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'''Vulcan''' is a [[planet]] in the [[Vulcan System|40 Eridani System]] and homeworld of the [[humanoid]] [[Vulcan]]s, a founding member of the [[United Federation of Planets]].
[[Image:vulcan_planet.gif|thumb|right|The Vulcan Homeworld Vulcan.]]


== Astronomical Data==
'''Vulcan''' is a [[planet]] in the 40 Eridani System and homeworld of the humanoid [[Vulcan|Vulcans]], a founding member of the [[Federation|United Federation of Planets]]. Another name for it is Vulcanis. Vulcan is 16 lightyears from [[Earth]].
=== Location ===
*[[Vulcan System|40 Eridani System]]
 
:Vulcan is located 16 [[lightyear]]s from [[Earth]].
 
=== Name(s) ===
* Vulcan
* Vulcanis


=== Moon(s) ===
=== Moon(s) ===
The Vulcan homeworld has no [[moon]]s. However, it does have one close planetary companion, a small planet known as [[Charis]].
The Vulcan homeworld has no moons. However, it does have one close planetary companion, a small planet known as Charis.
 
== Further Information ==


=== Political ===
=== Political ===
As early as the late [[21st century]] or early [[22nd century]], Vulcan had contact with the [[Cardassian]]s, [[Human]]s, [[Klingon]]s, [[Tholian]]s, [[Tellarite]]s, and [[Trill]], among others.
Vulcan is a carter member of the [[Federation]]. It was one of many Federation worlds to rebel against the regime of [[Admiral Doenitz]] during the [[Federation Civil War]].
 
Before co-founding the Federation in [[2161]], Vulcan was in conflict with [[Andoria]]. It controlled the [[Coridan]] government, and had exchanged ambassadors with [[Earth]] and [[Qo'noS]], among others.
 
During the mid-[[22nd century]], the death penalty was still common practice in Vulcan courts for a small number of offences, including treason.


=== Geographical ===
=== Geographical ===
Vulcan's climate is generally harsh, with much of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges. Furthermore, it has a considerably higher [[gravity]] and thinner atmosphere than [[Earth]]. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and [[sand fire]] storms.
Vulcan's climate is generally harsh, with much of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges. Furthermore, it has a considerably higher gravity and thinner atmosphere than [[Earth]]. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and sand fire storms. There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields.
 
There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields. When Charles Tucker visited the planet in [[2154]], he didn't know which site he would look at first.
 
'''Land features and formations''':
* [[Fire Plains]]
* [[Lake Yuron]]
* [[L-langon Mountains]]
* [[Mount Tar'Hana]]
* [[Mount Seleya]]
* [[Osana caverns]]
* [[Voroth Sea]]
* [[Vulcan's Forge]]
 
'''Cities and regions''':
* [[Gol]]
* [[Kir (city)|Kir]]
* [[Raal]]
* [[ShirKahr]]
* [[T'Paal (city)|T'Paal]]
* [[Vulcana Regar]]
 
'''Points of interest''':
* [[Temple of Amonak]]
* [[Temple of T'Panit]]
* [[T'Karath Sanctuary]]


=== Zoological ===
[[Category:Database]] [[category:Planets]]
* [[Le-matya]]
* [[Sehlat]]
* [[Vulcan sandworm]]

Latest revision as of 23:48, 6 March 2007

The Vulcan Homeworld Vulcan.

Vulcan is a planet in the 40 Eridani System and homeworld of the humanoid Vulcans, a founding member of the United Federation of Planets. Another name for it is Vulcanis. Vulcan is 16 lightyears from Earth.

Moon(s)[edit]

The Vulcan homeworld has no moons. However, it does have one close planetary companion, a small planet known as Charis.

Political[edit]

Vulcan is a carter member of the Federation. It was one of many Federation worlds to rebel against the regime of Admiral Doenitz during the Federation Civil War.

Geographical[edit]

Vulcan's climate is generally harsh, with much of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges. Furthermore, it has a considerably higher gravity and thinner atmosphere than Earth. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and sand fire storms. There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields.