In Star Trek: Zero Point #1, the Caitian species is revealed to have the ability to smell emotions, a power never before seen in their 52-year franchise history.
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01Summary
- 01Lieutenant Derril Zaf, a Caitian raised by the Ferengi, uses his sense of smell to detect anxiety in Trill Counselor Junar Mot.
- 02The comic is written by Charlie Jane Anders and drawn by Isaac Sanchez Gonzalez, published by IDW Publishing on October 17, 2026.
- 03Caitians previously had no known psychic abilities, unlike Betazoids or Vulcans.
- 04The power relies on detecting pheromones, potentially making Caitians suitable for counselling roles on starships.
02Why it matters
This revelation expands the lore of a lesser-known Star Trek species, offering new storytelling possibilities for writers and deepening fans' understanding of the franchise's alien diversity.
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