The Scarification Ceremony was a Vunakian celebration.
The ritual
During the ritual the Vunakians would cut their faces with sharp implements without the benefit of any sort of anesthetic, while trying to follow a geometrical pattern. The ritual would result in the Vunakian' foreheads and cheeks being covered with protuberant scars and ritual drawings. A Vunakian's caste could be determined based on the configuration of the scarring across their head. This ceremony caused a level of suffering past the Vunakian's pain resistance thresholds, resulting in brave people, capable of resisting extreme situations.
The Vunakian Republic Colonel Kohn Doil went through the scarification ceremony.
Appearances
- MedStar I: Battle Surgeons (Mentioned only)