Bynars - Definition and Overview

In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Bynars are a highly intelligent species who have become almost machine-like due to a constant connection with their homeworld Bynaus's master computer. The Bynars first appeared in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "11001001".

Appearance

The Bynars are asexual beings roughly the size of regular Human adolescent. They have over-sized heads to make up for a large brain. The Bynar skin-tone is purplish in color.

Information

The Bynars are an official member of the United Federation of Planets. Due to the Bynars total dependence on their master computer they have become so machine-like that their speech is essentially a form of binary code. Hive-like in nature, disconnecting a Bynar from the master computer or each other is near fatal. Due to this total interconnectivy, and their ability to speak in machine language, they are able to communicate at a rapid rate. So fast in fact that they require the aid of data buffers to be built into their clothing. It should be noted that, not surprisingly, the Bynars are known throughout the Federation for their skill with computers.