Alpha Centauri

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Alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentaurus, Al Rijil) (system)
Designation	GKM0303-02
Class	Trinary (GKM)
Associated Bodies	unexplored
Affiliation	Concordium of Planets
Coordinates	3.13, 3.17, -2.0
Sector	Alpha Centauri Sector
Quadrant	Beta

Astronomical Data

Alpha Centauri is a triple star system, with Alpha Centauri A and B in a barycenter system and distant Alpha Centauri C orbiting Alpha Centauri AB.

Names

• Stars
  • Alpha Centauri A: Toliman A, Bungala A, Rigil Kentaurus A, Gliese 559A
  • Alpha Centauri B: Toliman B, Bungala B, Rigil Kentaurus B, Gliese 559B, Alpha-2 Centauri, Quindar
  • Alpha Centauri C: Proxima, Alpha Proxima, Proxima Centauri, V645 Centauri, Gliese 551, Gliese 551 C

Planetary Bodies

Alpha Centauri ABC (Class G, K, & M)

No planetary bodies of note are in orbit of the trinary system.

Alpha Centauri AB (Class G and K)

Body Name	Orbit	Classification	Description	RPs	Notes
Alpha Centauri AB I	1	F	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB II	2	F	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri III	3	L	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri Prime	4	M	TBD	TBD	Centaurian homeworld
Alpha Centauri AB V	5	J	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB VI	6	J	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB VII	7	J	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB VIII	8	J	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB IX	9	J	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB X	10	J	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB XI	11	C	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB XII	12	D	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri AB XIII	13	D	TBD	TBD

Alpha Centauri A (Class G)

No planetary bodies of note are in orbit of this single system.

Alpha Centauri B (Class K)

No planetary bodies of note are in orbit of this single system.

Alpha Centauri C (Class M)

Body Name	Orbit	Classification	Description	RPs	Notes
Alpha Centauri C I	1	D	TBD	TBD
Alpha Centauri C II	2	Z	TBD	TBD
Proxima Centauri	3	M	TBD	TBD	Alt names: Kolmyri, Proxima, Alpha Centauri C III

History

• unknown: Due to the extreme compatibility/similarity of Centauran and Human DNA, as well as being the closest star systems to each other, there is a strong hypothesis that Alpha Centauri Prime was settled by Humans before the planet's recorded history.

• 1860: The Plague Wars begin when one of two competing city-state alliances on Alpha Centauri Prime releases biological weapons on the other.

The year is uncertain, but it "lasted over a decade"

• 1871: An Emergency Medical Council comprised of an international team of scientists and doctors develops an effective antiviral agent and vaccine for the plagues sweeping Alpha Centauri Prime.

• 1876: The discoverer of the plague vaccine, Dr. Kulei Asephas, is convinced to become the first global president of Alpha Centauri Prime of what will (eventually) become the Concordium of Planets.

• Prior to 2045: Earth-launched probes do a flyby scan of the system, sending back data supporting possible life.

• 12 May 2065: Earth explorer UNSS Icarus arrives in the system and begins a 13-month visit with the inhabitants.

• 2085: With the assistance of Earth, Alpha Centauri Prime becomes warp capable.

• 2091: The Proxima Centauri colony is officially founded by the Earth Conestoga colonizer Spirit.

• 2098: Zefram Cochrane relocates from Earth to Oreas on Alpha Centauri Prime.

• 2155: Alpha Centauri, Andor, Earth, Tellar, Vulcan, and minor worlds (including Axanar and Kaferia) approve a first draft agreement for an alliance to be formed for trade, cultural exchange, and mutual protection.

• 2161: The governments of Alpha Centauri, Andor, Earth, Tellar, and Vulcan sign the Articles of the Federation; Alpha Centauri joins the United Federation of Planets.

• 2217: Tritanium-hulled ship construction, including that of the Ranger and Triumphant sub-classes, begins in the Procyon and Alpha Centauri systems.

• Prior to 2231: Star Fleet decides to provide five transportable drydocks to Alpha Centauri to begin immediate production on the Rochester class cruisers.

Important Locations

• Port Centauri: trading post constructed in 2104 in orbit of Proxima Centauri

Notes

• Alpha Centauri AB V may have moons with small colonies.

• Alpha Centauri AB VI may have moons with small colonies.

• Alpha Centauri AB VIII may have moons with small colonies.

• Alpha Centauri AB IX may have moons with small colonies.

• Alpha Centauri AB X may have moons with small colonies.

• Note: the original coordinates for the center of the trinary system was 3, 3, -3, which put it 5.2 light-years distant from Sol, too far by real distances; it has now been reset at 2.4, 2.5, -2.6 (4.33 lys). Some SFC sources still need to be updated to reflect the change.