- For similarly named articles, see Rigellian.
The Rigellians were a species of humanoids native to Rigel VII, in the Rigel system. By the 23rd century, their society resembled that of Earth's middle ages, although with much greater technological advancement. The Kaylar, their warrior caste, were a sub-species unto themselves.
In 2254, Rigel VII was considered for membership in the United Federation of Planets. However, Rigellian traditionalists allied with a sect of Kaylar and led an uprising which resulted in the deaths of several officers from the USS Enterprise, including Yeoman Dermot Cusack. Due to the planet's continued strife, the Rigellians' membership was denied. (Star Trek: Early Voyages comic: Our Dearest Blood)
External links[]
- Rigellian (humanoid) article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.