with humans.
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Created by | Gene Roddenberry |
Genre | Science fiction |
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Other name(s) | Vulcanians |
Quadrant | Beta, Alpha |
Home world | Vulcan |
Capital | ShiKahr |
Language | Vulcan, Vuhlkansu, High Vulcan |
Official religion | Vulcan philosophy and tradition |
Affiliation | United Federation of Planets |
The most notable portrayal of a Vulcan character is by actor Leonard Nimoy, who first played the character Mr. Spock in Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–1969). There are 4 aspects of this fictional alien race that have entered the popular culture: (1) "Pointy ears"; (2) The Vulcan salute (hand gesture); (3) The Vulcan nerve pinch and (4) their adherence to logical thinking and severe lacking display of emotion.