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* 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=== | ===Class D=== | ||
* Terrestrial | * Terrestrial | ||
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===Class M=== | ===Class M=== | ||
* Terrestrial | * Terrestrial | ||
* | * Previously known as [[Vulcan (planet)|Minshara]]-class by [[Vulcan Science Directorate]], [[Earth]]-type by [[UESPA]] (ENT, TOS) | ||
* Significant surface water, below 80% coverage | * Significant surface water, below 80% coverage | ||
* Atmosphere consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, trace elements | * Atmosphere consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, trace elements | ||
* Habitable by humanoid life | * Habitable by humanoid life | ||
* Subdivided into type 1-4, indicating most to least suitable for humanoid life (TNG: "The Bonding") | * 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) | (''Star Charts'' unless otherwise referenced) | ||
[[Category:Astronomy]] | |||
Revision as of 11:19, 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)