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'''Betazed''' was an [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[Federation]] [[planet]] in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. This was the [[homeworld]] of the [[Betazoid]]s.
 
The [[planet]] of '''Betazed''' was the [[homeworld]] of the [[telepathy|telepathic]] [[Betazoid]] [[species]].
 
   
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
The planet Betazed was an important member world of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. The Betazed Federation [[ambassador]] during the 2360s and 70s was [[Lwaxana Troi]], [[daughter]] of the [[Fifth House of Betazed|Fifth House]], holder of the [[Sacred Chalice of Rixx]], heir to the [[Holy Rings of Betazed]]. Betazed has some level of a matriarchy. ({{TNG|Angel One|Manhunt}}, {{DS9|The Forsaken}})
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Betazed was an important member world of the [[United Federation of Planets]] and its society had [[Matriarchy|matriarchal]] elements. The Betazed Federation [[ambassador]] during the [[2360s]] and '[[2370s|70s]] was [[Lwaxana Troi]], [[daughter]] of the [[Fifth House of Betazed|Fifth House]], holder of the [[Sacred Chalice of Rixx]], heir to the [[Holy Rings of Betazed]]. ({{TNG|Angel One|Manhunt}}, {{DS9|The Forsaken}}) Betazed depended on Starfleet for protection as its planetary defenses, in the opinion of [[Captain]] [[Benjamin Sisko]], the [[commanding officer|CO]] of [[Deep Space 9]], were ''...obsolete and undermanned.'' ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}})
   
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In [[2364]], [[Counsellor]] [[Deanna Troi]], of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, took a shuttle from [[Starbase G-6]] to her [[homeworld]]. ({{TNG|Hide and Q}})
Betazed hosted the biennial [[Trade Agreements Conference]] in [[2366]]. ({{TNG|Ménage à Troi}})
 
   
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} passed fairly close to Betazed in late [[2367]] and diverted its course to pick up Lwaxana Troi. ({{TNG|Half a Life}})
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On its way to [[Kaelon II]], the ''Enterprise-D'' passed fairly close to Betazed in late [[2367]], enabling Lwaxana Troi to visit the ship. ({{TNG|Half a Life}})
   
 
[[Deep Space 9]] was quite far from Betazed, although a transport from the [[space station|station]] often left for the planet. ({{DS9|The Muse}})
 
[[Deep Space 9]] was quite far from Betazed, although a transport from the [[space station|station]] often left for the planet. ({{DS9|The Muse}})
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[[Vash]] was unwelcome (''persona non grata'' in [[Q]]'s words) on Betazed. ({{DS9|Q-Less}})
 
[[Vash]] was unwelcome (''persona non grata'' in [[Q]]'s words) on Betazed. ({{DS9|Q-Less}})
   
The [[University of Betazed]] is located on Betazed. ({{TNG|Tin Man|Ménage à Troi|Qpid}})
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The [[University of Betazed]] was located on Betazed. ({{TNG|Tin Man|Ménage à Troi|Qpid}})
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In [[2371]], the location of Betazed was labeled in the [[star chart]] [[Data]] and [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] were studying in [[stellar cartography]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}. ({{film|7}}, ''display graphic'')
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
[[File:Betazed garden.jpg|thumb|A Betazed garden]]
 
[[File:Betazed garden.jpg|thumb|A Betazed garden]]
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In the past, it was considered fashionable for the women of Betazed to wear enormous wigs with large holes in the center for tiny caged creatures. Although it was uncomfortable for the women and cruel to the animals, this costume eventually became a tradition. One woman finally broke with it, causing this fashion to fade very quickly. ({{TNG|Half a Life}})
During the [[Dominion War]] in [[2374]], Betazed was occupied by [[Dominion]] invasion forces. The Federation [[Tenth Fleet]] had been assigned to defend Betazed, but was caught out of position on a training exercise. As a result Betazed fell to the Dominion within ten [[hour]]s. ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}})
 
   
 
