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− | + | '''Planetary classification''' systems were used by many races to categorize [[planet]]s. Various factors were taken into consideration, including [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] composition, surface temperature, [[plant|vegetation]] and size. The classification system used by the [[Federation]] used single-letter designations, for example [[class M]] to describe a planet able to support [[humanoid]] life for long periods, while the [[Vulcan]]s used the term "[[Minshara class]]" to describe a similar planet. |
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==Planetary classes== |
==Planetary classes== |
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! Class |
! Class |
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! Description |
! Description |
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! Examples <!-- |
! Examples <!-- |
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− | ! Age<br>(bil. yrs) |
+ | ! Age<br />(bil. yrs) |
− | ! Diameter<br>(1,000 kms) |
+ | ! Diameter<br />(1,000 kms) |
! [[Atmosphere]] |
! [[Atmosphere]] |
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! [[Solar system]] zone |
! [[Solar system]] zone |
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! [[Class D]] |
! [[Class D]] |
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| [[Planetoid]] or [[moon]]; uninhabitable |
| [[Planetoid]] or [[moon]]; uninhabitable |
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− | * [[Paan Mokar]] |
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| 2 to 10 |
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+ | | [[geology|geologically]] inactive and no [[atmosphere]] |
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+ | | [[Janus VI]] |
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! [[Class H]] |
! [[Class H]] |
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| Generally uninhabitable |
| Generally uninhabitable |
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| [[Tau Cygna V]] <!-- Desert |
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! [[Class J planet|Class J]] |
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| [[Gas giant]] |
| [[Gas giant]] |
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! [[Class K planet|Class K]] |
! [[Class K planet|Class K]] |
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| Adaptable with [[pressure dome]]s |
| Adaptable with [[pressure dome]]s |
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! [[Class L]] |
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| Marginally habitable |
| Marginally habitable |
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! [[Class M]] |
! [[Class M]] |
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| Terrestrial |
| Terrestrial |
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− | | [[Earth]] <!-- , [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], [[Bajor]] |
+ | | [[Earth]], [[Risa]], [[Bajor]] <!-- , [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], [[Bajor]] [[Delta Vega]] |
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! [[Class N]] |
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| Sulfuric<!-- Reducing |
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! [[Class T planet|Class T]] |
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| [[Gas giant]] |
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! [[Class Y planet|Class Y]] |
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| "Demon" |
| "Demon" |
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+ | == Appendices == |
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− | ==Conjectural planetary classes== |
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+ | === Background information === |
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− | + | The ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' book, which was authored and advised by ''Trek'' staffers, listed many other planetary classes which may one day be recognized on-screen, but as of now they remain conjectural. |
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+ | One such was "Class F", which was [[geology|geologically]] inactive with no [[atmosphere]]. [[Janus VI]] was given as an example of this. |
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⚫ | According to the Star Charts, a '''Class P''' planet is a |
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⚫ | According to the ''Star Charts'', a '''Class P''' planet is a "glaciated" planet. They have an age that ranges from three to ten billion years and a diameter between 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers. Class P planets are located in the ecosphere of a [[star system]]. A glaciated planet is categorized by a surface comprised of 80%+ [[water]] ice and an atmosphere consisting of [[nitrogen]], [[oxygen]] and trace [[element]]s. [[Lifeform]]s found on class P planets include hardy [[plant|vegetation]], [[animal]] life, and occasionally native [[humanoid]]s. It is widely believed that [[Breen (planet)|Breen]] is also a class P planet. However, according to [[Weyoun]], it was in fact a lush world with a temperate climate, in which case it would have to be categorized as class M. ({{DS9|When It Rains...}}) |
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* [[Andor]] |
* [[Andor]] |
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* [[Exo III]] |
* [[Exo III]] |
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* [[Rigel X]] |
* [[Rigel X]] |
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* [[Psi 2000]] |
* [[Psi 2000]] |
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+ | === External link === |
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+ | * {{eas|database/planet_classes.htm|Planet classification|external}} |
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[[Category:Academic disciplines]] |
[[Category:Academic disciplines]] |
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+ | [[bg:Планетна класификация]] |
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[[de:Planetenklassifizierung]] |
[[de:Planetenklassifizierung]] |
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+ | [[fr:Classification planétaire]] |
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+ | [[it:Classificazione planetaria]] |
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+ | [[ja:惑星クラス分類]] |
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[[nl:Planetaire classificatie]] |
[[nl:Planetaire classificatie]] |
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[[pl:Klasyfikacja planet]] |
[[pl:Klasyfikacja planet]] |
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Revision as of 23:00, 15 October 2014
Planetary classification systems were used by many races to categorize planets. Various factors were taken into consideration, including atmospheric composition, surface temperature, vegetation and size. The classification system used by the Federation used single-letter designations, for example class M to describe a planet able to support humanoid life for long periods, while the Vulcans used the term "Minshara class" to describe a similar planet.
Planetary classes
Class | Description | Examples |
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Class D | Planetoid or moon; uninhabitable | Regula, Weytahn |
Class H | Generally uninhabitable | Tau Cygna V |
Class J | Gas giant | Jupiter, Saturn |
Class K | Adaptable with pressure domes | Mudd, Theta VIII (class K transjovian) |
Class L | Marginally habitable | Indri VIII |
Class M | Terrestrial | Earth, Risa, Bajor |
Class N | Sulfuric | Venus |
Class T | Gas giant | |
Class Y | "Demon" | Silver Blood planet |
Appendices
Background information
The Star Trek: Star Charts book, which was authored and advised by Trek staffers, listed many other planetary classes which may one day be recognized on-screen, but as of now they remain conjectural.
One such was "Class F", which was geologically inactive with no atmosphere. Janus VI was given as an example of this.
According to the Star Charts, a Class P planet is a "glaciated" planet. They have an age that ranges from three to ten billion years and a diameter between 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers. Class P planets are located in the ecosphere of a star system. A glaciated planet is categorized by a surface comprised of 80%+ water ice and an atmosphere consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and trace elements. Lifeforms found on class P planets include hardy vegetation, animal life, and occasionally native humanoids. It is widely believed that Breen is also a class P planet. However, according to Weyoun, it was in fact a lush world with a temperate climate, in which case it would have to be categorized as class M. (DS9: "When It Rains...")
Examples of class P planets: