Jem'Hadar

Genetically engineered warrior species from the Gamma Quadrant. The Jem'Hadar functions as the army of the Dominion, controlled by the Founders through the Vorta. They were first encountered in 2370, by personnel from station Deep Space 9. The Jem'Hadar live for combat. Before going into battle, Jem'Hadar conduct a ritual ceremony in which they proclaim "I am dead. As of this moment, we are all dead. We go into battle to reclaim our lives. This we do gladly because we are Jem'Hadar. Remember, victory is life!" Genetically engineered by the Founders, Jem'Hadar lack a vital isogenic enzyme known as Ketracel-White, or simply white needed for their survival. The Founders use this chemical dependence to maintain control over the powerful Jem'Hadar. The Jem'Hadar receive this drug through special supply tubes implanted in their necks. Since the Jem'Hadar were directly controlled by the Vorta, most Jem'Hadar spend their entire lives without seeing a Founder. To them, the Founders were almost a myth of god-like stature. This species does not eat, because white is the only thing they need for nutrition. Relaxation would only make them weak, so they don't sleep. They are bred in birthing chambers, so there is no sexual reproduction. They mature at a rapid rate and are able to fight within three days of emergence. Most have a lifespan of 15 years, and none have ever made it 30 years. If they age to 20 years, they receive the title "Honored Elder".


	Star Trek: The Legend Continues \| home Bolian \| Borg \| Breen \| Cardassian Union \| Dominion \| Ferengi Alliance \| Founders \| Jem'Hadar \| Klingon Empire \| Maquis \| Q \| Romulan Star Empire \| Vorta \| Vendoth \| Delinians \| Denubians \| Lurians \| Renalans \| Theridian \| Yridian Jem'Hadar Genetically engineered warrior species from the Gamma Quadrant. The Jem'Hadar functions as the army of the Dominion, controlled by the Founders through the Vorta. They were first encountered in 2370, by personnel from station Deep Space 9. The Jem'Hadar live for combat. Before going into battle, Jem'Hadar conduct a ritual ceremony in which they proclaim "I am dead. As of this moment, we are all dead. We go into battle to reclaim our lives. This we do gladly because we are Jem'Hadar. Remember, victory is life!" Genetically engineered by the Founders, Jem'Hadar lack a vital isogenic enzyme known as Ketracel-White, or simply white needed for their survival. The Founders use this chemical dependence to maintain control over the powerful Jem'Hadar. The Jem'Hadar receive this drug through special supply tubes implanted in their necks. Since the Jem'Hadar were directly controlled by the Vorta, most Jem'Hadar spend their entire lives without seeing a Founder. To them, the Founders were almost a myth of god-like stature. This species does not eat, because white is the only thing they need for nutrition. Relaxation would only make them weak, so they don't sleep. They are bred in birthing chambers, so there is no sexual reproduction. They mature at a rapid rate and are able to fight within three days of emergence. Most have a lifespan of 15 years, and none have ever made it 30 years. If they age to 20 years, they receive the title "Honored Elder". Reference: 1. Star Trek: The Legend Continues, Episode 1,2 & 4 www.members.tripod.com/trek_writer 2. The Star Trek Encyclopedia: A Reference Guide to the Future (By: Michael and Denisa Okuda) 3. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine