Tiburon

Tiburon is the third planet of seven orbiting Omega Fornacis A, a dim red dwarf in a binary star system. Somewhat larger than Earth, Tiburon has seven moons that harbor several colonies. The atmosphere on Tiburon is rich in oxygen and is somewhat thinner than those of most Class M worlds. It is the only habitable planet is its star system.

Tiburon is the homeworld of an advanced humanoid race (who call the planet Simeran in the native tongue) that is one of the most distant members of the Federation. Although the natives exhibit several physiological differences from the humanoid form, they are essentially human. Genetic analysis has revealed that the Tiburons are slightly mutated descendents of Terran humans giving credence to the world-seeding theory held in many circles.

The Simeran Sciences Academy is located in the planetary capital city of Onakk and is one of the most prestigious communications and electronics centers in the Federation. Simeran alumni have made important contributions to the body of Federation knowledge. Several of these scholars, such as Dr. Rota Sevrin and Professor Andrew Tempest, have authored textbooks currently in use at Starfleet Academy.

A specialist in communications, Dr. Sevrin also dealt in acoustics and electronics theory before it was discovered that he was a carrier of synthococcus novae, a highly contagious but controllable disease. As a result, his travel was limited strictly to technologically advanced worlds, which severely hampered his ability to continue the research that was his life. Eventually, Dr. Sevrin went mad and committed suicide.

Reference(s)

• Johnson, Shane. Star Trek: The Worlds of the Federation, New York: Pocket Books, 1989. ISBN: 0-671-66989-3.