Planetary Classification: Difference between revisions

From Trek DB
Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
__TOC__
* Planetary classification system established by mid-23rd century
* Planetary classification system established by mid-23rd century
* Descends from similar classification systems established by [[Vulcan Science Directorate]], [[UESPA]] (ENT, TOS)
* Descends from similar classification systems established by [[Vulcan Science Directorate]], [[UESPA]] (ENT, TOS)

Revision as of 10:19, 10 January 2018

  • Planetary classification system established by mid-23rd century
  • Descends from similar classification systems established by Vulcan Science Directorate, UESPA (ENT, TOS)

Class B

Class C

Class D

  • Terrestrial
  • Airless body, often an asteroid or moon

Class J

  • Gas giant

Class L

  • Terrestrial
  • Barely habitable or habitable with minimal technological aid
    • Often pre-terraforming state

Class M

  • Terrestrial
  • Previously known as Minshara-class by Vulcan Science Directorate, Earth-type by UESPA (ENT, TOS)
  • Significant surface water, below 80% coverage
  • Atmosphere consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, trace elements
  • Habitable by humanoid life
  • Subdivided into type 1-4, indicating most to least suitable for humanoid life (TNG: "The Bonding")

Class N

Class P

(Star Charts unless otherwise referenced)