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| Native Species = [[Talosian]]s<br/>[[Talosian singing plant]] |
| Native Species = [[Talosian]]s<br/>[[Talosian singing plant]] |
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| Location = [[Talosian system]]<br/>[[Talos star group]] |
| Location = [[Talosian system]]<br/>[[Talos star group]] |
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| + | '''Talos IV''' was the [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[Class M|M-class]] [[fourth planets|fourth]] [[planet]] of the [[Talosian system|Talosian]] [[star system|system]] located in the [[Talos star group]]. The planet was the [[homeworld]] of the [[Talosian]]s, a [[telepathy|telepathic]] [[humanoid]] [[species]], as well as of the [[Talosian singing plant]]. The planet had an atmosphere of [[oxygen]]-[[nitrogen]] and a [[gravity]] that was 0.9 of [[Earth]] standard. Talos IV was located three [[astronomical unit]]s from the [[binary star system|binary stars]] Talos A and Talos B, Talos IV had a highly inclined [[orbit]] that brought it close to the orbit of [[Talos V]]. |
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| ⚫ | After thousands of years had passed since war had devastated the planet, Talos IV was beginning to support life again in the mid-[[23rd century]]. By then, the planet's deep underground had been inhabited by the Talosians, who had evolved as an old and weakened species with enormous mental powers. In [[2254]], the planet was visited by the [[Federation]] [[starship]] {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} – under the command of [[Captain]] [[Christopher Pike]] – after receiving a [[distress call]] faked by the Talosians supposedly from the {{SS|Columbia}}, that had [[crash landing|crash-landed]] there in [[2236]]. However, the only survivor of this crash was [[Vina]], a female [[Human]]. ({{TOS|The Cage}}) |
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| − | '''Talos IV''' was the [[fourth planets|fourth]] [[planet]] in the [[Talosian system|Talosian]] planetary [[star system|system]]. This system was located in the [[Talos star group]]. Located three [[astronomical unit]]s from the [[binary star system|binary stars]] '''Talos A''' and '''Talos B''', Talos IV had a highly inclined [[orbit]] that brought it close to the orbit of [[Talos V]]. Classified as [[Class M]], this [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] planet had an atmosphere of [[oxygen]]-[[nitrogen]] and a [[gravity]] that was 0.9 of Earth standard. After thousands of years had passed since war had devastated the planet, Talos IV was beginning to support life again in the mid-[[23rd century]]. |
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| ⚫ | In [[2267]], Talos IV was revisited by the ''Enterprise'' while commandeered by [[Spock]], in order to deliver Captain Pike there. Though Pike had been crippled by [[delta radiation|delta-particle radiation poisoning]], he was able to live a normal life on the planet, together with Vina. ({{TOS|The Menagerie, Part II}}) |
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| + | File:Talos IV remastered.jpg|A [[CGI|CG]] view of Talos IV from the [[Star Trek: The Original Series#Remastered|remastered]] version of {{e|The Menagerie, Part II}} |
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| ⚫ | In the original story outline for {{e|The Cage}} (as fully reprinted in the [[reference works|reference book]] ''[[The Making of Star Trek]]'', pp. 47-65), Talos IV was named '''Sirius IV''' and was inhabited by crab-like aliens who kidnapped Captain [[Robert April]]. The outline additionally describes the surface of Sirius IV as "arid, rocky" and "the arid waste." |
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| + | Near the end of {{m|August|1964}}, Gene Roddenberry wrote a memo to his production manager, [[Jim Paisley]], which asked such questions as, "''Regarding the surface of planet Talos IV, does the present description of the planet seem practical as regards available locations? Is the description and action presently in the rough draft suited for matching set construction, i.e. stage shooting of the more complicated dialogue portions of these Talos IV planet surface scenes.''" (''[[Star Trek Creator: The Authorized Biography of Gene Roddenberry]]'', p. 205) |
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| − | The Talos IV set was designed by art directors [[Franz Bachelin]] and [[Pato Guzman]]. The set included a massive painted backdrop that greatly enlarged the set's apparent size. Although the sky pictured in the backdrop was a cloudy gray, Director of Photography [[William E. Snyder]] and the production crew gave the sky a slight greenish tint using colored lights, thereby making the planetscape seem more alien. ( |
+ | The Talos IV set was designed by art directors [[Franz Bachelin]] and [[Pato Guzman]]. The set included a massive painted backdrop that greatly enlarged the set's apparent size. Although the sky pictured in the backdrop was a cloudy gray, Director of Photography [[William E. Snyder]] and the production crew gave the sky a slight greenish tint using colored lights, thereby making the planetscape seem more alien. ({{e|The Menagerie, Part II}} [[text commentary]], [[TOS Season 1 DVD]]) The Talosian elevator created as part of the set was built on a platform, allowing the lift to descend without necessitating excavation below the soundstage's floor. ({{e|The Menagerie, Part I}} [[text commentary]], [[TOS Season 1 DVD]]) |
| − | + | By {{d|14|September|1964}}, a budget of US$6,400 had been allocated for creation of the special effects that were necessary to show the exterior of planet Talos IV. (''[[Star Trek Creator: The Authorized Biography of Gene Roddenberry]]'', p. 206) The {{y|2006}} [[remaster]]ed versions of "The Menagerie, Part I" and "The Menagerie, Part II", as well as the {{y|2008}} remastered version of "The Cage", feature several updated, [[CGI|CG]] shots of Talos IV. |
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| + | According to "The Explored Galaxy" star chart, Talos was located between the [[Tholian Assembly]] and [[Romulus]]. Both were identified in {{DS9|Call to Arms}} as being located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. |
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| − | === "The Explored Galaxy" === |
