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* ''see the saved draft of "The Regulans" from the unpublished film-era sourcebook, ''Final Frontiers'', on this article's [[Talk:Regulus|discussion page]].''
* ''see ''The Federation'' (FASA), pp15-17 for detailed information on this specific planet/system''
* ''see ''The Federation'' (FASA), pp39-72, for detailed information on this specific planet/system''
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'''Cait''' (or '''Regulus V''') is the second planet (of twelve) in the [[15 Lyncis]] system, the homeworld of the Caitian species.<ref name=MB-Cait>Memory Beta: [http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Cait Cait]</ref> It orbits an F class white star.<ref name=MB-15Lyncis>Memory Beta: [http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/15_Lyncis 15 Lyncis]</ref> The asteroid belt that lies between the fifth and sixth planets of the Caitian system is an abundant source of ores and valuable minerals, not the least of which is dilithium. Orbital refining platforms within the belt provide a large percentage of the dilithium crystals used in that area of Federation space.<ref name=MB-Cait/>  
'''Cait''' (or '''Regulus V''') is the second planet (of twelve) in the [[15 Lyncis]] system, the homeworld of the Caitian species.<ref name=MB-Cait>Memory Beta: [http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Cait Cait]</ref> It orbits an F class white star.<ref name=MB-15Lyncis>Memory Beta: [http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/15_Lyncis 15 Lyncis]</ref> The asteroid belt that lies between the fifth and sixth planets of the Caitian system is an abundant source of ores and valuable minerals, not the least of which is dilithium. Orbital refining platforms within the belt provide a large percentage of the dilithium crystals used in that area of Federation space.<ref name=MB-Cait/>  
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===Names===
===Names===
* 15 Lyncis II
* 15 Lyncis II
* Cait
* Regulus V


===Satellites===
===Satellites===
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==History==
==History==
Cait (or Ferasa) is believed to be an ancient, forgotten colony of the Kzintis, established long enough ago to have allowed species differentiation.<ref name=MB-Cait/><ref name=MB-Caitian>Memory Beta: [http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Caitian Caitian]</ref>  
* '''Unknown''': Cait may have been settled by the feline Kzinti, with the colony later forgotten.<ref name=MB-Cait/><ref name=MB-Caitian>Memory Beta: [http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Caitian Caitian]</ref>  


Sometime in the late [[2240s]] or maybe early [[2250s]]
* [[2219]]: The Caitians have first contact with the Orions, then the Ferengi and [[UFP]] shortly thereafter.<ref name=MB-Caitian/><ref name=SFC>SFC</ref>
: ''The original date of [[2249]] (in Memory Beta) conflicts with other issues, so it has been pushed forward.''


At the time of first contact with the [[UFP]] in [[2249]], the Caitians had already established relations with the Orions and Ferengi. Within a few years, such good relations existed between the cultures that they entered the United Federation of Planets.<ref name=MB-Caitian/>
* [[2249]]: The [[United Federation of Planets]] extends membership to Cait and its colonies.<ref name=SFC_FM>[[Federation Members|SFC: Federation Members]]</ref>
: ''This is pushed forward from the non-canon [[2272]] to resolve some dating issues.''


In [[2298]], the Tholian Assembly rescheduled a diplomatic meeting with the Federation to the system.<ref name=MB-15Lyncis/>
* [[2250s]]: The [[Federation]] expands production of the ''Aakenn'' class heavy transport to Cait.<ref name=Aakenn>[[Guide: Aakenn]]</ref>


* [[2298]]: The Tholian Assembly reschedules a diplomatic meeting with the Federation to occur in the Cait system.<ref name=MB-15Lyncis/>


==Important Locations==
==Important Locations==
*  
*  


==Background==
==Notes==
* Four other planets in the Federation have Caitian populations: [[Havelind]], [[Hochlor IV]], [[Macadarna]], and [[Narval]]. By [[2363]], there was a Caitian colony on [[Kirisha]], which led a brief war with the Regnancy of the Carnelian Throne.<ref name=MB-Caitian/>  
* Four other planets in the Federation have Caitian populations: [[Havelind]], [[Hochlor IV]], [[Macadarna]], and [[Narval]]. The first two were pre-UFP colonies ([[2238]] & [[2240]]), while the latter two ([[2257]] & [[2260]]) occurred after membership was acquired. A Caitian colony on [[Kirisha]] (founded [[2292]]) experienced a brief war with the [[Regnancy of the Carnelian Throne]].<ref name=MB-Caitian/><ref name=SFC>SFC</ref>  


