( ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: Uncertain Logic TOS novel: Ex Machina) This pattern of thinking still existed with some older Vulcans in the mid- 23rd century. These older Vulcans felt that melding risked compromising the identity, privacy, and mental balance of the individual. This was because the non-melders had been raised to believe that a limited mind-touch was acceptable only in the case of establishing the mating bond. Whilst the minority group of melders were now socially acceptable, the earlier generations of Vulcans felt that the openness of their telepathic procedures was uncouth or perverted. ( ENT episodes: " Fusion", " Stigma", " Kir'Shara") Following reforms on Vulcan in 2154, melding once again became socially acceptable. Ironically, Pa'nar Syndrome can easily be cured by a meld with an experienced melder. As a consequence, Pa'nar Syndrome, a neurological condition contracted by inexperienced mind melders, also became a taboo subject. Those who were capable of or practiced melding were seen as an undesirable minority.
( ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: Uncertain Logic)īy the mid- 22nd century, a stigma had developed around melding. The agents' goal was to manipulate Vulcan society to reject the use of mind melds, in order to nullify the telepathic advantage the Vulcans held over their Romulan cousins. Around the turn of the 20th century, Romulan sleeper agents managed to have falsified medical studies published suggesting that mind melding was neurologically and psychologically harmful. The practice of melding dated at the least back to the time of Surak. The Federation, under their agreement with the Vulcans, allowed the use of mind-melds to read the thoughts of alien races. As such, except in cases of mutual consent, Vulcans rarely mind melded, with exceptions for those suffering from mental illness. Surak's teachings on the sanctity of an individual governed much of Vulcan mind meld rules.
Memories from generations of Vulcans were capable of being passed down to their descendants, which meant that melding was partly responsible for the retention of ancient Vulcan traditions. ( TOS movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) They can also be used to deposit or obtain a katra from the other participant. Mind melds often result in part of each of the participant’s knowledge and mental state being transferred to each other. A Vulcan dying from the severing of the marriage bond can be saved through a healing mind meld initiated by close friends or family. Melding can be dangerous, particularly so when conducted with a non-Vulcan, but it can also be a useful tool some neurological conditions can be cured by a mind meld. Those that learned this discipline on Vulcan were required to take an oath that they would rather die before violating the privacy of another's consciousness against their will. Melding can be used as an interrogation technique by the melder blocking access to their mind.
#Mind meld device in sto code
Furthermore, Vulcans developed a code where one did not initiate mind-melds without the consent of the other party and they never entered the mind of another without permission. Every mind meld left a trace signature, due to a subtle alteration of the neural synapses and pathways. Melding was a deeply personal experience, as the two minds of the meldees were entirely open to each other. Vulcan poets referred to these points as being portals to the mind. These focal points were known as the " qui'lari" in the Vulcan language. ( ST video game: Away Team TOS episodes: " A Taste of Armageddon", " By Any Other Name", " The Omega Glory")Īs Vulcans were touch telepaths, they normally conducted a mind meld by touching the bioelectrical focal points on the face. However, particularly powerful melders, such as Spock or Slovaak, are capable of performing melds remotely. Typically, physical contact was required for a mind meld.
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