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Alpha Aquilae: '''·''' I '''·''' II '''·''' III '''·''' IV '''·''' V '''·''' [[Altair VI]] '''·''' VII   
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==Astronomical Data==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
* Some sources suggest "Altairians" are native to the Alpha Aquilae system, but there is tremendous evidence of Human presence on all three inhabited planets. Since there is a level of conflict by Altair III and IV aimed at VI, it makes sense to me the Altairians are simply the pre-Federation Human colonists (though there is an indigenous species, the Palkeos) on Altait IV).
* Some sources suggest "Altairians" are native to the Alpha Aquilae system, but there is tremendous evidence of [[Human]] presence on all three inhabited planets. Since there is a level of conflict by Altair III and IV aimed at VI, it makes sense to me the Altairians are simply the pre-[[Federation]] Human colonists (though there is an indigenous species, the [[Palkeo]]s) on Altait IV).


* The source of the conflict between the colony planets (in SFC-canon) stems from Altair IV's earlier colonization and assistance with the founding of the other two. Eventually, a parent/colony relationship with the three developed, with animosity increasing.
* The source of the conflict between the colony planets (in SFC-canon) stems from Altair IV's earlier colonization and assistance with the founding of the other two. Eventually, a parent/colony relationship with the three developed, with animosity increasing.

Revision as of 09:56, 23 December 2022

  • see The Federation (FASA), pp39-72, for detailed information on this specific planet/system
Alpha Aquilae
(system)
Designation A-01301100
Class A
Associated Bodies unexplored
Affiliation Unaligned
Coordinates -12.5, 11, 0
Sector Sector 001
Quadrant Alpha


System Layout:

Alpha Aquilae: · I · II · III · IV · V · Altair VI · VII

Astronomical Data

Names

  • System: Altair

Planetary Bodies

  • Altair I (orbit #1):
  • Altair II (orbit #2):
  • Altair III (orbit #3):
  • Altair IV (orbit #4):
  • Altair V (orbit #5):
  • Altair VI (orbit #6):
    • Altair VIa (moon)
    • Altair VIb (moon)
  • Altair VII (orbit #7):
  • This system has a large number of comets.

History

No time frame is provided and no knowledge of this species is available.
  • 2098: Humans found a colony on Altair IV and make First Contact with the pre-warp Palkeos.[2][3]
  • November 26, 2155: A Romulan attack on Altair VI is thwarted by three Star Fleet vessels coincidentally present to update the system's Vulcan warp detection suite.[5]
  • June 20, 2156: In another attempt to take Altair VI, the Romulans are defeated by a large flotilla comprised of Andorian, Tellarite, and Human warships. The victory comes at a large loss of Andorian and Tellarite ships.[6]
  • 2237: Altair VI is one of several members to express interest in forming separate ‘defense zones’ inside the Federation.[7]
  • 2267: Altair IV formerly declares its independence from Altair VI, leading to open conflict. The Federation intervenes with peacekeepers and negotiates a resolution wherein all the Altairians agree to a joint role in the new government, situated on Altair VI. The Federation also agrees to build a hospital on Altair IV.[1][2]

Important Locations

Notes

  • Some sources suggest "Altairians" are native to the Alpha Aquilae system, but there is tremendous evidence of Human presence on all three inhabited planets. Since there is a level of conflict by Altair III and IV aimed at VI, it makes sense to me the Altairians are simply the pre-Federation Human colonists (though there is an indigenous species, the Palkeos) on Altait IV).
  • The source of the conflict between the colony planets (in SFC-canon) stems from Altair IV's earlier colonization and assistance with the founding of the other two. Eventually, a parent/colony relationship with the three developed, with animosity increasing.
  • At one point I indicated this was a Tellarite colony or protectorate, but I cannot re-find any source that supports that.
  • Altair withdrew at some point after the Babel Conference of 2238 and before the end of the Four Years War, as the system rejoined (according to the source) in the 2260s.
  • The 2269 date is a best guess. The source indicates they were the last of three systems to rejoin the Federation in the 2260s, and TOS: "Amok Time" indicates three starships visited upon the occasion of the inauguration of the new president in 2267, which reportedly stabilized the area. The presumption is the system rejoined after a brief period of reformation.

References