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[[File:The Explored Galaxy.jpg|thumb|The location of Altair VI on "The Explored Galaxy" star chart]]
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'''Altair VI''' was the [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[sixth planets|sixth]] [[planet]] of the [[Altair system|Altair]] [[star system|system]]. The system was located in [[Sector 9]]. ({{TOS|Amok Time}})
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'''Altair VI''' was an [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[planet]]. It was the [[sixth planets|sixth]] planet of the [[Altair system|Altair]] planetary [[star system|system]]. The system was located in [[Sector 9]], which was a region of [[space]] in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. The planet was affiliated with the [[United Federation of Planets]]. This was one of three inhabited planets in this system; the others were [[Altair III]] and [[Altair IV]].
 
   
Despite a long interplanetary conflict in this system in the years before, Altair VI was well known for its excellent [[shore leave]] facilities in [[2267]]. In the same year a new [[president]] was to be inaugurated on the planet, an event of significant importance towards stability in the Altair system. The inauguration was expected to send [[shock wave]]s as far as the [[Klingon Empire]] and therefore was attended by three [[Starfleet]] [[starship]]s, including the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}. ({{TOS|Amok Time|Wolf in the Fold}}; {[film|6}}, ''production art''; {{TNG|Encounter at Farpoint}})
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Despite a long interplanetary conflict in this system in the years before, Altair VI was well known for its excellent [[shore leave]] facilities in [[2267]]. In the same year a new [[president]] was to be inaugurated on the planet, an event of significant importance towards stability in the Altair system. The inauguration was expected to send [[shock wave]]s as far as the [[Klingon Empire]] and therefore was attended by three [[Starfleet]] [[starship]]s, including the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}. ({{TOS|Amok Time}})
   
 
In [[2285]], Altair VI was a part of the [[Kobayashi Maru scenario|Kobayashi Maru simulation]] at [[Starfleet Academy]]; the ''[[Kobayashi Maru]]'' claimed to be nineteen periods out of Altair VI. ({{film|2}})
 
In [[2285]], Altair VI was a part of the [[Kobayashi Maru scenario|Kobayashi Maru simulation]] at [[Starfleet Academy]]; the ''[[Kobayashi Maru]]'' claimed to be nineteen periods out of Altair VI. ({{film|2}})
   
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In [[2293]], the location of Altair VI in the [[Milky Way Galaxy]] was labeled in the [[star chart]] "The Explored Galaxy", which was on display in [[James T. Kirk]]'s [[quarters]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}}. ({{film|6}}, ''[[okudagram]]'')
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File:Star-chart alpha-beta quadrant.jpg|The location of Altair VI on "The Explored Galaxy" wall chart
 
File:Benjamin Maxwells tactical monitor.jpg|The location of Altair III on the tactical situation monitor
 
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{{bginfo|"AL-tair" was the pronunciation for this planet's name from the {{st-minutiae|resources/scripts/462.txt|script}} pronunciation guide for {{e|Prophet Motive}}.|According to {{st.com|altair-vi|StarTrek.com}}, Altair VI was the "center of the Altair system."|According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' ("United Federation of Planets I") and the ''[[Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library]]'' ("Federation Historical Highlights, 2161-2385"), Altair VI (Alpha Aquilae VI) was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]].}}
{{bginfo|"The Explored Galaxy" was a map of charted space in the Alpha Quadrant. The Altair system, represented by Altair VI, was located between the [[Tholian Assembly]] and [[Romulus]]. Both locations were identified in {{DS9|The Search, Part II|Call to Arms}} as being located in the Alpha Quadrant.This chart was also seen in several ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episodes set in the [[24th century]], from the year [[2364]] to [[2370]]. These were {{TNG|Conspiracy|The Measure Of A Man|The Emissary|The Mind's Eye|The Game}}, and {{DS9|In the Hands of the Prophets|Cardassians}}.|According to the [[StarTrek.com]] web site, Altair VI was the "center of the Altair system." ''{{st.com|altair-vi|}}}}
 
   
 
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Revision as of 03:51, 8 March 2016

The Explored Galaxy

The location of Altair VI on "The Explored Galaxy" star chart

Altair VI was the inhabited sixth planet of the Altair system. The system was located in Sector 9. (TOS: "Amok Time")

Despite a long interplanetary conflict in this system in the years before, Altair VI was well known for its excellent shore leave facilities in 2267. In the same year a new president was to be inaugurated on the planet, an event of significant importance towards stability in the Altair system. The inauguration was expected to send shock waves as far as the Klingon Empire and therefore was attended by three Starfleet starships, including the USS Enterprise. (TOS: "Amok Time")

In 2285, Altair VI was a part of the Kobayashi Maru simulation at Starfleet Academy; the Kobayashi Maru claimed to be nineteen periods out of Altair VI. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

In 2293, the location of Altair VI in the Milky Way Galaxy was labeled in the star chart "The Explored Galaxy", which was on display in James T. Kirk's quarters aboard the USS Enterprise-A. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, okudagram)

"AL-tair" was the pronunciation for this planet's name from the script pronunciation guide for "Prophet Motive".
According to StarTrek.com, Altair VI was the "center of the Altair system."
According to the Star Trek: Star Charts ("United Federation of Planets I") and the Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library ("Federation Historical Highlights, 2161-2385"), Altair VI (Alpha Aquilae VI) was located in the Alpha Quadrant.

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