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Archer IV was an inhabited M-class planet orbiting the primary 61 Ursae Majoris. The system was located less than ninety light years from the Sol system. The planet had two moons. Named for Starfleet Captain Jonathan Archer, the planet was the first M-class, Earth-like world surveyed by the crew of the starship Enterprise NX-01 in 2151.

Boasting a fertile landscape dominated by vast grasslands and snow-topped mountains, Archer IV was inhabited by a wide array of animal life, including nocturnal marsupials, scorpion-like arachnids, self-illuminating insects, and fish. The planet, however, supported no indigenous intelligent lifeforms upon its discovery.

The first Earth creature to set foot on the planet was Porthos, Captain Archer's dog, followed moments later by Archer himself.

Initial landing parties in 2151 experienced rapidly changing weather patterns and fast-moving storms. Such inclement weather spread toxic pollen, released by the diverse fauna and flora, causing in Human and Vulcan visitors paranoia and decreased cognitive function. With no refuge from the effects of the pollen, the planet was considered to be uninhabitable. (ENT: "Strange New World", "Home", "Two Days and Two Nights")

Archer IV remained uninhabitable throughout the 22nd century. In the early 2200s, however, an antidote for the pollen was discovered. By 2268, more than seven hundred million people populated the planet. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II" production art)

In 2366, Archer IV was the destination of the Federation starship USS Enterprise-D following an investigation of a nearby radiation anomaly. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")

In 2371, the location of Archer IV was labeled in the star chart Data and Picard were studying in stellar cartography aboard the USS Enterprise-D. (Star Trek Generations, okudagram)

In an alternate timeline, Archer IV was the site of a battle in the Second Federation-Klingon War. The Enterprise-D engaged a number of Klingon warships, with the Enterprise emerging the victor. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")

Appendices

Background information

According to startrek.com, in the alternate timeline, the class of the Klingon warships was K'Vort-class battle cruisers. [1]

In "Two Days and Two Nights", the Enterprise, a NX-class starship, set a milestone in 2151 by becoming the first Starfleet ship to travel ninety light years from its homeworld. Archer IV was visited by the Enterprise prior to her historic feat.

Jonathan Archer personnel file — Mention of Archer IV in Archer's personnel file

The Star Trek: Enterprise fourth season episode "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II" revealed the connection between "Strange New World" and "Yesterday's Enterprise" through text in Jonathan Archer's personnel file. The original production artwork^(X) can be viewed at Written by Mike Sussman.com^(X) and indicated that the planet orbited 61 Ursae Majoris.

Prior to this connection being made, the Star Trek: Star Charts stated the planet to be Loracus Prime, which actually was a misinterpretation of a prop seen early in the episode "Strange New World". As a consequence, the star "Archer", which Archer IV supposedly orbited, was placed near Klingon territory several hundred light years away from Sol. (Pages 60 & 63)

Apocrypha

The DS9 novel The 34th Rule states Archer IV was the source of a beverage called Archerian slug wine. A species of slug-like creatures was seen in "Strange New World".

