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| Ophiucus III | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Planet |
| Location: | Ophiucus system |
| Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets |
Ophiucus III was the third planet of the Ophiucus system and a colony world that was being settled in the mid-23rd century. Women were scarce enough that intergalactic rogue Harcourt Mudd saw an opportunity in bringing them in from other worlds. (TOS: "Mudd's Women")
According to the Star Trek: Star Charts, this planet was located in the star system 36 Ophiuchi, otherwise known as Ophiucus. 36 Ophiuchi is a trinary star system with Class K (orange) stars. This system was located in Sector 008, otherwise known as the Ophiucus Sector, in the Beta Quadrant. (pg. 19, 44)
In the real world, 36 Ophiuchi is a star in the constellation Ophiucus. This star is approximately twenty light years from Sol.
According to the Star Trek: Star Charts, this planet was colonized in the 22nd century. The Ophiucus Colony was a destination on the 22nd century Earth trade routes. (pg. 44) This planet was listed as a United Federation of Planets member. (United Federation of Planets I)
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