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1) Introduction
2) Starsystem
3) Omninus Planet
4) Natural Resources
5) Government
6) History
7) Society
8) Religion
9) Culture
10) Technology
11) Omninans - Appearance
12) Anatomy
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1) Introduction
This report contains background information about the planet Omninus
and its inhabitants. It has been compiled to assist the Federation
Council in its deliberation regarding the Omninan application for
membership.
2) Star system
Omninus is in the Draco system, on the edge of the Romulan neutral
zone, and is a neighbouring system to Codis. Starbase Arcadia is in
the Codis system.
Note: Names of star and planets are of Omninan origin.
Benubis.
Benubis is the central star. It is a Type F star, which its main color
is white with a shade of yellow. The surface temperature is 6240
Kelvin (K) and the core temperature is 28,600 Kelvin (K). The diameter
of Bebunis is 1,682,000 km. The star mass is 2.153e30 kg. The stars
energy output is 3.98e33 ergs/sec or 398 billion billion megawatts,
which is produced by nuclear fusion reactions.
There are a total of eight planets in the system. The only two planets
located in Benubis's hot zone. The other three planets are located in
the star's cold zone, as well as the Asteroid Belt Astinus."
Chemosh.
Chemosh is the first planet orbiting Benubis. Chemosh is a Class Y
planet. The diameter of the planet is 14,789 km with a mass of
6.0021e24 kg. No data has been collected for Chemosh because of the
class of planet it is and the danger of entering its orbit. Chemosh
has no moons orbiting it.
Dralamar.
Dralamar is the second planet orbiting Benubis. Dralamar is a Class G
planet. The diameter of the planet is 11,247 km and has a mass of
2.095e24 kg. Dralamar orbits Benubis at 152,523,000 km. The atmosphere
is composed of 95.3% Carbon Dioxide, 2.7% Nitrogen, 1.6% Argon, 0.15%
Oxygen, and 0.03% Water. Dralamar has no moons orbiting it.
Omninus.
Omninus is the thrid planet orbiting Benubis. Omninus is a Class M
planet, with 79% of the planet covered in water. The diameter of the
planet is 19,175 km with a mass of 6.2041e24 kg. The planets
atmosphere is made up of 76% Nitrogen, 22% Oxygen, and has traces of
Argon, Carbon Dioxide, and Water. Omninus orbit from Benubis is
314,935,000 km. Omninus has two moons orbiting it. Caro is the smaller
of the two moons and also has a closer orbit. Caro's diameter is 3,152
km, its mass is 7.64e22 kg, and orbits from Omninus at 282,000 km.
Nimbu's diameter is 5,427 km, its mass is 9.923e22 kg, and orbits at
457,000 km.
Krinn.
Krinn is the forth planet orbiting Benubis. Krinn is a Class N planet,
with 98% of the planet covered in water. Krinn's diameter is 13,244 km
with a mass of 5.9983e23 kg. The planets atmosphere is made up of 77%
Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and has traces of Argon, Carbon Dioxide, and
Water, which is also similiar to Omninus. Krinn orbit from Benubis is
515,473,000 km. Krinn has one moon, Tas. Tas is 3,946 km in diameter,
its mass is 7.96e22 km, and orbits Krinn at 247,000 km.
Loralon.
Loralon is the fifth planet orbiting Benubis. Loralon is a Class K
planet. Loralon's diameter is 14,116 km, its mass of 2.9468e24 kg,
with an orbit of 781,623,000 km. The atmosphere is composed of 94.5%
Carbon Dioxide, 3.4% Nitrogen, 1.9% Argon, .17% Oxygen, and .03%
Water. Loralon has one moon, Makin orbiting it. Makin is 2,098 km in
diameter, 5.897e22 kg in mass, and orbits Loralon at 229,000 km.
Pirthos.
Pirthos is the sixth planet orbiting Benubis. Pirthos is a Class A
planet. Pirthos is by far, the largest planet in this system. It has a
diameter of 197,098km with a mass of 1.8902e27 kg. The planets
atmosphere is composed up of 76% Hydrogen and 24% Helium. Pithos orbit
from Benubis is 2,218,619,000 km. Pirthos also has the most number of
moons orbiting it, with a total of four. Arack is the closest and
largest moon. It has a diamter if 7,049 km, a mass of 9.9989e22kg, and
orbits at 132,000 km. Raage is the second moon orbiting at 221,000 km
with a diameter of 2,105 km and a mass of 5.92e22. Thirka is the third
and smallest moon with a diameter of 1,007 km, a mass of 3.06e22 kg,
and orbits Pirthos at 269,000 km. Takhis is the last moon orbiting
Pirthos. It has a diameter of 4,998 km, a mass of 8.98e22 kg, and
orbits Pirthos at 396,000 km.
