Star Trek Founders' alien name?
The leaders of the dominion are known for having 3 names:
The Founders, what they called themselves, which became their official Star Trek name.
Shapeshifters*, what others called them.
Changelings*, also what others called them.
*Not every shapeshifter or changeling was a founder, like Odo and Laas. And not every alien with shapeshifting abilities was either of them, like Species 8472.
Since they altered the Vorta from monkey like beings they probably named the vorta. And since they created the Jem Hadar they also created their name. But did they ever got a name in their own language?
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The leaders of the dominion are known for having 3 names:
The Founders, what they called themselves, which became their official Star Trek name.
Shapeshifters*, what others called them.
Changelings*, also what others called them.
*Not every shapeshifter or changeling was a founder, like Odo and Laas. And not every alien with shapeshifting abilities was either of them, like Species 8472.
Since they altered the Vorta from monkey like beings they probably named the vorta. And since they created the Jem Hadar they also created their name. But did they ever got a name in their own language?
star-trek star-trek-ds9 star-trek-dominion
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Was species 8472 able to shape shift naturally? I thought they had to take injections to maintain a different form during that episode.
– Alarion
Mar 12 at 18:28
Species 8472 couldn't shapeshift naturally, they did had to take some injections to maintain other forms and be able to function in a Class M atmosphere.
– Sava
Mar 12 at 18:29
"Changling" is what the Founders' species is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their species by this name. "Founders" is what the group of Changlings within the Dominion is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their group by this name.
– Remy Lebeau
Mar 12 at 18:54
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The leaders of the dominion are known for having 3 names:
The Founders, what they called themselves, which became their official Star Trek name.
Shapeshifters*, what others called them.
Changelings*, also what others called them.
*Not every shapeshifter or changeling was a founder, like Odo and Laas. And not every alien with shapeshifting abilities was either of them, like Species 8472.
Since they altered the Vorta from monkey like beings they probably named the vorta. And since they created the Jem Hadar they also created their name. But did they ever got a name in their own language?
star-trek star-trek-ds9 star-trek-dominion
edited Mar 12 at 19:03
ApproachingDarknessFish
11k75783
asked Mar 12 at 17:51
KasperKasper
8414
The leaders of the dominion are known for having 3 names:
The Founders, what they called themselves, which became their official Star Trek name.
Shapeshifters*, what others called them.
Changelings*, also what others called them.
*Not every shapeshifter or changeling was a founder, like Odo and Laas. And not every alien with shapeshifting abilities was either of them, like Species 8472.
Since they altered the Vorta from monkey like beings they probably named the vorta. And since they created the Jem Hadar they also created their name. But did they ever got a name in their own language?
star-trek star-trek-ds9 star-trek-dominion
star-trek star-trek-ds9 star-trek-dominion
edited Mar 12 at 19:03
ApproachingDarknessFish
11k75783
asked Mar 12 at 17:51
KasperKasper
8414
edited Mar 12 at 19:03
ApproachingDarknessFish
11k75783
asked Mar 12 at 17:51
KasperKasper
8414
edited Mar 12 at 19:03
ApproachingDarknessFish
11k75783
edited Mar 12 at 19:03
ApproachingDarknessFish
11k75783
edited Mar 12 at 19:03
ApproachingDarknessFish
11k75783
11k75783
asked Mar 12 at 17:51
KasperKasper
8414
asked Mar 12 at 17:51
KasperKasper
8414
asked Mar 12 at 17:51
KasperKasper
8414
8414
Was species 8472 able to shape shift naturally? I thought they had to take injections to maintain a different form during that episode.
– Alarion
Mar 12 at 18:28
Species 8472 couldn't shapeshift naturally, they did had to take some injections to maintain other forms and be able to function in a Class M atmosphere.
– Sava
Mar 12 at 18:29
"Changling" is what the Founders' species is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their species by this name. "Founders" is what the group of Changlings within the Dominion is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their group by this name.
– Remy Lebeau
Mar 12 at 18:54
add a comment |
Was species 8472 able to shape shift naturally? I thought they had to take injections to maintain a different form during that episode.
– Alarion
Mar 12 at 18:28
Species 8472 couldn't shapeshift naturally, they did had to take some injections to maintain other forms and be able to function in a Class M atmosphere.
– Sava
Mar 12 at 18:29
"Changling" is what the Founders' species is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their species by this name. "Founders" is what the group of Changlings within the Dominion is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their group by this name.
– Remy Lebeau
Mar 12 at 18:54
Was species 8472 able to shape shift naturally? I thought they had to take injections to maintain a different form during that episode.
– Alarion
Mar 12 at 18:28
Was species 8472 able to shape shift naturally? I thought they had to take injections to maintain a different form during that episode.
– Alarion
Mar 12 at 18:28
Species 8472 couldn't shapeshift naturally, they did had to take some injections to maintain other forms and be able to function in a Class M atmosphere.
– Sava
Mar 12 at 18:29
Species 8472 couldn't shapeshift naturally, they did had to take some injections to maintain other forms and be able to function in a Class M atmosphere.
– Sava
Mar 12 at 18:29
"Changling" is what the Founders' species is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their species by this name. "Founders" is what the group of Changlings within the Dominion is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their group by this name.
– Remy Lebeau
Mar 12 at 18:54
"Changling" is what the Founders' species is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their species by this name. "Founders" is what the group of Changlings within the Dominion is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their group by this name.
– Remy Lebeau
Mar 12 at 18:54
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To my knowledge no piece of Star Trek media, outside information, or writer commentary has ever given an official name for the race aside from Changelings. That appears to be their species name for all intents and purposes.
answered Mar 12 at 18:00
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The Star Trek: Star Charts factbook contains race identification for each homeworld. The Founders (AKA "changelings") are clearly named as such.
According to Star Trek Magazine, the original conversation about the Founders (between Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe) was that they were an enigmatic race.
"We talked about having a race called the Founders; we wouldn't know who they were, or what kind of creatures they were, for a long time. That would be a big mystery."
Founders - Conceptual Origin: Memory Alpha
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
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The difficulty with this question is that there is no evidence that Changelings have a language of their own, in the way we understand it atleast.
A Changeling's natural state is liquid and the majority of them reside in one 'lake'. When Changelings are in liquid form together they are linked mentally to the point where the lines of individuality are blurred or possibly non-existent.
The humanoid forms we are familiar with are at best a mimicry/approximation of other humanoid species. It's doubtful that they ever developed speech using sounds or writing before meeting other humanoid lifeforms. So if they do have a name for themselves, it's more likely to be a thought than any spoken or written word.
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To my knowledge no piece of Star Trek media, outside information, or writer commentary has ever given an official name for the race aside from Changelings. That appears to be their species name for all intents and purposes.
answered Mar 12 at 18:00
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To my knowledge no piece of Star Trek media, outside information, or writer commentary has ever given an official name for the race aside from Changelings. That appears to be their species name for all intents and purposes.
answered Mar 12 at 18:00
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To my knowledge no piece of Star Trek media, outside information, or writer commentary has ever given an official name for the race aside from Changelings. That appears to be their species name for all intents and purposes.
answered Mar 12 at 18:00
Kyle DoyleKyle Doyle
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To my knowledge no piece of Star Trek media, outside information, or writer commentary has ever given an official name for the race aside from Changelings. That appears to be their species name for all intents and purposes.
answered Mar 12 at 18:00
Kyle DoyleKyle Doyle
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answered Mar 12 at 18:00
Kyle DoyleKyle Doyle
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Kyle DoyleKyle Doyle
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The Star Trek: Star Charts factbook contains race identification for each homeworld. The Founders (AKA "changelings") are clearly named as such.
According to Star Trek Magazine, the original conversation about the Founders (between Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe) was that they were an enigmatic race.
"We talked about having a race called the Founders; we wouldn't know who they were, or what kind of creatures they were, for a long time. That would be a big mystery."
Founders - Conceptual Origin: Memory Alpha
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
ValorumValorum
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Thanks everyone.
– Kasper
2 days ago
add a comment |
The Star Trek: Star Charts factbook contains race identification for each homeworld. The Founders (AKA "changelings") are clearly named as such.
According to Star Trek Magazine, the original conversation about the Founders (between Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe) was that they were an enigmatic race.
"We talked about having a race called the Founders; we wouldn't know who they were, or what kind of creatures they were, for a long time. That would be a big mystery."
Founders - Conceptual Origin: Memory Alpha
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
ValorumValorum
409k11029753198
Thanks everyone.
– Kasper
2 days ago
add a comment |
The Star Trek: Star Charts factbook contains race identification for each homeworld. The Founders (AKA "changelings") are clearly named as such.
According to Star Trek Magazine, the original conversation about the Founders (between Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe) was that they were an enigmatic race.
"We talked about having a race called the Founders; we wouldn't know who they were, or what kind of creatures they were, for a long time. That would be a big mystery."
