Antos IV
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| PLANET | |
| Antos IV | |
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| Classification: | Class M |
| Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets |
| Location: | Antos system |
| Moon(s): | None |
| Dominant Species: | Antosian |
| Warp Capable: | Unknown |
| Population: | 5 billion |
| Gravity: | 0.9g |
| Diameter: | 8.750 kilometres |
| Equatorial circumference: | 14,500 kilometres |
| Length of day: | 18 hours |
| Land mass percentage: | 70% |
Antos IV, also known simply as Antos (or Dorafane in the Antosian language), is the fourth planet in the Antos system and homeworld of the humanoid Antosians, a member of the United Federation of Planets.
The Federation starship USS Antos IV was named for this planet.
- The Federation FASA supplement mistakenly refers to this planet as the seventh planet.
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[edit] History
See Antosians.
Antos IV was discovered sometime in the mid-22nd century, shortly before the Earth-Romulan War. The inhabitants called their planet Dorafane. (ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation)
In 2251, the USS Heisenberg, commanded by Captain Garth, visited the planet. While beaming down to the surface, a transporter accident massively disfigured the captain, whom was taught the Antosian technique of cellular metamorphosis as a healing measure. Unfortunately, the technique caused Garth to go mad and attempt to destroy the planet. (TOS episode: "Whom Gods Destroy")
Not only are people native to this world have cellular, energy releasing properties. Xenobiologists have noted the Antosian dryworm, to a degree, naturally gives off an electrical charge. (TOS episode: "Who Mourns for Adonais?")
Before its people mastered technology, one of their natural sources of transportation was a riding animal called an elleis. Similar to a Terran horse (TNG movie: Generations) or Klingon sark (TNG episode: "Pen Pals"), these beasts still thrive in the wild-while some are tamed for usage. (TOS novel: Garth of Izar)
[edit] Politics
Although a member of the United Federation of Planets, Antos IV, prior to 2270, restricted its participation in Federation matters to subspace radio only.
A dissident movement slowly formed after Garth's visit and became prevalent in 2269. Garth returned to Antos IV in 2270 and stopped the rebellion. He was appointed as Federation ambassador to the planet soon afterward. His term of office became a personal, lifelong commitment.
[edit] Planetary Information
[edit] Astronomical Data
Antos is a planet in the Alpha Quadrant with no moons.
- According to the map coordinates provided, and adjusting the map orientation, The Federation FASA supplement claims Antos is located in the Beta Quadrant. However, Star Trek: Star Charts says it's located in the Alpha Quadrant.
- The Federation FASA supplement claims Antos has five moons, while The Worlds of the Federation says there are none.
[edit] Location
A few locations for Antos IV have been put forth over the years.
- Socratii (The Federation FASA supplement)
- Antos (The Worlds of the Federation)
- Kappa Delphini (Star Trek: Star Charts)
[edit] Geography
Antos IV is uninhabitable at the upper and lower lattitudes due to the extreme cold. The equatorial region is where life is supported with a reasonably warm, temperate climate.
Some of the stronger metals used for building have luminescent properties.
