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On some days, you just want to say, “Beam me up, Scotty! There’s no intelligent life here.” And when those days arrive, Scotty’s transporter is waiting in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, halfway between Calgary and Lethbridge . The Canadian Pacific originally named the town for the Roman god of fire, but the citizens had a better idea. 

In the 1970s, Vulcan needed to attract visitors, and they noticed that Star Trek fans were taking pictures with their Welcome to Vulcan sign. The earth-bound Vulcans found a space-time portal and achieved a mind-meld with Vulcan planetary ambassadors, they say. Eventually, the planet opened a permanent wormhole to bring Mr. Spock’s homeworld and the 22nd century from star 40 Eridani A to the Albertan plains. In response, the United Federation of Planets named Vulcan the Star Trek Capital of Canada. 

When the Canadian Pacific platted the town, the railroad named the streets for planets. Later, citizens changed the planetary names. Now, street signs bearing the Starfleet crest show the streets’ current and former names.

Because of its Star Trek Capital status, Vulcan is one of our best day trips from Calgary . (To see the god Vulcan, visit his giant statue in Birmingham, Alabama .)

The Voyage Of The Starship FX6-1995-A

We’re not die-hard Trekkies, and our vehicle can’t warp time. Even with those disabilities, we drove out of our way on a road trip to visit the Town of Vulcan on Alberta’s Highway 23. We arrived after dark, but no worries — the Starship FX6-1995-A and the Vulcan Tourism Trek Station are well lit. The darkness cloaked their surroundings, just as the Klingons cloaked their starships. Nighttime obscured the wormhole between the planet Vulcan and the town. 

Based on Star Trek V ’s pattern, the starship model is hefty at 31 feet long and 9 feet tall. It weighs five tons. The saucer is 15 feet wide. Including the base, the starship flies 19 feet high. (Of course, the town’s starship is tiny compared to the real Starship Enterprise .) Look for even tinier starships on the light poles.

Let’s decode the starship’s designation: FX6 identifies Vulcan Airport, just to the west of town. The ship landed in 1995. The “A” means that it was Vulcan’s first Trek-themed project. The starship’s landing pod on Klingon Way bears plaques with English, Klingon, and Vulcan greetings. 

Fans can pose as their favorite character at the billboard next to the starship. My husband preferred Worf, the Klingon. I preferred Capt. Kate Janeway. Some of the cutouts, especially Lt. Uhura’s, require fans to stoop or kneel. Don’t miss the flower tower solar panels above the billboard.

During daylight, pack a picnic and eat at the table below the starship. Unfortunately, the starship’s replicator is too tiny to make human-sized food portions. You’ll need to bring your own.

Enter Vulcan’s Spaceport Sent From Vulcana Regar

Whether the planet sent its spaceport from Vulcana Regar through the wormhole to Vulcan, Alberta, remains unknown. Earth accounts say the Vulcan Association for Science and Trek (VAST) built a replica on Earth, but is VAST a front for the actual Vulcans? Science fiction conspiracy theorists want to know.

Whichever is the truth, enter the Trek Station. Take your place at the bridge’s consoles or sit in the captain’s chair. William Shatner, George Takei, and Leonard Nimoy all have signed the chair. 

We know you’re dying to join Starfleet without going to Starfleet Academy. Good luck with that, but you can dress up in crew uniforms and pose with famous characters’ cutouts. Check out a Klingon bat’leth, which Worf sent through the wormhole. The captain’s chair and the bat’leth are only a sample of more than 800 Star Trek artifacts the Vulcans have preserved. 

More Trekkie Themes Beyond The Starship And Station

In 2010, Nimoy came to Vulcan to unveil Mr. Spock’s bronze bust . The pedestal includes Spock’s hand in a Vulcan salute. Before you visit the Head of Spock, buy a pair of Vulcan ears at the station. Take a picture with Spock in order to live long and prosper!

Look for portraits of Star Trek ’s medical staff in a mural. (No, Dr. McCoy isn’t saying, “He’s dead, Jim.”) The Latinum Loonie dollar store’s front displays a starship. Restock at Starfleet Supplies, also known as Wolfe’s Home Hardware .

Kathryn Elizabeth Larsen took Trek fandom to another level. Her gravestone in the Vulcan Cemetery is shaped like a communicator and reads, “A Trekker who’s gone to the Final Frontier.”

It’s only logical: Eat the poutine at Mama’s Pizza & Pasta .

Set Your Phasers To “Fun” During Spock Days

Ambassadors from multiple homeworlds use Vulcan’s transporter during Spock Days . Everyone is welcome. Starships join terrestrial vehicles and animals in a parade. Humanoids play games and eat in the street festival. Enjoy a barbecue contest, car show, and poker run. Feast on Vulcan’s food offerings in the Taste of Vulcan . When weather permits, watch a fireworks show. Look for Star Trek celebrities who have beamed down for the festivities. 

Pro Tip: Somehow, the Tin Man of Oz has crashed the Star Trek universe. Did Scotty get his beams crossed? Even after what must be a bewildering experience, the Tin Man manages to run a triathlon each year. Join him in the annual Vulcan Tinman Triathlon . 

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Vulcan (Alberta)

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Vulcan is a town in Southern Alberta . It draws on its fictional namesake for its fame, billing itself as the "Official Star Trek Capital of Canada."

Understand [ edit ]

Incorporated in December 1912, Vulcan was named after the classical god, and its major roads were named after other classical gods and goddesses. It became a major grain shipment point, but changing economics sent that business elsewhere in Alberta, until the town was little more than a service hub for the surrounding farms.

Then somebody noticed the Star Trek connection. Nowadays, Vulcan is the largest Star Trek fan tourist draw in Canada.

Get in [ edit ]

Vulcan is on Alberta Highway 23, approximately 120 km southeast of Calgary and 95 km northwest of Lethbridge , near that highway's junction with Highway 534.

Get around [ edit ]

You probably drove into town, so getting around shouldn't be an issue.

See [ edit ]

There are Star Trek -themed murals throughout town, and some of the street lights have starship-shaped ornamental mountings.

• Bell Park , corner of Centre Street and 2nd Avenue South . Home of the Town Bell (rung to announce the beginning of curfew when the town had a Curfew Ordinance) and a bronze bust of Spock (commemorating Leonard Nimoy's visit to Vulcan in 2010).  
• 50.40599 -113.256015 1 Starship FX6-1995-A . A roadside attraction, believed to be the world's biggest Star Trek Enterprise replica. The attraction's dedication plaque includes text in some languages used in Star Trek , including Klingon.  
• 50.406351 -113.257744 2 Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station , 115 Centre St E , ☏ +1 403 485-2994 , [email protected] . Daily 9AM-6PM . The local tourist centre is housed in a building shaped like a Star Trek planetary surface base, and has a shuttlecraft parked outside. ( updated Jul 2020 )
• Vulcan & District Historical Society Archives & Museum , 232 Centre Street , ☏ +1 403 485-6716 , [email protected] . June-September: Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM . Not Star Trek -themed. The museum has displays about Vulcan's communication, heritage, and medical history. ( updated Nov 2018 )

Do [ edit ]

• Vulcan Tinman Triathlon . Beginning of June. A family-friendly triathlon. ( updated Nov 2018 )
• Spock Days . Second weekend in June. All of the events you'd expect to see in a small-town fair, given a Vulcan twist. ( updated Nov 2018 )
• Vul-Con . End of July. The local Star Trek convention — celebrities, vendors, a dinner and dance, a Cosplay Parade through town. It's the big event of the year. ( updated Jul 2020 )
• Vulcan Golf and Country Club , 710 1st Street North , ☏ +1 403 485-2553 . A semi-private 18-hole course. ( updated Nov 2018 )

Buy [ edit ]

Star Trek memorabilia

Eat [ edit ]

• Amy's Restaurant , 120 Service Rd SE ( across the highway from the spaceship ), ☏ +1 403 485-2222 . 11AM-9PM . Western "Chinese" food, with some vegan options. ( updated Nov 2018 )
• Mama's Pizza & Pasta , 123 Centre Street E , ☏ +1 403 485-6367 . 11AM-9PM . ( updated Nov 2018 )
• New Club Cafe , 124 Centre Street , ☏ +1 403 485-2030 . ( updated Nov 2018 )

Drink [ edit ]

• The Great Full Cup , 133 Centre Street , ☏ +1 403 485-0050 . Coffee shop ( updated Nov 2018 )

Sleep [ edit ]

Hotels and motels [ edit ].

• Vulcan Country Inn , 110 Centre St , ☏ +1 403 485-2281 , [email protected] . Has coin-operatied laundry machines and an attached restaurant. ( updated Nov 2018 )
• 50.404262 -113.258602 1 Wheatland Motel , 115 2nd Street Southeast , ☏ +1 403 485-2211 , [email protected] . ( updated Nov 2018 )

Campgrounds [ edit ]

• Virginia Mitchell Memorial Park Camp Ground , 330 - 5 Street North ( Turn on 3 Avenue North from Centre Street ), ☏ +1 403 485-2417 . 16 campsites, with 30amp power, sani-dump, picnic tables, free showers, tap water, flush toilets, and playground. Fires permitted. Open May-Sept (contact Town of Vulcan to confirm). $25/night . ( updated Nov 2018 )
• Vulcan Municipal Park (Camp Ground) , 702 Elizabeth Street , ☏ +1 403 485-2417 . 10 campsites, with waste disposal, washroom, tap water, and a shared picnic shelter. No power. Open May-Sept (contact Town of Vulcan to confirm). 3 nights free, after that $10/night . ( updated Nov 2018 )

Connect [ edit ]

• 50.402748 -113.263692 1 Vulcan Municipal Library , 303 Centre Street , ☏ +1 403 485-2571 . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 11AM-3PM . Computers and wireless internet access are available for use without a library card. ( updated Nov 2018 )

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Vulcan, Alberta Canada

Discover vulcan, alberta: the official star trek capital of canada.

Vulcan, a charming town nestled in southern Alberta, Canada, is a must-visit destination for Star Trek fans and history enthusiasts alike. Surrounded by the expansive Vulcan County, this town is conveniently located on Highway 23, midway between the bustling cities of Calgary and Lethbridge. As of 2021, Vulcan is home to 1,769 residents and boasts a unique blend of historical charm and Star Trek-themed attractions.

A Glimpse into the History of Vulcan, Alberta

The town of Vulcan was named by a surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railway, drawing inspiration from Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire. In keeping with this theme, the streets of Vulcan were originally named after gods and goddesses of the classical world, such as Juno, Mars, and Jupiter.

Vulcan was incorporated as a village on December 23, 1912, and later as a town on June 15, 1921. The town's resilience was tested in July 1927 when a major tornado destroyed many homes and the new curling rink. This event was immortalized when a photograph of the tornado approaching Vulcan was featured in the "tornado" article in Encyclopædia Britannica.

The first newspaper to serve the area, The Vulcan Review, was established in 1912 and published for one year. It was succeeded by the Vulcan Advocate in 1913, which continues to be published today as a member of Sun Media Community Newspapers, part of the Postmedia Network.

At one point, Vulcan boasted nine grain elevators, more than any other location west of Winnipeg, making it the largest grain shipping point of its time. However, due to the changing economics of the agricultural industry, these "prairie skyscrapers" were gradually dismantled. Today, only one wooden elevator, built in the 1980s, remains.

During the Second World War, a British Commonwealth Air Training Plan air force base, RCAF Station Vulcan, was located southwest of the town. Many of the old hangars still exist, and the runways can still be seen. Today, it operates as Vulcan/Kirkcaldy Aerodrome, with some of the old runways still in use. Vulcan also has a second airport, Vulcan Airport.

In 2015, the town council voted to form the Heritage Advisory Board Committee to manage the historical sites in Vulcan County.

Demographics of Vulcan, Alberta

According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Vulcan had a population of 1,769 living in 806 of its 876 total private dwellings. This represented a -7.7% change from its 2016 population of 1,917. With a land area of 6.28 km2 (2.42 sq mi), Vulcan had a population density of 281.7/km2 (729.6/sq mi) in 2021.

