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The standard [[Federation]] system of '''planetary classification''' categorizes [[planet]]s based on various factors such as [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] composition, surface temperature, [[plant|vegetation]] and size. Each class is designated with a letter, for example, [[Class M]] (name based on the [[Vulcan]] [[Vulcan language|terminology]] "[[Minshara class|''minshara''-class]]") is the most suitable for [[humanoid]] long-term habitation.
The standard [[Federation]] system of '''planetary classification''' categorizes [[planet]]s based on various factors such as atmospheric composition, surface temperature, vegetation and size. Each class is designated with a letter, for example, [[Class M]] (name based on the [[Vulcan]] terminology "[[Class M|"Minshara Class"]]) is the most suitable for [[humanoid]] long-term habitation.


==Planetary classes==
==Planetary Classes==
[[Class D]]
*[[Class D]]
[[Class H]]
*[[Class H]]
[[Class J]]
*[[Class J]]
[[Class K]]
*[[Class K]]
[[Class L]]
*[[Class L]]
[[Class M]] (Minshara)
*[[Class M]] (Minshara)
[[Class N]]
*[[Class N]]
[[Class T]]
*[[Class O]]
[[Class Y]]
*[[Class P]] (Conjectural)
[[Demon Class|"Demon"]]
*[[Class T]]
 
*[[Class Y]] (Also known as "Demon" Class)
==Conjectural planetary classes==
*[[Theta Class]]
''The [[Star Trek: Star Charts]] book, which was authored and advised by Trek staffers, lists many other planetary classes which may one day be recognized onscreen, but as of now they remain conjectural.''
*[[Rogue Planet]]
 
[[Category: Science]]
According to the Star Charts, a '''Class P''' planet is a 'Glaciated'  planet.  They have an age that ranges from 3 to 10 billion years and a diameter between 10,000 to 15,000 km.  Class P planets are located in the ecosphere of a [[Solar system]].  A Glaciated planet is catagorized by a surface comprised of 80%+ [[water]] ice and an atmosphere consisting of [[nitrogen]], [[oxygen]] and trace [[element]]s.  [[Lifeform]]s found on Class P planets include hardy [[plant|vegetation]], [[animal]] life and occasionally native [[humanoid]]s. It is widely believed that [[Breen (planet)|Breen]] is also a Class P planet. However, according to [[Weyoun]], it is in fact a lush world with a temperate climate, in which case it would have to be categorized as [[Class M]]. ({{DS9|When It Rains...}})
 
Examples of a Class P planets:
* [[Andor]]  
* [[Exo III]]
* [[Rigel X]]
* [[Psi 2000]]

Latest revision as of 18:00, 18 February 2011

The standard Federation system of planetary classification categorizes planets based on various factors such as atmospheric composition, surface temperature, vegetation and size. Each class is designated with a letter, for example, Class M (name based on the Vulcan terminology ""Minshara Class") is the most suitable for humanoid long-term habitation.

Planetary Classes[edit]