Ardanan

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Ardanan
Four Letter Code	ARDN
Federation Status	Members
Planet of Origin	Ardana
Encountered	ENT: Precious Cargo & TOS: The Cloud Minders
T/E Rating	T0/E0
Current Tech Level	M
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Name

• Proper Name: Ardanan
• Pronunciation: Ar'Da'Nan

Home System

• Quadrant: Beta
• Location: Sector 007 (coordinates B25-0001-1298)
• Proper Name: Mu Leonis A
• Pronunciation: Mu Le'Onis A
• Star: Class K (orange)
• Distance from Star: Approximately 193 million km
• Companions: 7 planets with Ardana being the 2nd

Home World

• Proper Name: Ardana
• Pronunciation: Ar'Da'Na
• Diameter: 11,973 km (7,483 miles)
• Gravity: 0.98 standard gravity with a density of 5.7
• Axial Tilt: 10%, minor seasonal effects (less than Earth)
• Orbital Period: 317 days
• Rotational Period: 23 hours
• Classification: M
  • Surface Water: 39%
  • Atmosphere: 0.96 is a standard pressure with 77% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 2% argon
  • Climate: Semi arid in many regions with mild to hot temperatures
  • Population: Just over 100 million on the planets surface and 1 million in the floating city of Staratos

History

By the mid 22nd century, Ardanans had developed shuttle technology and had already had dealings with the Retellians.

They were admitted to the Federation in 2263.

As of 2269, their society had evolved two castes, the Staratos city-dwellers who devoted themselves purely to art and culture, and the surface-based Troglytes. These city-dwellers ruled the planet from Staratos through a council existing solely of their class, justifying the total suppression of the Troglytes based on the widely held belief that as an inferior species the Troglytes were incapable of any advanced culture.

Troglytes on the other hand were considered to be mentally inferior, and therefore performed all the physical toil necessary to maintain Staratos, most notably mining Zenite. Unknown to both city-dwellers and Troglytes however, this mental disadvantage, while real, was only the result of exposure to a gas emanating from unrefined zenite, and furthermore, fully reversible.

Due to the efforts of the crew of the USS Enterprise in 2269, this situation was exposed to the Federation, and apart from a direct suggestion to start using breathing masks in the mines so that the Troglytes could recover their full mental capacities, the people of Ardana were referred to the Federation Bureau of Industrialization to resolve their differences.

Since then the land based population has evolved a strong culture and separate society all their own.

Government

A council of elders with the top position being that of High Advisor based in the floating city of Staratos govern the Ardanans dealing with the Federation. All other government functions are handled by a council on the planets surface made up of Troglytes with the top spot being the Chief Administrator.

Description

They appear to be almost identical to Terrans.

Physiology

With only a couple minor deviations to their internal organs they are very similar to Terrans.

Psychology

The city dwellers still to this day have a feeling of superiority over those who still are called Troglytes. As for the Troglytes since the introduction of safety masks while working the mines their mental level of ability now matches that of the city dwellers.

Religion

Among the city dwellers of Staratos there is no form of religion. Among the surface dwellers however they have the new belief that the zenite that they mine is a curse. The metal of some evil entity that seeks their destruction. As a result they go over board with the safety protocols.

Mythology

No true myths unless you count the new ones that revolve around the evil demonic creator of zenite and its curse.

Society

The citizens of Staratos don't work and spend all their time creating music, art and debating philosophy. The population is carefully controlled so as to not exceed the cities maximum potential. While they live an utopian life secluded in their city the surface dwellers have developed a massive industrial community. The Troglytes have the freedom to travel, explore, learn and create.

Culture

The surface dwellers are more interested in day to day life and tend to look on any cultural activity as a frivolous waste of time only worthy of the city dwellers of Staratos. Position and prestige among the city dwellers is based on the artistic ability of the citizen in question. Art in all it's forms as well as music tend to take up the majority of their lives.

Customs

While not really a custom the city of Staratos has an annual art festival that draws tourists from all over. It has grown so big that it must now be held on the surface of the planet.

Technology

They are masters of anti-gravity and their capitol Staratos is a prime example of this. It is probably one of the most famous anti-gravitational cities in existence. It floats majestically above the planets surface. The rest of their technology is about mid-level to that of the rest of the Federation members.

Economy

They are one of the chief exporters of zenite within the Federation. Their oldest trading partner is the Retellians.

Military

They have no military force at all. However they do have a civil police force that ensures the safety of the entire population. This force is well trained and equipped and made up entirely of Troglytes.

Federation Intelligence Files

For more info see Federation Intelligence file TOS-2269-0745 and ENT-2043-0095

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