{{Update Science}}In modern interstellar terms, a '''colony''' is a settlement (usually small) placed on a distant world by a spacefaring race or government. Colonies are generally, although not always, civilian outposts established for agricultural or commercial purposes.
In modern interstellar terms, a '''colony''' is a settlement (usually small) placed on a distant world by a spacefaring race or government. Colonies are generally – although not always – civilian outposts established for [[agriculture|agricultural]] or commercial purposes.
In the [[Federation]], most colonies that are established are extremely small, consisting of only a few hundred settlers. Over time, these colonies may expand and grow to support a larger population.
The [[Federation Council]] must grant permission before a settlement is established on any planet. Finding planets suitable for colonization and placement of settlers on suitable planets is one of the Federation's major functions.
== Colony lists ==
*[[:Category:Colonies|Colonies]]
*[[Bajoran colonies]]
*[[Federation colonies]]
==See also==
Amongst others, the lists in the following articles also contain colonies as well as planets which might be considered colonies.