Climate of Vulcan, Alberta

Vulcan experiences a dry continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) characterized by long, cold winters and short, warm summers. This climate contributes to the town's unique charm and appeal.

Vulcan, Alberta: A Star Trek Haven

Today, Vulcan is known as the "Official Star Trek Capital of Canada". The town features a tourism building designed to resemble a landed space station, a statue of the original series Enterprise, and other Star Trek-themed attractions. These unique features make Vulcan a must-visit destination for Star Trek fans and those seeking a unique travel experience.

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Live long and prosper in Vulcan, the 'Star Trek Capital of Canada'

Farmland dominates the view when driving through the vast spaces of the Canadian Prairies, so chances are you’ll remember the tiny town with a visitor’s center shaped like a space ship and a welcome sign greeting guests in three languages: English, Klingon and Vulcan.

There are fields and phasers in Vulcan, Alberta , population less than 2,000, which happens to share its name with the home planet of Mr. Spock, the beloved pointy-eared character on “Star Trek.”

The coincidence — and the town’s savvy decision to take advantage of it — has proven to be a boon for the community and its tourism industry, with a brand new “Star Trek” museum, an annual Spock Days Convention and a replica of the starship Enterprise drawing thousands of visitors to the town one hour’s drive southeast of Calgary.

Leonard Nimoy, the original Mr. Spock, has visited, as has the son of “Star Trek ” creator Gene Roddenberry and Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the original series.

“It’s a great attraction for tourists,” Vulcan Mayor Howard Dirks told NBC News. “Prairie towns are prairie towns and without some kind of a hook to bring the tourists in, such as ‘Star Trek,’ you really don’t have a tourist trade.”

'Town was dying' Vulcan, which celebrated its centennial this month, was named after the Roman god of fire more than 50 years before the first episode of “Star Trek” ever aired. Even after the series inspired a huge following, the farming town took little notice of its connection with the sci-fi favorite until it fell on hard times in the late 1980s.

“Our town was dying,” said Pat Wisener, who owns the Vulcan Funeral Home and played a key role in the various efforts dedicated to revitalizing the community.

“During that time, a lot of people were closing up businesses. The hotel on Main Street was boarded up because the owners had just walked away ... Main Street was looking pretty desolate.”

Desperate to turn things around, Wisener and others were intrigued that visitors would drive up and pose for photos with a concrete sign that simply said “Vulcan” at the town’s entrance. They soon found they were “Star Trek” fans and made it their mission to lure more.

But some residents found the idea of aligning the fortunes of Vulcan — once famous for having “more grain elevators than any other location west of Winnipeg,” according to Vulcan Tourism — with a TV show highly illogical.

“Our community was not in that head space. They were in the farmer head space and so when we mentioned this futuristic, science fiction thing, they were not totally in support of it,” Wisener said.

Still, officials decided to boldly go with a “Star Trek” theme and haven’t looked back. (Other towns have also discovered the show's appeal:  Riverside, Iowa , bills itself as the the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk.)

Klingons and farmers In 1992, Vulcan began hosting an annual convention for “Star Trek” fans. It was all so new that people who wanted to buy tickets had to call Wisener — at the funeral home. He remembers answering the phone and often being greeted by “this big silence on the other end.”

Now known as “Spock Days,” the convention is the time of year when you might see Klingons walking down Vulcan’s streets — “other than that, we’re quite normal,” Dirks said. The festival also allows the town’s one hotel and two motels to lure guests with creative amenities, such as a “deluxe intergalactic breakfast!”

In 1995, officials unveiled the “Star Ship FX6-1995-A,” a 9-foot tall, 5-ton replica of the USS Enterprise, near the town’s entrance. Three years later, the Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station — a tourist information center shaped like a spaceship — opened its doors to the public.

Vulcan was declared the Official Star Trek Capital of Canada in 2009.

“’Star Trek’ is very much alive and well in this town and it plays a very big role in having people come visit,” said Devan Daniels, Vulcan’s tourism administrator.

The town’s newest attraction, Trekcetera — which Daniels called Canada’s first and only “Star Trek” museum — opened this month, displaying original costumes, props and set pieces from the newer series and movies.

All of the efforts have paid off: Some 30,000 people now visit Vulcan each year, Dirks said. Just a couple of thousand would visit in the late 1980s, Wisener estimated.  

Even Main Street has undergone a transformation, he added, attributing many of the positive changes to the “Star Trek” connection.

“There’s people and cars and traffic," Wisener said. "It’s come a long, long way.”

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Our province has some incredible destinations, but there’s no place quite like Vulcan, Alberta – an entire town dedicated to the iconic sci-fi series, Star Trek.

Located about 40 minutes SE of High River, Vulcan has quite the reputation and was even the subject of a trip Leanord Nimoy (Spock) took in April of 2010.

Here, guests are invited to live long and prosper, visit their themed tourist centre ( when it’s open ) and are encouraged to take photos in front of their model Starship Enterprise – which is incredibly impressive.

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So why space? Well, according to Travel Alberta , the town of Vulcan was founded in 1913 by a CPR surveyor who had an interest in Mythology and actually named the town after the Roman God of fire.

“Originally all the streets in Vulcan were named after the gods and goddesses of the classical world such as Juno, Mars and Jupiter,” they wrote.

Of course, by the time Star Trek had premiered the town took on a new identity and really leaned into the fact that Spock, a beloved character on the show, was from a planet of the same name.

In 1995 the town unveiled their Starship Enterprise, then in 1998, its spaceship-looking visitor centre opened its doors, which together, earned them the title of ‘Official Star Trek Capital of Canada.’

Want to see it for yourself? Pack your bags and check it out.

It’s a must-visit – especially if you’re a certified Trekkie!

Town Of Vulcan, Alberta

Where:  115 Centre Street East Vulcan, Alberta

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Conan O'Brien's fascination with Vulcan, Alta., prompts parade marshal invite

A podcast mention of the southern Alberta town of Vulcan, and its embracement of all things Star Trek , has prompted festival officials to invite Conan O'Brien to lead its parade.   

Vulcan Tourism & Trek confirms an invitation has been extended to the former late night talk show host turned podcast host to be the parade marshal for the 30th anniversary of Vul-Con — Vulcan Alberta's Star Trek Convention — in July.

You heard it straight from Coco’s mouth, but we’re still waiting on our RSVP to have Conan be our esteemed parade marshal! Tag @TeamCoco and let them know it’s not very logical to keep us waiting! #vulcan #vulconan2023 #conanobrienneedsafriend #conanobrien #spock #albertatourism pic.twitter.com/TLxJ78yGto — Vulcan Tourism & Trek (@Vulcantourism) January 31, 2023

The Jan. 4 episode of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend involved an interview with Jill, an Alberta-based fan of the show instead of a celebrity.

When O'Brien asked Jill where she was in the world, the host was fascinated to discover that the Albertan lived on a farm outside of a town that shared the name of the home planet of the character Spock, portrayed by Leonard Nimoy, in the television series Star Trek and the films that followed.

"The town is called Vulcan?" questioned O'Brien of Jill. "Tell us about Vulcan. Paint a picture for us."

"I don't know if you guys are Star Trek fans, but the town has kind of taken on the Star Trek theme," said Jill of the town of approximately 2,000 people.

O'Brien, and his podcast co-hosts Sona Movsesian and Matt Gourley, appeared enthralled by the connection with the series. "Wait, you're telling me the town is leaning into it?" sought O'Brien. "And it has a Star Trek theme?"

After learning that the town has a statue of the USS Enterprise — the starship captained by the character James T. Kirk played by William Shatner — and hosts Vul-Con and Spock Days , summer festivals attended by fans in costume, the hosts became both amused and bewildered.

"To be honest, I'm from Kirk, Massachusetts and we didn't lean into this at all," said O'Brien during the podcast interview. "You guys are from Vulcan and you've lost your minds!"

The former host of Conan , Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien struggled to comprehend, to the amusement of his co-hosts, the community's approach.

"This is unbelievable to me that a town has surrendered its dignity like this. This is incredible"

The podcast hosts erupted in laughter when they later learned the Star Trek -inspired festival takes place at the same time of year as a local rodeo, resulting in encounters between Klingons and cowboys on the town's main street.

"Boy, do I have a picture of where you live," O'Brien said to Jill, after referring to Vulcan as a real-life version of 'a child's bedroom.'

"And I'll be coming to Vulcan. I want you to tell the people I'll be coming."

O'Brien would not be the first celebrity to visit the town of Vulcan. Nimoy participated in the event in 2010 as have numerous Star Trek authors and actors over the years.

Vulcan is located roughly an hour's drive, approximately 90 kilometres, southeast of Calgary. The 2023 Vul-Con is scheduled for July 28-30.

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The Vulcan Trek Station is a tourism centre turned Star Trek museum, featuring an extensive, curated memorabilia collection, an interactive costume display on our holodeck and a gift shop containing vintage Star Trek items and unique Star Trek Captial of Canada merchandise.

May 1, 2023

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June 10, 2023

Vulcan celebrates Spock Days, where we will be holding our re-boot celebration along with a sidewalk and garage sale at the Trek Station. Come join us in costume for the Saturday morning parade!

July 28-30, 2023

VULCON is held all weekend across the town of Vulcan, celebrating all things Star Trek!

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Live Long and Prosper in Vulcan Alberta

The sun beamed down onto our car as we drove into town. Christina and I could feel a tangible spark of energy buzz through the air! My eyes were immediately drawn to Vulcan’s giant roadside attraction – a replica of the  Star Trek  starship  USS   Enterprise.  We were ready to Live Long and Prosper in Vulcan Alberta.

It was at this moment that I knew we had been transported into a strange new world. To seek out new life, and new civilizations… well the civilization of Vulcan at least! Vulcan is a tiny town of close to 2000 residents in the southern part of Alberta . It’s a 130 km drive south from Calgary.

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Arriving in Vulcan

As soon as we arrived, we saw a group of people excitedly snapping photos of themselves with the USS Enterprise replica, named the FX6-1995-A. The excitement overpowered me. I quickly parked the car and grabbed my camera. I got out as fast as I could before taking A LOT of pics! This moment encompassed two of my favourite things about travel:

1. Giant roadside attractions!!!

2. Towns built around the passions of their inhabitants

Why Vulcan?

If you’re a fan of Star Trek , you’ll surely know all about the Vulcan extraterrestrial humanoid species . If not, you will at least know about their most famous member, Spock. However, the town of Vulcan is not actually named after the Star Trek species. Instead takes its name from the Roman God of Fire – which I think is just as cool!

We decided to stop for a bite to eat to boost our energy before exploring more of Vulcan. Sadly, no Star Trek themed restaurant exists in Vulcan. I couldn’t locate a replicator, so we ate at a local fast-food restaurant across the street from the Vulcan Trek Station. The tourist information centre resembled a landed space station.

Vulcan Trek Station

When entering the Trek Station, we were transported into the world of Star Trek. Staff members were wearing Star Trek crew shirts and greeted us with the Vulcan salute! My eyes scanned the room and I spotted an open door that leads the inside of a Starship. The main panels from the ship are signed by a bunch of the actors from the series The Next Generation .

If you are looking to fit in you can purchase your own Star Trek Costume here!

The rest of the room is filled with a large collection of Star Trek memorabilia. These memorabilia items include other autographed Star Trek set pieces and props. In the corner, I spot a traditional Klingon bladed weapon known as the bat’leth or “sword of honour.”

There was just so much to look at that my eyes couldn’t settle on one thing for too long before being pulled in by a new sight. I turn around to take everything in.

Noticing a captain’s chair that leads to another room filled with several Star Trek costumes and cardboard cutouts of Star Trek characters. I grab Christina on the arm and pull her into the costume room. I want to explore the room and see if my favourite characters are present in cardboard cutout form!!

