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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 [[Ketracel-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. Average life expectancy is less than 20; no Jem'Hadar has lived to see 30. | 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 [[Ketracel-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. 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. | Jem'Hadar posses a rudimentary [[Cloaking Device | cloaking device]] known as a [[shroud]], which is capable of visually blending a Jem'Hadar in with his suuroundings. | ||
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Revision as of 10:17, 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 Ketracel-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. 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.
Ketracel-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.