were vulcans inspired by elves?

Aaron L · Jan 8, 2003

That's neat, is that why klingon legend says that they rose up and killed their gods?

Hand of Evil · Jan 9, 2003

Aaron L said:
That's neat, is that why klingon legend says that they rose up and killed their gods?

Possible, the book never really said.

Droogie · Jan 9, 2003

I was reading this thread with great interest and then I started to get dizzy and I broke out into a cold sweat.

It was then I realized that I have OD'ed on geekiness.

Aquila · Jan 9, 2003

What I've heard, and it makes alot of sense, is:

Vulcans: Japanese
Romulans: Chinese
Klingons: Russians

The major alien races in Star Trek were based off some of the major world powers at the time.

BrooklynKnight · Jan 9, 2003

Aquila is correct.
Startrek was very much a political message for Rodenberry.

Almost every episode had some subtle poltical or humanirian tone.

He especially loved to denounce relgion as an old and archaic idea.

And let me tell you, Klingons and russians are a LOT alike

Hairy Burly people that love to get drunk and fight!
(take it from me, my family is russian)