Alpha Centauri

Alpha Centauri (system)
Designation	GKM0303-03
Class	Trinary (G, K, M)
Associated Bodies	unexplored
Affiliation	Unaligned
Coordinates	3, 3, -3
Sector	Sector 002
Quadrant	Beta

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

• System: Rigil Kentaurus, Al Rijil
  • 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, Proxima Centauri, V645 Centauri, Gliese 551, Gliese 551 C

Planetary Bodies

Alpha Centauri AB (Class G and K)

• Alpha Centauri AB I (orbit #1): Class F - Geometallic (yellow zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB II (orbit #2): Class F - Geometallic (yellow zone)
• Alpha Centauri III (orbit #3): Class L - Marginal (green zone) (aka Seldarian, Alpha Centauri AB III)
• Alpha Centauri Prime (orbit #4): Class M - Terrestrial (green zone) (aka Velestus, Alpha Centauri, Alpha Centauri IV, Alpha Centauri AB IV)
• Alpha Centauri AB V (orbit #5): Class J - Gas Giant (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB VI (orbit #6): Class J - Gas Giant (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB VII (orbit #7): Class J - Gas Giant (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB VIII (orbit #8): Class J - Gas Giant (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB IX (orbit #9): Class J - Gas Giant (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB X (orbit #10): Class J - Gas Giant (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB XI (orbit #11): Class C - Geoinactive (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB XII (orbit #12): Class D - Dwarf (blue zone)
• Alpha Centauri AB XIII (orbit #13): Class D - Dwarf (blue zone)

Alpha Centauri C (Class M)

• Alpha Centauri C I (orbit #1): Class D - Dwarf (yellow zone)
• Alpha Centauri C II (orbit #2): Class Z - Asteroid Belt (yellow zone)
• Proxima Centauri (orbit #3): Class M - Terrestrial (green zone) (aka 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.

• 1860: The Plague Wars begin, when one of two competing city-state alliances on Alpha Centauri Prime releases biological weapons on the other.

The year is uncertain, but it "lasted over a decade"

• 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.

• Prior to 2045: Earth-launched probes do a flyby scan of the system, sending back data supporting possible life.

• 12 May 2065: Earth explorer UNSS Icarus arrives in the system and begins a 13-month visit with the inhabitants.

• 2091: The Proxima Centauri colony is officially founded by the Earth Conestoga colonizer Spirit.

• 2098: Zefram Cochrane relocates from Earth to Oreas on Alpha Centauri Prime.

• 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.

• 2217: Tritanium-hulled ship construction, including that of the Ranger and Triumphant sub-classes, begins in the Procyon and Alpha Centauri systems.

• Prior to 2231: Star Fleet decides to provide five transportable drydocks to Alpha Centauri to begin immediate production on the Rochester class cruisers.

Important Locations

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

Notes

• Founding member of the UFP.
• Alpha Centauri AB I has a science station in orbit; in 2365, USS Odyssey assisted the station in remaining in orbit.
• Alpha Centauri AB II has a science station in orbit.
• Alpha Centauri AB V may have moons with small colonies.
• Alpha Centauri AB VI may have moons with small colonies.
• Alpha Centauri AB VII may have moons with small colonies; it also has a Star Fleet Academy nebula range, due to outgassing.
• Alpha Centauri AB VIII may have moons with small colonies.
• Alpha Centauri AB IX may have moons with small colonies.
• Alpha Centauri AB X may have moons with small colonies.