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| + | [[File:Risa 2366.jpg|thumb|right|Starship in orbit of Risa]] |
| | + | [[File:Beach on Risa.jpg|thumb|right|A Risan beach]] |
| | + | [[Image:Risan_sunset.jpg|thumb|right|The two suns of Risa]] |
| | + | [[File:Suraya Bay at night.jpg|thumb|right|Two moons of Risa]] |
| | + | [[File:Risa tourist resort.jpg|thumb|right|One of many resorts]] |
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| − | Name= Risa
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| − | | Class= [[Class M|M]]
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| − | | Satellites= Two [[moon]]s
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| − | | Native Species= [[Risian]]s
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| − | | Affiliation= [[United Federation of Planets]]
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| − | '''Risa''', also known as the "pleasure planet", is an [[Class M|M-class]] [[planet]] located in a binary [[star system]], with two [[moon]]s. It is the [[homeworld]] of the [[Risian]]s and a member of the [[Federation]]. Risa is located about ninety [[light year]]s from [[Earth]].
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| − | ==Culture and climate==
| + | '''Risa''', known as a "pleasure planet," is an [[Class M|M-class]] [[planet]] located in a binary [[star system]], with two [[moon]]s. <br>It is the [[homeworld]] of the [[Risian]] people, and is a member of the [[Federation]]. Risa is located about ninety [[light year]]s from [[Earth]]. |
| − | Originally a dismal, rain-soaked, and geologically unstable jungle planet plagued by violent earthquakes, the native [[Risan]]s transformed their world with a technologically sophisticated weather control network that provided nearly constantly desirable weather, and seismic regulators to eliminate the geological instability for optimum tourist comfort.
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| − | Known for its beautiful tropical resorts and abundance of pristine beaches, Risa has been a popular tourist destination since at least the [[22nd century]].
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| − | ==Popular Risan Attractions==
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| − | *[[Suraya Bay]], where the ''[[Lohlunat]]'', the [[Festival of the Moon]], is held.
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| − | *[[Galartha]], a cliff face that changes pitch while you climb it.
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| − | *One recommended restaurant is a little boat that sails into the bay every evening just after sunset. Patrons wade out to it, and they serve seafood right off the deck.
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| − | *Subterranean Gardens where all the plants are luminescent.
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| − | *Steam-pool said to be very relaxing
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| − | There are many nightclubs, but the [[Vulcan]] Database advises visitors be wary of the occasional crime. [[Commander]] {{MA|Charles_Tucker_III|Tucker}} and [[Lieutenant]] [[Malcolm Reed|Reed]], for example, were left tied up in their underwear by two alien thieves who were disguised as two "gorgeous" Risan females.
| + | ==Culture and Climate== |
| | + | Originally a dismal, rain-soaked, and geologically unstable jungle planet, plagued by violent earthquakes, the native [[Risan]]s transformed their world with a technologically sophisticated weather control network that provided nearly constantly desirable weather, and seismic regulators to eliminate the geological instability for optimum tourist comfort. Years of tectonic activity resulted in the planet's surface being fragmented into ten small continents, all about the same size, and all located around the equator. |
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| − | According to the Vulcan database, Risa had over 200 registered [[Nuvian]] masseuses.
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| − | Risa is most noted for the frank and open sexuality of its native population. Identified by a decorative emblem on their foreheads between the eyes, Risians often initiate or respond to the desire for sexual relations through the use of a small statuette called a ''[[horga'hn]]'', the Risian symbol of sexuality or fertility. Display of a ''horga'hn'' announces that the owner wishes to participate in ''[[jamaharon]]'', a Risan sexual rite.
| + | Now known for its beautiful tropical resorts and abundance of pristine beaches, Risa has been a popular tourist destination since at least the [[22nd century]]. |
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| − | ==History and visitations==
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| − | [[Image:Risa tourist resort.jpg|left|thumb|A tourist resort on Risa (2366)]]
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| − | In [[2135]], [[T'Pol]] tracked down the fugitive [[Vulcan]] operatives [[Menos]] and [[Jossen]] to Risa and pursued them into the planet's jungles. She killed Jossen but Menos escaped.
| + | Risa relied on mostly automated systems to make the stay of their guests as simple and as pleasurable as possible. Its native species, notorious for their open sexual mores, number approximately three billion, and the planet hosts about one billion tourists at any given time. |
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| − | Risa has been a popular destination for [[Star Fleet]] officers since the crew of [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'' NX-01]] visited Risa for two days, in early 2152, for some [[shore leave]].