External link

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 |Class          = [[Class M|M]]
 |Type           = [[Planet]]
-|Satellites     = at least two [[moon]]s
+|Satellites     = two [[moon]]s
-|Native Species = Various land and sea life-forms
+|Native Species = Various land and sea lifeforms
-|Location       = [[61 Ursae Majoris]]<br/>[[Alpha Quadrant]]
+|Location       = In [[orbit]] of [[61 Ursae Majoris]]
 |Affiliation    = [[United Federation of Planets]]
 }}
-'''Archer IV''' was a [[Class M|M-class]] [[planet]] in the [[61 Ursae Majoris]] [[star system|system]]. This system, located relatively close to the [[Sol system]], was in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. Named for [[Earth]] [[Starfleet]] [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]], the planet was the first M-class, [[Earth]]-like world surveyed by the [[crew]] of the [[starship]] ''[[Enterprise (NX-01)|Enterprise]]'' in [[2151]].
+'''Archer IV''' was an [[inhabited planets|inhabited]] [[Class M|M-class]] [[planet]] [[orbit]]ing the [[star|primary]] [[61 Ursae Majoris]]. The system was located less than ninety [[light year]]s from the [[Sol system]]. The planet had two [[moon]]s. Named for [[Starfleet]] [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]], the planet was the first M-class, [[Earth]]-like world surveyed by the [[crew]] of the [[starship]] {{EnterpriseNX}} in [[2151]].
 Boasting a fertile landscape dominated by vast grasslands and [[snow]]-topped [[mountain]]s, Archer IV was inhabited by a wide array of [[animal]] life, including nocturnal [[mammal|marsupials]], [[scorpion]]-like [[arachnid]]s, self-illuminating [[insect]]s, and [[fish]]. The planet, however, supported no indigenous intelligent [[lifeform]]s upon its discovery.
-The first Earth creature to set foot on the planet was [[Porthos]], Captain Archer's dog, followed moments later by Archer himself.
+The first Earth creature to set foot on the planet was [[Porthos]], Captain Archer's [[dog]], followed moments later by Archer himself.
-Initial [[landing party|landing parties]] in 2151 experienced rapidly changing weather patterns and fast-moving [[storm]]s. Such inclement weather spread [[toxic]] [[pollen]], released by the diverse fauna and flora, causing in [[Human]] and [[Vulcan]] visitors paranoia and decreased cognitive function. With no refuge from the effects of the pollen, the planet was considered to be uninhabitable. ({{ENT|Strange New World|Home}})
+Initial [[landing party|landing parties]] in 2151 experienced rapidly changing weather patterns and fast-moving [[storm]]s. Such inclement weather spread [[toxic]] [[pollen]], released by the diverse fauna and flora, causing in [[Human]] and [[Vulcan]] visitors [[paranoia]] and decreased cognitive function. With no refuge from the effects of the pollen, the planet was considered to be uninhabitable. ({{ENT|Strange New World|Home|Two Days and Two Nights}})
-Archer IV remained uninhabitable throughout the [[22nd century]]. In the early [[2200s]], however, an antidote for the pollen was discovered. By [[2268]], more than seven hundred million people populated the planet. ({{ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}} ''production art'')
+Archer IV remained uninhabitable throughout the [[22nd century]]. In the early [[2200s]], however, an [[antidote]] for the pollen was discovered. By [[2268]], more than seven hundred million people populated the planet. ({{ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}} ''production art'')
-In [[2366]], Archer IV was the destination of the [[Federation]] starship {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} following an investigation of a nearby radiation [[anomaly]].  ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}})
+In [[2366]], Archer IV was the destination of the [[Federation]] starship {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} following an investigation of a nearby radiation [[anomaly]]. ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}})
-Archer IV appeared in the starchart [[Data]] and [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] were studying in [[Stellar Cartography]] in [[2371]]. ({{film|7}}, ''display graphic'')
+In [[2371]], the location of Archer IV was labeled in the [[star chart]] [[Data]] and [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]] were studying in [[stellar cartography]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}. ({{film|7}}, ''[[okudagram]]'')
-''In an [[alternate timeline]], Archer IV was the site of a battle in the [[Federation-Klingon War (alternate timeline)|Second Federation-Klingon War]]. The ''Enterprise''-D engaged a series of [[Klingon]] warships, with the ''Enterprise'' emerging the victor.'' ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}})
+''In an [[alternate timeline]], Archer IV was the site of a battle in the [[Federation-Klingon War (alternate timeline)|Second Federation-Klingon War]]. The ''Enterprise''-D engaged a number of [[Klingon]] warships, with the ''Enterprise'' emerging the victor.'' ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}})
 == Appendices ==
 === Background information ===
+According to startrek.com, in the alternate timeline, the class of the Klingon warships was {{class|K'Vort}} [[battle cruiser]]s. {{st.com|archer-iv|}}
-The ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' [[ENT Season 4|fourth season]] episode {{e|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}} revealed the connection between {{e|Strange New World}} and {{e|Yesterday's Enterprise}} through text in Jonathan Archer's [[personnel file]]. The [http://www.writtenbymikesussman.com/writtenbymikesussman/ArcherBio1.html original production artwork] can be viewed at [http://writtenbymikesussman.com/ WrittenByMikeSussman.com] and indicated that the planet orbited 61 Ursae Majoris.
+In {{e|Two Days and Two Nights}}, the {{NX|Enterprise}}, a {{Class|NX}} [[starship]], set a milestone in [[2151]] by becoming the first [[Starfleet]] ship to travel ninety light years from its homeworld. Archer IV was visited by the ''Enterprise'' prior to her historic feat.
-The star chart seen in "Generations" depicted the location of planets, stars, and star systems in the Alpha Quadrant. Based on the dimensions of the circles used to mark locations on the star chart seen in "Generations", this planet was located relatively near to the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}.
+[[File:Jonathan Archer personnel file.jpg|thumb|Mention of Archer IV in Archer's personnel file]]
+The ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' [[ENT Season 4|fourth season]] episode {{e|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}} revealed the connection between {{e|Strange New World}} and {{e|Yesterday's Enterprise}} through text in Jonathan Archer's [[personnel file]]. The {{wbms|ArcherBio1.html|original production artwork}} can be viewed at {{wbms}} and indicated that the planet orbited 61 Ursae Majoris.
 Prior to this connection being made, the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' stated the planet to be [[Loracus Prime]], which actually was a misinterpretation of a prop seen early in the episode "Strange New World". As a consequence, the star "Archer", which Archer IV supposedly orbited, was placed near Klingon territory several hundred [[light year]]s away from [[Sol]]. (Pages 60 & 63)
 === Apocrypha ===
-*The [[DS9]] novel ''[[The 34th Rule]]'' states Archer IV is the source of a beverage called Archerian slug wine. (Coincidently, a species of [[Unnamed non-humanoids (22nd_century)#Archer IV wildlife|slug-like creatures]] can actually be seen in {{e|Strange New World}})
+The [[DS9]] novel ''[[The 34th Rule]]'' states Archer IV was the source of a beverage called Archerian slug wine. A species of [[Unnamed non-humanoids (22nd century)#Archer IV wildlife|slug-like creatures]] was seen in "Strange New World".
 === External link ===