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|image = VegaNexos.jpg | |image = VegaNexos.jpg | ||
|type = [[Humanoid]] | |||
|type = Humanoid | |origin = [[Vega]] | ||
|origin = [[Vega]] | |||
|affiliation = | |affiliation = | ||
|appearances = [[ | |first = The Monster of Peladon (TV story) | ||
|appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Prelude Legacy (short story)|Prelude Legacy]]'', ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'', ''[[Fear of the Dark (novel)|Fear of the Dark]]''}} | |||
|individuals = [[Vega Nexos | |individuals = {{csl|[[Vega Nexos (The Monster of Peladon)|Vega Nexos]]}} | ||
}} | }}{{you may|Vegan (K9 and the Beasts of Vega)|n1=the sentient energy beings of the same name}} | ||
The '''Vegans''' were a race of [[satyr]]-like [[humanoid]]s from [[Vega]]. | |||
The '''Vegans''' were a race of [[satyr]]-like [[humanoid]]s from [[Vega]] | |||
The | == Biology == | ||
The Vegans were physically characterised by reddish-gold [[skin]], hairy [[leg]]s, large [[eye]]s and long [[nose]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'') They had [[infrared]] vision and a powerful build, ideally suiting them to [[mining]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') A different account saw [[The Doctor (Seven Keys to Doomsday)|the Doctor]] describing the Vegans as "hairy [[octopus]]es with lots of teeth". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Seven Keys to Doomsday (audio story)|Seven Keys to Doomsday]]'') | |||
Vegans were very attuned to the physical world, and some believed that connection to be on a | == Culture == | ||
Philosophically, they were a very practical race who eschewed [[superstition]] and were quite happy to use the latest technology, rather than their own formidable strength, to clear a mine. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'') | |||
The entire race may have been given over to mining, at least according to the Vegans who were brought in to help mine [[trisilicate]] on Peladon. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'') This notion was seemingly confirmed by a Vegan sent in to help excavate [[the Diadem]] on [[Pakha]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') | |||
Vegans were very attuned to the physical world, and some believed that connection to be on a spiritual level too. They had a venerable tradition of [[honour]] and respect for proper names. [[Geology]] was one of the fundamental skills of the Vegans. Vegan geology relied on a combination of science, mysticism, and ESP. Their [[religion]] was the [[Vega Viniculum]], which taught them to believe in the soil, the ground, and the womb of [[Lifespan|life]]. It was their custom to bury their dead. Vegans crossed their arms across their chests with their splayed hands over each shoulder and each finger hooked, as a sign to ward off evil. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Fear of the Dark (novel)|Fear of the Dark]]'') | |||
== History == | |||
[[Bandraginus Five]] was a Vegan shipyard. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[First Frontier (novel)|First Frontier]]'') | |||
In the [[26th century]], [[Curtis Henry Foobl]] was placed on trial by the [[Earth Empire]] for eating the [[Vegan ambassador]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Abslom Daak... Dalek Killer (comic story)|Abslom Daak... Dalek Killer]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 21 September 2022
- You may be looking for the sentient energy beings of the same name.
The Vegans were a race of satyr-like humanoids from Vega.
Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Vegans were physically characterised by reddish-gold skin, hairy legs, large eyes and long noses. (TV: The Monster of Peladon) They had infrared vision and a powerful build, ideally suiting them to mining. (PROSE: Legacy) A different account saw the Doctor describing the Vegans as "hairy octopuses with lots of teeth". (AUDIO: Seven Keys to Doomsday)
Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]
Philosophically, they were a very practical race who eschewed superstition and were quite happy to use the latest technology, rather than their own formidable strength, to clear a mine. (TV: The Monster of Peladon)
The entire race may have been given over to mining, at least according to the Vegans who were brought in to help mine trisilicate on Peladon. (TV: The Monster of Peladon) This notion was seemingly confirmed by a Vegan sent in to help excavate the Diadem on Pakha. (PROSE: Legacy)
Vegans were very attuned to the physical world, and some believed that connection to be on a spiritual level too. They had a venerable tradition of honour and respect for proper names. Geology was one of the fundamental skills of the Vegans. Vegan geology relied on a combination of science, mysticism, and ESP. Their religion was the Vega Viniculum, which taught them to believe in the soil, the ground, and the womb of life. It was their custom to bury their dead. Vegans crossed their arms across their chests with their splayed hands over each shoulder and each finger hooked, as a sign to ward off evil. (PROSE: Fear of the Dark)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Bandraginus Five was a Vegan shipyard. (PROSE: First Frontier)
In the 26th century, Curtis Henry Foobl was placed on trial by the Earth Empire for eating the Vegan ambassador. (COMIC: Abslom Daak... Dalek Killer)
