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The '''Briar Patch''', or '''Klach D'Kel Brakt''', which is its original [[Klingon]] name, is a region in [[Sector 441]] containing dangerous space [[matter]] including the remains of [[supernova]]e, false vacuum fluctuations, [[metaphasic radiation]] and at least two habitable [[planet]]s, one of which is a [[Ba'ku (planet)|Ba'ku settlement]]. Ships in the vicinity must travel at less than one-third [[impulse drive|impulse]] power to avoid overheating the vessel's [[impulse manifold]]s. The colloquial "Briar Patch" name used in the [[Federation]] was first coined by criminal geneticist [[Arik Soong]] in the [[22nd century]], a reference to the [[Br'er Rabbit]] of the [[19th century|1880s]] ''Uncle Remus'' stories written by Joel Chandler Harris of [[Earth]].
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The '''Briar Patch''', known to Klingons as '''Klach D'Kel Brakt''', was a region in [[Sector 441]] containing dangerous space [[matter]] including the remains of [[supernova]]e, false vacuum fluctuations, [[metaphasic radiation]] and at least two habitable [[planet]]s, one of which was a [[Ba'ku (planet)|Ba'ku settlement]]. Ships in the vicinity had to travel at less than one-third [[impulse drive|impulse]] power to avoid overheating the vessel's [[impulse manifold]]s. The colloquial "Briar Patch" name used in the [[Federation]] was first coined by criminal geneticist [[Arik Soong]] in the [[22nd century]], a reference to the [[Br'er Rabbit]] of the [[19th century|1880s]] ''Uncle Remus'' stories written by Joel Chandler Harris of [[Earth]].
   
The area known as the Briar Patch contains the [[star]]s [[SNC 461206]] and [[UFC 8177]]. In the surrounding area, [[SNR 093120]], [[UFC 9364]], [[NGC 2812]] and [[QSR 390021]] are all visible on [[star chart]]s of sector 441.
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The area known as the Briar Patch contained the [[star]]s [[SNC 461206]] and [[UFC 8177]]. In the surrounding area, [[SNR 093120]], [[UFC 9364]], [[NGC 2812]] and [[QSR 390021]] were all visible on [[star chart]]s of sector 441.
   
In [[May]] of [[2154]], Soong suggested the cloud as a hiding place for himself and a group of [[Augment]]s aboard a stolen [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey (22nd century)|Klingon Bird-of-Prey]], but his suggestion was rejected by [[Malik]], [[Image:Briar Patch, The Augments.jpg|thumb|left|Arik Soong shows the Augments the Briar Patch in [[2154]]]]the self-appointed leader of the Augments. ({{ENT|The Augments}})
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[[File:Briar Patch, The Augments.jpg|thumb|left|Arik Soong shows the Augments the Briar Patch in [[2154]].]]
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In [[May]] of [[2154]], Soong suggested the cloud as a hiding place for himself and a group of [[Augment]]s aboard a stolen [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey (22nd century)|Klingon Bird-of-Prey]], but his suggestion was rejected by [[Malik]], the self-appointed leader of the Augments. ({{ENT|The Augments}})
   
[[Image:Sona battle cruiser aft.jpg|thumb|A [[Son'a battle cruiser]] on the edge of a [[metreon]] gas explosion in the Briar Patch]]
 
 
In [[2271]], the region was the site of the celebrated [[Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt]], where [[Dahar Master]] [[Kor]] led the [[Klingon Empire]] in a glorious victory over the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. Nearly a century later, Kor was still fond of re-playing the battle in [[holosuite]]s. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
 
In [[2271]], the region was the site of the celebrated [[Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt]], where [[Dahar Master]] [[Kor]] led the [[Klingon Empire]] in a glorious victory over the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. Nearly a century later, Kor was still fond of re-playing the battle in [[holosuite]]s. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
   
 
[[File:Sona battle cruiser aft.jpg|thumb|A [[Son'a battle cruiser]] on the edge of a [[metreon]] gas explosion in the Briar Patch]]
 
By the [[24th century]], the region was part of [[Federation]] space. In [[2375]], the Briar Patch was the scene of the [[Battle of the Briar Patch]] between the Federation [[starship]] {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} and [[Son'a]] ships, following the discovery of a plot to relocate the [[Ba'ku]]. ({{film|9}})
 
By the [[24th century]], the region was part of [[Federation]] space. In [[2375]], the Briar Patch was the scene of the [[Battle of the Briar Patch]] between the Federation [[starship]] {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} and [[Son'a]] ships, following the discovery of a plot to relocate the [[Ba'ku]]. ({{film|9}})
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== Background ==
 