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| − | This chart was first seen, chronologically, in [[2293]]. ({{film|6}}) This chart was also seen in several ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episodes set in the [[24th century]], from the year [[2364]] to [[2370]]. These were: {{TNG|Conspiracy|The Measure Of A Man|The Emissary|The Mind's Eye|The Game}} and {{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets|Cardassians}}. |
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| + | According to ''[[Star Trek Maps]]'' (chart D), Talos IV had two moons called Mone and Toh. According to the book ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' (p. 34), Talos IV was a non-aligned planet in [[2378]]. Also, information on the planet's official name, government, capital city and population were unavailable to the [[Federation]] in that year. According to ''[[The Worlds of the Federation]],'' any distress signal or other communication supposedly originating from anywhere in the entire Talosian region was to be assumed false, with no exceptions. According to the reference book, the indigenous name of the planet was Clesik. |
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| − | Talo IV was located in the Talos system, a system located in the Talos Star Group. This region was located in the Alpha Quadrant. This Class M world was non-aligned, and contact with this planet was prohibited by General Order 7. This planet's dominant species was the Talosians. The Talosians became [[warp drive|warp capable]] circa 500,000 years ago. In [[2236]], [[first contact]] was made by the {{SS|Columbia}}. Information on the planetary government, its planetary capital, and the population were not available in [[2378]]. (Pg. 34, "United Federation of Planets III") |
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Revision as of 04:17, 24 September 2013
Talos IV was the inhabited M-class fourth planet of the Talosian system located in the Talos star group. The planet was the homeworld of the Talosians, a telepathic humanoid species, as well as of the Talosian singing plant. The planet had an atmosphere of oxygen-nitrogen and a gravity that was 0.9 of Earth standard. Talos IV was located three astronomical units from the binary stars Talos A and Talos B, Talos IV had a highly inclined orbit that brought it close to the orbit of Talos V.
After thousands of years had passed since war had devastated the planet, Talos IV was beginning to support life again in the mid-23rd century. By then, the planet's deep underground had been inhabited by the Talosians, who had evolved as an old and weakened species with enormous mental powers. In 2254, the planet was visited by the Federation starship USS Enterprise – under the command of Captain Christopher Pike – after receiving a distress call faked by the Talosians supposedly from the SS Columbia, that had crash-landed there in 2236. However, the only survivor of this crash was Vina, a female Human. (TOS: "The Cage")
Afterward, the Federation imposed General Order 7 on Talos IV. This order prevented anyone from approaching or making contact with the planet, under penalty of death. (TOS: "The Menagerie, Part I")
In 2267, Talos IV was revisited by the Enterprise while commandeered by Spock, in order to deliver Captain Pike there. Though Pike had been crippled by delta-particle radiation poisoning, he was able to live a normal life on the planet, together with Vina. (TOS: "The Menagerie, Part II")
Background information
In the original story outline for "The Cage" (as fully reprinted in the reference book The Making of Star Trek, pp. 47-65), Talos IV was named Sirius IV and was inhabited by crab-like aliens who kidnapped Captain Robert April. The outline additionally describes the surface of Sirius IV as "arid, rocky" and "the arid waste."
Near the end of August 1964, Gene Roddenberry wrote a memo to his production manager, Jim Paisley, which asked such questions as, "Regarding the surface of planet Talos IV, does the present description of the planet seem practical as regards available locations? Is the description and action presently in the rough draft suited for matching set construction, i.e. stage shooting of the more complicated dialogue portions of these Talos IV planet surface scenes." (Star Trek Creator: The Authorized Biography of Gene Roddenberry, p. 205)
The Talos IV set was designed by art directors Franz Bachelin and Pato Guzman. The set included a massive painted backdrop that greatly enlarged the set's apparent size. Although the sky pictured in the backdrop was a cloudy gray, Director of Photography William E. Snyder and the production crew gave the sky a slight greenish tint using colored lights, thereby making the planetscape seem more alien. ("The Menagerie, Part II" text commentary, TOS Season 1 DVD) The Talosian elevator created as part of the set was built on a platform, allowing the lift to descend without necessitating excavation below the soundstage's floor. ("The Menagerie, Part I" text commentary, TOS Season 1 DVD)
By 14 September 1964, a budget of US$6,400 had been allocated for creation of the special effects that were necessary to show the exterior of planet Talos IV. (Star Trek Creator: The Authorized Biography of Gene Roddenberry, p. 206) The 2006 remastered versions of "The Menagerie, Part I" and "The Menagerie, Part II", as well as the 2008 remastered version of "The Cage", feature several updated, CG shots of Talos IV.
According to "The Explored Galaxy" star chart, Talos was located between the Tholian Assembly and Romulus. Both were identified in DS9: "Call to Arms" as being located in the Alpha Quadrant.
According to Star Trek Maps (chart D), Talos IV had two moons called Mone and Toh. According to the book Star Trek: Star Charts (p. 34), Talos IV was a non-aligned planet in 2378. Also, information on the planet's official name, government, capital city and population were unavailable to the Federation in that year. According to The Worlds of the Federation, any distress signal or other communication supposedly originating from anywhere in the entire Talosian region was to be assumed false, with no exceptions. According to the reference book, the indigenous name of the planet was Clesik.
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