Istars.
Istars is the seventh planet orbiting Benubis. Istars is a Class B
planet. Istars is the only planet in the system with noticable rings.
It has a diameter of 132,401 km with a mass of 6.9412e26 kg. Istarsa
orbits Benubis at 4,498,997,000 km. Its atmosphere is made up of 74%
Hydrogen and 26% Helium, with traces of water, methane, and ammonia.
Istars has a total of tree moons orbiting it. Ergroth I is the largest
and closest moon with a diameter of 4,047 km, a mass of 8.19e22 kg,
and orbits Istars at 164,000 km. Ergroth II has a diameter of 2,698
km, a mass of 6.048e22 kg, and orbits Istars at 287,000 km. Ergroth
III has a diameter of 3,196 km, a mass of 7.15e22 kg, and orbits
Istars at 396,000 km.
Dimaroon.
Dimaroon is the eighth and final planet orbiting Benubis. Dimaroon is
a Class L planet. Dimaroon is the smallest planet in the system with a
diameter of 9,127 km and a mass of 9.5481e23 kg. THe atmosphere is
made up of 83% Hydrogen, 15% Helium, and 2% Methane. Dimaroon has only
one moon orbiting it. Volos is almost the exact same size as Thirka,
whick orbirts Pirthos. Volos's diameter is 1,006 km, with a mass of
3.04e22 kg and orbits Dimaroon at 145,000 km.
Astinus.
The Asteroid Belt Astinus sits 6,992,986,000 km from Benubis. There
are a total of 5,964 asteroids in the Belt. The asteroids range from
78 km to 854 km in diameter. The belt also contains all three of the
major classes of asteroids, C-Type, S-Type, and M-Type.
Object Name Diameter Orbit From Benubis
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Class Y = Chemosh 14,789 km 59,410,000 km
Class G = Dralamar 11,247 km 152,523,000 km
Class M = Omninus 19,175 km 314,935,000 km
Moon = Caro 3,152 km 282,000 km
Moon = Nimbu 5,427 km 457,000 km
Class N = Krinn 13,244 km 515,473,000 km
Moon = Tas 3,946 km 247,000 km
Class K = Loralon 14,116 km 781,263,000 km
Moon = Makin 2,098 km 229,000 km
Class A = Pirthos 197,098 km 2,218,691,000 km
Moon = Arack 7,049 km 132,000 km
Moon = Raage 2,105 km 221,000 km
Moon = Thirka 1,007 km 269,000 km
Moon = Takhis 4,998 km 387,000 km
Class B = Istars 132,401 km 4,498,997,000 km
Moon = Ergroth I 4,047 km 164,000 km
Moon = Ergroth II 2,698 km 287,000 km
Moon = Ergroth III 3,196 km 396,000 km
Class L = Dimaroon 9,127 km 5,121,496,000 km
Moon = Volos 1,007 km 145,000 km
Asteroid
Belt = Astinus 6,992,986,000 km
3) Omninus - Planet
Temperature ranges from 35-95 F depending on placement of orbit
around its star.
The planet has a wide variety of plant life and tree life. The
Omninans are able to grow most of their own food.
The planet has 5 Major Continents, with many small islands. The
northern continent is the largest and is called S'ymatri. There are
12 major cities on the five continents, the two largest cities on the
largest Northern
continent are Mokar (capital) and Quicpel. The insurgency team from
the USS Cortez was operating in and around Mokar during the Romulan war.
