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Proud Scholar Races of either stripe tend to be portrayed as more [[Perfect Pacifist People|peace-loving]] than some other species, but they tend to be rather [[Beware the Nice Ones|dangerous when provoked]], using superior technology, [[Psychic Powers]] and [[Superweapon Surprise|hidden superweapons]] to turn their foes into dust. They won't necessarily be portrayed as nicer people - sometimes, their love of knowledge will make them sympathetic compared to the madmen running around hitting things with swords, but other times, it will make them cold, [[Deadly Decadent Court|slimy and sinister]] compared to the honest fighters doing their duty for their country. Similarly, any non-scientists in this race (no matter how important to their society) will suffer [[Klingon Scientists Get No Respect]]—err, ''Vulcan Warriors Get No Respect''.

 

 

If both these and the Warrior Race are played as villainous, they basically become a split about the two terrifying sides of the Nazis — the Warriors are the mighty soldiers and strategists slaughtering and conquering, while the Scientists remain at home torturing people [[For Science!]] and for hate. For this reason, when villainous, the Scientist race may be prejudiced and regard other races as fodder for slavery and experimentation.

* The Beetle-kinden of Collegium in Adrian Tchaikovsky's ''[[Shadows of the Apt]]'' series are type 1 and have a culturally symbiotic relationship with the [[Proud Merchant Race|Beetle-kinden of Helleron]]. The Moth-kinden are Type 2.

* The Ogier from ''[[The Wheel of Time]]''. Very big on history, arts, craftmanship, public speaking, and gardening. However, while they don't much ''like'' fighting, they're very good at it if sufficiently motivated.

 

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