Benzite

Physiology

Benzites are characterized by smooth, hairless, blue skin. A thick protrusion of the Benzite skull extends down over the face, displaying a prominent nasal lobe and brow. Two facial tendrils droop down from above the upper lip. They are unable to breathe a standard oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere, and as of the2360s, were required to wear a respiration device in those environments, the use of which was evidently overcome by the early 2370s.

History And Society

Benzite contact with the Federation was limited prior to the 24th century, but by 2364, contact had widened andMordock, creator of the Mordock Strategy, became the first Benzite to join Starfleet Academy, edging out several Federation candidates.

Relations and cooperation between the Benzites and the Federation continued to expand during this time, possibly as a prelude toward Benzar joining the Federation. Officer exchange programs were initiated, allowingStarfleet officers to serve on Benzite ships, and vice versa, in order to promote better understanding of the different cultures, regulations, and behaviors. Following in Mordock's footsteps, other Benzites enrolled in the Academy