Star Trek Cosplay with Star Trek Costumes

As we hurry towards the costumes, one of the Vulcan Trek Station employees stops us and tells us that the costumes are there for people to try on!

We could wear actual Star Trek uniforms and pose with our favourite characters.

This gave us the opportunity to really immerse ourselves in the Star Trek universe. I decided to line up all my favourite Star Trek characters from different series, so they could all be together!

I am sure it was blasphemous to other visitors that Captain Kirk was hanging out with Data and Worf, but hey! Christina and I tried on several costumes, posing with each other and the cardboard cutouts and sitting in the captain’s chair- which is also autographed by several actors from Star Trek!

Afterward, we decided to purchase some merchandise from the gift shop for ourselves and friends. We both got a set of Vulcan ears , several sets of stickers and some Star Trek lapel badge pins . I also walked away with a pretty great coffee mug from Vulcan honoring the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek series.

Town of Vulcan Alberta

Christina and I put on our Vulcan ears and decided to venture into town to see what other Star Trek sights we could find. As we crossed the street at the crosswalk we noticed a painted star trek badge on the ground!

Vulcan is officially the coolest place I’ve been to!

The town itself was pretty quiet during our walk and not many places were open. Many of the storefronts displayed fascinating Star Trek related window art! My favourite piece of art was an image of Captain Picard for a sewing store that said “Make it Sew” – taken from Captain Picard’s famous phrase “make it so.”

Leonard Nimoy Vulcan Statue

We continued walking down the road until we reached Bell Park on the corner of Centre Street and 2nd Avenue South. Here we spotted the bronze bust of Captain Spock and an impression of Leonard Nimoy’s hand. The hand impression was taken during Leonard Nimoy’s historic visit to Vulcan in 2010.

Of course, Christina and I checked how closely our hand sizes matched Leonard Nemoy’s! His hands were quite a bit larger than ours.

As we continued down the street towards a church we discovered a full wall mural of the Star Trek Medical Personnel. There were so many different spaces in town that had been touched by Star Trek.

Vulcan Alberta Star Trek Museum

The star of the show was Vulcan’s Star Trek museum called the Trekcetera Museum (permanently closed). We walked through the doors of the museum and were greeted by two incredibly friendly men.

Michael and Devan, the two owners of Trekcetera, excitedly took us on a tour. The tour displayed the officially licensed and authentic original costumes, props and set pieces used on various Star Trek series.

Trekcetera is more than a mecca for Star Trek items though. The museum contains props and costumes from various TV shows and movies such as Superman , Harry Potter , Titanic , and others. It is forever changing and expanding with new pieces of authentic memorabilia.

Michael allowed us to view the non-Star Trek area of the museum on our own and said he’d meet back with us when we got to the Star Trek display. I had no idea this museum contained all of these extra pieces, so I was thrilled to see an autographed script and golden snitch from Harry Potter!!

Props from Star Trek Episodes

In the Star Trek section, we got to touch a real prop used by Brent Spiner who played Data. I think the best part of the museum was getting to see the costumes worn by the real actors on the show. You get to see how big or small these actors really are based on the size of their costumes. Most of the actors’ costumes were a lot smaller and thinner than I pictured them.

Overall, the owners of the museum really helped make our visit phenomenal. If you are a Star Trek fan, I highly recommend you take the trip to visit.

Vulcan Star Trek Convention

Vulcan holds an annual Star Trek Convention known as Vul-Con. The convention hosts a variety of Star Trek celebrity special guests, a costume parade and a gathering of the Red Shirt Union.

The convention always takes place in July and according to the town of Vulcan is the best time to visit. I hope to visit Vul-Con in the future and will be sure to tell you all about it!

Live long and prosper, my friends!

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Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station – Vulcan, Alberta

Located about 90 minutes south of Calgary, Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station is the Town of Vulcan’s tourist information centre and gateway to Vulcan’s celebration of Star Trek culture.

Designed to resemble a spacecraft, Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station is home to a fine collection of Star Trek memorabilia. Vistors to the Station can try on Star Trek costumes for photos, pose with cardboard versions of their favourite characters, admire official props, and marvel at the effort the Town makes to invite visitors into their community. While the Town doesn’t take its name from Star Trek – it’s named after the Roman God of Fire – it fully embraces its connection to the popular science fiction franchise.

As Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station tells visitors, the prime time to visit Vulcan is during Vul-Con, the Town’s annual Star Trek convention . Special guests, a costume parade, and gathering of the Red Shirt Union make the convention a popular tourist draw. Vulcan also boasts a replica of the Starship Enterprise, a bronze bust of Captain Spock, Leonard Nimoy’s hand impression (taken during the actor’s visit to Vulcan), and a large hand-painted mural honouring Star Trek characters. The Town has even adopted the Starfleet insignia as their logo .

While Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station should be your first stop in Vulcan, there’s no shortage of interesting sights to take in. The Town’s commitment to engaging visitors in a fun and unique way make Vulcan, Alberta a top destination for Star Trek fans and those who appreciate the unexpected.

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Mr. Spock beams into tiny Alberta town of Vulcan

The Star Trek actor who helped give pointy ears their cult status beamed down to the Alberta town of Vulcan today.

Leonard Nimoy's pilgrimage to Vulcan comes as the 79-year-old actor announced he will be hanging up his Mr. Spock ears for good, retiring from the role that made him famous.

"I will not be doing any more directing or acting in films or television," Nimoy told The Canadian Press. "I have so many other things to do."

When Nimoy touched down in Vulcan, a small town about 130 kilometres south of Calgary, this afternoon, he was greeted by about 2,000 people from the town and the surrounding areas, CTV's Janet Dirks reported.

Nimoy addressed the town's residents and met the mayor -- who was decked out in a red and black Star Trek jacket and pointy ears for the occasion.

He was also expected to be honoured in a parade and given the keys to the town, and help unveil a bronze bust of Mr. Spock. Nimoy left behind a handprint, giving the famous Vulcan peace sign, that will be cast in bronze and placed below the bust.

Dirks said Nimoy thanked the townspeople and apologized for not visiting the town sooner.

Vulcan mayor Tom Grant told CTV News Channel the townspeople gave Nimoy "the good old Vulcan welcome."

"He's such an awesome man," Grant, in full Vulcan costume, said Friday night. "Down to earth, just a great gentleman, a great ambassador."

Nimoy said he has always been grateful for the role that afforded him the unusual ability to never have to worry about how he would provide for his family as an actor.

"All I wanted to do when I chose to be an actor was to be able to simply support myself and a family, and we've gone obviously far beyond that," he said. "I've never regretted taking on the role of Mr. Spock. I'm very proud to be identified with the character."

Nimoy played the cerebral, emotionally cool science officer to William Shatner's Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series that first aired in 1966.

Nimoy says that he will continue to make a few more Spock appearances at Star Trek exhibitions but will no longer act. He last reprised the role of Mr. Spock in last summer's blockbuster film, "Star Trek." Instead, he plans to pursue his other interests, including photography.

Nimoy also told CTV Calgary that William Shatner should be chosen as the next Canadian governor general, referring to a Facebook campaign to have Star Trek's Captain Kirk named to the role.

"I have not only heard about it, I think it's a wonderful thing, because Bill desperately needs something to do," Nimoy joked. "I hope he gets the job, and I'm advising him to take it, so he can do something useful with his life."

Vulcan was named 100 years ago for the Roman god of fire. But since it shares its name with the home planet of Mr. Spock, it has fashioned itself into a tourist town for Star Trek fans.

With files from The Canadian Press

Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the original Star Trek series, waves to his fans after arriving at a ceremony naming Vulcan, Alta., the 'Official Star Trek Capital of Canada' in Vulcan, Friday, April 23, 2010. (Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Clydine Grenier, a resident of Vulcan, Alta., arrives at a sneak preview of the new Star Trek movie in Calgary as actor Bruce Greenwood made a special guest appearance at the event on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. (Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

A model of the Starship Enterprise greets visitors to the town of Vulcan, Alta.

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The Vulcans , or Vulcanians , [1] were a warp-capable humanoid species from the planet Vulcan . They were widely renowned for their strict adherence to logic and reason as well as their remarkable stoicism.

In 2161 , their homeworld became a founding member of the United Federation of Planets . ( TOS : " Mudd's Women ", " Amok Time "; TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ", " Data's Day ", " Gambit, Part II "; Star Trek: First Contact ; ENT : " Broken Bow ", " Zero Hour ", " Awakening ", " These Are the Voyages... ") Vulcans were known by the Borg as Species 3259 . ( VOY : " The Raven ")

• 1.1 Mirror universe
• 1.2 Alternate reality
• 2.2 Medical conditions
• 2.3 Hybridization
• 3.2 Education
• 3.3 Logic and emotions
• 3.4 Attitudes to deception
• 3.5 Spirituality
• 3.6 Romantic relationships
• 3.7 Food and drink
• 3.8 Holidays
• 3.9 See also
• 4 Science and technology
• 5 Individuals
• 6.1 Appearances
• 6.2 Background information
• 6.3 Apocrypha
• 6.4 External links

History and politics [ ]

In 2154 , T'Pol stated that Vulcans had evolved on Vulcan. ( ENT : " The Forge ") Roughly a century later , however, Spock theorized that the Vulcans might be descendants of the Arretans . ( TOS : " Return to Tomorrow ") According to Narek , the myth of Ganmadan dated back to before the Romulan and Vulcan ancestors first arrived on Vulcan. ( PIC : " Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2 ") In 2369 , evidence was discovered that several species including the Romulans , and therefore also the Vulcans, could be traced back to DNA that had been seeded on many planets by ancient humanoids 4.5 billion years ago . ( TNG : " The Chase ")

The Vulcans were once an extremely violent and emotional people (even by Earth standards) who waged almost constant warfare on one another. ( ENT : " Impulse ", " Awakening "; TOS : " Balance of Terror ", " Let That Be Your Last Battlefield "; VOY : " Random Thoughts "; SNW : " A Quality of Mercy ") Paranoia and homicidal rage were common. ( ENT : " Impulse ") They believed in a variety of gods , such as war, peace, and death . ( TNG : " Gambit, Part II ") As their level of technology increased, the Vulcans eventually reached a point where their violent nature threatened the extinction of their own species. ( ENT : " Awakening ")

Surak, father of Vulcan logic

In an effort to avoid this fate, a Vulcan named Surak developed a new philosophy , thereby igniting the Time of Awakening . Surak maintained that the root cause of all the problems on Vulcan lay in the uncontrolled outpouring of the people's emotions. His followers swore to live their lives by an ethical system devised by Surak and based purely on logical principles. Emotions were to be controlled and repressed. ( TAS : " Yesteryear ")

Although this new philosophy spread rapidly across Vulcan, a minority, many of whom were known as "those who march beneath the raptor 's wings ", rejected Surak's ideals. A destructive war began, including the use of atomic bombs , and among the victims was Surak himself. ( ENT : " The Forge ", " Awakening ")

Eventually, however, those who opposed logic left Vulcan and founded colonies elsewhere ( TNG : " Gambit, Part I ", " Gambit, Part II ") – most notably on the planet Romulus , where they founded what eventually became the Romulan Star Empire . ( TOS : " Balance of Terror ", " The Enterprise Incident "; TNG : " Unification I ", " Unification II ") At some point in history, the Romulans and the Vulcans engaged in a hundred-year-long war against one another. The war was instigated by the actions of a member of the Q Continuum . ( VOY : " Death Wish ")

Another group that rejected Surak's philosophy was known as the " V'tosh ka'tur ", or "Vulcans without logic". The V'tosh ka'tur believed in controlling emotions by allowing themselves to actively experience them rather than suppressing them. Some of these also left Vulcan, and took up a nomadic existence. ( ENT : " Fusion ") Many turned to crime, however, and subsequently sent for rehabilitation at facilities such as the Ankeshtan K'til Retreat . ( SNW : " Spock Amok ", " The Serene Squall ") A prime example of a V'tosh ka'tur was Sybok , who underwent failed rehabilitation at Ankeshtan K'Til for involvement in piracy before ultimately trying to use emotion rather than logic to find answers to the creation of the universe. ( SNW : " The Serene Squall "; Star Trek V: The Final Frontier )

