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| − | The '''Genesis cave''' was a large, artificially |
+ | The '''Genesis cave''' was a large, artificially constructed [[cave]]rn under the surface of the lifeless [[planetoid]] [[Regula]] in the [[Mutara sector]]. It was created for Phase II of [[Project Genesis]]. |
[[File:Genesis cave 1.jpg|thumb|The Genesis transformed by the [[Genesis Device]]]] |
[[File:Genesis cave 1.jpg|thumb|The Genesis transformed by the [[Genesis Device]]]] |
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| − | [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Carol Marcus]], director of the Genesis Project, stated that the [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] in space suits dug out a cave within Regula in ten [[month]]s. (By "space suit," she likely meant [[environmental suit]].) |
+ | [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Carol Marcus]], director of the Genesis Project, stated that the [[Starfleet Corps of Engineers]], in space suits, dug out a cave within Regula in ten [[month]]s. (By "space suit," she likely meant [[environmental suit]].) The [[Genesis Device]] formed the matrix for life in a day, and the [[lifeform]]s grew at a substantially accelerated rate. |
| − | In Dr. Marcus' |
+ | In Dr. Marcus' proposal to the [[Federation]], she concluded that the potential of the project was to reduce the cosmic problem of food supply. With the device, Dr. Marcus filled the cave with a "lifetime" of food. When she showed [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk]] the cave, she said, "''Can I cook, or can't I?''" The kinds of life created in the cave were indeed substantial; in addition to the plainly visible vegetation, which provided a breathable [[atmosphere]], there were [[vegetable]]s and [[fruit]]s. Also, the chirping of [[bird]]s could be heard in the cave. |
[[File:Genesis cave 2.jpg|thumb|left|A waterfall in the Genesis Cave]] |
[[File:Genesis cave 2.jpg|thumb|left|A waterfall in the Genesis Cave]] |
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Revision as of 11:50, 12 February 2013
The Genesis cave was a large, artificially constructed cavern under the surface of the lifeless planetoid Regula in the Mutara sector. It was created for Phase II of Project Genesis.
The Genesis transformed by the Genesis Device
Dr. Carol Marcus, director of the Genesis Project, stated that the Starfleet Corps of Engineers, in space suits, dug out a cave within Regula in ten months. (By "space suit," she likely meant environmental suit.) The Genesis Device formed the matrix for life in a day, and the lifeforms grew at a substantially accelerated rate.
In Dr. Marcus' proposal to the Federation, she concluded that the potential of the project was to reduce the cosmic problem of food supply. With the device, Dr. Marcus filled the cave with a "lifetime" of food. When she showed Admiral James T. Kirk the cave, she said, "Can I cook, or can't I?" The kinds of life created in the cave were indeed substantial; in addition to the plainly visible vegetation, which provided a breathable atmosphere, there were vegetables and fruits. Also, the chirping of birds could be heard in the cave.
A waterfall in the Genesis Cave
The cave was connected to a supply area with polished floors. When visited by Admiral Kirk, there were cargo containers from Bellus and Kosygix in that portion of the cave. The hard-edged environment contrasted sharply with the cave proper. From the storage area, one could pass through a passageway to a scenic overlook of the cave. The overlook opened onto a cliff, where water fell from above. A distance away from the overlook, one could see a body of standing water, which was lit from an unseen source. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)