1. Introduction
2. History of Contact
3. Technological Profile
4. Physiological/Medical Profile
5. Cultural/Historical Profile

6. Threat Assessment
7. Strategic Objectives
8. Tactical Considerations
9. Vessel Database
10. Intelligence Reports

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PHYSIOLOGICAL/MEDICAL PROFILE

Tholians appear to be composed of a previously unseen crystalline material. Their exact composition is unknown, therefore their vulnerabilities are unknown at this time. In short, it is unknown whether we can track them with sensors on conventional setting.

Recommendation: Set sensors to a varying setting, focussing on crystalline structures to begin with.

Also as a result of their unknown physical makeup is an unknown susceptibility to personal weapons, although it can be assumed that, since shipboard phasers can destroy Tholian targets, a phaser could affect them. However, no one knows what power levels are necessary to "stun" a Tholian, if it can be stunned at all.

Recommendation: Use conventional settings at first, and increase as situations warrant. StarFleet policy generally advocates stunning as opposed to killing, so find a setting that stuns.

Very little is known of the Tholian physiology. Both genders are represented, though their method of reproduction is as of yet unknown. They are reputed to live remarkably long lives, though why this is so is currently unknown. Current theories are based upon their crystalline bodies being exceptionally hardy. Their home world is believed to have a sulphur based atmosphere, though no conformation from reliable sources is available.

The Tholians do possess psionic abilities, most commonly telepathy of an extraordinary range, rumoured to be used in support of, and at times as a replacement to, regular ship to ship communication. One pirate captain reported that they use telepathy to call other ships to their aid, though this is of course an unsubstantiated claim.