First contact with Humans in 2063

The Vulcans conducted a series of survey missions to the Sol system , as early as 1957 . ( ENT : " Carbon Creek ") Vulcans were, in fact, one of the first species to develop warp drive , though a century passed between the first warp flight and the breaking of the warp 2 barrier . ( ENT : " First Flight ") T'Pol told Archer that Vulcans "don't share" Humans ' "enthusiasm for space exploration," but a Syrrannite on Vulcan later advised Archer that this may not have been true. ( ENT : " Fight or Flight ", " The Forge ")

The official First Contact between Vulcans and Humans came on April 5 , 2063 , when a Vulcan survey ship , the T'Plana-Hath , detected the warp flight of Zefram Cochrane 's Phoenix . The Vulcans met with Cochrane at his launch site on the day following the flight. ( Star Trek: First Contact )

Subsequently, the Vulcans offered their technological guidance to Humans, but were criticized on Earth for holding back their development. ( ENT : " First Flight ", " Broken Bow ") A century after First Contact, the High Command had become worried about Humans, who, like Vulcans, had had devastating wars, but after which had rebuilt and started traveling to the stars much faster. There were those on the High Command who wondered what Humans would achieve in the century to come, and did not like the answer. ( ENT : " The Forge ")

By the mid- 22nd century , Vulcan culture had strayed from the path that Surak had originally laid out for them, to the point that Surak's katra did not recognize it as the culture he had helped to create. They had ceased being explorers and the High Command, once devoted to that goal, had instead become involved in a conflict with the neighboring Andorians . ( ENT : " Awakening ", " The Forge ")

The Vulcan High Command used an ancient monastery at P'Jem as a secret listening post to spy on the Andorians until June of 2151 , when the listening post was discovered by the Andorians and a landing party from Enterprise NX-01 . Later, the Humans helped negotiate a peace between the Vulcans and Andorians over a disputed class D planetoid known to the Vulcans as Paan Mokar . ( ENT : " The Forge ", " The Andorian Incident ", " Cease Fire ")

Vulcans also became less tolerant of political and philosophical challenges towards the High Command's operations, notably engaging in purges of the Syrrannite group, who claimed that Vulcan society was no longer following the teachings of Surak. These tensions came to a head in a crisis called the Vulcan Reformation , which resulted in the overthrow of the High Command (and its leader, V'Las , who was secretly allied with the Romulans), as well as a restructuring of the Vulcan government including the dissolution of the High Command. T'Pau became a minister in this government. A less aggressive policy towards Earth was also adopted. ( ENT : " The Forge ", " Awakening ", " Kir'Shara ", " United ")

By the 21st and 22nd centuries, the Vulcans had also made contact with the Cardassians , Trill , Tholians , Klingons (as early as 2016 ), and scores of other races. ( DS9 : " Destiny "; ENT : " Broken Bow ", " Future Tense ")

As of the 23rd century , Vulcan had never been conquered in its collective memory. That memory went so far back that Vulcans could not conceive of a conqueror. ( TOS : " The Immunity Syndrome ")

By the 24th century , Vulcan remained one of the principal Federation members, and was deeply involved at all levels of that society. Vulcans were present in the Federation colonies found within the Demilitarized Zone established between the United Federation of Planets and the Cardassian Union by the terms of the Federation-Cardassian Treaty of 2370 ; they were among the colonists' representatives during discussions with the Cardassians concerning terrorist attacks by the anti-Cardassian Maquis movement established in the Zone. At least one Vulcan, Sakonna , acted as a gun runner and interrogator for the Maquis and made use of her people's ability to mind meld in the latter role. ( DS9 : " The Maquis, Part I ", " The Maquis, Part II ")

The Vulcans' tradition of exploration continued; in the 24th century, a Vulcan ship was the first to make formal contact with a Gamma Quadrant civilization, upon encountering the Wadi . ( DS9 : " Move Along Home ") The Vulcans were at the forefront of exploration in the Gamma Quadrant, encountering the Rakhari and finding the remains of the Hur'q civilization. ( DS9 : " Vortex ", " The Sword of Kahless ") In the 24th century, the Vulcan ministry of security was known as the V'Shar . ( TNG : " Gambit, Part II ")

By 2369, the Vulcans had a saying known to the Federation: " We're here to serve. " ( DS9 : " Captive Pursuit ")

Despite the enmity between the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire, some Vulcans attempted to forge a more cordial relationship with their cousins, ultimately hoping to reunify the two cultures. Many of these efforts met with little success. ( TNG : " Unification I ", " Unification II ")

Mirror universe [ ]

History turned out much differently for the Vulcans of the mirror universe . When the Vulcans made first contact with Earth of this universe in 2063, Zefram Cochrane shot the first Vulcan to publicly set foot on Terran soil, believing his vessel to be the vanguard of an intended invasion. The Terrans stormed the T'Plana-Hath and studied Vulcan technology. Eventually, the Vulcans were conquered by the Terran Empire . ( ENT : " In a Mirror, Darkly "; DIS : " Die Trying ")

By the 2150s , Vulcans were considered slaves to Terrans and not treated as equals. Vulcans later participated in a rebellion against the Empire in the 2250s . By 2267 , the half-Vulcan Spock had become first officer of a starship and eventually rose to the top of the Terran Empire itself. After the Empire was conquered by the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance , Vulcans served as slaves to the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance. Using fans, several of them cooled the Intendant aboard Terok Nor . ( ENT : " In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II "; TOS : " Mirror, Mirror "; DS9 : " Crossover ")

Some Vulcans, such as Tuvok , joined the Terran Rebellion . ( DS9 : " Through the Looking Glass ")

Alternate reality [ ]

In the alternate reality , the planet Vulcan was destroyed by a Romulan named Nero in 2258 . Over six billion Vulcans were killed, with an estimated ten thousand survivors. After witnessing the atrocity, Spock noted in his log that the Vulcan species had become endangered . ( Star Trek ) Spock's prime reality counterpart founded a colony for the survivors, which, by the following year, had been settled and named New Vulcan . ( Star Trek Into Darkness )

Physiology [ ]

Scan of a Vulcan's DNA

Species which shared some physiological and behavioral traits with Vulcans were categorized as Proto-Vulcan humanoids . One example of this were the Mintakans . ( TNG : " Who Watches The Watchers ") In addition, Rigelian physiology was very similar to that of Vulcans. ( TOS : " Journey to Babel ")

Vulcans were generally similar to Humans in appearance, distinguished mainly by their pointed ears and upswept eyebrows. Their skin color was most commonly pale with a bronze or greenish tint, though some had brown skin. Vulcan physiognomy could resemble Humans of European , Asian , or African descent. ( Star Trek: The Original Series ; Star Trek III: The Search for Spock ; Star Trek: Voyager )

Most Vulcans had straight, glossy black hair , though brown and/or curly hair was also possible. Vulcans had body hair similar to Humans, and some males could be very hirsute. Vulcan males were capable of growing facial hair , but most chose to shave it. ( TOS : " Mirror, Mirror ", " Patterns of Force "; Star Trek V: The Final Frontier ; VOY : " Year of Hell "; ENT : " In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II "; Star Trek )

Vulcan teeth included anterior tricuspids , which could be protected from decay for decades by sealing them with a trifluorinate compound . ( ENT : " Dear Doctor ")

In contrast to their external similarities, Vulcan internal anatomy differed radically from that of Humans. For instance, their heart was where a Human's liver would normally be, ( TOS : " Mudd's Women ", " A Private Little War ", " The Omega Glory "; Star Trek Beyond ) and beat several hundred times per minute. ( TOS : " The Naked Time ", " Journey to Babel ") Vulcans also had no appendix . ( TOS : " Operation -- Annihilate! ") They did, however, have mitochondria . ( TNG : " Data's Day ")

A greenish bruise

Vulcan blood was copper -based and was copper- or rust-colored when deoxygenated in the veins and green when oxygenated, in the arteries, or when bleeding. Bruises and dermal abrasions took on a greenish color. ( TOS : " The Naked Time ", " Obsession ", " Patterns of Force "; DS9 : " Field of Fire "; VOY : " Repression "; ENT : " Shadows of P'Jem ", " In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II ")

Vulcan body chemistry used little, if any, sodium chloride compared to that of Humans. ( TOS : " The Man Trap ")

Vulcans possessed a highly efficient respiratory system to extract the oxygen they needed from Vulcan's thin atmosphere . They were most comfortable in high temperatures. A Vulcan of advanced age could become more sensitive to lower temperatures. ( TOS : " The Deadly Years "; ENT : " The Forge ")

The Vulcan digestive tract was highly adaptable. Although alien foods , notably Human food, would occasionally disagree with a Vulcan, given time, their body could adapt to the alien food. ( ENT : " Unexpected ")

Vulcan hearing was very sensitive. ( TOS : " Return to Tomorrow ", " The Way to Eden "; ENT : " Singularity ") Vulcan females possessed a heightened sense of smell . ( ENT : " Broken Bow ", " The Andorian Incident ")

Having evolved on a planet which was mostly desert , Vulcans developed ways of surviving in desert conditions. For example, they could survive for several days without water and had inner eyelids which protected their eyes . ( TOS : " Operation -- Annihilate! "; ENT : " Strange New World ", " The Forge ")

Vulcans had a superior metabolism to Humans. Caffeine and sapotoxins had little effect on them. ( ENT : " Breaking the Ice ") They were also capable of surviving for long durations without food or sleep. Under stress, Vulcans could do without sleep for weeks. ( TOS : " The Paradise Syndrome ") Tuvok once claimed that, as a Vulcan, he was capable of going without sleep for two weeks, although, shortly after making this claim, he fell asleep in the command chair after having gone a little over ten days without sleep. ( VOY : " Muse ")

Vulcans were, on average, three times physically stronger than Humans, and had considerably faster reflexes. ( DS9 : " Take Me Out to the Holosuite ")

Vulcans were very sensitive to nitrous oxide gas , which rapidly rendered them unconscious. ( TAS : " The Practical Joker ")

Vulcans typically had a lifespan of two hundred years or more. Their aging was correspondingly slower; a Vulcan of age 65 had the appearance of a 20th century human in their late 20s, and was considered in their "quarter-life". ( ENT : " Broken Bow ", " Zero Hour "; TNG : " Sarek "; LD : " Empathological Fallacies ")

A medical scan of Soval's brain

A medical scan of Spock's brain

A medical scan of Tuvok's brain

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Vulcan physiology was the brain . The Vulcan brain was described by The Doctor as " a puzzle , wrapped inside an enigma , housed inside a cranium . " ( VOY : " Riddles ") Indeed, The Doctor has also noted how " the Vulcan brain never ceases to amaze me. " ( VOY : " Blood Fever ")

A Vulcan's brain was in direct control of most of the bodily functions, acting as a control unit for many organs. Despite this, a Vulcan body from which the brain had been removed was capable of functioning and even walking around (albeit in a zombie-like state) with a portable life support system. ( TOS : " Spock's Brain ")

Unlike most humanoid species, traumatic memories were not only psychologically disturbing to Vulcans, but had physical consequences as well. The Vulcan brain, in reordering neural pathways, could literally lobotomize itself. ( VOY : " Flashback ")

Vulcans learned to gain conscious control of many of these functions, allowing them to regulate their bodies to a high degree by simple will-power. When injured, a Vulcan could go into a trance-like state, using this ability to concentrate all of his or her energy on repairing the injury. ( TOS : " A Private Little War ") However, Vulcans did have certain levels of pain they were unable to suppress, forcing them to endure the experience. ( VOY : " Resistance ")

This trance could be self-induced and gave the physical appearance of near-death. It was similar, in principle, to Vulcan neuro-pressure techniques which could be used to relax the mind and body. ( TOS : " By Any Other Name "; VOY : " Riddles "; ENT : " The Xindi ")

