Kes the Ocampa

The Ocampa live for about 9 years. However, during Voyagers journey's they have met an Ocampa named Tanas who claimed to be 14 years old. Tanas explained that with the help of the female Caretaker Sisperia he could extend his life-span. He also claimed that his father lived for 20 years.

The Ocampa have empathic abilities and can communicate with each other telepathically.

Kes was rescued by Neelix and the Voyager crew from the Kazon when she wondered onto the surface of her homeworld. Kes decided to join the Voyager crew when she was 1 year old and took charge of the hydroponics bay in Cargo bay 2. Kes is also the Doctor's assistant and is the only crew member who treats him as an individual. Kes and the Doctor learn a lot from each other. She learns medical skills whilst the Doctor learns about humanity. Kes has also been considering names for the yet unnamed Doctor.

Tuvok, helps Kes develop and control her telepathic abilities and acts as a mentor. Kes's telepathic abilities are very powerful and can be dangerous if misused.

Neelix was Kes's boyfriend. Neelix tricked the Voyager crew into meeting the Kazon in order to save Kes.
Kes donated one of her lungs to Neelix after he became a victim of the organ harvesting Viideans.

Kes's quarters is on Deck 8

One of Kes's favorite drinks is spinach juice with a pinch of pear (this was recommended by Tom Paris)

Ocampa babies are delivered feet first from their mothers module sack.

The Ocampa go through phases of abrupt aging through their lifetime. The final stage of the Ocampian life-span is called the Morilogium. Memory loss can be one of the affects of the Morilogium.