The Vulcan mind meld (or mind touch) is a telepathic technique employed exclusively by Vulcans in which the minds of two individuals become a single entity. In the Vulcan language, it is known as Taroon-Ifla. (LUG: The Way of Kolinahr: The Vulcans)
Typically physical contact is required for a meld, however particularly powerful melders, such as Slovaak, are capable of performing melds remotely (ST game: Away Team). Melding is a deeply personal experience as the two minds of the medlees are entirely open to each other, however melding can be used as an interrogation technique in which case the melder can block the medlees access to their own mind.
Melding can be dangerous, particularly so when conducted with a non-Vulcan but it can also be a useful tool, some neurological conditions can be cured by a mind meld. Further, melds often result in part of each of the participant’s knowledge and mental state being transferred to each other and are also the manor in which someone can deposit or obtain a katra.
