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* ''see ''[[:File:Star Trek RPG Book 7 Worlds.pdf|Worlds'' (Decipher)]] for detailed information on this specific planet/system''
{{Sidebar solar
|Name= Alpha Centauri<br>(Rigil Kentaurus, Al Rijil)
|Designation= GKM0303-02
|Class= Trinary ([[SFC:SC|GKM]])
|StarImage=GKM trinary.png
|Size=
|Associated Bodies= unexplored
|Affiliation= [[Concordium of Planets]]
|Coordinates= 3.13, 3.17, -2.0
|Sector= [[Alpha Centauri Sector]]
|Quadrant= Beta
}}
{| class="toc" class="toc"
|'''System Layout''':<br>
Alpha Centauri AB: [[Alpha Centauri AB I]] '''·''' [[Alpha Centauri AB II]] '''·''' [[Alpha Centauri III ]] '''·''' [[Alpha Centauri Prime]] '''·''' V '''·''' VI '''·''' [[Alpha Centauri AB VII]] '''·''' VIII '''·''' IX '''·''' X '''·''' XI '''·''' XII '''·''' XIII<br>
Alpha Centauri C: I '''·''' belt '''·''' [[Proxima Centauri]]
|}
==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)=====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! 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)=====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Body Name !! Orbit !! Classification !! Description !! RPs !! Notes
|-
| Alpha Centauri C I || 1 || [[SFC:PC|D]] || ''TBD'' || ''TBD'' ||
|-
| Alpha Centauri C II || 2 || [[SFC:PC|Z]]  || ''TBD'' || ''TBD'' ||
|-
| [[Proxima Centauri]] || 3 || [[SFC:PC|M]]  || ''TBD'' || ''TBD'' || Alt names: Kolmyri, Proxima, Alpha Centauri C III
|}
==History==
==History==
* Unknown: A human colony is established on Alpha Centauri.<ref name=Rochester/>
* '''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.<ref name=SFC>SFC</ref>
: ''This does not preclude another species or explain the presence of the humans; that still remains to be decided for game-canon, but definitely occurs prior to [[2231]].''


* [[2155]]: [[Earth]], [[Andor]], [[Vulcan]], [[Tellar]], [[Alpha Centauri]] and minor worlds (including [[Axanar]] and [[Kaferia]]) approve the first draft an agreement for an alliance to be formed for trade, cultural exchange, and for mutual protection.<ref name=IntoWar>[[Guide: 2130-2161 - Into The Romulan War]]</ref>
* [[1860]]: The Plague Wars begin when one of two competing city-state alliances on [[Alpha Centauri Prime]] releases biological weapons on the other.<ref name=PUFP>''Planets of the UFP'' (Last Unicorn Games), pp. 19-27</ref>
: ''The year is uncertain, but it "lasted over a decade"<ref name=Price>''The Price of Freedom: The United Federation of Planets Sourcebook'' (Last Unicorn Games), p. 7</ref>
 
* [[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]].<ref name=Price>''The Price of Freedom: The United Federation of Planets Sourcebook'' (Last Unicorn Games), p. 7</ref>
 
* [[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]].<ref name=Price>''The Price of Freedom: The United Federation of Planets Sourcebook'' (Last Unicorn Games), p. 7</ref><ref name=Fed>''The Federation'' (FASA), p. 14</ref>
 
* '''Prior to''' [[2045]]: [[Earth]]-launched probes do a flyby scan of the system, sending back data supporting possible life.<ref name=SFC>SFC</ref>
 
* '''12 May''' [[2065]]: [[Earth]] explorer ''UNSS Icarus'' arrives in the system and begins a 13-month visit with the inhabitants.<ref name=Columbus>[[Guide: Columbus series]]</ref><ref name=SFC>SFC</ref>
 
* [[2085]]: With the assistance of [[Earth]], [[Alpha Centauri Prime]] becomes warp capable.<ref name=HotUFPmap>''Stellar Cartography'': "History of the United Federation of Planets" (map)</ref>
 
* [[2091]]: The [[Proxima Centauri]] colony is officially founded by the [[Earth]] ''Conestoga'' colonizer ''Spirit''.<ref name=Conestoga>[[Guide: Conestoga]]</ref>
 
