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The '''Jem'Hadar''' are a genetically engineered species of humanoid Sapients created by the [[Dominion]] to serve as infantry and spacecraft crews. They are highly distinguishable by their purplish-blue skin and horned, reptilian countenance. Jem'Hadar are incapable of sexual reproduction and are mass-grown in cloning facilities, where they mature and learn quickly, thus allowing for rapid production. They require no food after maturation (save for White, see below), nor do they require sleep. A Jem'Hadar also have a built in ability to 'shroud' itself, making it invisible. They are very effective soldiers and are normally fanatically loyal to the [[Founders]]. However, to ensure loyalty, they have an engineered dependency and addiction to the drug [[Ketracel-white]], which provides all the necessary sustenance required to keep adult Jem'Hadar alive. Without Ketracel-White, a Jem'Hadar goes through withdrawal, which ends in its eventual devolution into insane bloodlust and finally death. This was exploited during the [[Dominion War]] by the Alpha Quadrent powers who set about destroying white production facilities.
The '''Jem'Hadar''' are a [[humanoid]] species native to the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. They serve as the backbone of the [[Dominion military]].
 
==Physiology==
 
The Jem'Hadar have a [[reptilian]] appearance, with a bluish-grey skin and vestigial horns. Due to extensive [[genetic engineering]], they do not breed, eat, drink or sleep (see [[Ketrace-white]]). Jem'Hadar are born in hatcheries and kept in stasis until they are deployed. Their development is extremely rapid, going from [[birth]] to adulthood in three days. Their average life expectancy is less than 20; no Jem'Hadar has lived to see 30.
 
Jem'Hadar posses a rudimentary [[cloaking device]] known as a [[shroud]], which is capable of visually blending a Jem'Hadar in with his suuroundings.
 
==Culture==
 
The Jem'Hadar are conditioned to be what the Dominion considers as "perfect soldiers". They are fanatically devoted to the Founders, who they revere as [[gods]]; failure to adequately protect a Founder is seen as sufficient reason to commit [[suicide]]. Jem'Hadar have a rudimentary rank system based on seniority, though all Jem'Hadar are subordinate to their [[Vorta]]. Their only purpose in life is military service; because of this, they feel no need for entertainment or personal relations.  
 
==Ketrace-white==
 
Ketracel White (or White) is a addictive substance created by the Founders, containing the nutrients the Jem'Hadar need to survive. It is used as a means of control: without White, the Jem'Hadar suffer from severe withdrawal symptoms leading to their [[death]], making mutinies an impractical proposition. This has been exploited by the [[Alpha Quadrant]] powers during the Dominion War, by destroying supplies and shipments of White. The White is distributed by the Vorta in a ritual where the Jem'Hadar restate their loyalty to the Founders.

Revision as of 08:49, 14 November 2007

The Jem'Hadar are a humanoid species native to the Gamma Quadrant. They serve as the backbone of the Dominion military.

Physiology

The Jem'Hadar have a reptilian appearance, with a bluish-grey skin and vestigial horns. Due to extensive genetic engineering, they do not breed, eat, drink or sleep (see Ketrace-white). Jem'Hadar are born in hatcheries and kept in stasis until they are deployed. Their development is extremely rapid, going from birth to adulthood in three days. Their average life expectancy is less than 20; no Jem'Hadar has lived to see 30.

Jem'Hadar posses a rudimentary cloaking device known as a shroud, which is capable of visually blending a Jem'Hadar in with his suuroundings.

Culture

The Jem'Hadar are conditioned to be what the Dominion considers as "perfect soldiers". They are fanatically devoted to the Founders, who they revere as gods; failure to adequately protect a Founder is seen as sufficient reason to commit suicide. Jem'Hadar have a rudimentary rank system based on seniority, though all Jem'Hadar are subordinate to their Vorta. Their only purpose in life is military service; because of this, they feel no need for entertainment or personal relations.

Ketrace-white

Ketracel White (or White) is a addictive substance created by the Founders, containing the nutrients the Jem'Hadar need to survive. It is used as a means of control: without White, the Jem'Hadar suffer from severe withdrawal symptoms leading to their death, making mutinies an impractical proposition. This has been exploited by the Alpha Quadrant powers during the Dominion War, by destroying supplies and shipments of White. The White is distributed by the Vorta in a ritual where the Jem'Hadar restate their loyalty to the Founders.

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