Omicron Ceti

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see also the similarly-named system Mira Antlia, known for the mining colony planet of Dytallix B.
Omicron Ceti
(system)
Designation
Class Binary (MO)
Associated Bodies unexplored
Affiliation Unaligned
Coordinates
Sector Sector
Quadrant Alpha


Astronomical Data

Names

  • Mira

Planetary Bodies

Omicron Ceti AB (Class M & O)

  • Omicron Ceti AB I (orbit #1): Class K - Adaptable (green zone)
  • Omicron Ceti AB II (orbit #2): Class F - Geometallic (green zone)
  • Omnicron Ceti III (orbit #3): Class M - Terrestrial (green zone) (aka, Omicron Ceti AB III)
  • Omicron Ceti AB IV (orbit #4): Class P - Glaciated (blue zone)
  • Omicron Ceti AB V (orbit #5): Class K - Adaptable (blue zone)

History

  • 2264: The Sandoval party of 150 settlers arrives on Omnicron Ceti III to establish an agricultural colony. Their subspace radio malfunctions.[1]
The malfunction is important to understand why authorities believed the colony to have perished.
  • 2267: Berthold rays are realized to be extremely deadly to animal life.[1]
  • Prior to the 2340s: Either an antidote to the Omnicron spores or protection against berthold rays is developed, allowing successful colonization of Omnicron Ceti III.[2]

Important Locations

  • list known locations that have game implications (ex: defense bases, depots, etc.); otherwise, "None"

Notes

  • The star's historical name is Mira, but by the time of Federation colonies, it is more commonly known as Omnicron Ceta.
  • At least one of the two stars emits berthold rays, extremely deadly to animal life.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 TOS: "This Side of Paradise"
  2. ↑ TNG: "Eye of the Beholder"