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Vulcan | |planetimage= | ||
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|planet= Vulcan | |||
|class= Class M - Terrestrial | |||
|system= 40 Eridani A | |||
|name= Confederacy of Surak (founded 370 A.D.) | |||
|politic= United Federation of Planets (2161, founding member) | |||
|capital= Vulcana Regar, ShirKahr | |||
|species= Vulcan | |||
|population= 4.9 bn | |||
|warp= Yes (320 A.D.) | |||
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Vulcan is a Class M planet in the Vulcan system and homeworld of the humanoid Vulcans, a founding member of the United Federation of Planets. 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. | 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. | ||
== | ==Points of Interest== | ||
Vulcan Science Academy; Mount Seleya; Vulcan's Forge; Temple of Amonak; T'Karath Sanctuary; Fire Plains of Raal | |||
==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. | ||
* Vulcan was the name of the Roman god of metalworking as well as the name given to a supposed planet Vulcan which was once thought to exist in an orbit between Mercury and the Sun. | |||
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Revision as of 12:33, 13 June 2009
Vulcan
| Class | Class M - Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| System | 40 Eridani A |
| Official Name | Confederacy of Surak (founded 370 A.D.) |
| Political System | United Federation of Planets (2161, founding member) |
| Capital(s) | Vulcana Regar, ShirKahr |
| Dominant Species | Vulcan |
| Population | 4.9 bn |
| Warp Capable | Yes (320 A.D.) |
Vulcan is a Class M planet in the Vulcan system and homeworld of the humanoid Vulcans, a founding member of the United Federation of Planets. 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.
Points of Interest
Vulcan Science Academy; Mount Seleya; Vulcan's Forge; Temple of Amonak; T'Karath Sanctuary; Fire Plains of Raal
Background
- Nine Vulcan seasons are equal to 2.8 Earth years. This would make Vulcan's year 456 ± 33 Earth days long.
- Vulcan was the name of the Roman god of metalworking as well as the name given to a supposed planet Vulcan which was once thought to exist in an orbit between Mercury and the Sun.
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