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| − | [[Image:Alpha Omicron asteroid belt.jpg|thumb|An asteroid belt in the [[Alpha Omicron system]]]] |
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| − | An '''asteroid belt''' is a collection of [[planetoid|asteroids]], usually [[orbit]]ing a star in a roughly toroidal shape. Asteroids in such a belt may range from grain sized up to many kilometers in diameter. |
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| + | [[Image:USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) enters asteroid field.jpg|thumb|The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]] in an asteroid field.]] |
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| − | The [[Sol]] system contains an asteroid belt that is located between the orbits of [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]]. |
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| + | [[Image:Delta_Flyer.jpg|thumb|The ''[[Delta Flyer]]'' in an astreroid field]] |
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| + | An '''Asteroid field''' is a field of [[space]] debris, usually the remains of a [[planet]]'s destruction. [[Asteroid]]s are measured by two methods, Schiller rating, and by size using a lettering system. For instance an asteroid field near the [[Rigel system]] has a Schiller rating of 3-5. The size is rated by letter, like a field in the [[Gamma Canaris]] region that has about 7000 bodies rating a size of A to N. 34% of them have [[atmosphere]]s H to M, which capable of support life. |
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| − | Around the late [[23rd century]], asteroid belts were sometimes assigned a numerical value called the [[Schiller Rating]]. In [[2266]], the [[Constitution class|''Constitution''-class]] [[starship]] [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|''Enterprise'']] pursued an unregistered [[J class]] [[freighter|cargo vessel]] into an asteroid belt with a Schiller rating of 3.5. ([[TOS]]: "[[Mudd's Women]]") |
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| + | [[Ty'Gokor]] is located in an asteroid field deep in the [[Klingon Empire]]. The field was protected by a [[tachyon detection grid]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Apocalypse Rising]]") |
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| − | :''[[Spock]] advised [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] of the Schiller rating of the asteroid belt during this pursuit. Since he offered that advise as Kirk was deciding whether to follow the ship into the belt, it is reasonable to assume that the rating is an evaluation of the [[navigation|navigational]] hazard posed by the belt.'' |
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| + | In [[2366]], the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|Enterprise-D]] searched the remains of [[Orelious IX]], which was nothing more than an asteroid field. Within the asteroid field, they discovered an intact [[Early History|14th century]] [[Promellian battle cruiser]], but also discovered an ancient booby trap that almost destroyed them. ([[TNG]]: "[[Booby Trap]]") |
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| − | During the [[Federation-Tzenkethi War]], the [[USS Okinawa|USS ''Okinawa'']] was attacked by three [[Tzenkethi raider]]s who later fled into an asteroid belt. [[Leyton|Captain Leyton]] took the ''Okinawa'' in after them, despite [[Benjamin Sisko]]'s protest. ([[DS9]]: "[[Paradise Lost]]") |
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| + | In [[2367]], the Enterprise-D returned the [[spaceborne species|space-dwelling]] [[life-form]] known only as "[[Junior]]" to an asteroid field near the [[Alpha Omicron system]]. ([[TNG]]: "[[Galaxy's Child]]") |
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| − | As part of [[Chakotay]]'s pilot training he spent a semester in the asteroid belt doging asteroids, after completing training above [[North America]] in his first year and learning how to handle [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] storms at the [[Venus]] for a couple of months. ([[VOY]]: "[[Future's End, Part II]]") |
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| + | In [[2370]], the Enterprise-D entered the asteroid field in the [[Devolin system]], under orders from [[Starfleet Command]] and [[Admiral]] [[Erik Pressman]], on a salvage mission to recover the remains of the [[USS Pegasus]]. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Pegasus]]") |
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| − | The [[USS Defiant (NX-74205)|USS ''Defiant'']] conducted [[maneuvers]] in an asteroid belt in the [[Kar-telos system]] in [[2372]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Bar Association]]") |
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| − | + | [[Kira Nerys]], [[Julian Bashir]] and [[Keiko O'Brien]] took the [[USS Volga|USS ''Volga'']] into an asteroid field in the [[Gamma Quadrant]] in late [[2372]]. They were almost clear when the [[runabout]] was hit by a asteroid, destroying a [[fuel pod]]. Kira and Bashir recalled the incident several weeks later. ([[DS9]]: "[[Body Parts]]", "[[Apocalypse Rising]]") |
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| + | In [[2373]], before [[Martok]] took command, the [[IKS Rotarran|IKS ''Rotarran'']] cornered a [[Cardassian]] ship between itself and an asteroid field. However, before they could destroy the Cardassian ship, three [[Jem'Hadar]] [[Dominion starship classes|warships]] came out of the asteroid field, forcing the ''Rotarran'' to withdraw. ([[DS9]]: "[[Soldiers of the Empire]]") |
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| − | * '''See''': [[:Category:Asteroid belts|List of asteroid belts]] |
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The Enterprise-D in an asteroid field.
The Delta Flyer in an astreroid field
An Asteroid field is a field of space debris, usually the remains of a planet's destruction. Asteroids are measured by two methods, Schiller rating, and by size using a lettering system. For instance an asteroid field near the Rigel system has a Schiller rating of 3-5. The size is rated by letter, like a field in the Gamma Canaris region that has about 7000 bodies rating a size of A to N. 34% of them have atmospheres H to M, which capable of support life.
Ty'Gokor is located in an asteroid field deep in the Klingon Empire. The field was protected by a tachyon detection grid. (DS9: "Apocalypse Rising")
In 2366, the Enterprise-D searched the remains of Orelious IX, which was nothing more than an asteroid field. Within the asteroid field, they discovered an intact 14th century Promellian battle cruiser, but also discovered an ancient booby trap that almost destroyed them. (TNG: "Booby Trap")
In 2367, the Enterprise-D returned the space-dwelling life-form known only as "Junior" to an asteroid field near the Alpha Omicron system. (TNG: "Galaxy's Child")
In 2370, the Enterprise-D entered the asteroid field in the Devolin system, under orders from Starfleet Command and Admiral Erik Pressman, on a salvage mission to recover the remains of the USS Pegasus. (TNG: "The Pegasus")
Kira Nerys, Julian Bashir and Keiko O'Brien took the USS Volga into an asteroid field in the Gamma Quadrant in late 2372. They were almost clear when the runabout was hit by a asteroid, destroying a fuel pod. Kira and Bashir recalled the incident several weeks later. (DS9: "Body Parts", "Apocalypse Rising")
In 2373, before Martok took command, the IKS Rotarran cornered a Cardassian ship between itself and an asteroid field. However, before they could destroy the Cardassian ship, three Jem'Hadar warships came out of the asteroid field, forcing the Rotarran to withdraw. (DS9: "Soldiers of the Empire")
Asteroid fields
- Pelloris field
See also
- Asteroid belt