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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}}) |
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}}) |
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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== Background == |
== Background == |
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+ | === "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}}. |
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− | == ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' == |
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− | Alpha Majoris (Dubbe, Alpha Ursae Majoris) was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. This was a [[multiple star system|quadrinary star system]]. |
+ | 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
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)