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Corrected typo: Class M planet with more water would be Class O, not Class N (as is referenced in Class O entry)
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*'''Evolution:''' n.a. | *'''Evolution:''' n.a. | ||
*'''Life-Forms:''' Unknown | *'''Life-Forms:''' Unknown | ||
*'''Examples:''' Q'tahL | *'''Examples:''' Q'tahL, Jupiter | ||
== Class J == | == Class J == | ||
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*'''Evolution:''' n.a. | *'''Evolution:''' n.a. | ||
*'''Life-Forms:''' Hydrocarbon-based (Jovian) | *'''Life-Forms:''' Hydrocarbon-based (Jovian) | ||
*'''Examples:''' | *'''Examples:''' Saturn | ||
== Class K == | == Class K == | ||
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== Class M == | == Class M == | ||
[[Image:Classm.jpg|right]] | [[Image:Classm.jpg|right]] | ||
Class M planets are typically about the mass of Earth and are in their sun's habitable zone. Their atmospheres contain significant oxygen, liquid water is a significant surface feature, and lifeforms are generally abundant. With more water they would be class | Class M planets are typically about the mass of Earth and are in their sun's habitable zone. Their atmospheres contain significant oxygen, liquid water is a significant surface feature, and lifeforms are generally abundant. With more water they would be class O. | ||
*'''Type:''' Terrestrial (Minshara Class) | *'''Type:''' Terrestrial (Minshara Class) | ||
*'''Age:''' 3 - 10 billion years | *'''Age:''' 3 - 10 billion years | ||
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*'''Evolution:''' n.a. | *'''Evolution:''' n.a. | ||
*'''Life-Forms:''' Aquatic vegetation, animal life, humanoids | *'''Life-Forms:''' Aquatic vegetation, animal life, humanoids | ||
*'''Examples:''' Argo | *'''Examples:''' Argo, Alpha Centauri IV | ||
== Class P == | == Class P == | ||
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*'''Diameter:''' 10,000 - 50,000 km | *'''Diameter:''' 10,000 - 50,000 km | ||
*'''Location:''' Hot Zone / Ecosphere / Cold Zone | *'''Location:''' Hot Zone / Ecosphere / Cold Zone | ||
*'''Surface:''' Temperature can exceed | *'''Surface:''' Temperature can exceed 500ºK | ||
*'''Atmosphere:''' Turbulent, saturated with toxic chemicals and thermionic radiation | *'''Atmosphere:''' Turbulent, saturated with toxic chemicals and thermionic radiation | ||
*'''Evolution:''' n.a. | *'''Evolution:''' n.a. | ||