Angel I
From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference
| Angel I | |
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| Class: | M |
| Location: | Angel system |
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Angel I is an M-class planet located in the Angel system. It supports carbon-based flora and fauna and is sparsely populated with intelligent life. The native civilization has reached the technological equivalent of Earth's mid-20th century.
[edit] Historical
In 2302, a Federation vessel visited Angel I, marking the last official contact between the Federation and the planet before the USS Enterprise-D arrived in the system in 2364 on an investigation into the fate of the Federation freighter Odin, which collided with an asteroid near Angel I in 2357.
The survivors of the Odin had landed on the planet, resulting in a minor shift in opinion and attitude towards the treatment of male members of society. It is believed that this shift may grow over time, and men may gain equal rights.
[edit] Political
Angel I is ruled by the Parliament, an elected matriarchy consisting of six Mistresses and an overall leader, the Elected One. Its society is established around the idea that males are considered second-class citizens. The women are the hunters and the soldiers. In 2364, the Elected One was Beata.
Within Starfleet, there was a hope that Angel I would one day become a member of the Federation due to its strategic position near the Romulan Neutral Zone. (TNG: "Angel One")
- Angel I may be home to some kind of ibex, as a golden ibex sculpture was seen in Beata's guest quarters.
- This image of the capital city was also used to represent Starbase 515 in TNG: "Samaritan Snare".
