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Memory Alpha (also called The Memory Planet) was an inhabited planetoid. This was the home for a Federation central library.

In 2293, the location of Memory Alpha in the Milky Way Galaxy was labeled in a star chart that was in Captain James T. Kirk's quarters aboard the USS Enterprise-A. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, okudagram)

History

The Federation built a central library on an unnamed planetoid. The library would hold the total cultural history and scientific knowledge of all planetary Federation members. During assembly, the library wasn't installed with protective shields as this was considered inappropriate for a facility dedicated to academic research.

In the 2240s, Brian Vogt Raymond was born on this planetoid. (TNG-R: "The Neutral Zone", okudagram)

As of 2269, the library complex was an array consisting of five large and seven smaller domes on the surface of the planetoid. Aside from the technicians, the occupants of Memory Alpha varied with the number of scholars, researchers, and scientists from various Federation planets who were using the computer complex at any given time.

In that year, the USS Enterprise was en route to transfer newly-designed equipment to Memory Alpha. Lieutenant Mira Romaine was on her first deep space assignment to supervise the transport from the emergency manual monitor. Before the arrival of the Enterprise, Memory Alpha was attacked by the non-corporeal Zetarians.

While the Zetarians were attempting to take over the bodies of the personnel of Memory Alpha, they managed to cause extensive damage to the complex. The memory core of the computer, called the central brain, was burned out. The energy generator was rendered inoperative. All occupants of the complex died from brain damage caused by resisting the mind control efforts of the Zetarians. After the Zetarians were destroyed, the Enterprise returned to Memory Alpha to begin repairs. (TOS: "The Lights of Zetar")

Appendices

Background information

According to Michael Okuda, "Based on the size and spacing of the windows, I'd estimate that each of the domes must be similar to the Superdome." He also stated "If you look very closely at the far left dome, you might notice a small blue patch on the top of the dome. That's the Memory Alpha emblem." [1]

As evidenced by the first draft script of TNG: "Relics", Memory Alpha was originally to have been cited as the location of the Fleet Museum. However, all mention of Memory Alpha was removed from the episode by the time the final draft of the script was issued. [2]

According to Star Trek Maps (p. 27 & chart D), Memory Alpha was established for the Federation Centennial celebration and opened to the general public two years later. The library computer was only partially destroyed by the Zetarians and was overhauled after the attack. The resident population was six hundred. Memory Alpha had a small moon called Arsende.

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"), Memory Alpha was located in the Alpha Quadrant.

Apocrypha

The Memory Alpha facility is mentioned in the 1988 novel sequel to "The Lights of Zetar", Memory Prime. Memory Alpha is also referred to in Boogeymen, and research done at the complex was referenced in Demons of Air and Darkness and Preserver. Memory Alpha is mentioned in Losing the Peace.

In the comic Star Trek: Countdown, information from Memory Alpha was restricted while Nero was searching through the historical files on the USS Enterprise-E.

In the video game Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen, Jadzia Dax consults the Memory Alpha database for information on the Grigari.

By 2409, in the game Star Trek Online, the complex expanded to circumnavigate the planetoid. Memory Alpha was located in the Alpha Centauri sector block.

