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|affiliation = [[Galactic Federation]] | |affiliation = [[Galactic Federation]] | ||
|origin = [[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]] | |origin = [[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]] | ||
|appearances = <ul><li>[[DW]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon]]''</li><li>[[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon]]''</li><li> [[MA]]: ''[[The Dark Path]]''</li><li>[[DWM]]: ''[[Art Attack!]]'' (cameo)</li></ul> | |appearances = <ul><li>[[DW]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon]]''</li><li>[[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon]]''</li><li> [[MA]]: ''[[The Dark Path]]''</li><li>[[DWM]]: ''[[Art Attack!]]'' (cameo)</li><li>[[K9TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Anubis]]'' (Drawing)</li></ul> | ||
|mentions= <ul><li>[[DW]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]''</li><li>[[NA]]: ''[[Original Sin]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Mean Streets]]''</li></ul> | |mentions= <ul><li>[[DW]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]''</li><li>[[NA]]: ''[[Original Sin]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Mean Streets]]''</li></ul> | ||
|individuals= [[Alpha Centauri]], [[Epilira]] | |individuals= [[Alpha Centauri]], [[Epilira]] | ||
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:''Though hexapods, none of the six limbs are used for walking. A full view of them suggests they have a pair of [[Wikipedia:prolegs|prolegs]].'' | :''Though hexapods, none of the six limbs are used for walking. A full view of them suggests they have a pair of [[Wikipedia:prolegs|prolegs]].'' | ||
Despite their female-like voices, Alpha Centaurans were hermaphrodites and should properly be referred to as "it". | Despite their female-like voices, Alpha Centaurans were hermaphrodites and should properly be referred to as "it". Nevertheless, the [[Third Doctor|Doctor]] generally used the masculine to refer to [[Alpha Centauri|the Federation ambassador to Peladon]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon]]'') Every few years, they would develop certain urges and, if convenient, they would create an offspring. ([[NA]]: ''[[Legacy]]'') | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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During the entrance of [[Peladon (planet)|Peladon]] into the [[Galactic Federation]], [[Alpha Centauri]] acted as a diplomat. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon]]'') It later stayed on during the later war with [[Galaxy 5]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon]]'') | During the entrance of [[Peladon (planet)|Peladon]] into the [[Galactic Federation]], [[Alpha Centauri]] acted as a diplomat. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon]]'') It later stayed on during the later war with [[Galaxy 5]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon]]'') | ||
A drawing of an Alpha Centauran appeared in the [[Anubian]]'s book. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Anubis]]'') | |||
[[Category:Races and species]] | [[Category:Races and species]] | ||
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]] | [[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]] | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 21 May 2010
The Alpha Centaurans were a hexapodial species, known for their nervous temperaments.
Biology
The Alpha Centaurans were hexapods with tentacle-like limbs, each tipped with claws. Their heads were featureless except for a large eye. (DW: The Monster of Peladon) They were normally green in colour, though they would change in hue to match their mood. (MA: The Dark Path) Red, pink and black was for anger, purple was for sadness and yellow was for fear or nervousness. Alpha Centaurans could be incapacitated by a blow to the side of the head. (NA: Legacy)
- Though hexapods, none of the six limbs are used for walking. A full view of them suggests they have a pair of prolegs.
Despite their female-like voices, Alpha Centaurans were hermaphrodites and should properly be referred to as "it". Nevertheless, the Doctor generally used the masculine to refer to the Federation ambassador to Peladon. (DW: The Monster of Peladon) Every few years, they would develop certain urges and, if convenient, they would create an offspring. (NA: Legacy)
Culture
The Alpha Centaurans were known for being hypochondriacs. Alpha Centaurans never drank alcohol and could not see the appeal of it. (MA: The Dark Path) The Alpha Centaurans were greatly opposed to scandals and would do anything to cover them up. (NA: Shakedown) Apparently they enjoyed playing table tennis, having an Table Tennis Club. (DW: Robot)
History
Though Alpha Centaurans could be found in the Earth Empire, (NA: Original Sin, Shakedown, BNA: Mean Streets) they became full members of the Galactic Federation. (DW: The Monster of Peladon)
On the ship Piri Reis, the cultural advisor was a Alpha Centauran named Epilira. It was later removed from existence by the Darkheart. (MA: The Dark Path)
During the entrance of Peladon into the Galactic Federation, Alpha Centauri acted as a diplomat. (DW: The Curse of Peladon) It later stayed on during the later war with Galaxy 5. (DW: The Monster of Peladon)
A drawing of an Alpha Centauran appeared in the Anubian's book. (K9TV: The Curse of Anubis)
