Kaelon
The Kaelons were an intelligent humanoid civilization native to the planet Kaelon II. They were isolationists and little was known of their culture off the planet. 

Kaelons were externally similar to Humans except for dark lines on the sides of their heads. Like Ferengi, they were immune to Betazoid telepathy.

The Kaelons practiced ritual suicide at the age of 60 in a ceremony referred to as the Resolution. The practice was strictly enforced through social taboo, and any Kaelons who dared refuse Resolution risked ostracism, not only for themselves but all their family members as well. 

The Kaelons government included the Science Ministry. In 2367, it was led by Minister B'Tardat.

History 
Sometime between the 4th century and the 9th century, the Kaelons typically attempted to care for their elderly by housing them in deathwatch facilities. Severe overcrowding led to unfavorable conditions and it was decided that ritual suicide would alleviate stress but also present an opportunity to celebrate the lives of the individuals when they were not burdened by the effects of old age. They called the event the Resolution, and it would become a critical part of their society.

In the 24th century, the Science Ministry discovered that their sun was dying and would destroy or sterilize Kaelon II by the 2390s. They dedicated a team to try to revitalize it. The scientist Doctor Timicin was the leading specialist in this effort, spending forty years designing a torpedo which would appropriately re-stimulate the sun. They still needed help, however, and, because time was running out, they turned to the  in 2364. For the next three years, the Federation located a suitable test system for Timicin's method. The  came in 2367 to assist in the experiment. Though there were early successes, the experiment was not fully successful. Timicin returned home to undergo his Resolution. Because he wanted to continue his work, he was influenced to seek asylum on the Enterprise. Almost causing a diplomatic incident, he realized that he could be doing more damage and ultimately decided to return home. ()

By 2380, Kaelons were present in the Little Qo'noS quarter on Tulgana IV. () That same year, a Kaelon Starfleet officer served aboard the . ()

Technology 
Kaelon warship

People 
Named
 B'Tardat
 
 Timicin

Unnamed
 Unnamed Kaelons

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Background information 
According to an internal reference document, listing all the aliens seen in , which was circulated around the time of the production of TNG Season 5, this species was identified as "Kaelonians". They were further given the description of "a humanoid race, ornately painting the rear neck from ear to ear, the sides of their foreheads and their hands. Betazed variety."

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