The Wert'Pataku are carefully engineered Cardassian soldiers that were created by the Dominion during the Dominion Wars in the Alpha Quadrant. They were created using a combination of cybernetic implants and genetic manipulation and few that were inducted into the programme survived.

The Wert'Pataku, like the Vorta and Jem'Hadar, are fiercely loyal to the Dominion in general and the founders in particular. They will do anything to carry out their mission and have the skills and abilities necessary to accomplish virtually anything. Wert'Pataku are incredibly strong, agile, intelligent and have untold healing capabilities. Nanites ensure that the body is repaired quickly following physical or mental damage and their cybernetic implants ensure that Wert'Pataku can resist any drug or poison. In addition, their bodies are also an armoury of sorts: Saliva is highly acidic, fingernails are stronger than most metals and can be removed for external use. Finally, they also have the ability to 'phase shift', making them invisible to the naked eye and any known sensors. This also allows them to move through solid objects, such as walls, doors etc. The use of their skills can be very draining, however.

The Wert'Pataku are few in number. The only know surviving member of the 'race' is Saul G'hmet, but others may have fled with the founders to the Gamma Quadrant at the end of the Dominion War.

Saul G'hmet boarded the USS Shadow and has remained with the crew ever since. His frequent attempts to steal the USS Phantom, or contact the Dominion have cost the crew dear. However, his knowledge of the Phantom and its systems has proven indespensible.

INFORMATION

Species: Wert'Pataku
Classification: Bi-pedal Humanoid
Affiliation: Dominion
Homeworld: None
Location: Gamma Quadrant

Special Abilities:
Wert'Pataku are virtually unbeatable. They are single minded of purpose, cold-blooded and calculating. They can phase shift to become invisible to sensors and normal vision and can pass through solid objects in this state. They have numerous cybernetic implants that give them untold abilities and are stronger than most species. They heal at a fantastic rate, due to nano-technology and can resist drugs and poisons.

Traits:
Highly intelligent, aggressive, calculating, strong

Description:
Wert'Pataku look as Cardassians.