External link

Memory Alpha at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works

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+'''Memory Alpha''' (also called '''The Memory Planet''') was an [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[planetoid]]. This was the home for a [[Federation]] central [[library]].
+In [[2293]], the location of Memory Alpha in the [[Milky Way Galaxy]] was labeled in a [[star chart]] that was in [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]]'s [[quarters]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}}. ({{film|6}}, ''[[okudagram]]'')
-[[File:Star-chart alpha-beta quadrant.jpg|thumb|A [[Federation]] [[star chart]] depicting the location of Memory Alpha]]
-'''Memory Alpha''' (also called The Memory Planet) was a [[Federation]] [[planetoid]]. ({{TOS|The Lights of Zetar}}) The location of Memory Alpha was shown on a Federation [[star chart]] in [[2293]]. It was located near [[Sol]] and [[Sirius]]. ({{film|6}})
+== History ==
-{{bginfo|This chart was seen again in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' episode ''[[Conspiracy (episode)|Conspiracy]]'', set in [[2364]].}}
+The Federation built a central library on an unnamed planetoid. The library would hold the total [[culture|cultural]] [[history]] and [[science|scientific]] knowledge of all [[planet]]ary Federation members. During assembly, the library wasn't installed with protective shields as this was considered inappropriate for a facility dedicated to academic research.
+In the [[2240s]], {{dis|Brian Vogt Raymond|III}} was born on this planetoid. ({{TNG-R|The Neutral Zone}}, okudagram)
-Memory Alpha was also the name of the [[library]] complex set up on the planetoid, containing an archive of the total [[Culture|cultural]] [[history]] and [[Science|scientific]] knowledge of all planetary [[Federation members]]. The library was assembled for academic purposes only. No defensive [[Deflector shield|shielding]] was installed, as the information was available to anyone in the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. ({{TOS|The Lights of Zetar}})
+As of 2269, the library complex was an array consisting of five large and seven smaller domes on the surface of the planetoid. Aside from the technicians, the occupants of Memory Alpha varied with the number of scholars, researchers, and [[scientist]]s from various Federation planets who were using the computer complex at any given time.
-== History ==
-[[File:Memory Alpha technicians and landing party.jpg|thumb|An ''Enterprise'' landing party investigates the deaths of Memory Alpha technicians]]
-As of [[2269]], the library complex was an array consisting of five large and seven smaller domes on the surface of the planetoid. Aside from the technicians, the occupants of Memory Alpha varied with the number of scholars, researchers, and [[scientist]]s from various [[Federation]] [[planet]]s who were using the computer complex at any given time.
-In 2269, The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} was ''en route'' to transfer newly-designed equipment to Memory Alpha. [[Lieutenant]] [[Mira Romaine]] was on her first deep space assignment to supervise the transport from the [[emergency manual monitor]]. Before the arrival of the ''Enterprise'', Memory Alpha was attacked by the [[non-corporeal species|non-corporeal]] [[Zetarian]]s.
+In that year, the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} was ''en route'' to transfer newly-designed equipment to Memory Alpha. [[Lieutenant]] [[Mira Romaine]] was on her first deep space assignment to supervise the transport from the [[emergency manual monitor]]. Before the arrival of the ''Enterprise'', Memory Alpha was attacked by the [[non-corporeal species|non-corporeal]] [[Zetarian]]s.
 While the Zetarians were attempting to take over the bodies of the personnel of Memory Alpha, they managed to cause extensive damage to the complex. The memory core of the computer, called the central brain, was burned out. The energy generator was rendered inoperative. All occupants of the complex died from [[brain]] damage caused by resisting the mind control efforts of the Zetarians. After the Zetarians were destroyed, the ''Enterprise'' returned to Memory Alpha to begin repairs. ({{TOS|The Lights of Zetar}})
+<gallery>
+File:The Explored Galaxy.jpg|The location of Memory Alpha in "The Explored Galaxy" star chart
+File:Memory Alpha technicians and landing party.jpg|An ''Enterprise'' landing party investigates the deaths of Memory Alpha technicians
+File:Clare Raymond family tree, remastered 04.jpg|Memory Alpha on the Raymond family tree
+</gallery>
 == Appendices ==
 === See also ===
+* [[Memory Alpha Cultural Institute]]
 * [[Memory Delta]]
 * [[Memory Gamma]]
 === Background information ===
-According to [[Michael Okuda]]: "''Based on the size and spacing of the windows, I'd estimate that each of the domes must be similar to the {{w|Louisiana Superdome|Superdome}}.''" also "''If you look very closely at the far left dome, you might notice a small blue patch on the top of the dome. That's the Memory Alpha emblem.''" [http://trekmovie.com/2008/06/05/preview-images-from-lights-of-zetar-remastered/]
+According to [[Michael Okuda]], "''Based on the size and spacing of the windows, I'd estimate that each of the domes must be similar to the {{w|Louisiana Superdome|Superdome}}.''" He also stated "''If you look very closely at the far left dome, you might notice a small blue patch on the top of the dome. That's the Memory Alpha emblem.''" {{TrekMovie.com|2008/06/05/preview-images-from-lights-of-zetar-remastered/}}
+As evidenced by the first draft script of {{TNG|Relics}}, Memory Alpha was originally to have been cited as the location of the [[Fleet Museum]]. However, all mention of Memory Alpha was removed from the episode by the time the final draft of the script was issued. {{st-minutiae|resources/scripts/230.txt}}
+According to ''[[Star Trek Maps]]'' (p. 27 & chart D), Memory Alpha was established for the Federation Centennial celebration and opened to the general public two years later. The library computer was only partially destroyed by the Zetarians and was overhauled after the attack. The resident population was six hundred. Memory Alpha had a small moon called Arsende.
+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"), Memory Alpha was located in the Alpha Quadrant.
-The ''[[Star Trek Maps]]'' (page 27) states that Memory Alpha was established for the Federation Centennial celebration and opened to the general public two years later. The library computer was only partially destroyed by the Zetarians and was overhauled after the attack. The resident population is six hundred. The ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' places Memory Alpha in the [[Alpha Quadrant]], approximately twenty light years away from Sol, but still within [[Sector 001]].
 === Apocrypha ===
-The Memory Alpha facility is mentioned in the {{y|1988}} [[novels|novel]] sequel to "The Lights of Zetar", ''[[Memory Prime]]''. Memory Alpha is also referred to in ''[[Boogeymen]]'', and research done at the complex was referenced in ''[[Demons of Air and Darkness]]'' and ''[[Captain's Blood]].'' Memory Alpha is mentioned in ''[[Losing the Peace]]''.
+The Memory Alpha facility is mentioned in the {{y|1988}} [[novels|novel]] sequel to "The Lights of Zetar", ''[[Memory Prime]]''. Memory Alpha is also referred to in ''[[Boogeymen]]'', and research done at the complex was referenced in ''[[Demons of Air and Darkness]]'' and ''[[Preserver]].'' Memory Alpha is mentioned in ''[[Losing the Peace]]''.
-In the [[Comics|comic]] ''[[Star Trek: Countdown]]'', information from Memory Alpha was restricted while [[Nero]] was searching through the historical files on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}.
+In the [[comics|comic]] ''[[Star Trek: Countdown]]'', information from Memory Alpha was restricted while [[Nero]] was searching through the historical files on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}.
 In the [[video game]] ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen]]'', [[Jadzia Dax]] consults the Memory Alpha database for information on the Grigari.
-By 2409, in the game ''[[Star Trek Online]]'',  the complex expanded to circumnavigate the planetoid. The facility functions as a hub for ''crafting'' in the game, used to fabricate more advanced versions of standard items (equipment, weapons and such) as well as data sample storage. Memory Alpha is in the [[Alpha Centauri]] sector block, near the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]].
+By 2409, in the game ''[[Star Trek Online]]'',  the complex expanded to circumnavigate the planetoid. Memory Alpha was located in the [[Alpha Centauri]] sector block.
 === External link ===
-* {{NCwiki}}
+* {{mbeta}}
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