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'''Ariannus''' was a [[Federation]] [[Class M|M-class]] [[planet]] in the [[Beta Quadrant]]. It was a vital transfer point for commercial traffic, and had a population of billions. ({{TOS|Let That Be Your Last Battlefield}}, {{TNG|Conspiracy}})
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'''Ariannus''' was a [[Federation]] [[Class M|M-class]] [[planet]] and a vital transfer point for commercial traffic lanes. In the [[23rd century]], it had a population of one billion. ({{TOS|Let That Be Your Last Battlefield}}) The location of Ariannus was depicted on a Federation [[star chart]]. It was located near [[Beta Niobe]]. ({{TNG|Conspiracy}})
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[[File:Star-chart alpha-beta quadrant.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Federation]] [[star chart]] depicting the location of Ariannus]]
 
In [[2268]], Ariannus was infected by a [[bacteria]]l invasion that threatened to destroy all life on the planet. The crew of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} conducted an orbital decontamination mission to save the planet's inhabitants. ({{TOS|Let That Be Your Last Battlefield}})
 
In [[2268]], Ariannus was infected by a [[bacteria]]l invasion that threatened to destroy all life on the planet. The crew of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} conducted an orbital decontamination mission to save the planet's inhabitants. ({{TOS|Let That Be Your Last Battlefield}})
{{bginfo|Ariannus was mentioned as a small note on a very large [[star chart]] graphic created for {{TNG|Conspiracy}}. It was the image behind the chair in the room where [[Dexter Remmick]] was killed. It appeared to be located within an outlined block, which may indicate that it was surrounded or was even a part of [[Federation]] territory at the time. It appeared to be near [[Beta Niobe]].|In the episode, [[Captain]] [[James Kirk]] said, when speaking to [[Bele]], ''...you are new to this part of the galaxy, which is governed by the United Federation of Planets.'' This would support the theory that the blocks represent areas under the Federation sphere of influence.}}
 
   
 
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Ariannus was a Federation M-class planet and a vital transfer point for commercial traffic lanes. In the 23rd century, it had a population of one billion. (TOS: "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield") The location of Ariannus was depicted on a Federation star chart. It was located near Beta Niobe. (TNG: "Conspiracy")

File:Star-chart alpha-beta quadrant.jpg

A Federation star chart depicting the location of Ariannus

In 2268, Ariannus was infected by a bacterial invasion that threatened to destroy all life on the planet. The crew of the USS Enterprise conducted an orbital decontamination mission to save the planet's inhabitants. (TOS: "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield")

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