The substance trellium-D acted as a neurotoxin to Vulcans, destroying the neural pathways which controlled their emotions. Treatment had to be provided quickly after exposure; otherwise, the damage was irreversible. ( ENT : " Impulse ")

The most famous aspect of the Vulcan brain were the inherent telepathic abilities, such as the mind meld . Vulcans were natural touch-telepaths. Though considerable training was required to utilize this ability to the fullest (like performing the fal-tor-pan ), simpler contacts did not require any concentration, training, or even conscious knowledge of the act. ( VOY : " Blood Fever ")

Vulcans called focal points in the bioelectric field of the brain qui'lari . ( DS9 : " The Muse ")

Stronger minds were capable of non-contact telepathic projection and scanning, usually over short distances, ( TOS : " The Devil in the Dark ", " The Omega Glory "; VOY : " Random Thoughts ", " Prey ") but sometimes even over interstellar distances. ( TOS : " The Immunity Syndrome "; Star Trek: The Motion Picture ; DIS : " Lethe " )

Another psionic ability of the Vulcan race was the telepathic suggestion or compulsion, consciously performed by Spock, ( TOS : " Dagger of the Mind ", " A Taste of Armageddon ", " The Omega Glory ") Sybok , ( Star Trek V: The Final Frontier ) Tuvok, ( VOY : " Repression ") and T'Pol, ( ENT : " In a Mirror, Darkly ") and unconsciously performed by Sarek. ( TNG : " Sarek ")

Although Vulcans did not, typically, allow themselves to experience uncontrolled strong emotions, they could sense them in others. ( ENT : " Fallen Hero ")

Vulcans were capable of performing a synaptic pattern displacement , or the transfer of one individual's consciousness into another. ( Star Trek III: The Search for Spock ; DS9 : " The Passenger ")

The psycho-suppression system responsible for the Vulcan suppression of emotions was located in the mesiofrontal cortex . ( VOY : " Meld ")

Approximately every seven years, adult Vulcans had to endure pon farr , the Vulcan mating period. It was marked by intense emotions and primal urges (known as plak tow , or "blood fever") that could kill the Vulcan if not satisfied. Physiological symptoms included elevated dopamine levels and fever . For such an orderly society of quiet sobriety, the madness which accompanied the outbreak of pon farr was an unavoidable evil. ( ENT : " Bounty ", " In a Mirror, Darkly "; TOS : " Amok Time "; VOY : " Blood Fever ")

Medical conditions [ ]

There were several diseases from which the Vulcan species suffered, including:

• Pa'nar Syndrome
• Tuvan Syndrome
• Bendii Syndrome
• Choriocytosis

Hybridization [ ]

Vulcans and Humans could not reproduce without medical intervention according to 2150s medical knowledge. ( ENT : " E² ", " Demons ", " Terra Prime ")

In 2155, Terra Prime extremists created a binary clone from T'Pol and Trip Tucker . The child, whom they called Elizabeth , had many genetic flaws due to the method of her creation and she died. ( ENT : " Demons ", " Terra Prime ")

In 2230, Spock was born on Vulcan to Sarek and Amanda Grayson . ( ENT : " Terra Prime "; TOS : " Journey to Babel ", " The Squire of Gothos "; Star Trek Beyond )

The Vulcan heritage in Vulcan-Human hybrids was dominant, with copper-based blood, pointed ears, and the full range of Vulcan abilities.

Society and culture [ ]

IDIC, the Vulcan national symbol

Six different Vulcan scripts

Vulcans were generally non-violent, but logic dictated that combat was sometimes necessary. Vulcans could and did use weapons and practiced martial arts called tal-shaya and Suus Mahna . ( TOS : " Journey to Babel "; ENT : " Marauders "; DIS : " Context Is for Kings ")

Vulcans considered death to be the completion of a journey. Therefore, they did not fear it happening; however, the loss of one's katra was to be avoided if possible, since the katra lived on beyond the physical death. ( Star Trek III: The Search for Spock ) They also practiced euthanasia for the infirm and elderly, and saw nothing wrong with practicing ritual suicide when they reached a certain infirmity with age. ( VOY : " Death Wish ") As they knew death was an inevitability, they believed that fear of death was ultimately illogical. ( Star Trek Beyond )

The government on Vulcan was a representative democracy . Individual political advancement was based on meritocratic principles. ( ENT : " Awakening ")

Although Vulcans were highly integrated into the Federation, in the 23rd century, some Vulcans viewed service in Starfleet to be less prestigious than attending the Vulcan Science Academy , ( TOS : " Journey to Babel ") though in the twilight years of that century, this apparently became much less of an issue. ( VOY : " Flashback ") Furthermore, among all the Federation members whose people served in Starfleet, Vulcans were the only ones to be accommodated with starships crewed entirely by their own species, such as the USS Intrepid and the USS T'Kumbra . ( TOS : " The Immunity Syndrome "; DS9 : " Take Me Out to the Holosuite ")

Vulcans played a game known as kal-toh . ( VOY : " Alter Ego ", " The Omega Directive ", " Endgame ")

Vulcans had a traditional funeral dirge . ( VOY : " Tuvix ")

Vulcans occasionally gave gifts . However, Vulcan custom did not include receiving a gift back from a recipient. ( Star Trek Beyond )

Vulcans possessed family names , although they were pronounceable by Humans only after many years of practice. ( TOS : " This Side Of Paradise ", " Journey to Babel ")

Many Vulcan females had names beginning with "T'" and particularly "T'P" ( T'Pol , T'Pring , T'Pau , T'Mir , T'Pel, T'Pan), but not all ( Valeris , Sakonna , Saavik , Selar ); many males had names beginning with "S" ( Spock , Sarek , Sybok , Surak , Stonn , Soval ); again, though, there was variation ( Tuvok , Lojal , Vorik , Taurik , Koss ).

Education [ ]

Naturally, the development of a Vulcan's lifelong devotion towards logic was encouraged at a very early age. Vulcan parents utilized careful and gentle methods to train their infants in primary logic. ( VOY : " Human Error ") Vulcan children learned, by example, how to detach themselves from their emotions as well, and it often aided in difficult childhood situations. ( ENT : " Fusion ", " Home "; TAS : " Yesteryear "; VOY : " Innocence ", " Gravity ") Despite logic being paramount in education, Vulcan children were allowed much freedom as well, and enjoyed a number of passions their controlled states allowed them to coordinate.

As parents, Vulcans never restricted their children from real life. Doing so only hindered their ability to develop their own identity. A Vulcan parent's attachment to their children could not be described as an emotion. They were part of the parent's identity and the parent was incomplete without them. ( VOY : " Innocence ")

Children at Vulcan nursery schools danced. ( TOS : " Whom Gods Destroy ")

When they were older, they learned in skill domes . The Vulcan Learning Center employed these. ( Star Trek , DIS : " The Vulcan Hello ", " Battle at the Binary Stars ")

A Vulcan program suitable for young children which taught basic problem solving skills was available at Deep Space 9 's school in 2370 . ( DS9 : " Whispers ")

The Vulcan Science Academy and Vulcan Medical Institute were two notable post-secondary institutions.

Logic and emotions [ ]

Contrary to stereotype, Vulcans possess strong emotions. They use meditation as a way to suppress those emotions. For instance, emotions like remorse, relief, joy, and embarrassment were all displayed by Spock when he thought Captain Kirk was dead and then saw him alive. ( TOS : " Amok Time "). Indeed, Vulcan emotions were far more intense, violent, and passionate than those of many other species, including even Humans. ( TNG : " Sarek ")

It was this passionate, explosive emotionality that Vulcans blamed for the vicious cycle of wars which nearly devastated their planet. As such, they focused their mental energies on mastering them. The essence of their logical society was in arriving at the truth through logical process. Emotions were illogical, thus making them impure, and deterrent to truth. Vulcans were born with the same emotions that afflicted their violent ancestors, but continual mental conditioning generally gave them the impassivity they sought. ( TAS : " Yesteryear ")

Though not all could arrive at the ultimate pure logical state, the exacting process of mental control gave Vulcans enough to conform to the ideals of Vulcan society. The ultimate level of logical thought was achieved through the attainment of kolinahr , which was said to purge them of all remaining emotions. ( Star Trek: The Motion Picture )

Attitudes to deception [ ]

Vulcans were renowned for their honesty, and indeed it has been claimed that "Vulcans could not lie ." However, they would do so for what they perceived as logical reasons, though they rarely referred to their dishonesty as "lying." ( TOS : " The Enterprise Incident "; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan ; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country ) For instance, an elder denied the existence of technology and spies at the monastery at P'Jem in order to protect an ongoing surveillance operation. ( ENT : " The Andorian Incident "). Also, T'Pol's second foremother directly lied to another Vulcan, telling the commander of a rescue party that her crewmate had died in a crash, so that he could remain on Earth to "study" Humanity. ( ENT : " Carbon Creek ")

In 2259 of the alternate reality, Spock managed to deceive Khan Noonien Singh into transporting armed torpedoes aboard the USS Vengeance , as Khan believed they still carried members of his crew . Khan wasn't aware that Spock had anticipated his betrayal and removed Khan's crew from the torpedoes with the intent to detonate them and cripple the Vengeance . When Khan stated that he'd know if they weren't his, Spock assured him that " Vulcans do not lie " and that " the torpedoes were his ". This demonstrated that Vulcans, while still technically telling the truth, didn't always necessarily tell the entire truth if it was to their advantage. ( Star Trek Into Darkness )

Tuvok at one point stated, when responding to Seven of Nine questioning him as to whether Vulcans were capable of lying " we are capable of telling lies. However, I have never found it prudent or necessary to do so. " ( VOY : " Hunters ")

Spirituality [ ]

The Vulcans held a number of spiritual beliefs. Their religious system was polytheistic . They also believed in the katra , the soul and consciousness of a person, which could be transferred psionically prior to death. ( TAS : " Yesteryear "; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan ; Star Trek III: The Search for Spock ; TNG : " Gambit, Part I "; ENT : " The Forge ", " Awakening ")

Meditation was a central component of Vulcan life. The Vulcan Sh'vhal type ship of the late 24th century was known to feature a dedicated meditation chamber that the crew could use alone or in small groups. ( LD : " wej Duj ")

What little is known about Vulcan religious beliefs indicates that, beginning prior to the "Time of the Awakening", they were polytheistic. Surak 's teachings became the primary focus of Vulcan spirituality/mysticism, but, as late as the 23rd century, it was still not unheard of to find Vulcans honoring the traditional gods. There were, however, no demons in Vulcan literature. ( TAS : " Yesteryear "; TNG : " Gambit, Part I "; VOY : " Heroes and Demons ")

Romantic relationships [ ]

Vulcan wedding ceremony

Vulcan ceremonial wedding grounds, circa 2260s

When Vulcan children came of age, having sometimes been betrothed to childhood companions by age seven, underwent the pon farr , the link compelled them to follow through with full marital rituals, which cemented their relationship. ( TOS : " Amok Time "; ENT : " Breaking the Ice ")

It was traditional for the female to propose marriage by presenting a necklace to the male. She may signal her intention to do so by wearing ritual mating colors on an auspicious date, such as the anniversary of a first courtship event . ( SNW : " Strange New Worlds ")

If, for whatever reason, the female did not wish to go through with the marriage, then the ceremony of koon-ut-kal-if-fee ("marriage or challenge") was invoked. The male fought for the right to keep his mate against a challenger of her choosing. The female became the property of the male who won the contest, unless he chose to release her. The koon-ut-kal-if-fee was a fight to the death. ( TOS : " Amok Time ")

As of 2266 , hearsay held that Vulcan men treated their women strangely. ( TOS : " The Naked Time ")

According to Spock, it was "undignified for a woman to play servant to a man that is not hers" as his reason for throwing food (from Nurse Chapel) against the wall. ( TOS : " Amok Time ") Yet, a century earlier, T'Pol brought Jonathan Archer food and blankets in sickbay, and in an alternate timeline, tended to him as a nursemaid ( ENT : " A Night in Sickbay ", " Twilight ").