Total Population: 12 billion
4) Natural resources
One of the moons orbiting Omninus is rich in castridinium (hardest
substance known to Confederation science) and nitrium (metal used in
an important alloy commonly found in starships)
Omninus has large deposits of valuable minerals and other materials,
including dicolilium (optic material used to build lenses and
mirrors), ritalin and tellerium (Crystal used to stabilise the
harmonic reactions inside the dilithium chamber)
5) Government
Ruling council similar to the Klingon High council. The fifteen people
contributing most for the benefit of the planet (not necessarily in
just a monetary) form the council. All continents are represented in
the council. The council members positions are comparable to that of a
minister, responsible for a certain areas of expertise (Off world
affairs, Trade, Health, Education, etc.). The people on Omninus then
elect on of those council members as leader of the council and
spokesperson for their planet. The others take up the different posts
within the council. The contributions of all people on Omninus are
reviewed every 5 years and adjustments made to the council where
appropriate. There is also a house of representatives, called the
Tinurel, this operates similar to the UN did in Earths late 20th
century history. The main difference being that the reps are elected
on a continental basis and the agenda to be discussed can be seen
before hand by any person on the planet who wishes to see it through a
link with the central access node. All the people on Omninus are
encouraged to speak and suggest ideas to the representatives.
The current leader of the Council is Dax, she is the former leader of
the Omninan Liberation Front. The Council member responsible for
off-world affairs is called Lipole.
6) History
Omninans were always a primarily trade race, much like Ferengi, they
used to be very individualistic and materialistic people, it is said
on Omninus though that they used to share their planet with another
race. We are still investigating these claims but we will cover it as
if fact until we prove it otherwise. According to the Omninus history
books this race was primitive and savage, they had some psychic
abilities but did not understand them well enough to use them, when
they were used it was clumsily and normally resulted in mental
instability. These "Sralkz People" were war-like, living only for the
fight. They would declare war on each other for the smallest reasons,
such as a bee from one house's beehive stinging a member of another
house. After a while the Sralkz grew tired of fighting each other and
turned on the Omninians. The Omninians themselves had advanced rapidly
considering inventors and scientists to be good for trade, they
developed new products to market which made them invaluable. The
Omninians were fiercely territorial, considering that they were
primarily peaceful, it is amazing how violent they can get in
defending their territory. When the Sralkz decided to band together
they found the Omninans more of a fight then they bargained on. In a
20 year war the Omninians eradicated nearly all trace of the Sralkz
even existing. But as stated earlier, it could also just be a part of
some elaborate myth that has been passed down through the generations
of the Omninan society.
Given the bond between the Omninians and their culture it could very
well be a myth that they use on their children to keep that bond
alive. But it as been told for so long they themselves believe it now.
Omninians still have a memento from this era, they possess a mild
"Sixth sense" which human's call hunches, but theirs is deadly
accurate, and normally only kicks in when it personally involves a
decision that the person has to make that could result in a major
upheaval in their life/lifestyle. This is said to have been breed into
them through the ages from the matings and rapes that happened during
the war. Which could also explain why they are such shrewd
negotiators. Even after the war with the Sralkz there was still a
clannishness to the Omninan society and were still a very
materialistic individuals. So much so that seven standard centuries
ago, a minor dispute over a piece of land rich in a highly sought
after, and therefor very valuable, mineral, that had simmered for
several months escalated in an all out war. The war lasted all of 48
hours. The Omninans had developed a technological level at the time
that is comparable to that on Earth in the early 21st century nearly
half the population was killed and the environment and planet were
severely damaged. The end result was that the Omninans had no choice
but to learn to work together if they were to survive. Their trading
instincts and abilities now desperately needed in order to survive.
Their individualistic approach over time turned into a sense of unity.
Instead of trading and making individual profits, their territorial
tendencies changed to a global platform. They started doing all their
business dealings for the greater good of the planet. After rebuilding
their planet, they eventually found their way into space. They
acquired a lot of their technology through their trade with other
cultures, this included warp technology. The Omninans did not
establish any off world colonies, they did however set up a large
number of trading partnerships.
7) Society
The Omninians believe in equity. They encourage their children, male
or female, to follow their calling, whatever it may be. The only thing
they try to force on their children is their beliefs and history. They
believe that they can achieve eternal life through their children, and
that so long as the traditions and history are kept alive and
remembered, they will always be alive through their contributions.
They have a strong, fierce bond with their planet. Although they have
a high level of technology and have developed many gadgets to make
life easy for them, Omninans are taught in childhood how to live and
cope without them. Their believe in their traditions and history
reminds them of the times after their civil war when they had nothing.
The elderly are not important to the society, having out-lived their
usefulness they are kept in relative luxury to live out the remainder
of their days in the family home surrounded by their loved ones. The
Omninan society has only one taboo, and that is their religion, it is
not to be discussed with outsiders or non-believers. All other topics
are discussed openly, in fact, when not in negotiations, the Omninans
are very direct, candid and straight forward people, compared to human
standards, and this may at times be perceived as them being very blunt
by off worlders.