Founders - Conceptual Origin: Memory Alpha
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
ValorumValorum
409k11029753198
The Star Trek: Star Charts factbook contains race identification for each homeworld. The Founders (AKA "changelings") are clearly named as such.
According to Star Trek Magazine, the original conversation about the Founders (between Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe) was that they were an enigmatic race.
"We talked about having a race called the Founders; we wouldn't know who they were, or what kind of creatures they were, for a long time. That would be a big mystery."
Founders - Conceptual Origin: Memory Alpha
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
ValorumValorum
409k11029753198
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
ValorumValorum
409k11029753198
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
ValorumValorum
409k11029753198
answered Mar 12 at 18:54
ValorumValorum
409k11029753198
409k11029753198
Thanks everyone.
– Kasper
2 days ago
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Thanks everyone.
– Kasper
2 days ago
Thanks everyone.
– Kasper
2 days ago
Thanks everyone.
– Kasper
2 days ago
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The difficulty with this question is that there is no evidence that Changelings have a language of their own, in the way we understand it atleast.
A Changeling's natural state is liquid and the majority of them reside in one 'lake'. When Changelings are in liquid form together they are linked mentally to the point where the lines of individuality are blurred or possibly non-existent.
The humanoid forms we are familiar with are at best a mimicry/approximation of other humanoid species. It's doubtful that they ever developed speech using sounds or writing before meeting other humanoid lifeforms. So if they do have a name for themselves, it's more likely to be a thought than any spoken or written word.
edited Mar 13 at 1:14
Ham Sandwich
6,03622574
answered Mar 12 at 18:49
K MoK Mo
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add a comment |
The difficulty with this question is that there is no evidence that Changelings have a language of their own, in the way we understand it atleast.
A Changeling's natural state is liquid and the majority of them reside in one 'lake'. When Changelings are in liquid form together they are linked mentally to the point where the lines of individuality are blurred or possibly non-existent.
The humanoid forms we are familiar with are at best a mimicry/approximation of other humanoid species. It's doubtful that they ever developed speech using sounds or writing before meeting other humanoid lifeforms. So if they do have a name for themselves, it's more likely to be a thought than any spoken or written word.
edited Mar 13 at 1:14
Ham Sandwich
6,03622574
answered Mar 12 at 18:49
K MoK Mo
1,354413
add a comment |
The difficulty with this question is that there is no evidence that Changelings have a language of their own, in the way we understand it atleast.
A Changeling's natural state is liquid and the majority of them reside in one 'lake'. When Changelings are in liquid form together they are linked mentally to the point where the lines of individuality are blurred or possibly non-existent.
The humanoid forms we are familiar with are at best a mimicry/approximation of other humanoid species. It's doubtful that they ever developed speech using sounds or writing before meeting other humanoid lifeforms. So if they do have a name for themselves, it's more likely to be a thought than any spoken or written word.
edited Mar 13 at 1:14
Ham Sandwich
6,03622574
answered Mar 12 at 18:49
K MoK Mo
1,354413
The difficulty with this question is that there is no evidence that Changelings have a language of their own, in the way we understand it atleast.
A Changeling's natural state is liquid and the majority of them reside in one 'lake'. When Changelings are in liquid form together they are linked mentally to the point where the lines of individuality are blurred or possibly non-existent.
The humanoid forms we are familiar with are at best a mimicry/approximation of other humanoid species. It's doubtful that they ever developed speech using sounds or writing before meeting other humanoid lifeforms. So if they do have a name for themselves, it's more likely to be a thought than any spoken or written word.
edited Mar 13 at 1:14
Ham Sandwich
6,03622574
answered Mar 12 at 18:49
K MoK Mo
1,354413
edited Mar 13 at 1:14
Ham Sandwich
6,03622574
edited Mar 13 at 1:14
Ham Sandwich
6,03622574
edited Mar 13 at 1:14
Ham Sandwich
6,03622574
6,03622574
answered Mar 12 at 18:49
K MoK Mo
1,354413
answered Mar 12 at 18:49
K MoK Mo
1,354413
answered Mar 12 at 18:49
K MoK Mo
1,354413
1,354413
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Was species 8472 able to shape shift naturally? I thought they had to take injections to maintain a different form during that episode.
– Alarion
Mar 12 at 18:28
Species 8472 couldn't shapeshift naturally, they did had to take some injections to maintain other forms and be able to function in a Class M atmosphere.
– Sava
Mar 12 at 18:29
"Changling" is what the Founders' species is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their species by this name. "Founders" is what the group of Changlings within the Dominion is known as. Changlings have been shown referring to their group by this name.
– Remy Lebeau
Mar 12 at 18:54