Rigelians

Rigel System
Rigel, the lower right star (knee) of the constellation Orion.
Rigel II is the second planet of the Rigel star system.
Rigel IV Reptilian species a sentient species of turtles
Rigel V
Rigel VII
Rigel X is the site of a Rigel Trade Colony
Rigel XII

Rigel (or Beta Orionis) is a star and the primary of the Rigel system, and makes up part of the constellation Orion. The star is in or near Federation space.

The Rigel system is a densely-populated star system, with several inhabited planets, home to a number of different native intelligent species, together with a significant non-native population living in the Rigel colonies. The native species living in the system include the Rigelians, the similarly named Rigellians and the Kaylar. There are also Humans living in the Rigel system. All the different species in the Rigel System have formed into the Rigellian_Compact_(RgC)

Physiology

Rigelians are believed to have four or five genders, according to information obtained by Doctor Phlox. They are known to share a similar internal physiology with Vulcans and Romulans. These similarities, notably to Vulcans, include similar blood chemistries. Rigelians also shared a similar neurology to Vulcans and Romulans, as they too are susceptible to the neurological disease known as Tuvan Syndrome.

History and politics

Relationships with other species

During the 22nd century, Rigelians maintained relationships with several Alpha and Beta Quadrant species. By the 2150s, it was not uncommon to find a Rigelian visiting Earth. In 2154, an Andorian and two Rigelians were attacked on Earth in a wake of xenophobia after the Xindi incident.

Later that year, three Rigelians visiting Earth, who were working for the Klingons, attacked and kidnapped Dr. Phlox from the streets of San Francisco. They later transferred him via a Rigelian freighter to a Klingon ship. The Rigelian kidnappers and their ship were later destroyed.

In early 2155, the Rigelians participated in talks discussing their wish to join as a possible member in the Coalition of Planets along with Humans, Tellarites, Andorians, Coridans and Vulcans. During the negotiations, six of the Earth universal translators experienced a "glitch" and started confusing the Rigelian language with Andorian.

Trade and commerce

Rigelian commerce was regulated by the Rigelian Trade Commission during the 22nd century. In 2154, a Rigelian scout ship fell victim to an attack by a Romulan drone-ship disguised as the Earth starship Enterprise in order to destabilize the sector. Recognizing the vessel, the Trade Commission contacted Starfleet to demand compensation for the loss of their vessel and the arrest of Jonathan Archer.

Medical achievements

The Rigelians were responsible for developing a unique gene therapy technique that was capable of curing medical conditions such as Taggart's Syndrome. During the mid-2260s, an experimental chemical stimulant designed to speed up reproduction and replacement of blood in the bodies of certain species was developed that was successfully tested in Rigelian test subjects on Rigel V. Although the side-effects included tremendous strain on the spleen and the liver, it was later discovered by Doctor Leonard McCoy to be a viable treatment for producing Vulcan T-negative blood.

Except from Memory-alpha Rigelian also see Memory-beta Rigellian