* Memory Beta claims Cait joined the [[UFP]] in the [[2270s]], however there is no citation for this. The ''[[Guide: Aakenn|Aakenn]]'' article says the ship class was built at Cait, so they might have been members well before the construction contracts were provided. However, somewhat as a compromise and partly as a "rule of cool", I've decided that the Caitians were deemed suitable candidates for Federation membership, but chose not to join until [[2272]]. As such, they were strong allies prior to this, including in regards to building auxiliary ships for [[Star Fleet]], as proof of friendship & trust, and as an incentive to join. The first contact given by Memory Beta ([[2249]]) has been pushed back to [[2219]].
* Memory Beta claims Cait joined the [[UFP]] in the [[2270s]], however there is no citation for this. The first contact given by Memory Beta ([[2249]]) has been pushed forward to [[2219]].


* Memory Beta also claims the system only has 2 planets, but this is being disregarded.
* Memory Beta also claims the system only has 2 planets, but this is being disregarded.
* The term "feline Regulan" has been applied by Last Unicorn Games (due to license issues) to Caitians. The term "Regulan" may possibly apply to another species native to the [[Regulus]] system. SFC-canon has Caitians and feline Regulans to have identical DNA, suggesting the latter probably originates from a colony established by the former, taking on a different identification for cultural reasons. The Regulans will join the [[UFP]] at a later point.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category: M Class Planets]]
[[Category: M Class Planets]]
[[Category: Locations C]]
[[Category: Locations C]]

Latest revision as of 16:13, 15 April 2025

  • see the saved draft of "The Regulans" from the unpublished film-era sourcebook, Final Frontiers, on this article's discussion page.
  • see The Federation (FASA), pp15-17 for detailed information on this specific planet/system
  • see The Federation (FASA), pp39-72, for detailed information on this specific planet/system
Cait (native: Ferasa)
Political Specifications
Designation
Affiliation UFP (as of 2270s)
Location 15 Lyncis
Sector ?
Quadrant Alpha
World Status Species Homeworld
Orbital Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Class M
Population Data
Dominant Lifeform


Cait (or Regulus V) is the second planet (of twelve) in the 15 Lyncis system, the homeworld of the Caitian species.[1] It orbits an F class white star.[2] The asteroid belt that lies between the fifth and sixth planets of the Caitian system is an abundant source of ores and valuable minerals, not the least of which is dilithium. Orbital refining platforms within the belt provide a large percentage of the dilithium crystals used in that area of Federation space.[1]

Astronomical Data

Names

  • 15 Lyncis II

Satellites

Natural

  • Rea
  • Sura

Artificial

History

  • Unknown: Cait may have been settled by the feline Kzinti, with the colony later forgotten.[1][3]
  • 2219: The Caitians have first contact with the Orions, then the Ferengi and UFP shortly thereafter.[3][4]
The original date of 2249 (in Memory Beta) conflicts with other issues, so it has been pushed forward.
This is pushed forward from the non-canon 2272 to resolve some dating issues.
  • 2298: The Tholian Assembly reschedules a diplomatic meeting with the Federation to occur in the Cait system.[2]

Important Locations

Notes

  • Memory Beta claims Cait joined the UFP in the 2270s, however there is no citation for this. The first contact given by Memory Beta (2249) has been pushed forward to 2219.
  • Memory Beta also claims the system only has 2 planets, but this is being disregarded.
  • The term "feline Regulan" has been applied by Last Unicorn Games (due to license issues) to Caitians. The term "Regulan" may possibly apply to another species native to the Regulus system. SFC-canon has Caitians and feline Regulans to have identical DNA, suggesting the latter probably originates from a colony established by the former, taking on a different identification for cultural reasons. The Regulans will join the UFP at a later point.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Memory Beta: Cait
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Memory Beta: 15 Lyncis
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Memory Beta: Caitian
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 SFC
  5. ↑ SFC: Federation Members
  6. ↑ Guide: Aakenn