Salia was an allasomorph and the predetermined head of state of the planet Daled IV.
She was born in 2349 on Daled IV. Her father was of one of the warring factions of the planet, and her mother was of the other. Hoping that Salia's not being from either side would one day allow her to neutrally govern and unify the planet, they contacted the Federation and asked for a Starfleet ship to transport her to Klavdia III, where she would train for sixteen years before her return. Her parents died shortly thereafter.
In 2365 her time had come to commence her leadership and she was transported to Daled IV by the USS Enterprise-D along with her caretaker and guardian Anya. During the transport, Salia became romantically involved with Wesley Crusher, much to the dismay of Anya, also an allasomorph. When Anya found them together she transformed into a large creature and threatened Wesley, whereupon Salia transformed into a similar creature to protect him. Wesley adopted a pragmatic attitude in response and felt they both had to stick with their own respective people, much to Salia's dismay.
Upon arriving at Daled IV, Salia was slightly reluctant to govern her people, having been isolated for so long and unable to explore other planets, but eventually decided to take her place in their government. (TNG: "The Dauphin")
Salia in her true form
Salia as a large creature
What is Salia's role on the planet Daled IV?
Salia, an allasomorph, is the predetermined head of state of Daled IV. Born in 2349 to parents from opposing factions, she is seen as a potential peacemaker for the planet's divided cultures. The USS Enterprise-D transported Salia and her guardian, Anya, from Klavdia III back to Daled IV, where she is expected to bring peace to her world.
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How did Salia's parents influence her destiny?
Salia's parents, from opposing sides of a planetary conflict, influenced her destiny by selecting her as a neutral leader. They believed her mixed heritage could unify their world. To prepare, she trained on Klavdia III for sixteen years. After their deaths, Salia was transported to Daled IV by the USS Enterprise-D in 2365 to start her leadership.
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Why was Salia sent to train on Klavdia III?
Salia was sent to Klavdia III for training to govern Daled IV. Her parents, from opposing factions, hoped her neutral background would help unify the planet. The Federation arranged her transport to Klavdia III for training and protection after her parents' deaths. In 2365, the USS Enterprise-D returned Salia and her caretaker, Anya, to Daled IV to begin her leadership.
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How does Salia's heritage impact her leadership?
Salia's leadership is influenced by her neutral heritage, as she is not aligned with either faction on Daled IV. This neutrality was intended to help her unify the planet. Her parents' differing backgrounds led to her being trained for sixteen years on Klavdia III, preparing her for leadership. In 2365, she was transported by the USS Enterprise-D to begin her role as a leader.
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