Dathis II

Dathis II is M-class homeworld of the Dachlyd. Dathis II is an arboreal world with several oceans.

Location

The Dathis system is part of the Sagittarius Arm in the Alpha Quadrant. The closest Federation starbase to the Dathis system is Starbase 12.

Solar System

Dathis II is the second planet (counting outward from the star) in an eight-planet solar system orbiting the star Dathis.

Features

Like most of the Dathis system, Dathis II is host to a large, rotating number of Dachlyd freighters. Asked on one occasion for a specific number regarding this fleet, Cadet Rogg only remarked, "More than once the orbiting freighters have partially eclipsed the planet's surface."

Seckrops University orbits Dathis II. The campus is on one of the only remaining planetoids near the planet.

Geology

Since early in its history Dathis II has been subject to frequent meteroid bombardment. More rare (though more common than comparative Terran history) were regular asteroid impacts. Fossil records indicate that life on Dathis II has been subject to several extinction-level events (ELE). Early Dachlyd History is punctuated by cataclysms resulting from the impacts of one or more asteroids. Due to developments in Planetary Defense, asteroid-related disasters remain in the past of Dathis II.

Impact craters in various states of erosion are a unique feature of the planet's surface. (Some researchers propose that the craters remaining from previous asteroids may have sheltered Dathis II life from subsequent asteroids.) Many craters have become overgrown with the abundant flora. A couple of the craters from ELEs have since become seas.

Weather

Rain and seasonal meteor showers are to be expected.