Colony

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 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

• 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.

• Klingon planets
• Cardassian planets
• Demilitarized Zone