Are the Romulans Russians?
The Romulans were Chinese and North Koreans.
Are the Vulcans Japanese?
No. In the Star Trek cold war allegory the Vulcans play the roles of Japan and South Korea while the Romulans are in the roles of China and North Korea…but that doesn’t mean they were modeled on those nations. Actually they take their inspiration from Ancient Greece and Rome.
What culture are the Romulans based on?
The Romulans were a humanoid race from the planet Romulus. The Romulans were biological cousins of Vulcans, descended from those who rejected Surak’s reforms during the Time of Awakening. By the 24th century, the Romulan Star Empire was one of the major powers in the galaxy.
What race are Klingons based on?
The Klingons are indeed based on historical Japanese culture. Cardassians are in some ways based on Soviet Russia. Bajorans are probably a little bit of a mixture between various Middle Eastern and Indian cultures.
Are Romulans related to Vulcans?
The Romulans and Vulcans descend from the same ancestor species — specifically, the Romulans are an offshoot of ancient Vulcans. It’s possible that a faction of warlike Vulcans rejected the idea of peace and left to found their own civilization.
Are the Romulans the Chinese?
The Romulans are the equivalent to the Chinese Communists. The Vulcans represent the Cold War US allies in East Asia including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and South Vietnam.
Are Romulans Chinese?
Are Klingons and Vulcans related?
Klingons, on the other hand are an entirely separate planet, culture and species. No relation to Vulcans or Romulans at all. They are an aggressive species whose culture values warriors above all others.
How can you tell the difference between Romulans and Vulcans?
Physically, the Romulans were presented as humanoid, but the show’s make-up department gave them pointed ears to distinguish them from humans. In contrast to the Vulcans, who were presented as peaceful and logic-oriented, the Romulans were depicted as militaristic, having founded an interstellar empire.
Are Romulans and Klingons enemies?
Romulan-Klingon relations shifted between being “blood enemies” and titular “allies” in the 23rd and 24th centuries.