Sarguns (also Sargans) were a humanoid species native to the planet Sargus 4. Their culture relied heavily on direct democracy and majority votes from their population.
History[]
Sarguns were divided into at least two major ethnic groups: an unnamed majority group and a Kelvic minority.
Many years before 2419, "frontier hero" Mella Giffendon committed several courageous acts - one of which was to lead an entire settlement of pioneers - and passed into legend among the Sarguns.
By the 25th century, Sarguns developed a society based on pure democracy. Every citizen was required by law to wear a Vote Badge, which maintained a record of cumulative upvotes and downvotes. Sarguns openly discriminated against others if they possessed too many downvotes. Those with over one million downvotes could be incarcerated and forced to undergo an apology tour; those with ten million or more were "Socially Corrected."
As this system continued, residents of the planet became increasingly paranoid as seemingly even the smallest slights could result in someone being Socially Corrected.
Biology[]
Sarguns are humanoid and look physically identical to humans, Kandarians and the Nyxians.
Technology[]
Technology was at the level of development of 21st century Earth and primitive compared to the Planetary Union. Sarguns maintained a Master Feed, which enabled people to cast votes, watch television, and communicate live.
Notable Sarguns[]
- Carris, Hoshel and Semmla - Hosts of the television show The Chat
- Lysella - A barista and the only Sargun to learn of the USS Orville and the truth behind John LaMarr, Tom, and Lewis.
- Mella Giffendon - A historic figure and frontier leader
- Willks - Publicity Officer