Betazed took part at the [[Pacifica]] conference in [[2365]] and hosted the biennial [[Trade Agreements Conference]] in [[2366|the following year]]. ({{TNG|Manhunt|Ménage à Troi}})
{{bginfo|Betazed was presumably liberated before or at the end of the war, as Riker and Troi planned their honeymoon in 2379 on Betazed.}}
 
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During the [[Dominion War]] in [[2374]], Betazed was occupied by [[Dominion]] invasion forces. The Federation [[Tenth Fleet]] had been assigned to defend Betazed and its outlying colonies, but was caught out of position on a training exercise. As a result Betazed fell to the Dominion within ten [[hour]]s. Once Betazed had been captured, other worlds nearby, including [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], [[Tellar]], [[Alpha Centauri]], and [[Andor]] were at risk of Dominion invasion. ({{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}})
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Dominion forces occupied the surface of the planet. Towards the end of the year, in a single month, the [[Second Fleet]] attempted on three separate occassions to hit those forces, but was repulsed each time. After each strike, the Dominion was able to send in reinforcements and refortified their positions on the planet. ({{DS9|The Sound of Her Voice}})
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In [[2379]], Riker and Troi planned to have a wedding ceremony on this planet. ({{film|10}})
   
 
=== See also ===
 
=== See also ===
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== Geography ==
 
== Geography ==
 
[[File:Betazed, near Lake El'nar.jpg|thumb|The surface of Betazed near Lake El-Nar]]
 
[[File:Betazed, near Lake El'nar.jpg|thumb|The surface of Betazed near Lake El-Nar]]
Betazed was consistently described as a lush, beautiful world. The planet's climate varied from dense [[jungle]]s to wide canyons and cliffs. Many of the major continents are dotted with [[lake]]s.
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Betazed was consistently described as a lush, beautiful world. The planet's climate varied from dense [[jungle]]s to wide canyons and cliffs. Many of the major continents were dotted with [[lake]]s.
   
 
=== Land features and formations ===
 
=== Land features and formations ===
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* [[Opal Sea]]
 
* [[Opal Sea]]
 
* [[Janaran Falls]]
 
* [[Janaran Falls]]
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[[File:Janaran Falls.jpg|thumb|A carving of the Janaran Falls]]
   
 
=== Botanical ===
 
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== Appendices ==
 
== Appendices ==
===Background information===
 
According to ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', on page 33, Betazed was the fifth planet in the Beta Zeta system. The Beta Zeta system was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. This planet was governed by the [[Fifth House of Betazed]] from the capital [[Rixx (location)|Rixx]], and was admitted into the {{Federation}} in [[2273]]. There were 1.3 billion [[Betazoid]]s living on Betazed. This species has been warp capable since antiquity. Major attractions on this world include [[Lake Cataria]], [[Janaran Falls]], and the [[University of Betazed]]. This system was named by the [[21st century]] [[human]] [[John Burke]], chief [[astronomer]] of the [[Royal Academy]]. On page 36, the single star of the Beta Zeta system was classified as a G-type star.
 
 
 
=== References ===
 
=== References ===
 
* {{TNG|Ménage à Troi}}
 
* {{TNG|Ménage à Troi}}
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* {{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}}
 
* {{DS9|In the Pale Moonlight}}
 
* {{film|10}}
 
* {{film|10}}
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===Background information===
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According to the script for "Q-Less", the pronunciation for Betazed was "BAY-tuh-zed". [http://www.st-minutiae.com/academy/literature329/407.txt]
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According to ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' (pgs. 33, 36), Betazed was the fifth planet in the Betazed system also known as the Beta Zeta system. The official name of the uniglobal government was the [[Fifth House of Betazed]] which governed this planet from the capital city of [[Rixx (location)|Rixx]]. Betazed was admitted into the {{Federation}} in [[2273]]. In the census of [[2370]], there were 1.3 billion [[Betazoid]]s living on Betazed. Betazoids had been [[warp drive|warp capable]] since antiquity. Major attractions on this world include [[Lake Cataria]], [[Janaran Falls]], and the [[University of Betazed]]. The system was named by the [[21st century]] [[Human]] [[John Burke]], chief [[astronomer]] of the [[Royal Academy]]. The star Betazed was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|G class star]] with a [[magnitude]] of +5, which was the same brightness as [[Sol]].
   
