9. Risians Unneeded Tour Directors of the Galaxy
I like the idea of Risa. I mean who wouldn't. The whole planet is entirely dedicated to pleasure. A visitor can indulge in everything from their over the top food and seemingly private beaches to their erotic massages and sculpture classes. It is like one gigantic, all inclusive resort. Hence, the Risians are nothing but tour directors. Their purpose in every storyline is simply to facilitate the fun. They also provide damage control on that rare occasion when Worf goes on a rampage, hacks into the weather grid and turns the entire planet into a swamp. Jamaharon, ie sex was the most interesting aspect of their unknown culture. Risians are very generous with it and have no inhibitions regarding it. A horgahn, a wooden statute, can be displayed to show willingness for jamaharon. Bottom Line: There was never any need for the Risians. The planet could have been easily populated and employed by Federation citizens and it still would have been a pleasure planet. As for the jamaharon, humans have been finding ways to get THAT since the beginning of time, I dont think we need a statute to figure out when someone is interested.