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The jungles of Lesser Prash are inhabited by a species of annelids referred to as “camel worms” or “water worms” by the Starfleet team that recorded them in 2401.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBXJz7XQVf7jdyt7lO- The moments before the dusk], LtCmdr Jovenan, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.12</ref> The species resemble earthworms but are larger, about the size of a Terran cat, and have bulbous sacs along its back. These sacs are typically filled with liquid water that does not scan for harmful contaminants.<ref name="Assistance from an Unlikely Source">[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OAxtnHMsXxPF8wABiFL Assistance from an Unlikely Source], Lt Gila Sadar, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.05</ref> The surface of the sacs does not have nerve endings. The team reported emptying one of the sacs with hypospray and drinking the water, noting that the water is “perfectly drinkable”.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBAg5CFv7P_qedExWSk An Odd Line to Draw], Lt Gila Sadar, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.08</ref> The annelids respond to water (a member of the Starfleet team shook a water bottle near one) and try to reach it. They do not appear to have any mean of defence that the Starfleet team could find, though they did not test for bitter taste. Instead, the team found the annelids “friendly”.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBHs6gF3uBAxHo2cvTK Let’s remain scientific about the cute worms, shall we?], LtCmdr Jovenan, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.09</ref> The annelids make a hissing sound.<ref name="Assistance from an Unlikely Source" /> | === Camel worms === | ||
The jungles of Lesser Prash are inhabited by a species of annelids referred to as “camel worms” or “water worms” by the Starfleet team that recorded them in 2401.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBXJz7XQVf7jdyt7lO- The moments before the dusk], LtCmdr Jovenan, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.12</ref> The species resemble earthworms but are larger, about the size of a Terran cat, and have bulbous sacs along its back. These sacs are typically filled with liquid water that does not scan for harmful contaminants.<ref name="Assistance from an Unlikely Source">[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OAxtnHMsXxPF8wABiFL Assistance from an Unlikely Source], Lt Gila Sadar, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.05</ref> The surface of the sacs does not have nerve endings. The team reported emptying one of the sacs with hypospray and drinking the water, noting that the water is “perfectly drinkable”.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBAg5CFv7P_qedExWSk An Odd Line to Draw], Lt Gila Sadar, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.08</ref> | |||
The annelids respond to water (a member of the Starfleet team shook a water bottle near one) and try to reach it. They do not appear to have any mean of defence that the Starfleet team could find, though they did not test for bitter taste. Instead, the team found the annelids “friendly”.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBHs6gF3uBAxHo2cvTK Let’s remain scientific about the cute worms, shall we?], LtCmdr Jovenan, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.09</ref> The annelids make a hissing sound as a mating call.<ref name="The tale of a worm" /><ref name="Assistance from an Unlikely Source" /> | |||
The camel worms can live for years. They build a nest in sheltered areas, such as under a tree, where they care for their young until they are strong enough to survive and the parent leaves the nest.<ref name="The tale of a worm" /> | |||
=== Other animals === | |||
A species of arachnids lives in the jungles of Lesser Prash. They resemble Earth scorpions, but are much larger and lack the characteristic tail. They have a chitin shell and large claws. The scorpions are territorial, and at least in one case had selected a cave as its nest.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OB_o3PkEoAFotLkc_hq What Do You Call A Tail-less Scorpion? Whatever It Wants!], Cmdr Genkos Adea, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.13</ref><ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBcoJ-c_XgrUNJse9qn Scorpion Stand-Off], Ens Kel Solas, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.14</ref><ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OBisGDEUlH475VoO1JS Fire in the hole], LtCmdr Jovenan, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240111.15</ref> | |||
The jungles of Lesser Prash were also home to a species of canids, later dubbed as “squirrel-dogs”. They were first identified by the wider galactic community when a Starfleet officer shot and killed one.<ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OAKOg7SNiwD3jAZGPNH The Tests Never End (redo)], Ens Imril, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240110.29</ref><ref>[https://sims.starbase118.net/single/Artemis/-OIKEdaKeON5r7YeXOQ6 Unexpected Accolade], 240202.05</ref> | |||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
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| Ura Neteos III (Meirash) | |
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| Region | The Borderlands |
| System | Ura Neteos system |
| Sun(s) | Ura Neteos (G8V type)[1] |
| Orbital Radius | 0.7 AU |
| Class | M |
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| Climate | Varying, generally temperate |
| Native species | Meirashi |
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| Official Language | Prash |
| Technological Classification | B |
| Affiliation | Unaffiliated (pre-warp) |
| Government | Ununified, feudal states |
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Ura Neteos III, locally known as Meirash, is the third planet of the Ura Neteos system in the Borderlands near the Celendi Nebula. It is the homeworld of the Meirashi, a pre-warp, pre-industrialized civilization. Being a class M planet, Ura Neteos III can support most humanoid life.
