Tantalus V
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| Tantalus V | |
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| Classification: | class L planet |
| Affiliation: | Federation |
| Location: | Tantalus star system, coordinates 2.77N 4.04E, Alpha Quadrant |
| Population: | 900 prisoners, 300 staff |
| Gravity: | 1.2G |
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The fifth planet of the Tantalus star system in the Alpha Quadrant, Tantalus V was a Class L marginal planet at coordinates 2.77N 4.04E. (Decipher module: Worlds)
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History and details
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In the 23rd century, Tantalus had become the location of the Federation's Tantalus Penal Colony. (FASA RPG module: The Federation)
Outside of the colony, Tantalus was a lifeless, ravaged place with had been battered by a bitter and blustery climate. The planet's atmosphere was composed mostly of nitrogen, which had been diluted by some of the noble gasses. (TOS episode & Star Trek 1 novelization: Dagger of the Mind)
The USS Lovell was assigned to perform a computer systems upgrade at Tantalus V in 2265, following their mission to Vanguard. (SCE - What's Past eBook: Distant Early Warning)
Mirror universe
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In the mirror universe, General Thy'lek Shran ordered all outposts on Tantalus V destroyed, claiming the world was a rebel stronghold. In fact, there were no rebels on Tantalus V, and the assault was carried out for propaganda purposes only. (ENT - Glass Empires novel: Age of the Empress)
Locations
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- Adams Islands • Ixian Ocean • Torias Island • Van Gelder Island • Denver Shoals • Northbelt Mountains • Bradford Steppe • Tantalus colony • Dark Forest • Lariat Mountains • Sisyphus Region • Mount Hephaestus • Pflegethon Uplands
Appendices
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Connections
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External link
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- Tantalus V article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.