The Lawgivers.
The Lawgivers were the instruments of Landru used to subjugate the population of Beta III.
History and specifics
They communicated mentally with Landru, and used sticks as receptors for Landru's broadcast power. (TOS episode, novelization & comic adaptation: The Return of the Archons; DS9 novel: Cardassian Imps)
Most of the Lawgivers were Betans who were completely mentally controlled by Landru. (TOS episode: "The Return of the Archons")
Some of the Lawgivers were robotic. (TOS comic adaptation: "A Hora Rubra")
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References
External links
- Lawgiver article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
