Borothan
The Borothans were a warp-capable humanoid civilization hailing from the Alpha Quadrant.
Physiology
Borothans were humanoid in form, sharing many physical characteristics with other humanoid species. They had a typical bipedal structure, with two arms and two legs. Facial features included two eyes, a nose, and a mouth, allowing for expressive communication. Their distinctive physical traits was spiked pumps along their forehead, eye brows and chin.(ENT: "Cold Front")
History
The Borothans' history centered around their religious practices and the worship of the Great Plume of Agosoria. They were known to embark on pilgrimages to witness the Plume, considering it a sacred and awe-inspiring experience. These pilgrimages brought them into contact with other species and facilitated cultural exchange. (ENT: "Cold Front")
Im 2151 a Borothan warp field theorist named Sonsorra took passage on a transport ship to view the energy burst of the Great Plume. He and his fellow observers were invited aboard Enterprise NX-01. Upon boarding the spacecraft, he offered a special liquor called voo-sinteel as a gift to Tucker, stating it "enhances the experience" when viewing the Great Plume. (ENT: "Cold Front")
The Suliban Silik disguised himself as a Borothan pilgrim on his way to witness the Plume in 2151 in order to infiltrate Enterprise. (ENT: "Cold Front", "Detained")
A Borothan visited the Xanthan floating bazaar in 2153 when Captain Jonathan Archer, Malcolm Reed, and Trip Tucker visited the place to meet the chemist B'Rat Ud. (ENT: "Rajiin")
Society and culture
Borothan society was deeply rooted in their religious beliefs and the worship of the Great Plume of Agosoria. They held the Plume in high regard, considering it a manifestation of divinity and a source of spiritual enlightenment. Borothan pilgrims embarked on journeys to witness the Plume, displaying their devotion and seeking a connection with the divine.
Borothans were known for their good-natured and generous nature. As a gesture of gratitude, they presented the crew of Enterprise NX-01 with gifts, such as the special liquor voo-sinteel, as a token of appreciation for the opportunity to watch the Plume from the ship's mess hall. These acts exemplified their hospitable and kind-hearted disposition.(ENT: "Cold Front")
People
- Named
- Unnamed
Appendices
Appearances
- ENT:
- "Cold Front"
- "Rajiin"
Background information
The species name "Borothan" was not mentioned in "Cold Front", but instead comes from later ENT Season 1 offering "Detained". In the pronunciation guide from that episode's final draft script, the name is phonetically notated "bore-OTH-an". Nevertheless, it was a word Dean Stockwell struggled to pronounce, in his role as Colonel Grat. (Star Trek: Communicator issue 138, p. 85)