Ketracel White

In the fictional Star Trek universe, ketracel-white (also known as "white" for short) is a highly addictive drug which the Dominion uses to control its Jem'Hadar warriors. The Jem'Hadar have been genetically engineered to be born dependent on the drug for survival. The Dominion is the only supplier of the drug, and as such it keeps the Jem'Hadar firmly under the control of the Founders. The White is the sole source of nutrition that the Jem'Hadar ever need - they require no sleep, food, or other enhancements, since the White provides all that they need.

Related Topics:
Star Trek - Dominion - Jem'Hadar - Founders

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In the field, supplies of the White are under control at all times by the Vorta. When a Vorta supervisor dispenses the White to the assembled Jem'Hadar soldiers, a ritual dialogue takes place:

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Vorta: "First (name of Jem'Hadar First), can you vouch for the loyalty of your men?"

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Jem'Hadar: "We pledge our loyalty to the Founders, from now until death."

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Vorta: "Then receive this reward from the Founders, may it make you strong."

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There has been one known instance of a Jem'Hadar not dependent on ketracel-white, the Jem'Hadar commander Goran'Agar in the episode "Hippocratic Oath", possibly as a result of an error in his genetic makeup.

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It is rumored that ketracel-white can also be used as a narcotic by other species; the Son'a are known to cultivate supplies of the drug for this purpose.

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