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'''Class M''' is a term commonly used in Star Trek to describe planets that are environmentally similar to Earth. The term may derive from the Vulcan designation of " | '''Class M''' is a term commonly used in ''[[Star Trek]]'' to describe planets that are environmentally similar to [[Earth]]. The term may derive from the [[Vulcan]] designation of "Minshara-class" that was once used in ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. | ||
Class M planets | Class M planets have the following features in common: | ||
* Gravity of approximately 1 G. | * Gravity of approximately 1 G. | ||
* An atmosphere that is over 70% nitrogen, around 20% oxygen, and otherwise non-toxic to [[humanoid]]s. | * An atmosphere that is over 70% nitrogen, around 20% oxygen, and otherwise non-toxic to [[humanoid]]s. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:06, 7 July 2009
Class M is a term commonly used in Star Trek to describe planets that are environmentally similar to Earth. The term may derive from the Vulcan designation of "Minshara-class" that was once used in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Class M planets have the following features in common:
- Gravity of approximately 1 G.
- An atmosphere that is over 70% nitrogen, around 20% oxygen, and otherwise non-toxic to humanoids.
- Large bodies of water.
- A climate that is suitable for humanoid life and other flora and fauna that are typical of Earth life.
Most Class M planets already support life of some sort, and many are home to native humanoid civilizations.