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== Physical characteristics == | == 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.<ref name="Hyperactive Holodeck">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/2z5jKpyGvpE Hyperactive Holodeck], LtCmdr Genkos Adea, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.07</ref> The planet has rings. The rings have multiple colours.<ref name="Hyperactive Holodeck" /> | 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.<ref name="Hyperactive Holodeck">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/2z5jKpyGvpE Hyperactive Holodeck], LtCmdr Genkos Adea, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.07</ref> The planet has rings. The rings have multiple colours.<ref name="Hyperactive Holodeck" /> The rings are visible from the ground.<ref name="Just another geological curiosity?">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/jE5u4kpJUrM Just another geological curiosity?], Ens. Jovenan, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.07</ref> | ||
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. | 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.<ref name="To the Surface" /><ref name="Less contrast than expected">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/E5xW4jruMM4/ Less contrast than expected], Ens Jana Zicv, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.31</ref><ref name="The Work That Lies Ahead">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/3--mjZumUxE The Work That Lies Ahead], Cmdr. Addison MacKenzie, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.06</ref> | ||
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.<ref name="Less contrast than expected" /> 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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/XD5MPHemkuk Walk-around procedure], Ens Jana Zicv, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239711.15</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/FGqyF5XSCUA Post-mission impressions], Ens Jana Zicv, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239711.17</ref> | 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.<ref name="Less contrast than expected" /> 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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/XD5MPHemkuk Walk-around procedure], Ens Jana Zicv, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239711.15</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/FGqyF5XSCUA Post-mission impressions], Ens Jana Zicv, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239711.17</ref> | ||
One building material used in the Government Complex in Vdam resembled glimmering granite.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/X9XzUI3vYbo Queen's Gambit], LtJG Melody Delri'ise, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239711.07</ref> According to the first contact team's notes, the planet does not have dilithium deposits or other noteworthy resources, although the scans were limited.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/xHmN9sueArE What to Plan For], LTJG Jamie MacNemar, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.08</ref> | One building material used in the Government Complex in Vdam resembled glimmering granite.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/X9XzUI3vYbo Queen's Gambit], LtJG Melody Delri'ise, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239711.07</ref> According to the first contact team's notes, the planet does not have dilithium deposits or other noteworthy resources, although the scans were limited.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/xHmN9sueArE What to Plan For], LTJG Jamie MacNemar, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.08</ref> There are no significant naturally occuring deposits of gallium near Tecra.<ref name="There's something in the air and it ain't love">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/O5MaLBEhR90 There's something in the air and it ain't love], Ens. Jovenan, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.18</ref> | ||
== Flora and Fauna == | == 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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/nGPvP4oThqA A time of reflection], Zeneth, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.09</ref> | A species of falcons live on the planet. Some of the Da’al have them as pets and allow them to hunt their food.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/nGPvP4oThqA A time of reflection], Zeneth, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.09</ref> A species know as jolakta gulls lives by the seas. They have whistling cry.<ref name="Hello Hello">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/p9aGjLFTAKw Hello Hello], Jiah Kleebohn, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.13</ref> | ||
Trees that are suited for arid climate live at least in Vdam.<ref name="To the Surface" /> | Trees that are suited for arid climate live at least in Vdam.<ref name="To the Surface" /> Seaweed grows in the planet's seas.<ref name="Hello Hello" /> | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
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=== Tecra === | === Tecra === | ||
Tecra is a provincial capital city located on the southern hemisphere of the planet | Tecra is a provincial capital city located on the southern hemisphere of the planet.<ref name="Impact">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/mKigGSgTVTM Impact], Cmdr Addison MacKenzie, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240002.19</ref> 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.<ref name="Hello Hello" /> | ||
The city | 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.<ref name="Impact" /><ref name="Just another geological curiosity?" /> | ||
