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* ''see the saved draft of "The Regulans" from the unpublished film-era sourcebook, ''Final Frontiers'', on this article's [[Talk:Cait|discussion page]].'' | * ''see the saved draft of "The Regulans" from the unpublished film-era sourcebook, ''Final Frontiers'', on this article's [[Talk:Cait|discussion page]].'' | ||
* ''see ''The Federation'' (FASA), pp15-17 for detailed information on this specific planet/system'' | * ''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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|Name=Cait (native: Ferasa) | |Name=Cait (native: Ferasa) | ||
Revision as of 14:25, 29 May 2020
- see the saved draft of "The Regulans" from the unpublished film-era sourcebook, Final Frontiers, on this article's discussion page.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
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| Cait (native: Ferasa) | |
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| Political Specifications | |
| Designation | |
| Affiliation | UFP (as of 2270s) |
| Location | 15 Lyncis system |
| 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
- Cait
- Regulus V
Satellites
Natural
- Rea
- Sura
Artificial
History
Cait (or Ferasa) is believed to be an ancient, forgotten colony of the Kzintis, established long enough ago to have allowed species differentiation.[1][3]
At the time of first contact with the UFP in 2219, 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.[3][4]
Sometime in the late 2240s or maybe early 2250s, the Federation demonstrates trust in their Caitian allies by assigning a construction contract for the Aakenn class heavy transport.[5]
In 2298, the Tholian Assembly rescheduled a diplomatic meeting with the Federation to the system.[2]
Important Locations
Background
- 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.[3]
- Memory Beta claims Cait joined the UFP in the 2270s, however there is no citation for this. The 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 also claims the system only has 2 planets, but this is being disregarded.