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+ | '''Alpha Majoris''' was the [[star|primary]] of the Alpha Majoris [[star system|system]]. The system included the planet [[Alpha Majoris I]]. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}}) This star was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. Its location in the [[Milky Way Galaxy]] was depicted on a [[Federation]] [[star chart]] in [[2293]]. ({{film|6}}) |
| − | {{bginfo|Alpha Majoris was mentioned as a small note on a very large [[star chart]] graphic created for {{TNG|Conspiracy}}. It was the image behind the chair in the room where [[Dexter Remmick]] was killed. It was possible that "Alpha Majoris" is short for "[[Sirius|Alpha Canis Majoris]]" or "{{w|Dubhe|Alpha Ursae Majoris}}".}} |
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| + | The first planet of the system was home to an [[non-sentient lifeforms|animal]] known as the [[Mellitus]], a "cloud creature". In its normal state, it existed as a [[gas]] held together by a highly cohesive [[electromagnetic field]]. When the mellitus stopped, it became [[solid]]. These abilities were considered similar to those possessed by the [[Redjac]] entity. ({{TOS|Wolf in the Fold}}) |
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| + | === "The Explored Galaxy" === |
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| + | "The Explored Galaxy" was a map of charted space in the Alpha Quadrant. Alpha Majoris was located between the [[Tholian Assembly]] and [[Romulus]]. Both locations were identified in {{DS9|The Search, Part II|Call to Arms}} as being located in this quadrant. The chart was also seen in several ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episodes set in the [[24th century]], from the year [[2364]] to [[2370]]. These were {{TNG|Conspiracy|The Measure Of A Man|The Emissary|The Mind's Eye|The Game}}, and {{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets|Cardassians}}. |
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| + | === ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' === |
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| + | Alpha Majoris ('''Dubbe''', '''Alpha Ursae Majoris''') was located in or near Federation space, in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. This was a [[multiple star system|quadrinary star system]]. '''Alpha Majoris A''' was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|K class star]] with a [[magnitude]] of +3, which was ten times brighter than [[Sol]]. '''Alpha Majoris B''' was a K class star. '''Alpha Majoris c''' was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|F class star]]. '''Alpha Majoris D''' was an [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|A class star]]. (page 47) |
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Revision as of 18:10, 30 January 2013
The location of Alpha Majoris in "The Explored Galaxy" wall chart
Alpha Majoris was the primary of the Alpha Majoris system. The system included the planet Alpha Majoris I. (TOS: "Wolf in the Fold") This star was located in the Alpha Quadrant. Its location in the Milky Way Galaxy was depicted on a Federation star chart in 2293. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
The first planet of the system was home to an animal known as the Mellitus, a "cloud creature". In its normal state, it existed as a gas held together by a highly cohesive electromagnetic field. When the mellitus stopped, it became solid. These abilities were considered similar to those possessed by the Redjac entity. (TOS: "Wolf in the Fold")
Background
"The Explored Galaxy"
"The Explored Galaxy" was a map of charted space in the Alpha Quadrant. Alpha Majoris was located between the Tholian Assembly and Romulus. Both locations were identified in DS9: "The Search, Part II", "Call to Arms" as being located in this quadrant. The chart was also seen in several Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes set in the 24th century, from the year 2364 to 2370. These were TNG: "Conspiracy", "The Measure Of A Man", "The Emissary", "The Mind's Eye", "The Game", and DS9: "In the Hands of the Prophets", "Cardassians".
Star Trek: Star Charts
Alpha Majoris (Dubbe, Alpha Ursae Majoris) was located in or near Federation space, in the Alpha Quadrant. This was a quadrinary star system. Alpha Majoris A was a K class star with a magnitude of +3, which was ten times brighter than Sol. Alpha Majoris B was a K class star. Alpha Majoris c was a F class star. Alpha Majoris D was an A class star. (page 47)