Physical characteristics
Ura Neteos III has an average distance of 0.7 AU from its star. Due to the lower luminosity of the star, the planet is within the Goldilock Zone of the star despite its comparatively short distance.[1] It has several moons.[2]
Due to the planet’s proximity to the Celendi Nebula, it is subjected to intense radiation during the nebula’s active periods. However, due to the factors like the atmosphere and magnetic field, not much of that radiation reached the ground, and the life on the planet may have evolved so that it can survive the intense periods.[1][3]
The planet’s climate is generally temperate.[3] Areas such as the jungles of Lesser Prash are subject to periodic rain seasons.[4]
Flora and Fauna
Camel worms
The jungles of Lesser Prash are inhabited by a species of annelids referred to as “camel worms” or “water worms” by the Starfleet team that recorded them in 2401.[5] The species resemble earthworms but are larger, about the size of a Terran cat, and have bulbous sacs along its back. These sacs are typically filled with liquid water that does not scan for harmful contaminants.[6] The surface of the sacs does not have nerve endings. The team reported emptying one of the sacs with hypospray and drinking the water, noting that the water is “perfectly drinkable”.[7]
The annelids respond to water (a member of the Starfleet team shook a water bottle near one) and try to reach it. They do not appear to have any mean of defence that the Starfleet team could find, though they did not test for bitter taste. Instead, the team found the annelids “friendly”.[8] The annelids make a hissing sound as a mating call.[4][6]
The camel worms can live for years. They build a nest in sheltered areas, such as under a tree, where they care for their young until they are strong enough to survive and the parent leaves the nest.[4]
Other animals
A species of arachnids lives in the jungles of Lesser Prash. They resemble Earth scorpions, but are much larger and lack the characteristic tail. They have a chitin shell and large claws. The scorpions are territorial, and at least in one case had selected a cave as its nest.[9][10][11]
The jungles of Lesser Prash were also home to a species of canids, later dubbed as “squirrel-dogs”. They were first identified by the wider galactic community when a Starfleet officer shot and killed one.[12][13]
Locations
History
- See also Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (Artemis)
In 2132[14], a ship crashed to Ura Neteos III while flying through the Celendi Nebula during the nebula's period of activity. The sole survivor, an Orion engineer Gaire Unem set up a signal beacon but was unable leave the planet, having to survive in the jungle.[15] She took refuge in a mine, where she made contact with the Meirashi miners.[16] She managed to gain their trust, but after saving a miner from a cave-in with the help of technology and her survival skills, the miners began to view her as an object of religious worship.[17]
The word of Unem's alleged powers spread to the nearby settlements, and more people began to come to her for healing and for religious guidance. She and her followers attracted the attention of a Rishe, a local feudal lord.[18] Despite the objections from the religious authorities, Unem managed to instil herself to the court of Rishe Varshan of Greater Prash.[14] In about two local years, she had taken over Upper Prash as the Empress and before the end of year 3 on the planet, she had launched a war of conquest against Lower Prash. Her plan was to introduce slavery after consolidating her power.[19] She was however defeated and killed by the Rishes. Her cult was subjugated, but it continued to survive to the 25th century in secrecy.[20]
A Federation research team studied the planet in the 2370s, but their work was interrupted by the Dominion War. The research team collected some planetary, biological and cultural records, but these were considered minimal in their extent. No further studies had been conducted in the 24th century.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hay in a needle stack, LtCmdr Jovenan, USS Artemis-A, 240110.13
- ↑ Why Am I On This Away Team?, Ens Gnai, USS Artemis-A, 240110.24
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 Narrowing down the options to bad and worse, LtCmdr Jovenan, USS Artemis-A, 240110.08
- ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 4.2 The tale of a worm, Wormie, USS Artemis-A, 240112.27
- ↑ The moments before the dusk, LtCmdr Jovenan, USS Artemis-A, 240111.12
- ↑ Jump up to: 6.0 6.1 Assistance from an Unlikely Source, Lt Gila Sadar, USS Artemis-A, 240111.05
- ↑ An Odd Line to Draw, Lt Gila Sadar, USS Artemis-A, 240111.08
- ↑ Let’s remain scientific about the cute worms, shall we?, LtCmdr Jovenan, USS Artemis-A, 240111.09
- ↑ What Do You Call A Tail-less Scorpion? Whatever It Wants!, Cmdr Genkos Adea, USS Artemis-A, 240111.13
- ↑ Scorpion Stand-Off, Ens Kel Solas, USS Artemis-A, 240111.14
- ↑ Fire in the hole, LtCmdr Jovenan, USS Artemis-A, 240111.15
- ↑ The Tests Never End (redo), Ens Imril, USS Artemis-A, 240110.29
- ↑ Unexpected Accolade, 240202.05
- ↑ Jump up to: 14.0 14.1 The Empress, Gaire Unem, USS Artemis-A, 240111.26
- ↑ A Rough Storm, Gaire Unem, USS Artemis-A, 240110.08
- ↑ Where some use cunning..., Gaire Unem, USS Artemis-A, 240110.19
- ↑ Twist of Fate (Part II), Gaire Unem, USS Artemis-A, 240111.01
- ↑ The Spirit, Gaire Unem, USS Artemis-A, 240111.26
- ↑ That’s me doing something., Lt Vitor Silveira, USS Artemis-A, 240111.27
- ↑ The Empress' Truth, Falia, USS Artemis-A, 240111.19