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)