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| − | {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} [[first officer]] [[William T. Riker]] was very fond of Risa, and recommended that his captain, [[Jean-Luc Picard]], visit the planet for [[shore leave]] in [[2366]]. During his vacation, Picard met [[Vash]], a [[Human]] archaeologist who was searching for the ''[[Tox Uthat]]'', a device from the [[27th century|future]] that had been hidden by its creator on the planet in the [[22nd century]]. Picard and Vash were successful in finding the device, but Picard was forced to destroy it to prevent it from falling into the hands of criminals.
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| − | [[Geordi La Forge]] was scheduled to attend an [[artificial intelligence]] seminar on Risa in late [[2367]]. He was ordered by Captain Picard to arrive a few days early to have some fun and relax. However, several hours before his arrival he was kidnapped by [[Romulan]]s and replaced by a double who attended the seminar in his place. | + | ==Notable Visitations== |
| | + | * Risa has been a popular destination for [[Star Fleet]] officers since the crew of [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'' NX-01]] visited Risa for two days, in early 2152, for some shore leave. |
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| − | Riker visited Risa in [[2368]], where he met [[Ktarian]] operative [[Etana Jol]].
| + | * {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D}} [[first officer]] [[William T. Riker]] was very fond of Risa, and recommended it often. |
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| − | [[Image:Risan_sunset.jpg|thumb|The two suns of Risa]]
| + | * In [[2369]], [[Grand Nagus]] Zek had decided to go to Risa for his first vacation in eighty-five years. |
| − | In [[2368]], Captain Picard suggested a hypothetical choice whether to holiday on [[Corsica]] or on Risa. | |
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| − | In [[2369]], [[Grand Nagus]] [[Zek]] had decided to go to Risa or [[Balosnee VI]] for his first vacation in eighty-five years.
| + | * [[Jadzia Dax]], [[Worf]], [[Julian Bashir]], [[Leeta]] and [[Quark]] all visited Risa in [[2373]]. |
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| − | In early [[2371]], a [[Rionoj|Boslic captain]] filed a flightplan from [[Deep Space 9]] to Risa after selling some wreckage to [[Quark]].
| + | * [[Grand Nagus]] Zek retired to Risa in [[2375]]. |
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| − | Later the year, [[Thomas Riker]] (while posing as Will Riker) claimed that he was on his way from the ''Enterprise'' to a vacation on Risa.
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| − | According to [[Star Fleet Intelligence]], it was believed that [[Federation]] [[Ambassador]] [[Krajensky]] was kidnapped by the [[Dominion]] while visiting Risa in 2371, so that he could be replaced by a [[Krajensky (Changeling)|Changeling impersonator]].
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| − | Hoping to stop her from further helping the [[Maquis]], [[Benjamin Sisko]] told [[Kasidy Yates]] they should visit Risa. Yates turned him down, but told him she would meet him there if he wanted to travel there alone in a [[runabout]].
| + | ==Popular Tourist Attractions== |
| | + | *Suraya Bay, where the "Festival of the Moon" is held |
| | + | *Galartha, a cliff face that changes pitch while you climb it |
| | + | *Subterranean Gardens where all the plants are luminescent |
| | + | *Steam-pool, which are said to be very relaxing |
| | + | * Many nightclubs, though the [[Vulcan]] database advises visitors be wary of the occasional crime |
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| − | [[Jadzia Dax]], [[Worf]], [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Julian_Bashir Julian Bashir], [[Leeta]] and Quark all visited Risa in [[2373]]. During their visit, the [[New Essentialists|New Essentialist]] Movement temporarily gained access to the planetary weather control system, with help from a disillusioned Worf. Later, control of the system was restored when Worf refused to continue the demonstration.
