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Located directly between [[Earth]] and [[Argelius II]], '''Alpha Eridani II''' was the [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[second planets|second]] [[planet]] of the Alpha Eridani [[star system|system]].
 
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'''Alpha Eridani II''' was the [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[second planets|second]] [[planet]] of its [[star system]]. This planet was aligned directly between [[Earth]] and [[Argelius II]]. In the [[22nd century]], an [[Federation colonies#Earth colonies|Earth]] [[colony]] was founded on the planet.
In [[2156]], the [[Redjac]] entity was responsible for ten women being [[murder|knifed to death]] in the city of [[Heliopolis]] on Alpha Eridani II. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}})
 
   
 
In [[2156]], the [[Redjac]] [[entity]] was responsible for [[Redjac's Alpha Eridani victims 001|ten women]] being [[murder|knifed to death]] in the settlement of [[Heliopolis]] on Alpha Eridani II. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}})
== Background information==
 
The real world [[star]] Alpha Eridani (or "Achernar") was located approximately 139 [[light year]]s from the [[Sol system]]. According to [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]], in {{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}}, set in 2151, the farthest that Humans had traveled at that point was 90 light years. Assuming Alpha Eridani II was settled by Humans, this would suggest the colony was established some time between [[2151]] and 2156.
 
   
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== Appendices ==
''[[Star Trek Maps]]'', ''[[Star Trek Concordance]]'' and {{st.com|alpha-proxima-ii|an entry on Startrek.com}} refer to the planet mentioned in "Wolf in the Fold" as "Alpha Proxima II". The pronunciation of this planet in the episode sounded more like "Alpha Aradoni II", which was also supported by the closed captioning. The spelling of "Alpha Eridani II" can be found in the {{st.com|redjac|Redjac entry on Startrek.com}} and in the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' as well as the ''Star Trek: Star Charts''. According to ''Star Trek Maps'' (pg. 22), Alpha Proxima II was one of the first extra-solar Human colonies, with major industries in mining, farming and sea-farming. By the 23rd century, the planet had a total population of 12 million with more than 3 million living in the port city Heliopolis.
 
 
=== Background information ===
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According to the [[script]], dated {{d|21|June|1967}}, the [[name]] was written as "Alpha Proximi Two". The {{d|26|June|1967}} review of the script by [[de Forest Research]], which adjusted for the misspelled "Proximi" as "Proxima" stated the following:
Taking place in the late [[24th century]], the [[novel]]s ''[[Articles of the Federation]]'' and ''[[Rough Beasts of Empire]]'', as well as the ''Star Trek Maps'' and ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' place the star Achernar within the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. The latter describes Achernar as a [[binary star system]], consisting of two [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|B-class components]] with a [[magnitude]] of +1 (hundred times brighter than [[Sol]]).
 
   
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:"'''Alpha Proxima Two''' – This name does not conform with astronomical nomenclature. Suggest: Alpha Eridani Two."
== External link ==
 
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Based on the episode dialog, this suggestion was followed by the script writer, however, the {{STE|3|8}} and [[StarTrek.com]] referred to the planet by the original name "Alpha Proxima II". {{st.com|database_article/alpha-proxima-ii}}
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A subjective interpretation of the pronunciation of the planet's spoken name in the episode, as well as the closed captioning, suggested the name "Alpha Aradoni II". The correct spelling of "Alpha Eridani II" can be found in the Redjac entry on [[StarTrek.com]] and in the {{STE|3|403}} as well as the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]''. {{st.com|database_article/redjac}} According to {{STE|4|1|20}}, the planet was correctly identified as "Alpha Eridani II".
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According to ''Star Trek: Star Charts'' (p. 66, "United Federation of Planets II") and ''[[Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library]]'' ("Position of the Romulan Empire"; "Federation Historical Highlights, 2161-2385"), the Alpha Eridani ([[Achernar]]) system was located in the [[Beta Quadrant]]. This was a [[binary star system|binary]] system with two [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|B-class star]]s. According to a map of the [[Romulan Empire]] – prepared by the Stellar Archive Artist Lsel Essik, from the [[Romulan]] Master Data Catalog, in [[2366]] – Alpha Eridani (Achernar) was identified as a Romulan system.
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=== Apocrypha ===
 
In the ''[[Star Trek Concordance]]'' and ''[[Star Trek Maps]]'', the original name of "Alpha Proxima II" for this planet was mentioned. According to the ''Star Trek Maps'' (p. 22), Alpha Proxima II was one of the first extra-solar Human colonies, with major industries in [[mining]], [[farming]], and sea-farming. By the [[23rd century]], the planet had a total [[population]] of 12 million with more than 3 million living in the port city Heliopolis.
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* {{mbeta|Achernar II}}
 
* {{mbeta|Achernar Prime}}
 
* {{wikipedia|Alpha Eridani}}
 
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* {{NCwiki|Achernar II}}
 
* {{NCwiki|Achernar Prime}}
 
   
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Latest revision as of 02:01, 14 January 2022

Alpha Eridani II was the inhabited second planet of its star system. This planet was aligned directly between Earth and Argelius II. In the 22nd century, an Earth colony was founded on the planet.

In 2156, the Redjac entity was responsible for ten women being knifed to death in the settlement of Heliopolis on Alpha Eridani II. (TOS: "Wolf in the Fold")

Appendices

Background information

This planet was only mentioned in dialogue.

According to the script, dated 21 June 1967, the name was written as "Alpha Proximi Two". The 26 June 1967 review of the script by de Forest Research, which adjusted for the misspelled "Proximi" as "Proxima" stated the following:

"Alpha Proxima Two – This name does not conform with astronomical nomenclature. Suggest: Alpha Eridani Two."

Based on the episode dialog, this suggestion was followed by the script writer, however, the Star Trek Encyclopedia (3rd ed., p. 8) and StarTrek.com referred to the planet by the original name "Alpha Proxima II". [1]

A subjective interpretation of the pronunciation of the planet's spoken name in the episode, as well as the closed captioning, suggested the name "Alpha Aradoni II". The correct spelling of "Alpha Eridani II" can be found in the Redjac entry on StarTrek.com and in the Star Trek Encyclopedia (3rd ed., p. 403) as well as the Star Trek: Star Charts. [2] According to Star Trek Encyclopedia (4th ed., vol. 1, p. 20), the planet was correctly identified as "Alpha Eridani II".

According to Star Trek: Star Charts (p. 66, "United Federation of Planets II") and Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library ("Position of the Romulan Empire"; "Federation Historical Highlights, 2161-2385"), the Alpha Eridani (Achernar) system was located in the Beta Quadrant. This was a binary system with two B-class stars. According to a map of the Romulan Empire – prepared by the Stellar Archive Artist Lsel Essik, from the Romulan Master Data Catalog, in 2366 – Alpha Eridani (Achernar) was identified as a Romulan system.

Apocrypha

In the Star Trek Concordance and Star Trek Maps, the original name of "Alpha Proxima II" for this planet was mentioned. According to the Star Trek Maps (p. 22), Alpha Proxima II was one of the first extra-solar Human colonies, with major industries in mining, farming, and sea-farming. By the 23rd century, the planet had a total population of 12 million with more than 3 million living in the port city Heliopolis.

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