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Vulcan | ==Name== | ||
Vulcan | |||
==Class== | |||
[[Class M|Class M - Terrestrial]] | |||
==Solar System== | |||
[[40 Eridani A]] | |||
==Official Name== | |||
Confederacy of Surak (founded 370 A.D.) | |||
==Political System== | |||
United Federation of Planets (founding member, 2161) | |||
==Capitals== | |||
Vulcana Regar, ShirKahr | |||
==Dominant Species== | |||
Vulcan | |||
==Population== | |||
4.9 billion | |||
==Warp Capable== | |||
Yes (320 A.D.) | |||
==Points of Interest== | |||
Vulcan Science Academy; Mount Seleya; Vulcan's Forge; Temple of Amonak; T'Karath Sanctuary; Fire Plains of Raal | |||
==Additional Notes== | |||
The planet is located "a little over" 16 light years from Earth. It has no moons, but appears to have close planetary companions | The planet is located "a little over" 16 light years from Earth. It has no moons, but appears to have close planetary companions | ||
===Planetary Features=== | |||
==Planetary Features== | |||
Vulcan has a considerably higher gravity and thinner atmosphere than Earth. Its climate is generally harsh, with most of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges, along with scattered small seas. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and electrical sand fire storms. | Vulcan has a considerably higher gravity and thinner atmosphere than Earth. Its climate is generally harsh, with most of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges, along with scattered small seas. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and electrical sand fire storms. | ||
There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields | There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields. | ||
==Appendices== | ==Appendices== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
* Nine Vulcan seasons are equal to 2.8 Earth years. This would make Vulcan's year 456 ± 33 Earth days long. | * Nine Vulcan seasons are equal to 2.8 Earth years. This would make Vulcan's year 456 ± 33 Earth days long. | ||
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Revision as of 16:59, 31 May 2009
Name
Vulcan
Class
Solar System
Official Name
Confederacy of Surak (founded 370 A.D.)
Political System
United Federation of Planets (founding member, 2161)
Capitals
Vulcana Regar, ShirKahr
Dominant Species
Vulcan
Population
4.9 billion
Warp Capable
Yes (320 A.D.)
Points of Interest
Vulcan Science Academy; Mount Seleya; Vulcan's Forge; Temple of Amonak; T'Karath Sanctuary; Fire Plains of Raal
Additional Notes
The planet is located "a little over" 16 light years from Earth. It has no moons, but appears to have close planetary companions
Planetary Features
Vulcan has a considerably higher gravity and thinner atmosphere than Earth. Its climate is generally harsh, with most of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges, along with scattered small seas. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and electrical sand fire storms.
There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields.
Appendices
Background
- Nine Vulcan seasons are equal to 2.8 Earth years. This would make Vulcan's year 456 ± 33 Earth days long.
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