Vulcans

A humanoid race, with copper-based blood, slightly green-tinted complexion and notably pointed ears, they are responsible in a large part for the founding of the Federation. Over the centuries

A founding member of the United Federation of Planets, its pointy-eared natives turned to logic as a path away from self-destructive violence nearly 2,000 years ago, and a splinter group with star drive left to found the Star Empire. 's government includes the titled leaders "ministers" -- including the security ministry known as the V'Shar -- and a Bill of Rights to protect civil liberties.Though its people are pacifists, it maintains its own defense fleet. Vulcan once fought a hundred-year war with Romulus -- a conflict blames on a misunderstanding caused by one of a fellow Q's "self-destructive" stunts. It is not specified whether this was related to the original Vulcan-Romulan schism, or followed their split. Vulcan features huge wilderness preserves and was the site of exile for the poet sometime in the last 300 years.

In the mid-22nd century, Vulcans still carry remnants of their more emotional selves. The captain of Enterprise NX-01, Jonathan Archer — who numbers amongst his crew a Vulcan science officer/liason named T'Po.

In the 23rd century a Vulcan, Commander, served as first officer and science officer aboard the for many years.

The Vulcans are related to Romulans