Betazed

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Betazed

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Class Class M - Terrestrial
System Beta Zeta
Official Name
Political System United Federation of Planets (2273)
Capital(s) Rixx
Dominant Species Betazoid
Population 1.3 bn
Warp Capable Yes


Points of Interest

University of Betazed; Lake El'nar: Lake Cataria; the Opal Sea; Janaran Falls

Additional Notes

The planet Betazed is located in the Alpha Quadrant, relatively close to Vulcan, Tellar, Alpha Centauri and Andor.

Planetary Features

Betazed is a lush, beautiful world of jungles and magnificent geological vistas. Water accounts for a substantial portion of the planet's surface. Its dominant species are the telepathic Betazoid.

History

Betazed has participated actively in Federation politics throughout its membership, concentrating mainly on issues of trade and diplomacy. For example, Betazed served as the host of biennial Trade Agreements Conference in 2366.

During the Dominion War, the Starfleet Tenth Fleet assigned to protect Betazed was caught out of position on a training exercise and Betazed was occupied by Dominion Forces. A major component in Betazed's fall were its antiquated planetary defense systems, due to which Betazed fell in under 10 hours.

Appendices

Background

Betazed is considered to be an important Federation member world. The Dominion occupation of Betazed was a major blow to Federation morale, as well as being strategically significant for the course of the war. Betazed was liberated at the latest when Dominion troops withdrew from the Alpha Quadrant, at the end of the war in 2375.

Betazed on Memory Alpha