Vulcan wedding ceremony, ca 2260s

Touching each other with both the middle- and the forefinger was a custom practiced by married couples and was part of the Vulcan marriage ceremony. ( TOS : " Journey to Babel "; VOY : " Bliss "; ENT : " Home ") It could also help to calm down male Vulcans during pon farr . ( Star Trek III: The Search for Spock )

Food and drink [ ]

Although not always, most Vulcans were primarily vegetarians . They also did not touch food with their hands unless wearing special gloves. ( ENT : " Broken Bow ", " Home ") The v'tosh ka'tur were a major exception, however. ( ENT : " Fusion ")

Vulcans were fermenting wines , notably Vulcan port , during the 21st century. ( DS9 : " The Maquis, Part I ")

Guests in a Vulcan household were expected to rise before sunrise to prepare the morning meal. ( ENT : " Home ") Plomeek broth was considered a traditional Vulcan breakfast. ( ENT : " Unexpected ")

Holidays [ ]

See also [ ], science and technology [ ].

• Vulcan starships
• Vulcan starship classes

Individuals [ ]

• List of named Vulcans
• List of unnamed Vulcans

Appendices [ ]

Appearances [ ].

A list of all appearances of Vulcans (excluding the regular appearances of Spock , Tuvok , and T'Pol ):

• " Amok Time " (Season Two)
• " Mirror, Mirror "
• " Journey to Babel "
• " The Savage Curtain " ( Excalbian recreation only) (Season Three)
• " Yesteryear " (Season One)
• " The Time Trap "
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
• Star Trek Into Darkness
• Star Trek Beyond
• " Encounter at Farpoint " (Season One)
• " The Last Outpost "
• " Coming of Age "
• " Symbiosis "
• " Conspiracy "
• " The Outrageous Okona " (Season Two)
• " The Schizoid Man "
• " A Matter Of Honor "
• " The Dauphin "
• " Shades of Gray " (footage from "The Dauphin")
• " The Ensigns of Command " (Season Three)
• " Yesterday's Enterprise "
• " Captain's Holiday "
• " Ménage à Troi "
• " Qpid " (Season Four)
• " Ensign Ro " (Season Five)
• " Unification II "
• " Unification I "
• " The First Duty "
• " Imaginary Friend "
• " Suspicions " (Season Six)
• " Gambit, Part I " (Season Seven)
• " Gambit, Part II "
• " Lower Decks "
• " Preemptive Strike "
• Star Trek Generations
• Star Trek: First Contact
• Star Trek: Insurrection
• Star Trek Nemesis
• " Emissary " (Season One)
• " The Nagus "
• " The Forsaken "
• " The Maquis, Part I " (Season Two)
• " The Maquis, Part II "
• " Crossover "
• " Through the Looking Glass " (Season Three)
• " Shakaar "
• " The Visitor " (Season Four)
• " Homefront "
• " Bar Association "
• " Rules of Engagement "
• " Shattered Mirror "
• " For the Cause "
• " Broken Link "
• " Trials and Tribble-ations " (Season Five)
• " Rapture "
• " Behind the Lines " (Season Six)
• " Favor the Bold "
• " Valiant "
• " Image in the Sand " (Season Seven)
• " Afterimage "
• " Take Me Out to the Holosuite "
• " Prodigal Daughter "
• " The Emperor's New Cloak "
• " Field of Fire "
• " Caretaker " (Season One)
• " Persistence of Vision " (illusion only) (Season Two)
• " Alter Ego " (Season Three)
• " Fair Trade "
• " Blood Fever "
• " Darkling " (hologram only)
• " Day of Honor " (Season Four)
• " Extreme Risk " (Season Five)
• " In the Flesh " ( Species 8472 posing as Vulcan)
• " Counterpoint "
• " Gravity "
• " Bliss " (illusion only)
• " Repression " (Season Seven)
• " Flesh and Blood " (hologram only)
• " Body and Soul " (hologram only)
• " Renaissance Man "
• " Endgame "
• " Broken Bow " (Season One)
• " The Andorian Incident "
• " Breaking the Ice "
• " Shadows of P'Jem "
• " Fallen Hero "
• " Carbon Creek " (Season Two)
• " Shockwave, Part II "
• " Dead Stop "
• " The Seventh "
• " Cease Fire "
• " First Flight "
• " The Expanse "
• " Impulse " (Season Three)
• " Twilight "
• " Home " (Season Four)
• " The Forge "
• " Awakening "
• " Kir'Shara "
• " In a Mirror, Darkly "
• " In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II "
• " Terra Prime "
• " The Vulcan Hello " (Season One)
• " Battle at the Binary Stars "
• " Choose Your Pain "
• " Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum "
• " Into the Forest I Go "
• " The Wolf Inside "
• " The War Without, The War Within "
• " Will You Take My Hand? "
• " Brother " (Season Two)
• " Light and Shadows "
• " If Memory Serves "
• " Project Daedalus "
• " The Red Angel "
• " Perpetual Infinity "
• " Through the Valley of Shadows "
• " Such Sweet Sorrow "
• " Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 "
• " Unification III " (Season Three)
• " That Hope Is You, Part 2 "
• " Anomaly (DIS) " (Season Four)
• " Choose to Live "
• " All Is Possible "
• " ...But to Connect "
• " Rubicon "
• " The Galactic Barrier "
• " Rosetta "
• " Species Ten-C "
• " Coming Home "
• " Q&A " (Season Two)
• " Maps and Legends " (Season One)
• " The End is the Beginning "
• " Nepenthe "
• " Broken Pieces "
• " Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1 "
• " Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2 "
• " The Star Gazer " (Season Two)
• " Farewell "
• " The Next Generation " (Season Three)
• " Disengage "
• " Seventeen Seconds "
• " No Win Scenario "
• " Imposters "
• " Dominion "
• " Surrender "
• " The Last Generation "
• " Second Contact " (Season One)
• " Much Ado About Boimler "
• " Veritas "
• " Kayshon, His Eyes Open " (Season Two)
• " Mugato, Gumato "
• " An Embarrassment Of Dooplers "
• " wej Duj "
• " First First Contact "
• " The Least Dangerous Game " (Season Three)
• " Hear All, Trust Nothing "
• " The Stars At Night "
• " Twovix " (Season Four)
• " In the Cradle of Vexilon "
• " Something Borrowed, Something Green "
• " Empathological Fallacies "
• " A Few Badgeys More "
• " The Inner Fight "
• " Old Friends, New Planets "
• " Kobayashi " (hologram) (Season One)
• " Supernova, Part 2 "
• " Strange New Worlds " (Season One)
• " Spock Amok "
• " The Serene Squall "
• " Ad Astra per Aspera " (Season Two)
• " Charades "
• " Under the Cloak of War "

Background information [ ]

The Vulcans were the first alien species created for Star Trek by Gene Roddenberry . ( " The Andorian Incident ", text commentary , ENT Season 1 DVD special feature )

^  The term "Vulcanian" has been described as an " Obsolete term meaning a native of the planet Vulcan. The term 'Vulcan' has come to mean both the planet and the native of same. " ( Star Trek Concordance , p. 248) The origin of the term from a production standpoint dates to 1966 , when NBC prepared a twelve-page booklet, entitled "Advance Information on 1966- 67 Programming: Star Trek ", which described the series' regular crewmembers. The description of Spock mentions that his father was a native of "Vulcanis," and his people were known as the "Vulcanians". ( The Star Trek Compendium , p. 25) As a result of early "growing pains" in the writing staff, the term "Vulcanian" was used sporadically (and sometimes interchangeably) during the first season , where it was heard in " Mudd's Women ", " Court Martial ", " A Taste of Armageddon ", " This Side of Paradise ", and " Errand of Mercy ". The Bajorans suffered similar "growing pains" when they were briefly known as the "Bajora" during their early appearances. The name "Vulcan" itself, in reference to the people, was first heard in " The Naked Time ". See also: Vulcanian expedition and Vulcanian Scientific Legion of Honor .

In notes that Costume Designer Robert Fletcher wrote about the various aliens in the film Star Trek: The Motion Picture , he included a description of the Vulcans. After pointing out the Vulcans were "from tv series", the brief continued as follows:

" Observed in the movie as Mr. Spock, others among crew, and the Masters on Vulcan planet scene. Unemotional, scientific people, their culture based on cold logic, reason and control. One of the Federation's most advanced races [....] Vulcans are mostly tall, slender, beautiful people, with strong sense of honor. Physically distinguished by upswept eyebrows and pointed ears. Their green blood is copper-based. "

Fletcher also imagined that, because their homeworld was rich in jade, the Vulcans made extensive use of that substance, such as with ruby jewellery and a red-colored giant statue is visible on the planet's surface, in the film. ( The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture , p. 133)

The depiction of Vulcans developed with the introduction of Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager , as he was the first black Vulcan main character. In developing the character of Tuvok, the series' creators tried to put a new spin on the long-established alien species. However, Executive Producer and series co-creator Jeri Taylor later stated, " Subsequently I have learned we were not the first. In the third feature there was a black Vulcan priestess, so it was clearly established there were different colors of people on Vulcan. " (Taylor's statement is not entirely true, as the black Vulcan priestess was actually in the fifth Star Trek film, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier .) When he was cast as Tuvok, actor Tim Russ was an expert on Vulcans, and, in fact, his expertise of portraying a member of the species got him the part. ( Cinefantastique , Vol. 27, No. 4/5, pp. 59 & 60) " People are always asking me how there could even be a black Vulcan, " said Russ, shortly after the start of VOY Season 1 . " If Vulcans are humanoids and other humanoids were the species they most often encountered, then logic would follow that because of genetic mutation and random selection, you're going to have different colors and different variations of the species at one time. So, Tuvok is a black Vulcan. " ( The Official Star Trek: Voyager Magazine  issue 2 , p. 20)

In a story idea that the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine writers had that eventually became the two-parter " Homefront " and " Paradise Lost ", the Vulcans were to withdraw from the Federation. The cause of this schism was to be their concern that the Federation was becoming too concerned with the Changeling infiltration at the cost of civil liberties. Starfleet was to assume incorrectly that the Founders had infiltrated Vulcan society. ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion  (p. ? ))

In developing the Vulcans for Star Trek: Enterprise , Brannon Braga noted " one of our goals with this series was to make the Vulcans interesting again. I think they've been taken for granted... I think the Vulcans in this era are very complicated and paradoxical and make good antagonists. " ( Star Trek: The Magazine  Volume 3, Issue 2 , p. 10) Regarding the depiction of crazed Vulcan crewmembers of the starship Seleya in ENT : " Impulse ", Braga once remarked, " I loved the idea of Vulcan zombies. " ( Star Trek: Communicator  issue 151 , p. 29)

In the unproduced animated series Star Trek: Final Frontier , set in the far future, the Vulcans left the Federation at some point in the 25th century to discuss reunification with the Romulans.