8) Religion
This subject was harder to research. The Omninans will not discuss
their religion with outsiders or non-believers, it is actually
surprising that they have such strong religious belief's considering
their scientific background. They hold "Cluster" at the end of each
month, and once a year hold a religious celebration that they will
refer to only as "Graedy". Other then this they will not discuss their
religion with us.
9) Culture
The Omninan culture is one based in expansion of the mind. Their
primary motive is to expand the society as a whole, and secondary self
expansion of the mind. They are open to new ideas and new technology
and direct in their approach to everything. Their sole reason for
starting trade with outsiders was to further expand their minds
without leaving their planet and society, they knew they had something
others wanted and built on that. They are peaceful except when there
planet or society is in trouble. On a personal level they are very
protective of their loved ones and things held important to them. If
an Omninan accepts an outsider into their heart or home and holds them
dear, then they are accepted into that protection. They still believe
in family having right to vengeance in anyway they see fit.
Normally this is taken in servitude or non-lethal punishment as it is
not in their nature to demand a life for a life, but occasionally it
happens that someone in a moment of weakness and rage kills the
offender, and this is accepted. The offender's family is in forfeit of
any retaliation and normally turns their backs on the fallen one. But
if servitude is taken they are freely welcomed back after they have
given the demanded payment. In spite of all other things Omninians
like to live life. The children are encouraged to do little work bar
their learning, and to play and enjoy every aspect of life. Once an
adult they have added responsibilities but after they have fulfilled
their obligations they like to let their hair down and have as much
fun as possible. They see it as a part of expanding themselves.
10) Technology
Before their civil war some 700 years ago, they had a level of
technology that was comparable to that on Earth in the early 21st
century. The war destroyed most of that, it took them nearly 100 years
to regain that level again. They built a space station in orbit of the
planet and set off to find resources and life on other planets. Seven
ships were sent out in their pre warp era, 5 came back with new
knowledge, resources and technology. The first ship to come back had
acquired a new ship with warp technology. It took them 4 years to
study, copy and develop their first warp capable ship based on the one
they had acquired. Since then they have concentrated their ship
development program on cargo ships capable of travelling at high warp
cruising velocities.
Much of the Omninans technology has come from a combination of
acquired technology and their own developments and improvements of
this acquired technology.
They have not acquired nor developed cloaking technology as this goes
against their direct nature and approach.
They had developed an advanced weather control system on the planet,
most of which has been destroyed by the Romulans before they left.
They have developed many gadgets to make things easier for
themselves, and also to use as barter in their trade.
Their medical knowledge and technology generally comparable to that of
the Federation, although in some areas is it beyond that.
They have both replicator and transporter technology.
Although they have advanced computer systems, they also still use
books to keep written records, again as a reminder to the time when
they had lost nearly everything (the war 700 years ago). Which comes
in quite useful now as the central computer network was destroyed by
the Romulans.
They had a planetary defence system, but this was no match for the
Romulans attack and invasion.
11) Ominans - Appearance
Omninans have yellow eyes, much like a wolf's eyes, they are almost
golden. There skin is a pale grey shade, and their hair is normally a
shade of blue, ranging anywhere between pale blue and black/blue.
Omninians age slower the humans, they live for approximately double
our life-span.
12) Anatomy
Omninians seem to have no kidneys. Their heart is smaller. Their lungs
however are larger and more complex. They have extra filtering devices
and are able to survive in lower oxygen levels, and are immune to most
gaseous poisons. The lungs are more then just a filtering device
though, the poisons are somehow neutralised and their body processes
it much like food, running it through the system to give them extra
energy and proteins. They need less food and have an extra artery
which is used for fat/water storage much like a camels hump/s and can
last much longer without food and water then most humanoids. Their
body also has a self defence mechanism which kicks in when they are
submitted to extreme and enduring amounts of pain. It slows down all
bodily functions until the person almost appears dead.
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LtCmdr Suzanna Blokpoel LtJg Malika Porinia
Chief Science Officer Counsellor
USS-Cortez, NCC-45828 USS-Cortez, NCC-45828
Ensign William Pestle Ensign Gina
Assistant Science Officer Assistant Science Officer
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