So sue me. I can sit down and watch Enterprise without an allergic reation to the TV, and as such, I will take what I like and ignore the rest.
I happen to like Phlox, and so, in his honour May I present a highly conjectural 51 point Species Template;
Species Template: Denobulan
By DanG
A Species with a long history alongside the Federation. A highly developed and advanced culture, they had been allied and trading partners of the Vulcans prior to Earth’s first contact in 2063, and were among the first few alien species that humanity encountered.
As a species they value openness and knowledge and display a gregarious, outgoing nature, that sets them apart from the emotionless Vulcans. They extol the virtiues of learning and the arts, and are strong in both Artistic and Scientific fields (they are open to both advanced and alternate paths of learning, and have long combined the two for a rather 'unique' style of Scientific practice), combined with an open, curious nature that seems to embody the Vulcan philosophy of IDIC, it is little wonder that both Vulcans and Denobulans became firm friends and staunch allies. And the highly adaptive and emotional nature of the species enabled them to quickly bond with Humans, the two species becoming firm friends. Many conjecture that the Denobulans were the bridging factor between the Vulcans and Humans allowing the core of the Federation to firm up during the early years allowing the two species to work past their differences and become the allies that would eventually form the Federation. Indeed, the Interspecies Medical Exchange program active in the mid 22nd century was an effort to help bring the two species together, initiated by the Denobulan medical council.
While the Denobulan’s were not among the first 5 founding members of the Federation, they did however retain a close trading alliance, until their full membership was approved shortly afterwards, the Denobulans were among the first new members of the UFP. Since that time the Denobulans have become staunch supporters of the Federation.
Denobulan Culture accepts polygamy as a relationship standard, with each individuals taking multiple wives, and each wife able to take multiple husbands. Such a volatile emotional arrangement can easily be mis-interpreted by monogamistic species, however this system is supported by the Denobulan trait for a mating season, when they mate with fertile females in order to produce offsring. However because of the polygamistic nature of the species, and the competition to be the genetic superior even if only those that are chosen as mates, Mating season on Denobura can, at times, get... Violent. The polygamistic nature of Denobulan relations does of course mean that they are free to see new partners and mates even after married.
The Denobulan’s are humanoid in nature, with a pair of cartilage ridges that run from their cheekbone to the top of their forehead, where it tends to disappear under a high receding hairline. Their facial muscles are densely packed, and this is most obvious when a Denobulan grins, giving them a far larger, even un-nerving, smile than would seem possible.
Attributes
Fitness 2 [5]
Coordination 2 [5]
Intellect 3 [5]
Presence 2 [5]
Empathy +1
Psi 0 [5]
Skills
Artistic Expression (Choose Specialisation) 1 (2)
Culture (Denobulan) 2 (3)
History (Denobulan) 1 (2)
Language (Denobulan) 2
Science, Any (Choose Specialisation) 1 (2)
Unarmed Combat (Choose Specialisation) 1 (2)
World Knowledge (Denobulan) 1 (2)
Typical Advantages/Disadvantages
Curious +1, Excellent chemoreception +1, +1 Courage Point
Note; For the obvious reasons, facts and culture of the Denobulans is likely to change and alter through the course of the run of Enterprise. As such the contents of this profile may possibly change as new facts and information is established
Hope you enjoy it, and feedback is a requirement, especially from anyone that has seen past 'Dear Doctor' which is where we are in the UK.