In an ultimately unused line of dialogue from the script of Star Trek , Spock explained, " 'Cthia' is the stricture that binds our emotions... but few of us are that perfectly Vulcan. " [4]

For Star Trek Into Darkness , Vulcan ear prosthetics, in encapsulated silicone, were created by makeup artist David Snyder . A few changes were made to the Vulcan ears when compared to those from the previous film , Star Trek , on which Snyder had also worked. David LeRoy Anderson , the Makeup Department Head for Into Darkness , explained, " Our modifications were strictly mechanical, based on Dave's desire to make the application a little easier. Dave did a clay press of the existing sculpt and remodeled the ears to help mass-produce the pieces, and that gave us great edges. " The ears were applied by Snyder, using a cotton swab, and (at least in the case of Zachary Quinto as Spock ) a tiny amount of acetone. ( Cinefex , No. 134, p. 77)

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According to Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual (published in 1977 by "Star Fleet Productions, Inc."):

• Males height = 2.0 meters (6'6")
• Males weight = 70 kilograms (154.3 lbs)
• Females height = 1.7 meters (5'6")
• Females weight = 50 kilograms (110.2 lbs)
• Body temperature = 32.78 °C (91 °F)
• Heart rate = 242 bpm
• Blood pressure = 80/40

Vulcan blood vessels are more dilated than those of Humans. The larger blood vessels are the reason Vulcan blood pressure is lower. The dilated blood vessels and fast heart rate also play a key role in regulating Vulcan body temperature. A standard 91 °F body temperature is maintained by the internal cooling mechanism of fast blood circulation. ( Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual )

Vulcans do not have sweat glands, and cannot rely on evaporation as a means of cooling their bodies in the harsh heat of their planet's desert climate. Expelling heat through radiation is insufficient. Vulcans evolved an internal cooling mechanism. With an average body temperature of 91 °F, the high blood flow circulates cool blood throughout their body. ( Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual ) This systematic means of cooling gives credence to McCoy's comment "that green ice water you call blood." ( TOS : " The Paradise Syndrome ")

While " Little Green Men " implies that Vulcans were not warp-capable until at least 1947, in the novel Prime Directive they already possessed such technology in 1908: a Vulcan survey ship was responsible for the mysterious Tunguska event , redirecting a large meteor about to hit Western Europe – where it would have killed millions and done irreparable damage to Human civilization – so that it instead impacted in an area so remote that no Human deaths were recorded.

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• Vulcan at Memory Beta , the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
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10 Vulcan Proverbs From Star Trek

• Vulcans prioritize a commitment to logic, valuing reason over emotion.
• Vulcan proverbs and customs highlight diversity, logic, and peaceful coexistence.
• Vulcan philosophy emphasizes unity, the acceptance of change, and the wisdom found in balancing logic and emotion.

Introduced as Earth's closest, first, and greatest interstellar allies, Star Trek ' s Vulcans are known for their advanced technology, logical mindset, and seemingly emotionless demeanor. Vulcan culture values intelligence and rationality, leading them to prioritize exploration and political success. Despite a stoic exterior, Vulcans form deep connections with others, placing great value on privacy and private contemplation. Vulcan's strong and co-founding presence in the United Federation of Planets highlights a respected standing in the galaxy. The Vulcan relationship with Earth is challenging, beneficial, and instructive, revealing a collection of wise insights and philosophical ideals .

The Vulcan proverbs from Star Trek's series and movies offer a glimpse into the values and beliefs that shape this enigmatic alien race. With their extraordinary abilities like touch-telepathy, exceptional hearing, and impeccable logic, Vulcans navigate the universe with a perspective far removed from humans. The contrast between Vulcan's emphasis on reason and Earth's curious impulsiveness creates an enjoyable and intriguing dynamic. Delving into the essence of Vulcan culture reveals a complex society that seeks to balance tradition with progress, making them a fascinating and essential part of the Star Trek universe.

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"live long and prosper", star trek: the original series season 2, episode 5 - "amok time".

The iconic Vulcan saying " Live long and prosper " was first uttered in Star Trek: The Original Series but frequently repeated in the franchise's later series and movies. This traditional farewell greeting is often accompanied by a one-handed gesture dubbed the Vulcan salute. The farewell was first spoken by Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in the TOS season 2 episode, "Amok Time," following the kal-if-fee (challenge) fight with Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner). Believing that he has killed Kirk, Spock addresses the Vulcan Priestess T'Pau (Celia Lovsky) and tells her that he " shall do neither " when she responds with the phrase in kind.

Leonard Nimoy based the famous Vulcan hand salute on a Jewish priestly blessing.

"Amok Time" is an important Star Trek episode offering a rare insight into Vulcan customs, culture, and tradition. It also reflects on the power of strong emotions as Spock experiences a charged combination of fear, anger, lust, and grief as events unfold. The phrase " Live long and prosper " has evolved into a timeless symbol of hope and goodwill , resonating throughout the Star Trek franchise and capturing the essence of Vulcan philosophy.

"Infinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations"

Star trek: the original series season 3, episode 7 - "is there no truth in beauty".

The Vulcan IDIC, which stands for " Infinite diversity in infinite combinations ," is a fundamental concept in Vulcan philosophy. Introduced in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode " Is There In Truth No Beauty? ", this emblem symbolizes the importance of diversity. The episode delves into themes such as the perception of beauty, tolerance, prejudice, self-worth, and telepathic ability, making the exploration of this core Vulcan value significant and impactful. The IDIC symbol, represented by a triangle over a circle, has become a recurring symbol throughout the Star Trek franchise , appearing in various episodes and even influencing the design of the Prime Timeline Spock 's Jellyfish ship in Star Trek (2009).

The IDIC serves as a reminder of the value of diversity and acceptance, reflecting the ideals upheld by the Vulcan civilization. Its presence in multiple Star Trek iterations demonstrates its enduring relevance and influence on the series' overarching themes. From its introduction as a key component of Vulcan philosophy to its portrayal in various forms throughout the franchise, the IDIC continues to serve as a symbol of unity and appreciation for differences across the galaxy.

“I am pleased to see that we have differences. May we together become greater than the sum of both of us.” - Surak"

Star trek: the original series season 3, episode 22 - "the savage curtain".

In the iconic Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Savage Curtain," Captain Kirk and Spock become engaged in a study of good and evil. Upon their first encounter with the historical icon Surak (Barry Atwater), the Vulcan philosopher and scientist utters the profound phrase, " I am pleased to see that we are different. May we together be more than the sum of our parts ."

Promoting diversity, inclusion, and peace, the phrase celebrates differences and friendship.

This Vulcan quote encapsulates the core value of diversity and unity within the Star Trek universe , echoing the qualities of IDIC . Promoting diversity, inclusion, and peace, the phrase celebrates differences and friendship and rejects prejudice as petty, illogical, and small-minded. The sentiment is a fitting lesson from the 'father of modern Vulcan civilization,' operating to inspire and remind us of the endless possibilities that can arise when working harmoniously with others.

"In accepting the inevitable, one finds peace." - Tuvok

Star trek: voyager season 5, episode 5 - "once upon a time".

When an ion storm causes Star Trek: Voyager 's Delta Flyer shuttle to crash on a class M planet, leaving the away team stranded, the situation quickly escalates as the craft becomes submerged 3km below ground with the rocky chamber around them filled with toxic gas. With life support failing, Tuvok (Tim Russ) tries to comfort the critically injured away team member as the survivors' air supply dwindles. Lt. Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeill) expresses disbelief at their predicament, musing that he never expected to be buried alive on an unknown planet. Meaning well, Tuvok suggests that "In accepting the inevitable, one finds peace," but the sentiment does little to ease the team's anxiety.

It reflects the logical and tranquil characteristics of Vulcan philosophy.

While Paris jests about preferring the familiar Vulcan saying " Live Long and Prosper ," Tuvok's attempt at solace underscores his stoic nature. Although the comment may fall short of providing immediate comfort, it reflects the logical and tranquil characteristics of Vulcan philosophy in challenging situations. Outside the dire circumstances they face, Tuvok's words hold a deeper wisdom that resonates with the composed demeanor of his species.

"Nothing Unreal Exists"

Star trek iv: the voyage home.

Shortly after Spock's resurrection on Vulcan , he undertakes an educational memory test and is presented with questions on various topics, including science, maths, and philosophy. When asked, " What is Kiri-kin-tha's first law ?" Spock correctly answers, " Nothing unreal exists. " This law, stemming from Surak's teachings, showcases the Vulcans' logical and analytical thinking, offering a simplified insight into the complex topic of metaphysics. It provides a foundation for understanding philosophical meaning and existence and showcases the impressive depth of Vulcan knowledge, wisdom, and reasoning.

The significance of Kiri-kin-tha's first law is revisited in Star Trek: Enterprise , season four episode "The Forge," where Arev (Michael Nouri) questions Archer about these guiding principles in the Vulcan desert. This retconned narrative twist in the franchise's timeline allows the prequel series to delve deeper into Vulcan cultural themes and build on the concepts introduced in previous iterations of the Star Trek universe.

"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few (or the one)." - Spock & Kirk k

Star trek ii: the wrath of khan and star trek iii: the search for spock.

One of the most iconic quotes from Star Trek , this phrase is closely tied to the heartbreaking scenes of Mr. Spock's death in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan . While it is synonymous with this moment, the phrase also appears in several of the franchise's other films. In this second movie, Spock sacrifices himself to repair the ship and save the crew from ongoing attack , ultimately succumbing to radiation poisoning. His final words to Kirk, emphasizing the logic behind his actions, set the stage for a recurring theme that extends into the next film, Star Trek III: The Search For Spock .

After Spock's resurrection, Kirk offers a different perspective on the phrase. When Spock asks Kirk why he sacrificed so much to help him, Kirk inverts the sentiment by stating that "the needs of the one outweighed the needs of the many." This quote reversal speaks to the ongoing struggle between logic and emotion seen throughout the franchise's various shows, particularly in Star Trek: The Original Series .

"One man can summon the future." - T'Pol / "One man cannot summon the future." - Spock

Star trek: enterprise season 4, episode 13 - "united" & star trek: the original series season 2, episode 10 - "mirror, mirror".

In a crucial moment to protect an operational alliance, Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula) arranges to take the place of a Tellerite dignitary in a fight to the death with the Andorian Commander, Thy'lek Shran (Jeffrey Combs). First Officer T'Pol (Jolene Blalock) expresses concern for Archer's safety , but he argues that - of the three parties negotiating - his death is the only one that would not endanger the alliance. This fourth season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise hints at the early steps towards forming the United Federation of Planets .

Both instances exemplify the power of individuals in pivotal moments.

The sentiment is inverted in an episode from Star Trek: The Original Series , where Captain James T. Kirk attempts to convince the ruthless Mirror universe Spock of the futility of an illogical universe. Spock is dismissive, stating that " one man cannot summon the future, " but Kirk underscores the significance of individual actions in shaping the present. Both instances exemplify the power of individuals in pivotal moments within the Star Trek universe, reinforcing the idea that personal choices can greatly impact the course of events.

"Change is the essential process of all existence." - Spock

Star trek: the original series season 3, episode 15 - "let that be your last battlefield".

Captain Kirk and the USS Enterprise crew are inadvertently involved in a long-standing conflict between Lokai (Lou Antonio) and Commissioner Bele (Frank Gorshin) , a fugitive and his pursuer from the planet Cheron. This allegorical episode explores themes of racism and prejudice, revenge, hatred, and obsession - the two guest alien characters are too stubbornly caught up in their vendetta to notice the obliteration of their planet. Highlighting this idea and observing their driven visitors' intractable views and behavior, Spock remarks to Bele that " change is the essential process of all existence ." Bele is too focused on his task to capture Lokai, and the lesson goes unheeded.

With change comes progress.

It's an important observation of life , however, subtly acknowledging that with change comes progress. Though the sentiment seems at odds with the slow, stuffy perception of Vulcan tradition, it provides a clear perspective when considering the development and evolution of Vulcan culture and history in shows such as Star Trek: The Original Series and Enterprise .

"Without followers, evil cannot spread." - Spock

Star trek: the original series season 3, episode 5 - "and the children shall lead".

Captain James T. Kirk and the USS Enterprise crew face a formidable enemy that preys on their deepest fears to take over the ship and control their minds. With the help of a group of impressionable young children who follow the "Friendly Angel" known simply as Gorgon (Melvin Belli), a non-corporeal being from the Triacus, Kirk and Spock find themselves isolated and outnumbered on their own ship.

Realizing the children's pivotal role in the enemy's plans, Spock reminds Kirk that evil thrives only with the support of followers . It's a dark moment that highlights the predation of evil on innocents. This insight prompts them to strategize how to reclaim the Enterprise and defeat the Gorgon. The allegorical message of how evil spreads through cooperation, manipulation, and ignorance is a timeless and historically significant lesson that gains new perspective in light of the evolving Vulcan history depicted in later series.

"Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end." - Spock

Star trek vi: the undiscovered country.

In the 1991 movie Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country , Spock is confronted with the reality that his protégé, Lt. Valeris (Kim Cattrell) , is conspiring against the Federation to sabotage diplomatic negotiations and assassinate the Klingon Chancellor. Spock's statement that " Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the end " is a profound message that reflects the idea that knowledge and understanding go beyond mere logic. Spock's own diverse experiences and interactions with a mostly Human crew and multiple other alien species undoubtedly shape his perspective, offering an informed insight that wisdom involves more than analysis and reasoning.

Spock's unique background as a Vulcan-human hybrid has given him a deeper understanding of the complexities of wisdom. Despite the long-standing internal struggle between his logical and emotional sides, Spock recognizes the importance of embracing both aspects to achieve true knowledge. Themes of unity and diversity resonate throughout the Star Trek universe , emphasizing the value of different perspectives in finding solutions and ultimately achieving peace.

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The Best Star Trek Siblings

Best friends and/or bitter rivals, here are some best groups of siblings from throughout the Star Trek universe.

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The Star Trek universe is full of siblings. Sometimes they are the best of friends. Sometimes they are bitter rivals. But, regardless of the tenor of their relationship, each familial clan still thrives and stands out through the rich storytelling the franchise serves up.

The rules for this list are as follows — they have to have appeared on-screen (not merely mentioned) and be identified as a sibling, no matter if that means biological, adopted, foster, or chosen. Additionally, siblings connected through different familial relationships are kept separate.

In celebration of Siblings Day, here are the a handful of the best sets or groups of siblings from throughout the entire franchise.

22. Wesley and Jack Crusher

Dr. Beverly Crusher bore two incredible gifted sons — Wesley Crusher (son of Jack R. Crusher) and Jack Crusher (son of Jean-Luc Picard). Despite being decades apart in age, we're certain Wesley's journey as The Traveler allowed him to watch over his mother and half-brother from afar.

Losing her husband, the elder Jack, and Wesley to the stars made Beverly more protective of her youngest child, hiding him away from all of Jean-Luc's enemies and Jean-Luc himself.

21. D'Vana and D'Erika Tendi

"Something Borrowed, Something Green"

The daughters of B'Rt and Shona Tendi, one of the fifth largest families in the Orion Crime Syndicate, grew up very close. However, D'Vana would crave more out of life other than piracy. Pursuing her love of science and space, D'Vana would leave the family trade and her role as the Prime for a career in Starfleet.

D'Erika would see this abandonment as a betrayal as it forced her to take on the role as the family's prime assassin and live in the shadow of her sister's Mistress of the Winter Constellations legacy. The two sisters would reconcile when D'Vana returned home to Orion following news that her sister was kidnapped ahead of her nuptials. In later negotiations to save her best friend Beckett Mariner and provide the Cerritos with an Orion warship, D'Vana negotiates an offer D'Erika cannot refuse — her return to Orion, reuniting the sisters once more.

20. Worf and Nikolai Rozhenko

"Homeward"

The son of Worf’s foster parents, Nikolai Rozhenko, and Worf didn’t get along as children, though they respected each other’s strong wills and personalities. Their paths crossed as adults when Worf was assigned to prevent his foster brother from further violating the Prime Directive as he observed a race known as the Boraalans.

19. Cleveland Booker and Kyheem

"Sanctuary"

Though not biologically related, Cleveland Booker and Kyheem referred to each other as brothers. Raised together, Kyheem felt Booker was a coward who abandoned their family. They shared the same empathic abilities and worked together to drive the Emerald Chain’s swarms of locusts to the ocean, healing their rift in the process.

18. Tasha and Ishara Yar

Tasha Yar essentially raised her younger sister Ishara on the torturous colony Turkana IV. The two sisters parted ways as young teenagers when Tasha escaped their homeworld and joined Starfleet. They never saw each other again; Ishara resented her sister.

Years later, Ishara used her relationship to Tasha to manipulate the crew of Enterprise into helping her commit an act of terrorism.

17. Kestra and Deanna Troi

"Nepenthe"

The firstborn child of Ian and Lwaxana Troi, Kestra Troi died in a tragic accident when she was six years old, shortly after the birth of her younger sister Deanna. Deanna learned of her late sister while helping her mother through a traumatic telepathic episode on the Enterprise .

Some years later, Deanna would go on to name her first daughter Kestra after her sister.

16. Narek and Narissa

"Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1"

Two of the children of members of the mysterious Romulan cabal known as the Zhat Vash, Narek and Narissa were committed to the group's efforts of annihilating all artificial life in the galaxy. They worked together in this effort, though distrusted each other and frequently questioned and criticized each other’s methods. Narek often felt inferior to Narissa as he believed she judged him as the family's "Zhat Vash washout."

15. Ezri, Norvo, and Janel Tigan

"Prodigal Daughter"

Before she was Ezri Dax, she was Ezri Tigan, the middle child between two brothers, Norvo and Janel. Though there was tension in their family, Ezri was particularly close to her brother Norvo who she believed had several artistic gifts. The three siblings went their separate ways after Ezri learned Norvo had murdered a woman and Janel was involved with the Orion Syndicate.

14. Paul and Travis Mayweather

"Horizon"

Like many brothers, a stiff sibling rivalry existed between Travis Mayweather and his younger brother Paul. Paul resented Travis for leaving their family’s cargo ship the Horizon to join Starfleet.

When the two brothers reunited during Travis' visit "home" to the ship, Travis used his Starfleet training to upgrade the Horizon 's system, further irritating, but also helping Paul, and allowing a bit of a détente between them.

13. Kor, Curzon, and Jadzia Dax

"The Sword of Kahless"

Having first met during the peace negotiations between The United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire, Klingon warrior Kor and Trill Curzon Dax formed a close bond through adventurous escapades together, referring to each other as a blood brother.

When the Dax symbiont was passed from Curzon to Jadzia, Kor continued their familial relationship, going on more adventures with his blood sister.

12. Spock and Sybok

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

The two sons of the Vulcan Sarek, Spock and Sybok travelled very different paths. Although half human, Spock embraced the logical traditions of his people, while his older brother Sybok, a full Vulcan, rejected them, instead embracing emotions.

Estranged for decades, the brothers reunited and reconciled after a fashion when Sybok hijacked the Enterprise as part of his quest to find the Edenic Sha-Ka-Ree in the center of the galaxy.

11. Worf and Martok

"Soldiers of the Empire"

Worf and Klingon General Martok first encountered each other in a Dominion prison camp. They helped each other survive and subsequently fought side-by-side in the Dominion War.

After Worf helped Martok rediscover his honor and courage, the General welcomed Worf into his House as a brother. The two were almost inseparable after that, supporting each other with honor through the trials of their lives.

10. Dahj and Soji (and their Coppelia siblings)

Created from a single positronic neuron by Dr. Bruce Maddox and Dr. Altan Soong through a process called fractal neuronic cloning, Dahj and Soji were twins who appeared to be fully human. The women each separately encountered Jean-Luc Picard. Though Dahj was killed, Soji relied on Picard to save her home world, Coppelia, where dozens of other synthetic twins who had been created from Data’s neural network also lived.

9. Molly and Yoshi O’Brien

"Time's Orphan"

The children of the man considered by many to be the most important officer in Starfleet history, Molly and Kirayoshi O’Brien were both born under unique circumstances. Molly was born when the Enterprise was struck by a quantum filament, disabling the ship. While pregnant with Yoshi, Keiko O’Brien was injured on a mission, necessitating her son’s transfer into Kira Nerys’ womb, who carried him to term. Molly doted on Yoshi, and their bond was shown to be strong.

8. Saru and Siranna

"The Sound of Thunder"

Kelpiens Saru and Siranna were devoted to each other from childhood through adulthood. Though they parted ways when Saru left Kelpinar to join Starfleet, their hearts were permanently linked.

When Saru returned to his homeworld, he helped Siranna lead their people in breaking free of their fearful natures. Siranna, in turn, came to Saru and the Discovery 's aid when it battled the sentient computer Control.

7. Worf and Kurn

"Sons of Mogh"

Worf and Kurn, the Sons of Mogh, were separated for most of their lives following the attack that killed their parents. Kurn sought out Worf, revealing their relationship during an officer exchange aboard the Enterprise . Kurn was loyal to his brother and their family, but hid his heritage during his brother’s discommendation.

During the Dominion War, Kurn also faced dishonor. Worf helped Kurn assume a new identity to regain honor in the empire.

6. The Duras Sisters

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Lursa and B’Etor were the devious sisters of Duras. Their family held great honor within the Klingon Empire until the treachery of their father Ja’rod and brother Duras came to light as well as their own conspiring with the Romulan Sela. They had successfully instigated a Klingon civil war and were responsible for the destruction of the Enterprise before dying in the same battle.

5. Jim and Sam Kirk

"Lost in Translation"

Growing up in Iowa, both James Tiberius Kirk and his brother George Samuel "Sam" Kirk saw their futures in the stars. Jim, of course, became one of the greatest starship captains in Starfleet history. Sam became a celebrated scientist.

Long before James would take command of the Enterprise , Sam Kirk served aboard the flagship under Captain Pike as his younger brother was rising the ranks aboard the Farragut. While their relationship often had hurdles, as Sam felt their father favored Jim's career, specifically achieving the title of youngest first officer in all of Starfleet, as it modeled his own career while the elder brother pursued a path in sciences. No matter the timeline, there was never shortage of love, support, and old-fashioned sibling ribbing.

4. Michael Burnham and Spock

"If Memory Serves"

Having been rescued by the Vulcan Sarek and his human wife Amanda Grayson, Michael Burnham was raised alongside Sarek and Amanda's son Spock. The foster siblings faced a strained relationship at times, but when Michael was missing, Spock searched for her with the help of the Red Angel.

Michael returned the favor years later, leading the search for Spock when he disappeared and was accused of murder. Spock credited Michael with helping him become the man he did, and Michael was moved and proud when she travelled to the future and learned of Spock's legendary life.

3. Quark and Rom

"Family Business"

On the surface, it appeared that Quark and Rom didn’t like each other very much, but the truth was few brothers loved each other as much as this Ferengi pair did. Quark often berated and manipulated Rom, but Rom always stood by his brother in his times of need. Quark also unfailingly helped his brother during crises, even breaking him out of a holding cell to prevent his execution by the Dominion. When Quark learned Rom was being named Grand Nagus, he was initially jealous but also expressed how much he truly loved his brother.

2. Jean-Luc and Robert Picard

"Family"

As boys, Robert and Jean-Luc Picard bickered and battled constantly. The older brother, Robert, enjoyed bullying Jean-Luc. It wasn’t until Jean-Luc's return to the family vineyard following his assimilation by the Borg and subsequent rescue that the two brothers settled their decades-long rivalry.

Four years later, Jean-Luc was devastated to learn Robert and Robert’s son René had been killed in a fire at the vineyard.

1. The Soong Androids and Altan Inigo Soong

"Datalore"

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Dr. Noonien Soong had a large family. Of his four sons, three were androids and one was human. The androids Data, Lore, and B-4 had challenging and complex relationships with each other. Data long believed he was inferior to Lore while Lore was jealous of their father’s pride in Data. Meanwhile, B-4 was used to lure Data and Picard into a Romulan trap. Data tried helping B-4 improve, but his programming was insufficient, despite Data giving B-4 his memory engrams.

Their human brother, Dr. Altan Inigo Soong, helped use some of those engrams to reconstitute Data in a simulation after the android’s death as well as using them to create numerous new pairs of synthetic twins. Altogether, they were, as Data described them, "An acquired taste." Most siblings are.

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Jake Black is a writer whose credits include Star Trek: Starfleet Logbook, Star Trek Magazine, and works for DC Comics, Marvel, WWE, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Supergirl, and many more. An eleven-year cancer survivor, he lives in a quiet Connecticut town with his wife, son, and twin daughters. Found online @jakeboyslim

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