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Vulcan redesign

Vulcans evolved in a hot environment, and their physiology helps keep them cool. Their tall, slim figure decreases the amount of sunlight that hits them and allows them to dissipate heat. Large, thin ears also help to cool blood. They’re also great for hearing things.

Vulcans are almost completely hairless, except for whiskers and eyebrows. Slanted eyebrows and a V-shaped groove  above the lip evolved to catch rainwater—an ancient Vulcan could just cup their tongue under their upper lip and drink up. They don’t need to drink very often, and modern Vulcans retain their two “drought bladders,” which store water.

Vulcans inhale and exhale through the openings just under their jaw. The openings are surrounded by a ring of muscle that enables them to close against strong winds to keep out sand and dirt. However, when under stress, such as when running, Vulcans can use a circular breathing system, inhaling through their through and exhaling through their mouth. This provides a steadier stream of oxygen and keeps the individual from becoming fatigued. Though the length of their legs gives them a longer stride length, Vulcans are generally about as fast as humans when running, but their fantastic endurance gives them an advantage when going long distances—a well-trained Vulcan can keep up a ten mph pace for one or two days with minimal rest and no water.

Vulcan blood is green due to a mix of respiratory and immune fluids. Oxygen-carrying haemocyanin (blue) and xanthocytes from the immune system (yellow) give Vulcans their characteristic greenish hue. Illnesses that affect the immune system can impair this balance and cause Vulcans to take on a blue or yellow tint (So a Vulcan “feeling blue” would mean sick, not sad XD)

 Um, nictitating membranes—they have ‘em. Keeps the dirt out of their eyes.

OH and I have this whole thing about a “sense of weather” and electricity and mind melds but I’m going to save that for another post because this is long enough already.

 

Tuvok and T’Pring at the bottom!

Since Vulcans are so peaceful and shit all of my poses are weapons-related. Referenced from SenshiStock, Trekcore, and a random Googled image.

 

Hit me up with questions, discussions, issues with stuff, whatever. I like to hear from you guys. Seriously, I always have more to write, I just don’t.

Also if there are any mistakes up there I’m sorry, I’m so tired right now it’s not funny.