 
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Revision as of 02:57, 16 July 2014

Betazed was an inhabited Federation planet in the Alpha Quadrant. This was the homeworld of the Betazoids.

Overview

Betazed was an important member world of the United Federation of Planets and its society had matriarchal elements. The Betazed Federation ambassador during the 2360s and '70s was Lwaxana Troi, daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed. (TNG: "Angel One", "Manhunt", DS9: "The Forsaken") Betazed depended on Starfleet for protection as its planetary defenses, in the opinion of Captain Benjamin Sisko, the CO of Deep Space 9, were ...obsolete and undermanned. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")

In 2364, Counsellor Deanna Troi, of the USS Enterprise-D, took a shuttle from Starbase G-6 to her homeworld. (TNG: "Hide and Q")

On its way to Kaelon II, the Enterprise-D passed fairly close to Betazed in late 2367, enabling Lwaxana Troi to visit the ship. (TNG: "Half a Life")

Deep Space 9 was quite far from Betazed, although a transport from the station often left for the planet. (DS9: "The Muse")

Vash was unwelcome (persona non grata in Q's words) on Betazed. (DS9: "Q-Less")

The University of Betazed was located on Betazed. (TNG: "Tin Man", "Ménage à Troi", "Qpid")

In 2371, the location of Betazed was labeled in the star chart Data and Picard were studying in stellar cartography aboard the USS Enterprise-D. (Star Trek Generations, display graphic)

History

Betazed garden

A Betazed garden

In the past, it was considered fashionable for the women of Betazed to wear enormous wigs with large holes in the center for tiny caged creatures. Although it was uncomfortable for the women and cruel to the animals, this costume eventually became a tradition. One woman finally broke with it, causing this fashion to fade very quickly. (TNG: "Half a Life")

Betazed took part at the Pacifica conference in 2365 and hosted the biennial Trade Agreements Conference in the following year. (TNG: "Manhunt", "Ménage à Troi")

During the Dominion War in 2374, Betazed was occupied by Dominion invasion forces. The Federation Tenth Fleet had been assigned to defend Betazed and its outlying colonies, but was caught out of position on a training exercise. As a result Betazed fell to the Dominion within ten hours. Once Betazed had been captured, other worlds nearby, including Vulcan, Tellar, Alpha Centauri, and Andor were at risk of Dominion invasion. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")

Dominion forces occupied the surface of the planet. Towards the end of the year, in a single month, the Second Fleet attempted on three separate occassions to hit those forces, but was repulsed each time. After each strike, the Dominion was able to send in reinforcements and refortified their positions on the planet. (DS9: "The Sound of Her Voice")

In 2379, Riker and Troi planned to have a wedding ceremony on this planet. (Star Trek Nemesis)

See also

Geography

Betazed, near Lake El'nar

The surface of Betazed near Lake El-Nar

Betazed was consistently described as a lush, beautiful world. The planet's climate varied from dense jungles to wide canyons and cliffs. Many of the major continents were dotted with lakes.

Land features and formations

Janaran Falls

A carving of the Janaran Falls

Botanical

Appendices

References

Background information

According to the script for "Q-Less", the pronunciation for Betazed was "BAY-tuh-zed". [1]

According to Star Trek: Star Charts (pgs. 33, 36), Betazed was the fifth planet in the Betazed system also known as the Beta Zeta system. The official name of the uniglobal government was the Fifth House of Betazed which governed this planet from the capital city of Rixx. Betazed was admitted into the United Federation of Planets in 2273. In the census of 2370, there were 1.3 billion Betazoids living on Betazed. Betazoids had been warp capable since antiquity. Major attractions on this world include Lake Cataria, Janaran Falls, and the University of Betazed. The system was named by the 21st century Human John Burke, chief astronomer of the Royal Academy. The star Betazed was a G class star with a magnitude of +5, which was the same brightness as Sol.

External link

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