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{{factioninfo | name = Undine | faction = Undine | status = NPC Faction | species = Undine | quadrant = Fluidic Space | capital = | political_system = | foreign_policy = Isolationist | allegiance = | leader = | alliance_relations = Open warfare, manipulated by Iconians | imagepeople = Eric_Cooper_Undine.png | peoplecap = An Undine leader. | imageships = NicorBioshipNPC.png | shipscap = A [[Nicor Bioship]] }} The '''Undine''' (known to the [[Borg Collective|Borg]] as '''Species 8472''') are a non-humanoid [[race|species]] indigenous to [[fluidic space]], a parallel universe filled with organic fluid rather than vacuum. They are referred to by the Klingons as "qa'meH quv", meaning "replacers of honor with dishonor." == Physical features == Their DNA is formed by a triple helix which makes them very resistant to almost all forms of biological attack, including Borg assimilation. They stand approximately 3 meters tall and have a tripedal structure (three legs). The Borg consider them to be "the apex of biological evolution". == Culture == Little is known about Undine culture. They are quite xenophobic, and rule their part in fluidic space with force. They see all other creatures as inferior. ==Technology== [[File:Undine_Infiltrator.jpg|thumb|An Undine]] The Undine utilize organic technology comprised of the same material they themselves are made of. This makes their vessels unusually resilient against Borg attacks. They are also capable of shape-shifting using a form of genetic manipulation, and can switch between different forms at will. Undine ships use [[Fluidic Antiproton weapons (space)|Fluidic Antiproton]] weapons. == History == * 2373: ** The Borg discover the existence of the Undine, and invade fluidic space in an attempt to assimilate the species. The plan backfires, as the Undine are immune to their attacks and begin striking back at the Collective's territory in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. ** The {{USS|Voyager}} - having been stranded in the Delta Quadrant three years earlier - wanders into the crossfire and narrowly escapes destruction at the hands of a [[Nicor Bioship]]. The crew discovers that the Undine intend to wipe out all life in the [[galaxy]], and therefore represent a greater threat than the Borg. They form an alliance with the Collective, helping them to develop technology to use against the invaders in return for safe passage through Borg space. * [[24th Century#2374|2374]]: ** Equipped with enhanced Borg technology, ''Voyager'' enters fludic space and destroys four Undine vessels in a show of force. After returning to normal space and defeating thirteen more, the Undine determine that the invasion is not worth the price and withdraw their ships. * [[24th Century#2375|2375]]: ** Having identified the [[Federation]] as a greater threat than the Borg, the Undine prepare to infiltrate [[Starfleet]] using [[terrasphere]]s as training ground for their agents. ''Voyager'' eventually discovers this, and [[Kathryn Janeway|Captain Janeway]] is able to open diplomatic channels and negotiate a cease-fire. * [[2387]]: ** While recovering on [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]] from wounds sustained during a battle against [[Nero]], [[Worf]] is attacked by an Undine. He manages to defeat his attacker, but is forced to disintegrate the body. * [[2389]]: ** During a baseball game between the Pike City Pioneers and the S'Yahazah City Talons, a team representing the [[Gorn Hegemony]] in diplomatic negotiations with the Klingon Empire, the pitcher for the Talons abruptly reverts to Undine form. The infiltrator is swiftly killed by the other members of the Gorn team. It is suggested that the reversion was caused by an excessive amount of alcoholic Meridor consumed by the Undine. * Date Unknown: ** Raka, a lieutenant of [[Hassan the Undying]], is revealed to be an Undine infiltrator after being exposed to catalyzed [[decalithium]]. The Undine is killed by a [[Starfleet]] security team. * [[2395]]: ** [[Ja'rod]], the leader of the [[Klingon Empire|Klingon]] [[House of Duras]], is attacked by three shape-shifting aliens during his shore leave on [[Rha'darus]]. He kills two of them and manages to incapacitate the third for further interrogation. The shape-shifter reveals that it is an Undine, and that it was sent to kill and subsequently impersonate Ja'rod to infiltrate the Klingon High Command. * [[2396]]: ** [[T'Vix|Captain T'Vix]] of the {{mAlpha|USS Cochrane|U.S.S. ''Cochrane''}} is relieved of duty, along with two senior officers, and detained at [[Facility 4028]]. All records of the incident are sealed. * [[2399]]: ** The {{IKS|Kang}} returns to [[Qo'noS]] with evidence showing that Undine infiltrators are controlling the [[Gorn Hegemony]] and that they are responsible for the current conflict with the Klingon Empire. [[J'mpok|Chancellor J'mpok]] subsequently declares war on the Hegemony. ** A human woman is arrested for the murder of her husband, who she suspected of being an Undine infiltrator. * [[2400]]: ** [[Worf]] makes a personal appeal to the Federation Council and Starfleet for Federation support of the Klingons' fight against the Undine infiltration of the Alpha Quadrant. When he is rebuffed, he cuts ties with the Federation. * [[2401]]: ** Councilor [[Konjah]] of the Klingon High Council is revealed to be an Undine after he is attacked by [[Lethean]] Mercenaries. The members of the [[House of Konjah]] are killed or forced into hiding. * [[2403]]: ** The Gorn Hegemony surrenders to the Klingon Empire, and the Klingons publicly execute more than a dozen Undine infiltrators in the Gorn government and military. * Date Unknown: ** [[Elim Garak]] claims to have encountered an Undine infiltrator disguised as a member of a security detail while escorting [[Natima Lang]] to the Detapa Council. According to Garak, the Undine's disguise momentarily failed. The suspect was debriefed, but later disappeared. ** An attempted temporal incursion by the Undine is foiled by the [[Department of Temporal Investigations]]. It is rumoured, but not confirmed, that Temporal Investigations played a much larger role in the fight against the Undine. ** Captain [[Data]], [[Geordi La Forge]], and the crew of the [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise'']] are able to seal a massive rift to fluidic space. == Missions involved == * {{mission|Diplomatic Orders}}: In [[2409]], [[Ambassador]] [[Sokketh]] of [[Vulcan]] is revealed to be an Undine infiltrator on [[P'Jem]]. * {{mission|Stop the Signal}}: An Undine agent infiltrates a Klingon listening post in the [[Bomari System]]. When the [[player]] attacks the base, the agent retreats to its [[Tethys Bio-Dreadnought]]. * {{mission|Facility 4028}}: The player encounters the Undine who impersonated [[T'Vix]] during a prison break at [[Facility 4028]]. * {{mission|A Gathering Darkness}}: Shortly before Undine forces completely destroy [[Omicron Kappa II]] after it was assimilated by the [[Borg]], a [[Borg Sphere]] escapes with a captured Undine.[[File:Undine focused energy beam.png|thumb|The Undine focused energy beam...]][[File:Undine focused energy beam - Omicron Kappa II.png|thumb|...annihilating [[Omicron Kappa II]]]] * {{mission|Assimilation}}: The Borg have developed the technology needed to assimilate the Undine, and launch a second invasion of fluidic space. Meanwhile, the captured Undine is being assimilated on a [[Cube]] in the [[NGC-4447 System]]. * {{mission|Fluid Dynamics}}: Along with a Starfleet task force under the command of Admiral [[Tuvok]] on the {{USS|Voyager}}, the player enters fluidic space in order to thwart the Collective's attempt to assimilate the Undine. * The Undine are one of the factions that will randomly attack a Federation [[Fleet starbase|starbase]] in: ** {{mission|Fleet Alert}} ** {{mission|Fleet Transport Defense}} ** {{mission|Starbase Fleet Defense}} * {{mission|Colony Invasion}}: The Undine are one of the factions that will randomly attack a Federation colony. * {{mission|A Step Between Stars}}: [[Eric Cooper]] reveals himself as an Undine infiltrator after tricking the player and Rear Admiral [[Tuvok]] into opening an [[Iconian Gateway]] into the [[Jenolan Dyson Sphere]], thus giving the Undine an easy route into the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. The player must then defeat an