Who is the oldest Vulcan?

In a recent post, Michael Stackpole speculated that there might be a Vulcan Age of Manhood.

Perhaps a hundred years ago the rate of change per birth began to slow dramatically, as those still capable of reproduction, even though they are not in the prime of life, reached retirement age. As all these older people retire and die, then a new group of fertile males replace them.

Stackpole did not cite any data to support this theory. What he describes is not a Vulcan Age of Manhood. Stackpole's idea has little resemblance to the Vulcan model, which we know quite well.

A key assumption of the Vulcan model is that the average man reaches the prime of life when he attains his mid-20s. That appears to be true for both Vulcans and humans, but it is not what one might have expected. It would seem that the Vulcan's are on average at least three or four years younger than the typical human.

The problem of how to reconcile the actual ages of our Vulcan ancestors with the model is apparent if you consider the ages of Mr. Spock, Kirk, Sarek, McCoy and Scotty, who died together in 1991. Spock was born in 2233, Kirk in 2228, Sarek in 2222, McCoy in 2026 and Scotty in 2026. Of course none of them are younger than 25; as Sarek is older than McCoy, Spock, Kirk, and Scotty. And yet none of them looks like ancient Vulcan.

We should keep in mind the fact that they could change in appearance for centuries while remaining essentially the same person. And that does happen, as witness to Mr. Spock's many incarnations since 2233. It's also possible for a Vulcan to look youthful much later in life. There's no clear indication in the show that Mr. Spock was actually born more than twenty years earlier than his birthdate given on the original series, and he has aged naturally since that time. But there's no specific indication that a Vulcan can age as rapidly as our aging human friends.

On an average basis, an age of maturity should depend primarily on the amount of food available.

Who was the most popular Vulcan?

The answer may surprise you.

The Federation has been around for thousands of years, yet only a few thousand Vulcans have ever been born. What makes one Vulcan more popular than another? And why did some Vulcans become more popular than others? Featuring original art from a stunning selection of artists from around the world, this book explores the cultural, racial, and social aspects of Vulcan history, as well as explores the personalities of the most popular Vulcans in the history of the Federation. This book is part of a series of books on the history of the Enterprise. Vulcan offers up the history of that planet in all its cultures, races, species, and periods.

Contents. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction: The Human Odyssey 2. Vulcan History 3. A Brief History of the Vulcan Race 4. The Early Years 5. The Hegeworlds 5 6. The T'Laran Wars 6 7. The Golden Age 8. The Great Schism 8 9. The Rise of the Federation 10. A Great Hero 11. The Legacy of the Warrior 12. The Decline of the Empire 13. The Return of the Empire 13 14. The Founding of the Federation 15. The Fall of the Empire 15 16. Reunification 16 17. The Birth of the Vulcan Science Academy 17 18. The Age of Spock 17 19. The Age of Kirk and Spock 17 20. The Vulcan Way: Ethics, Religion, and Philosophy 17 21. The Age of Deviation 17 22. The Age of Discovery 18 23. The Age of the Federation 18 24. The Age of Crisis: The First Century 18 25. The Return of the Empire 18 26. The Vulcan Renaissance 18 27. The Second Century 19 28. The Third Century 19 29. The Fourth Century 19 30. The Age of the Federation 20 31. The Age of Spock 20 32. The Age of McCoy 20 33. The Age of Picard 20 34. The Age of Janeway 20 35. The Age of Kirk 21 36. The Age of Picard 21 37. The Age of Voyager 21 38. The Age of Janeway 22 39. The Age of Sela 22 40. The Age of the Vulcan Academy 22 41. The Age of the High Command 22 42. The Age of the Great Journey 22 43. The Age of the Fleet 23 44. The Age of the Warp 25 45.

What is the life expectancy of a Vulcan?

The Vulcan life expectancy has not been accurately calculated, though it is considered to be around at least 300 years.

This article explains what kind of life is lived in the Vulcan civilization.

Vulcan Civilization. The life of a Vulcan is often thought of as an idyllic, long-lived one filled with happy smiles, contented laughter, and peaceful naps. However, while it's true that many Vulcans enjoy a long life, many do not, and this life is not filled with pleasantries, contentment, or quiet bliss.

The most noticeable difference between a Vulcan and his peers is the lack of social interaction and public activity that can be witnessed with normal humans. Instead of seeking physical activities like exercise, swimming, golfing, or hiking that are typical for human civilization, Vulcans devote themselves entirely to intellectual pursuits like writing poetry, designing complex computer algorithms, creating sophisticated games, and building advanced medical instruments and robotic devices.

Vulcans tend to work closely with their families or communities over extended periods of time. A typical Vulcan day starts by waking up and consuming his food or a "nutritive drink" like the Vulcan equivalent of oatmeal. Following breakfast, the Vulcan will then usually spend the rest of his day sitting by himself or in a small group working together on some project. They seem to have little tolerance for social interactions unless they must be present for a family occasion. After their work is finished, Vulcans might visit a nearby library to read and write poetry or play games, or may simply rest. During an evening meal, Vulcan families will share a conversation of a few minutes, usually about current events, upcoming holidays, or topics of interest to the family, before retiring to their rooms for bedtime naps. Vulcans spend a lot of time in solitude, yet their social interactions are infrequent and relatively short, so they're not much interested interacting with their friends or neighbours.

The Vulcans live in large family groups called households. The homes contain many rooms and are located near each other. Typically, the doors between the houses are not opened very often. Some households may become too large, though. This is not necessarily seen as a problem because it causes some sort of mental stress on the Vulcan members. However, sometimes this stress and tension eventually results in death.