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| − | Instead of opening negotiations with the [[Verillian]]s, [[Farrakk]] visited Risa.
| + | Risa is most noted for the frank and open sexuality of its native population. Identified by a decorative emblem on their foreheads between the eyes, Risians often initiate or respond to the desire for sexual relations through the use of a small statuette called a ''horga'hn'', the Risian symbol of sexuality or fertility. Display of a ''horga'hn'' announces that the owner wishes to participate in ''[[jamaharon]]'', a Risan sexual rite. |
| − | [[Image:Risa cave.jpg|thumb|left|Caves on Risa]]
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| − | At some point in 2373, [[Raimus]] was on Risa and talked a [[Star Fleet]] officer who was in command of the [[Weather modification network|weather control system]] there to become an [[informant]] for the [[Orion Syndicate]].
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| − | In [[2374]], [[Odo]] asked Bashir if an upcoming [[Casperia Prime medical conference|medical conference]] he was to attend was on Risa. It was actually on another "sunny resort", [[Casperia Prime]].
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| − | When told by Jadzia she wanted a suffering-free honeymoon, Worf was worried she wanted to visit Risa again. She had actually chosen Casperia Prime.
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| − | When [[Grand Nagus]] [[Zek]] disappeared in mid-[[2375]], Quark believed he was probably on Risa. In fact, he had traveled to the [[mirror universe]]. Zek himself knew that Quark would say he was on Risa.
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| − | Doctor Bashir asked [[Sarina Douglas]] if she wanted to go to Risa. Their relationship ended before they could go.
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| − | [[Grand Nagus]] [[Zek]] and [[Ishka]] retired to Risa in [[2375]].
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| − | Following the [[Battle of Cardassia]] and the prospect of a larger battle with the [[Dominion]], [[Ezri Dax]] told Captain Sisko that "all things considered, I'd rather be on Risa". Sisko noted "that makes two of us".
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| − | ==Further information==
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| − | ===Spaceport authorities===
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| − | *[[Risa Control]]
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| − | ===Points of interest===
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| − | *[[Galartha]]
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| − | *[[Suraya Bay]]
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| − | *[[Temtibi Lagoon]]
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| − | [[Image:Risian birds, The seventh.jpg|thumb|[[Risian bird]]s in [[2135]]]]
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| − | *[[Risian bird]]
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| − | *[[Risian sea turtle]]
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Starship in orbit of Risa
Risa, known as a "pleasure planet," is an M-class planet located in a binary star system, with two moons.
It is the homeworld of the Risian people, and is a member of the Federation. Risa is located about ninety light years from Earth.
Culture and Climate
Originally a dismal, rain-soaked, and geologically unstable jungle planet, plagued by violent earthquakes, the native Risans transformed their world with a technologically sophisticated weather control network that provided nearly constantly desirable weather, and seismic regulators to eliminate the geological instability for optimum tourist comfort. Years of tectonic activity resulted in the planet's surface being fragmented into ten small continents, all about the same size, and all located around the equator.
Now known for its beautiful tropical resorts and abundance of pristine beaches, Risa has been a popular tourist destination since at least the 22nd century.
Risa relied on mostly automated systems to make the stay of their guests as simple and as pleasurable as possible. Its native species, notorious for their open sexual mores, number approximately three billion, and the planet hosts about one billion tourists at any given time.
Notable Visitations
- Risa has been a popular destination for Star Fleet officers since the crew of Enterprise NX-01 visited Risa for two days, in early 2152, for some shore leave.
- In 2369, Grand Nagus Zek had decided to go to Risa for his first vacation in eighty-five years.
Popular Tourist Attractions
- Suraya Bay, where the "Festival of the Moon" is held
- Galartha, a cliff face that changes pitch while you climb it
- Subterranean Gardens where all the plants are luminescent
- Steam-pool, which are said to be very relaxing
- Many nightclubs, though the Vulcan database advises visitors be wary of the occasional crime
Risa is most noted for the frank and open sexuality of its native population. Identified by a decorative emblem on their foreheads between the eyes, Risians often initiate or respond to the desire for sexual relations through the use of a small statuette called a horga'hn, the Risian symbol of sexuality or fertility. Display of a horga'hn announces that the owner wishes to participate in jamaharon, a Risan sexual rite.
