The beluga whale {Delphinapterus leucas) was a species of sentient cetacean native to the Arctic ocean on planet Earth. They had their own spoken language. They greatly enjoyed swimming with humanoids and would encourage it whenever possible.
By the late 23rd century, beluga whales were serving as navigators in Cetacean Ops on Constitution class starships such as the USS Enterprise. (SNW: "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans"). During 24th century, two such Starfleet officers, Lieutenant junior grade Kimolu and Lieutenant Matt, were assigned to the USS Cerritos in the early 2380s. (LD: "First First Contact", "The Least Dangerous Game", "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus", "Trusted Sources", "Starbase 80?!", "The New Next Generation")
Individuals[]
- Kimolu
- Matt
- Swhale Swhalens (half-Human hybrid)