Archer IV is an M-class planet located relatively close to the Sol system in the Archer system. Named for Earth Starfleet Captain Jonathan Archer, the planet was the first M-Class, Earth-like world surveyed by the crew of the starship Enterprise in 2151.
Boasting a fertile landscape dominated by vast grasslands and snow-topped mountains, Archer IV was inhabited by a wide array of animal life, including nocturnal marsupials, scorpion-like arachnids, self-illuminating insects, and fish. The planet, however, supported no indigenous intelligent lifeforms upon its discovery.
Initial landing parties in 2151 experienced rapidly changing weather patterns and fast-moving storms. Such inclement weather spread toxic pollen, released by the diverse fauna and flora, causing in Human and Vulcan visitors paranoia and decreased cognitive function. With no refuge from the effects of the pollen, the planet was considered to be uninhabitable. (ENT: "Strange New World", "Home")
Archer IV remained uninhabitable throughout the 22nd century. In the early 2200s, however, an antidote for the pollen was discovered. By 2267, more than seven hundred million people populated the planet. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II" production art)
In 2366, Archer IV was the destination of the Federation starship USS Enterprise-D following an investigation of a nearby radiation anomaly. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")
In an alternate timeline, Archer IV was the site of a battle in the Second Federation-Klingon War. The Enterprise-D engaged a series of Klingon warships, the Enterprise emerging the victor. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")
- The Star Trek: Enterprise fourth season episode "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II" revealed the connection between "Strange New World" and "Yesterday's Enterprise" through text in Jonathan Archer's personnel file. The original production artwork can be viewed at MikeSussman.net and places the Archer system at 61 Ursae Majoris.
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