Meranuge IV

Meranuge IV (Da’al)
Astronomical
Region	The Borderlands
Sector
System	Meranuge system
Sun(s)	Meranuge
Moon(s)
Class	M
Physical
Diameter
Atmosphere	nitrogen-oxygen
Hydrosphere
Climate
Gravity
Primary terrain
Length of Day
Length of Year
Native species	Da’al
Societal
Affiliation	Independent neutral
Government	Da’al Government (–2397) Da’al Interim Government (2397–present)

Meranuge IV, also known as Da’al, is the fourth planet of the Meranuge system in the Borderlands. The planet is the homeworld of the Da’al, an independent warp-capable species.

Physical characteristics

The surface of the planet is described as green and blue. It has land masses of various sizes, as well as oceans and smaller seas. The planet has rings. The rings have multiple colours. The rings are visible from the ground.

The atmosphere consists of 20.5 per cent of oxygen on planetary average and was breathable to most humanoids. There were also small quantities of carbon fumes and toxic elements. The atmosphere has a prismatic dispersion effect. In many parts of the planet, the light was brighter than what humans had used to. The humidity and the temperature there were also higher than what was comfortable for humans.

Ultraviolet levels are high. A medical examination for hiper-skin cell degeneration might be necessary for most humanoids after visiting the planet. No other forms of dangerous radiation was detected. Atmospheric analysis also revealed small quantites of trilithium resin gases, a volatile and dangerous substance. The presens of the substance could have contributed to the UV levels on the planet.

One building material used in the Government Complex in Vdam resembled glimmering granite. According to the first contact team's notes, the planet does not have dilithium deposits or other noteworthy resources, although the scans were limited. There are no significant naturally occuring deposits of gallium near Tecra.

Flora and Fauna

A species of falcons live on the planet. Some of the Da’al have them as pets and allow them to hunt their food. A species know as jolakta gulls lives by the seas. They have whistling cry.

Trees that are suited for arid climate live at least in Vdam. Seaweed grows in the planet's seas.

Locations

By the early 25th century, the Da’al had long used Planet Hoppers for short range intra-planetary travel. The Planet Hoppers were the primary method of intercity travel for government officials. The Planet Hoppers, as the name suggests, work by jumping into the air.

Vdam

Vdam is the capital of the Da’al. The city was likely located near a body of water. The city's commercial centre consists of tall buildings.

One of the landmarks of Vdam is the government complex, which includes the Prime Minister's official residence and offices. The complex consists of several tall buildings with small footprint. The architecture of the complex is plain with little decoration on its facade. The buildings of the complex and its gate are made of concrete or similar material. The complex is highly defencible, and is protected by shield generators. The Prime Minister's office has an ornate desk that has been used by Prime Ministers for 160 years.

Near the government complex is the Heroes Park. The park is large enough for the starship USS Resolution to land on. The park had trees that can live in arid climate. Multiple lifeforms were detected in the park or in its vincinity.

There are also military defence buildings in the city.

Tecra

Tecra is a provincial capital city located on the southern hemisphere of the planet. The city used to be a middling city with significant cultural importance. After the interim government's establishment, Tecra also rose in political and economic importance as a meeting place of different factions.

The city was struck by a meteor in 2400, with inital estimations indicating that approximately 10,000 Da’al had died and the infrastructure of the city was estimated to been largely destroyed or damaged. Among the surviving buildings were the Government Complex and Palace of Culture. The Palace of Culture survived mostly intact after the meteor impact, although it had cracks on its walls, and it was converted to emergency aid centre after the meteor strike.

The Provincial Government Complex is a series of tall concrete-like building. They were described as similar to those in Vdam and architecturally plain. At least during the immediate rescue efforts after the meteor impact, the interim external relations minister had an office room in the government complex, even though they also worked in the capital Vdam. The Government Complex includes the Gendarmerie headquarters. Tecra houses the Regional Commander of the Gendarmerie.

The city has suburbs. Many of the suburban houses were destroyed or damaged by the meteor or its shock wave and were abandoned. The meteor crater cut through suburban streets. Some of the destroyed or severly damaged places includes Ertas Square.

Other

In 2397, Prime Minister Ypartin was accused of lack of action regarding the disagreement between the town of Deloth and the millers over the latest harvest.

The different regions are governed by Regional Prefects and Assemblies.

Every provincial capital has a crisis bunker in order to secure the continuation of government in case of general unrest. These bunkers included dedicated air and water supply, independently powered communications equipment, and provisions. At least the one in Tecra was located in an underground portion of the Government complex, behind a hidden door.

History

A meteor striking the planet in 240002.

See also: Come What May (Resolution) and Impact (Artemis)

The Da’al developed warp drive in the late 23rd century. According to the second contact records from the early 2390s, the Da’al had established another colony within the system and two outpost to other systems. Before 2397, the Federation had not performed a detailed scan of the Meranuge system or the planet, only relying on long-range scans and the minimal active scans during contacts. The Federation starship USS Resolution received updated GIS data of the capital city Vdam from the Da’al Prime Minister.

Klingons appeared to believe they have a solid historical claim to the system and the planet. In 2397, a landing group of some 200 Klingons landed near the major cities of each of the planet's regions. Crewmembers of the USS Resolution beamed in Vdam, and the ship itself soon landed in the Heroes Park.

In 240002, the city of Tecra was devastated by a massive meteor strike, which killed thousands and damaged the city's infrastructure. The Interim Government asked the Starfleet for assistance. USS Artemis-A arrived to the planet soon after. They discovered that the impact crater was visible to naked eye from the planet's orbit before leaving for the planet's surface.

Initial scans conducted by the Starfleet medical and science officers on site didn't register the airborne dust of consist of anything that could be dangerous for short term exposure. However, further analysis revealed the presence of an unusual chemical compound, Si₃Na₂Ga₅CaO₂. The substance wasn't naturally occuring and should have dissipated, however it was observed to persist and fluctuate. The chemical was found in the dust across the city. They soon realised the chemical, later named "Da’allium" interacted with the telekinetic capabilites of the Da’al, which caused the unusual properties and biological effects to telepathic individuals, namely aggression and brainwave variation. The engineering and medical team designed and built a device that removed the contact between the Da’al and Da’allium and normalized affected brainwaves, successfully curing the remaining city population.