Undine invasion force. * {{mission|Surface Tension}}: As a distraction from their main target, the Undine launch an ambush on the [[Sol System]] in early [[2410]], while in fact pushing to destroy [[Qo'noS]] with a [[Planet Killer (Undine)|planet killer]]. * {{mission|Undine Assault}}: Aside from the Sol and Qo'noS Systems, the Undine have also launched planet killers towards [[Gornar]], [[Ferenginar]], [[Cardassia Prime]] and [[Andoria]]. Joint Federation-Klingon-Romulan forces are dispatched to protect these worlds. * {{mission|Undine Infiltration}}: After exposing an Undine infiltrator in [[Hathon]] on [[Bajor]], an entire secret base is revealed in caves beneath the city. * {{mission|Viscous Cycle}}: A joint Federation-Klingon-Romulan task force enters fluidic space in order to destroy Undine shipyards "growing" planet killers. * {{mission|Fluidic Destruction}}: The Undine battle players for control of the [[Undine Battlezone]] in the [[Solanae Dyson Sphere]]. * {{mission|Mindscape}}: In order to track down "Cooper" who continues to mentally assault him, Tuvok requests the players aid due to their past experiences with "Cooper". Together, they track "Cooper" to a self-aware [[Command Bioship]] in fluidic space used to coordinate the entire Undine fleet. Tuvok is able to initiate a mind meld with the vessel, convincing the Undine that they have been manipulated by the [[Iconian]]s. The Undine withdraw to fluidic space, effectively ending the [[Undine War]]. After "Cooper" is defeated, his bioship plans to "re-purpose" him. ==Missions formerly involved== * {{mission|War Games}}: Undine have replaced the crew of the {{USS|Athens}} and attempt to destroy the player's ship during a training mission in the [[Draylon System]]. == Politics == The Undine seem to have some form of state and military hierarchy, but neither the name nor the constitution are known. == Military == <div class="sitemap1"> === Starships === * {{pips|1}} [[Dactylus Bioship]] * {{pips|1}} [[Nicor Bioship]] * {{pips|2}} [[Dromias Bio-Cruiser]] * {{pips|3}} [[Vila Heavy Bioship]] * {{pips|4}} [[Dahut Frigate]] * {{pips|4}} [[Tethys Bio-Dreadnought]] * {{pips|5}} [[Planet Killer (Undine)|Planet Killer]] </diV> <div class="sitemap2"> === Ground forces === * {{pips|1}} [[Recruit]] * {{pips|1}} [[Guardian]] * {{pips|2}} [[Undine Aggressor]] * {{pips|2}} [[Officer]] * {{pips|2}} [[Psi Warrior]] * {{pips|3}} [[Battle Leader]] * {{pips|3}} [[Unit Commander]] * {{pips|3}} [[Psi Commander]] * {{pips|4}} [[Undine Infiltrator|Infiltrator]] * {{pips|4}} [[Overseer]] * {{pips|4}} [[War Master]] * {{pips|4}} [[Psi Master]] </div> <div class="sitemap3"> === Bosses === * {{pips|4}} [[Sokketh|Ambassador Sokketh]] * {{pips|4}} [[Zelle|Admiral Zelle]] * {{pips|4}} [[T'Vala|Captain T'Vala]] * {{pips|4}} [[Egg|Lt. Cd. E'genn]] </div> {{clear}} == NPCs == :''See [[:Category: Undine NPCs|List of Undine NPCs]] ==Notes== * The word "Undine" comes from the Latin word for "wave", "unda", which relates to the nature of the Undine's realm, "fluidic space". "Undine" may also refer to [[wikipedia:Undine (alchemy)|undines]], water elementals from the works of the German alchemist Paracelsus, also relating to the Undine's realm. * When using the full [[Aegis Technological Research|Aegis set]] against Undine ships prior to Season 9, the Reactive shielding procs both Antiproton and Plasma resistance. This indicates that the Undine energy weapon is some kind of Plasma/Antiproton hybrid, similar to the [[Plasma-Disruptor Hybrid Beam Array]]. ** Following Season 9, Undine ship NPCs use Fluidic Antiproton weapons. * The Undine also used to be featured in the now removed mission {{mission|Divide et Impera}}, in which an Undine impersonating [[Admiral]] [[Zelle]] sends the player on a wild-goose chase to the [[Vendor System]] in order to assume the identity of [[Selok|Commander Selok]]. ==See also== *[[:Category:Playable Undine starships|Playable Undine starships]] ==External links== {{MA Link|Species 8472}} {{MB Link|Species 8472}} {{Factionnav/Undine}} {{FactionNav}} [[Category:Races]] [[Category:Non-player races]] [[Category:Undine|*]] [[Category:Fluidic Space]]
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