The Provincial Government Complex is a series of tall concrete-like building. They were described as similar to those in Vdam and architecturally plain.<ref name="The Work That Lies Ahead"/> 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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/P7kNbilw9sE And, well, that’s another story, never mind], Erbil, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.05</ref> The Government Complex includes the Gendarmerie headquarters. Tecra houses the Regional Commander of the Gendarmerie.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/PiTbS6JhuwE Negotiation and compromise and burbling feelings], Erbil, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.15</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/20raRJ3JXHk Containment], Lt. Dakora, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.16</ref> | |||
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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/s13-0SjFTZY Ground Zero], Lt. Gabriel Osuna, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.07</ref> Some of the destroyed or severly damaged places includes Ertas Square.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/yPxiMuocSI0 A Desperate Proposal], Dusan Tornahd, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.15</ref> | |||
=== Other === | === Other === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Impact.jpg|175px|thumb|A meteor striking the planet in 240002.]] | [[File:Impact.jpg|175px|thumb|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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/R0a-VCZwM1A Researching the Da'al], LTJG Jamie MacNemar, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.05</ref> 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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/sCwNbQ1sRKc Blind Date], Ens Mirkl Zanti, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.08</ref> The Federation starship {{USS|Resolution}} received updated GIS data of the capital city Vdam from the Da’al Prime Minister.<ref name="Papercuts">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/vnhIDYVMrZo/ Papercuts], Ypartin, {{USS|Resolution}}, 237910.27</ref> | 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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/R0a-VCZwM1A Researching the Da'al], LTJG Jamie MacNemar, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.05</ref> 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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/sCwNbQ1sRKc Blind Date], Ens Mirkl Zanti, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.08</ref> The Federation starship {{USS|Resolution}} received updated GIS data of the capital city Vdam from the Da’al Prime Minister.<ref name="Papercuts">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/vnhIDYVMrZo/ Papercuts], Ypartin, {{USS|Resolution}}, 237910.27</ref> | ||
Klingons appeared to believe they have a solid historical claim to the system and the planet.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/Gsy2wjh_prk Blood Ties], KDF Cpt Kris, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.11</ref> In 2397, a landing group of some 200 Klingons landed near the major cities of each of the planet's regions.<ref name="Papercuts" /> Crewmembers of the {{USS|Resolution}} beamed in Vdam, and the ship itself soon landed in the Heroes Park.<ref name="To the Surface">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/KYiDgCF2B3M/ To the Surface], LtCmdr Addison MacKenzie, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.30</ref><ref name="Textbook truth bomb" /> | Klingons appeared to believe they have a solid historical claim to the system and the planet.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/Gsy2wjh_prk Blood Ties], KDF Cpt Kris, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.11</ref> In 2397, a landing group of some 200 Klingons landed near the major cities of each of the planet's regions.<ref name="Papercuts" /> Crewmembers of the {{USS|Resolution}} beamed in Vdam, and the ship itself soon landed in the Heroes Park.<ref name="To the Surface">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/KYiDgCF2B3M/ To the Surface], LtCmdr Addison MacKenzie, {{USS|Resolution}}, 239710.30</ref><ref name="Textbook truth bomb" /> | ||
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.<ref name="Impact" /><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/XbVaBMurv_A Da’al with it], Erbil, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240002.19</ref> | 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.<ref name="Impact" /><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/XbVaBMurv_A Da’al with it], Erbil, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240002.19</ref> {{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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/6YLXHOsX_tU Visible Destruction], Cmdr. Addison MacKenzie, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.04</ref> | ||
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.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/a2rMfNAIs8M Head on a Swivel.], Ens. Hiro Jones, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.06</ref><ref name="Just another geological curiosity?" /> However, further analysis revealed the presence of an unusual chemical compound, Si<sub>3</sub>Na<sub>2</sub>Ga<sub>5</sub>CaO<sub>2</sub>. The substance wasn't naturally occuring and should have dissipated, however it was observed to persist and fluctuate.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/7xbpWArYJ7I I Hate Question Marks], Ens. Hiro Jones, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.08</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-artemis/c/HGu8fIujhfg So Many Questions.], Ens. Hiro Jones, {{USS|Artemis|A}}, 240003.15</ref><ref name="There's something in the air and it ain't love" /> | |||
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