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The '''Jem'Hadar''' are a genetically engineered species of humanoid Sapients created by the [[Dominion]] to serve as infantry and spacecraft crews. They are highly distinguishable by their purplish-blue skin and horned, reptilian countenance. Jem'Hadar are incapable of sexual reproduction and are mass-grown in cloning facilities, where they mature and learn quickly, thus allowing for rapid production. They require no food after maturation (save for White, see below), nor do they require sleep. A Jem'Hadar also have a built in ability to 'shroud' itself, making it invisible. They are very effective soldiers and are normally fanatically loyal to the [[Founders]]. However, to ensure loyalty, they have an engineered dependency and addiction to the drug [[Ketracel-white]], which provides all the necessary sustenance required to keep adult Jem'Hadar alive. Without Ketracel-White, a Jem'Hadar goes through withdrawal, which ends in its eventual devolution into insane bloodlust and finally death. This was exploited during the [[Dominion War]] by the Alpha Quadrent powers who set about destroying white production facilities.
[[Image:Jem'Hadar.jpg|thumb|right|A Jem'Hadar]]The '''Jem'Hadar''' are a [[humanoid]] species native to the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. They serve as the backbone of the [[Dominion]] military, manning Dominion spacecraft and serving as infantry.
 
==Physiology==
The Jem'Hadar have a reptilian appearance, with bluish-grey skin and vestigial horns. Due to extensive [[genetic engineering]], they do not breed, eat, drink or sleep; they subsist entirely on [[Ketracel-white]]. Jem'Hadar are born in hatcheries and kept in stasis until they are deployed. Their development is extremely rapid, going from birth to adulthood in three days. Their average life expectancy is less than 20 years and no Jem'Hadar has lived to see 30, although this is due to military attrition rather than aging.  
 
Jem'Hadar possess a rudimentary [[cloaking device|cloaking ability]] known as a "shroud", which is capable of visually blending a Jem'Hadar in with his surroundings.
 
==Culture==
:''"I am dead. As of this moment, we are all dead. We go into battle to reclaim our lives. This, we do gladly, for we are Jem'Hadar. Remember - victory is life."''
:-- Jem'Hadar ritual pre-battle address
 
The Jem'Hadar are bred and conditioned to be what the Dominion considers "perfect soldiers". They are fanatically devoted to the [[Founder]]s, whom they revere as [[god]]s; failure to adequately protect a Founder is seen as sufficient reason to commit [[suicide]]. Jem'Hadar have a rudimentary rank system based on seniority, although all Jem'Hadar are subordinate to the [[Vorta]]. Their only purpose in life is military service; because of this, they feel no need for entertainment or personal relations. Jem'Hadar often employ "human wave" attacks against enemy positions.
 
==Threat Assessment==
As the military force of the Dominion, the Jem'Hadar are generally both capable (by ''[[Star Trek]]'' standards) and disposable. A freshly hatched Jem'Hadar can be combat-ready in a matter of days, so the Dominion spends them casually in wars of attrition. Nonetheless, an individual Jem'Hadar soldier with only weeks of preparation is as capable as a [[Federation]] or [[Klingon]] soldier with months or years of training.
 
Jem'Hadar also provide naval personnel as crew for [[attack ship]]s and [[Dominion battleship]]s. As attack ships and their crews are easily replaceable, they are often used with an attrition strategy, using [[kamikaze]] attacks freely. The crews of the rarer Dominion battleships are not as reckless.
 
While dangerous in close combat, Jem'Hadar ferocity and recklessness are not likely to prevail against an enemy with comparable technology that uses combined-arms tactics unless they have a substantial numerical advantage. Similarly, Jem'Hadar are aggressive and dangerous opponents in space, but they do not fare well against adversaries that use comparable technology in a more balanced strategy unless they outnumber their opponents by a large margin.
 
== See Also ==
*[[Sontaran]]s: Another species of mass-produced clone warriors, although one which is not subservient.
 
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 15 January 2015

A Jem'Hadar

The Jem'Hadar are a humanoid species native to the Gamma Quadrant. They serve as the backbone of the Dominion military, manning Dominion spacecraft and serving as infantry.

Physiology

The Jem'Hadar have a reptilian appearance, with bluish-grey skin and vestigial horns. Due to extensive genetic engineering, they do not breed, eat, drink or sleep; they subsist entirely on Ketracel-white. Jem'Hadar are born in hatcheries and kept in stasis until they are deployed. Their development is extremely rapid, going from birth to adulthood in three days. Their average life expectancy is less than 20 years and no Jem'Hadar has lived to see 30, although this is due to military attrition rather than aging.

Jem'Hadar possess a rudimentary cloaking ability known as a "shroud", which is capable of visually blending a Jem'Hadar in with his surroundings.

Culture

"I am dead. As of this moment, we are all dead. We go into battle to reclaim our lives. This, we do gladly, for we are Jem'Hadar. Remember - victory is life."
-- Jem'Hadar ritual pre-battle address

The Jem'Hadar are bred and conditioned to be what the Dominion considers "perfect soldiers". They are fanatically devoted to the Founders, whom they revere as gods; failure to adequately protect a Founder is seen as sufficient reason to commit suicide. Jem'Hadar have a rudimentary rank system based on seniority, although all Jem'Hadar are subordinate to the Vorta. Their only purpose in life is military service; because of this, they feel no need for entertainment or personal relations. Jem'Hadar often employ "human wave" attacks against enemy positions.

Threat Assessment

As the military force of the Dominion, the Jem'Hadar are generally both capable (by Star Trek standards) and disposable. A freshly hatched Jem'Hadar can be combat-ready in a matter of days, so the Dominion spends them casually in wars of attrition. Nonetheless, an individual Jem'Hadar soldier with only weeks of preparation is as capable as a Federation or Klingon soldier with months or years of training.

Jem'Hadar also provide naval personnel as crew for attack ships and Dominion battleships. As attack ships and their crews are easily replaceable, they are often used with an attrition strategy, using kamikaze attacks freely. The crews of the rarer Dominion battleships are not as reckless.

While dangerous in close combat, Jem'Hadar ferocity and recklessness are not likely to prevail against an enemy with comparable technology that uses combined-arms tactics unless they have a substantial numerical advantage. Similarly, Jem'Hadar are aggressive and dangerous opponents in space, but they do not fare well against adversaries that use comparable technology in a more balanced strategy unless they outnumber their opponents by a large margin.

See Also

  • Sontarans: Another species of mass-produced clone warriors, although one which is not subservient.