Tycho City

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Tycho City is located on Earth's Moon and is one of the Lunar colonies. The city has self-contained atmosphere and artificial gravity to Earth standard. The city was named for Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.

Established on the edge of Tycho Crater in the latter years of the 21st century, Tycho City is the oldest settlement on Luna, home to some two million colonists. Graviton generators in the city's limits keep the local architecture similar to that of Earth, but outside the city limits Luna's low gravity allows genetically altered plant species to grow to gigantic size, including 20-meter-tall trees along the shore of Lake Armstrong. Walking tours through Tycho City's historic neighborhoods, easily the finest example of late 21st century astroarchitecture, are a popular tourist destination.

By 2373, it was large enough to be seen from Earth at daytime, since Commander William Riker missed the familiar sight of the city, while looking at the Moon during his mission to the year 2063. (Star Trek: First Contact)

Lake Armstrong

The lake, formed from lunar and imported water, fills much of the former Tycho crater. It is the largest body of water on Luna, clearly visible from Earth's surface. The surface of the lake is a popular site for water sports and activities. Swimming is particularly easy in the low lunar gravity, and is popular with colonists. The lake was named for human Neil Armstrong - the first person to walk on the moon.

The Lunadrome

A state-of-the-art athletic stadium this has been the site of several Federation-wide competitions, as well as Earth's Olympics (revived in 2115). We encourage visitors to Luna to enjoy one of the many sporting events hosted at the Lunadrome.

Reference(s)

  • Isaacs, Ross A., et al. A Cadet's Guide to Sector 001, New York: Last Unicorn Games, 1999.