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The Antedeans of Antede III are an ichtyoid (fish-like) species that were in the process of becoming Federation members in 2365.

Antedeans undergoing medical checks.

• Federation Member: Antede III
• Member since: circa 2365
• Rationale: Membership process disrupted by assassins in 2365.

The Antedeans featured in TNG’s “Manhunt” as somewhat peculiar fish-like ‘humanoids’. The Enterprise-D ferried two Antedean dignitaries from their homeworld of Antede III to Pacifica for a conference, to give the Antedeans  the opportunity to join the Federation. Unfortunately, these particular Antedean dignitaries were revealed to be assassins by Ambassador Lwaxana Troi.

Antedeans are apparently somewhat unaccustomed to space travel, as they prefer to go into a self-induced coma during travel. Part of the Antedean diet is vermicula, a fish-like substance. They consume large quantities of it after coming out of their self-induced stasis.

An Antedean called Nelino Quafina serves on Federation President Min Zife’s cabinet as Secretary of Military Intelligence in David Mack’s A Time to… series of novels, set in 2379.

In Keith R. DeCandido’s Articles of the Federation, Antede III is a full Federation member by 2380, 15 years after the TNG episode. Antedean Councilor Selora Quintor represents Antede on the Federation Council. The Antedeans have no history (or even concept) of slavery. Antede III is also depicted as an opponent to the Federation alliance with the Klingons.