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'''Luna''', known on [[Earth]] as simply '''the Moon''', is the only [[moon|natural satellite]] of the planet Earth. | '''Luna''', known on [[Earth]] as simply '''the Moon''', is the only [[moon|natural satellite]] of the planet Earth. | ||
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=== Location === | === Location === | ||
[[Sol System]], [[Sol sector]] (Sector 001), [[Alpha Quadrant]] | [[Sol System]], [[Sol sector]] (Sector 001), [[Alpha Quadrant]] | ||
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== Further information == | == Further information == | ||
=== Historical === | === Historical === | ||
− | The first manned [[Human]] landing took place in [[1969]] by '' | + | The first manned [[Human]] landing took place in [[1969]] by a '''NASA'''' mission initiated by the Earth nation-state of the "United States of America." In the late [[21st century]], the Lunar colonies were founded. People who live in those [[colony|colonies]], even by the [[24th century]], still refer to Luna as "the Moon", though outsiders are often surprised by this. In the [[24th century]], there are over 50 million people living on the Moon. In Earth slang, people who lived on the moon were called "Lunar schooners." The occupants of Luna were aware of this, but did not use the term themselves. |
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− | + | === Politics === | |
+ | As a major Human settlement, Luna falls under [[Federation]] jurisdiction and protection. | ||
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− | + | "[[Terra Prime]]", a xenophobic group of Humans which manifested in [[2155]], originated from the Orpheus Mining Colony on the Moon. | |
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− | === | + | === Geography === |
− | The Moon is about one sixth of the Earth in mass. It is | + | The Moon is about one sixth of the Earth in mass. It is tidally locked, which means one side always faces the [[Earth]]. |
Amongst the Moon's most striking features are the ''maria'', vast dark and flat plains formed by basaltic upwelling or lava flows. In one such mare, ''Mare Tranquillitatis'', or the "Sea of Tranquility", lies the site of the first Human landing on the Moon, [[Tranquility Base]]. | Amongst the Moon's most striking features are the ''maria'', vast dark and flat plains formed by basaltic upwelling or lava flows. In one such mare, ''Mare Tranquillitatis'', or the "Sea of Tranquility", lies the site of the first Human landing on the Moon, [[Tranquility Base]]. | ||
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− | + | In the 24th century, the Moon possesses a lake, called Lake Armstrong, visible from Earth. | |
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− | === Locations === | + | === Noteable Locations === |
* [[Copernicus Ship Yards]] | * [[Copernicus Ship Yards]] | ||
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** [[Lunar One colony]] | ** [[Lunar One colony]] | ||
− | ** | + | ** Lunaport |
− | ** | + | ** Lake Armstrong |
− | ** | + | ** New Berlin |
− | ** | + | ** Orpheus Mining Colony |
** [[Tranquility Base]] | ** [[Tranquility Base]] | ||
− | ** | + | ** Tycho City |
− | :''The | + | :''The "Vulcanis Lunar Colony" is presumably not located on a moon of [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], as it does not have any moons. Given its name, it may be on Luna.'' |
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Revision as of 16:26, 2 September 2021
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Native Species: | None |
Location: | Sol System Alpha Quadrant |
Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets |
Luna, known on Earth as simply the Moon, is the only natural satellite of the planet Earth.
Contents
Astronomical data
Location
Sol System, Sol sector (Sector 001), Alpha Quadrant
Further information
Historical
The first manned Human landing took place in 1969 by a NASA' mission initiated by the Earth nation-state of the "United States of America." In the late 21st century, the Lunar colonies were founded. People who live in those colonies, even by the 24th century, still refer to Luna as "the Moon", though outsiders are often surprised by this. In the 24th century, there are over 50 million people living on the Moon. In Earth slang, people who lived on the moon were called "Lunar schooners." The occupants of Luna were aware of this, but did not use the term themselves.
Politics
As a major Human settlement, Luna falls under Federation jurisdiction and protection.
"Terra Prime", a xenophobic group of Humans which manifested in 2155, originated from the Orpheus Mining Colony on the Moon.
Geography
The Moon is about one sixth of the Earth in mass. It is tidally locked, which means one side always faces the Earth.
Amongst the Moon's most striking features are the maria, vast dark and flat plains formed by basaltic upwelling or lava flows. In one such mare, Mare Tranquillitatis, or the "Sea of Tranquility", lies the site of the first Human landing on the Moon, Tranquility Base.
In the 24th century, the Moon possesses a lake, called Lake Armstrong, visible from Earth.
Noteable Locations
- Copernicus Ship Yards
- Lunar colonies
- Copernicus City
- Lunar One colony
- Lunaport
- Lake Armstrong
- New Berlin
- Orpheus Mining Colony
- Tranquility Base
- Tycho City
- The "Vulcanis Lunar Colony" is presumably not located on a moon of Vulcan, as it does not have any moons. Given its name, it may be on Luna.