Tarsas III

Tarsas III Astronomical Location Quadrant Beta Quadrant System Tarsas Physical Characteristic Classification Class M Surface Gravity 1.01g Rotational Period 24 hours Moons one Additional Information Affiliation United Federation of Planets (2161) Native Race(s) none Population 39 million

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Tarsas III is a stereotypical Class M planet, the third of four located in the Tarsas System in the Beta Quadrant. Thick, lush forests cover about two-thirds of the planet, running right up to the polar ice caps. There is a diverse and rich plant and animal life, making the planet a botanical and zoological haven.

Tarsas III was discovered in 2158 during a routine system survey by the United Earth Space Probe Agency's Aladdin 6 long-range explorer. Three years later, the first Federation scientists set foot on the surface, followed by nearly 30,000 colonists from eight different worlds. Starfleet built up a large logistics base there, a training facility, a R&R center, and ultimately added Starbase 74 in orbit by 2358.

The planet's economy is as diverse as its ecosystems, relying on both agricultural and industrial business. A number of technological companies are based here, making everything from isolinear chips to the Argus Arrays seen over numerous Federation worlds. Construction and tourism are also major contributors, and there is a championship Parrises Squares team, the Tarsas Tornados.

Vulcans make up over a third of the present population, with Humans, Troyians, and Bynars the next most numerous on the planet.