== Background ==
The names of the Briar Patch's stellar contents and neighbors originates from a [[computer]] displayed [[okudagram]], which, while not clearly seen onscreen, was reproduced in ''[[The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection]]'' by [[Terry J. Erdmann]].
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The names of the Briar Patch's stellar contents and neighbors originates from a [[computer]]-displayed [[okudagram]] which [[Geoffrey Mandel]] created for {{film|9}}. While not clearly seen on-screen, the graphic was reproduced in ''[[The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection]]'' (p. 143) by [[Terry J. Erdmann]].
   
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For ''Insurrection'', the appearance of the Briar Patch was developed by [[Mark Wendell]], [[CGI]] supervisor at [[Santa Barbara Studios]], and Art Director [[Richard Kriegler]]. "''Our goal was to make this area of space look like a big nasty rat's nest, filled with gases and clouds and so forth,''" Wendell explained. (''[[The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection]]'', p. 26)
According to the (non-[[canon]]) ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', written by [[Geoffrey Mandel]], the Briar Patch is located in the [[Beta Quadrant]], near [[Risa]] and the [[Goren system]]. However, the ''Star Charts'' also depict Klach D'Kel Brakt as being a Klingon planet near the [[Romulan]] border, since the book was released before "The Augments" aired.
 
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According to Geoffrey Mandel's non-[[canon]] [[reference works|reference book]] ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' (p. 56), the Briar Patch was located in the [[Beta Quadrant]]. However, the ''Star Charts'' (p. 63) also depicts Klach D'Kel Brakt as being a Klingon planet near the [[Romulan]] border, since the book was released before {{e|The Augments}} aired.
   
 
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File:BriarPatch2375.jpg

The Briar Patch in 2375

The Briar Patch, known to Klingons as Klach D'Kel Brakt, was a region in Sector 441 containing dangerous space matter including the remains of supernovae, false vacuum fluctuations, metaphasic radiation and at least two habitable planets, one of which was a Ba'ku settlement. Ships in the vicinity had to travel at less than one-third impulse power to avoid overheating the vessel's impulse manifolds. The colloquial "Briar Patch" name used in the Federation was first coined by criminal geneticist Arik Soong in the 22nd century, a reference to the Br'er Rabbit of the 1880s Uncle Remus stories written by Joel Chandler Harris of Earth.

The area known as the Briar Patch contained the stars SNC 461206 and UFC 8177. In the surrounding area, SNR 093120, UFC 9364, NGC 2812 and QSR 390021 were all visible on star charts of sector 441.

File:Briar Patch, The Augments.jpg

Arik Soong shows the Augments the Briar Patch in 2154.

In May of 2154, Soong suggested the cloud as a hiding place for himself and a group of Augments aboard a stolen Klingon Bird-of-Prey, but his suggestion was rejected by Malik, the self-appointed leader of the Augments. (ENT: "The Augments")

In 2271, the region was the site of the celebrated Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt, where Dahar Master Kor led the Klingon Empire in a glorious victory over the Romulan Star Empire. Nearly a century later, Kor was still fond of re-playing the battle in holosuites. (DS9: "Blood Oath")

Sona battle cruiser aft

A Son'a battle cruiser on the edge of a metreon gas explosion in the Briar Patch

By the 24th century, the region was part of Federation space. In 2375, the Briar Patch was the scene of the Battle of the Briar Patch between the Federation starship USS Enterprise-E and Son'a ships, following the discovery of a plot to relocate the Ba'ku. (Star Trek: Insurrection)

Background

The names of the Briar Patch's stellar contents and neighbors originates from a computer-displayed okudagram which Geoffrey Mandel created for Star Trek: Insurrection. While not clearly seen on-screen, the graphic was reproduced in The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection (p. 143) by Terry J. Erdmann.

For Insurrection, the appearance of the Briar Patch was developed by Mark Wendell, CGI supervisor at Santa Barbara Studios, and Art Director Richard Kriegler. "Our goal was to make this area of space look like a big nasty rat's nest, filled with gases and clouds and so forth," Wendell explained. (The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection, p. 26)

According to Geoffrey Mandel's non-canon reference book Star Trek: Star Charts (p. 56), the Briar Patch was located in the Beta Quadrant. However, the Star Charts (p. 63) also depicts Klach D'Kel Brakt as being a Klingon planet near the Romulan border, since the book was released before "The Augments" aired.