* [[2098]]: Zefram Cochrane relocates from [[Earth]] to Oreas on [[Alpha Centauri Prime]].<ref name=SFC>SFC</ref>
 
* [[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.<ref name=IntoWar>[[Guide: 2130-2161 - Into The Romulan War]]</ref>
 
* [[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.<ref name=Ranger>[[Guide: Ranger]]</ref>
* [[2217]]: Tritanium-hulled ship construction, including that of the ''Ranger'' and ''Triumphant'' sub-classes, begins in the [[Procyon]] and [[Alpha Centauri]] systems.<ref name=Ranger>[[Guide: Ranger]]</ref>


* Prior to [[2231]]: Starfleet decides to provide five transportable drydocks to Alpha Centauri to begin immediate production on the ''Rochester'' class cruisers.<ref name=Rochester>[[Guide: Rochester]]</ref>
* '''Prior to''' [[2231]]: [[Star Fleet]] decides to provide five transportable drydocks to Alpha Centauri to begin immediate production on the ''Rochester'' class cruisers.<ref name=Rochester>[[Guide: Rochester]]</ref>
 
==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.<ref name=PUFP/>
 
* Alpha Centauri AB VI may have moons with small colonies.<ref name=PUFP/>
 
* Alpha Centauri AB VIII may have moons with small colonies.<ref name=PUFP/>
 
* Alpha Centauri AB IX may have moons with small colonies.<ref name=PUFP/>
 
* Alpha Centauri AB X may have moons with small colonies.<ref name=PUFP/>
 
* 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.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Locations A]]
[[Category: Alpha Centauri CoP Stars]]
[[Category: Multiple Star Systems]]
[[Category: Type G Stars]]
[[Category: Type K Stars]]
[[Category: Type M Stars]]
 
[[Category:Alpha Centauri Sector]]
 
[[Category: Systems A]]
[[Category: Unexplored Systems]]

Latest revision as of 00:38, 11 July 2026

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


System Layout:

Alpha Centauri AB: Alpha Centauri AB I · Alpha Centauri AB II · Alpha Centauri III · Alpha Centauri Prime · V · VI · Alpha Centauri AB VII · VIII · IX · X · XI · XII · XIII
Alpha Centauri C: I · belt · Proxima Centauri

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.[1]
  • 1860: The Plague Wars begin when one of two competing city-state alliances on Alpha Centauri Prime releases biological weapons on the other.[2]
The year is uncertain, but it "lasted over a decade"[3]
  • 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.[3]
  • Prior to 2045: Earth-launched probes do a flyby scan of the system, sending back data supporting possible life.[1]
  • 12 May 2065: Earth explorer UNSS Icarus arrives in the system and begins a 13-month visit with the inhabitants.[5][1]
  • 2217: Tritanium-hulled ship construction, including that of the Ranger and Triumphant sub-classes, begins in the Procyon and Alpha Centauri systems.[9]
  • Prior to 2231: Star Fleet decides to provide five transportable drydocks to Alpha Centauri to begin immediate production on the Rochester class cruisers.[10]

Important Locations

Notes

  • Alpha Centauri AB V may have moons with small colonies.[2]
  • Alpha Centauri AB VI may have moons with small colonies.[2]
  • Alpha Centauri AB VIII may have moons with small colonies.[2]
  • Alpha Centauri AB IX may have moons with small colonies.[2]
  • Alpha Centauri AB X may have moons with small colonies.[2]
  • 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.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 SFC
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Planets of the UFP (Last Unicorn Games), pp. 19-27
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Price of Freedom: The United Federation of Planets Sourcebook (Last Unicorn Games), p. 7
  4. ↑ The Federation (FASA), p. 14
  5. ↑ Guide: Columbus series
  6. ↑ Stellar Cartography: "History of the United Federation of Planets" (map)
  7. ↑ Guide: Conestoga
  8. ↑ Guide: 2130-2161 - Into The Romulan War
  9. ↑ Guide: Ranger
  10. ↑ Guide: Rochester
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