Altair VI
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| PLANET | |
| Altair VI | |
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| Classification: | Class M |
| Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets |
| Moon(s): | Two |
| Dominant Species: | Human |
| Warp Capable: | Not applicable |
| Gravity: | 1.5g |
| Diameter: | 20,500 kilometres |
| Equatorial circumference: | 24,000 kilometres |
| Length of day: | 22 hours |
| Land mass percentage: | 60% |
Altair VI is the sixth planet of the Altair system located inside Federation space. The Federation starship USS Altair VI was named for this world.
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[edit] Astronomical Data
[edit] Location
[edit] History
Prior to human colonization, Altair VI was home to a mysterious ancient civilization. Based on the ruins, some Federation historians believe this civilization belonged to the Preservers while others believe it belonged to the Vegan Tyranny. (TOS novelization: Tomorrow is Yesterday)
United Earth Space Probe Agency maintained port facilities on Altair VI as early as the 2150s. Starfleet was required to conduct inspections of the port annually. (ENT novel: Kobayashi Maru)
In 2155, the freighter SS Kobayashi Maru took aboard personnel and material at Altair VI, prior to its destruction near the then-proposed Klingon Neutral Zone. Their visit to Altair VI is one of the details retained in the Kobayashi Maru scenario simulation given to cadets at Starfleet Academy into the late 23rd century. (ENT novel: Kobayashi Maru; TOS movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
In 2156, the Endeavour led a task force that defended the planet from the romulans. (ENT novel: The Romulan War: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)
From the Federation Starfleet's inception in 2161 right up to the present day, three ships have been sent every two years to attend a ceremony held on the planet.
The year 2244 saw the "intermittent" war between Altair VI and Altair III heat up, leading to the most devastation in Altairian history. (ST roleplay module: All Our Yesterdays: The Time Travel Sourcebook)
By the 23rd century, Altair VI was regarded as an excellent shore leave location and was an important planet within the Federation.
Altair VI's colony world of Altair IV declared independence in 2267, which sparked a brief conflict ended by Federation peacekeeping forces. When a new president was inaugrated, Starfleet placed the greatest emphasis on showing support by assigning three Constitution-class starships to observe the proceedings. In 2285, the government on Altair VI continued to govern both worlds pending a resolution from the Federation Diplomatic Corps.
- It's likely some type of resolution was attained by the 24th century.
[edit] Geography
The waters of Altair VI are rich in natural minerals that are renowned for their medicinal properties. [citation needed]
[edit] References
- ENT novel: Kobayashi Maru
- TOS episode: "Amok Time"
- TOS movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- FASA RPG: The Federation
- Video game: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Strategic Command
- DS9 novella The Brave and the Bold
[edit] External link
- Altair VI article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
