History:
Classification R-3 life forms, the Sheliak are only vaguely humanoid. The Sheliak are a reclusive race, avoiding contact with the Federation whenever possible. This may be due to the Sheliak attitude that humans constituted an inferior form of life. The Treaty of Armens was established in 2255 between the Sheliak and the Federation, ceding several planets, including Tau Cygna V, to the Sheliak. There was virtually no contact with the Sheliak for over a century thereafter until they demanded that a Federation colony on Tau Cygna V be removed. The Sheliak refer to themselves as "The membership" and have a governing body called "The Corporate."
The Sheliak colony ship was a rescue of the Merchantman from Star Trek III.
TNG "The Ensigns of Command" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II
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