Xindi

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The Xindi are an alliance of species who evolved on the same planet in the Delphic Expanse, known as Xindus, whose infamous attack on Earth and attempts to eradicate Humans in the early 2150s changed the course of history and initiated the series of events that helped establish United Earth as a major interstellar power. In at least one alternate future timeline, the Xindi state will have by the 26th century become a Member of the United Federation of Planets.

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Caption:	Degra, a Xindi-Primate in 2154.
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Caption:	Jannar, a Xindi-Arboreal in 2154.
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Caption:	Commander Dolim, a Xindi-Reptilian in 2154.
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Caption:	A Xindi-Insectoid in 2154.
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Caption:	A Xindi-Aquatic, in 2154.
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Caption:	The skull of a Xindi-Avian in 2154.

Contents 1 Xindi Species 2 History 3 Culture 4 References 5 Related Topics

Xindi Species

Six different intelligent species developed on Xindus; one of them, the Xindi-Avians, is believed extinct. The surviving species are united under the governance of the Xindi Council, which contains two representatives from each species.

• Xindi-Aquatics
• Xindi-Arboreals
• Xindi-Insectoids
• Xindi-Primates
• Xindi-Reptilians

The different Xindi species are extremely similiar in their functionally-important DNA, sharing over 99.5% despite the apparent physical differences. (ENT: "The Xindi") All the Xindi species share distinctive ridges on their cheekbones.

History

Main article: Xindi history

The Xindi have had a long and turbulent history, characterized by inter-species conflict up until the destruction of their homeworld in the 2030s. In the 2150s, they attempted to destroy Earth with a superweapon. They eventually become members of the Federation.

Culture

The Xindi nearly worship the Guardians, considering them saviors. Children are taught to revere them and give thanks to them at the end of each day, and to question a Guardian is a terrible offense. (ENT: "The Council")

Xindi pass down "initiation medals" amongst the members of a family. (ENT: "Azati Prime")

For more information on the culture of each Xindi race, see each race's own entry.

References

• ENT:
  • "The Expanse"
  • "The Xindi"
  • "The Shipment"
  • "Stratagem"
  • "Harbinger"
  • "Doctor's Orders"
  • "Hatchery"
  • "Azati Prime"
  • "Damage"
  • "The Forgotten"
  • "The Council"
  • "Countdown"
  • "Zero Hour"

Related Topics

• List of Xindi
• Temporal Cold War
• Xindi starship classes
• Xindi technologyde:Xindi nl:Xindi sv:Xindier