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| − | The names of the Briar Patch's stellar contents and neighbors originates from a [[computer]] displayed [[okudagram]], which, while not clearly seen onscreen, was reproduced in [[The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection]] by [[Terry Erdmann]]. |
+ | The names of the Briar Patch's stellar contents and neighbors originates from a [[computer]] displayed [[okudagram]], which, while not clearly seen onscreen, was reproduced in ''[[The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection]]'' by [[Terry J. Erdmann]]. |
According to the (non-[[canon]]) ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', written by [[Geoffrey Mandel]], the Briar Patch is located in the [[Beta Quadrant]], near [[Risa]] and the [[Goren system]]. However, the ''Star Charts'' also depict Klach D'Kel Brakt as being a Klingon planet near the [[Romulan]] border, since the book was released before "The Augments" was aired. |
According to the (non-[[canon]]) ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', written by [[Geoffrey Mandel]], the Briar Patch is located in the [[Beta Quadrant]], near [[Risa]] and the [[Goren system]]. However, the ''Star Charts'' also depict Klach D'Kel Brakt as being a Klingon planet near the [[Romulan]] border, since the book was released before "The Augments" was aired. |
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The Briar Patch in 2375
The Briar Patch or Klach D'Kel Brakt, which is its original Klingon name, is a region in Sector 441 containing dangerous space matter including the remains of supernovae, false vacuum fluctuations, metaphasic radiation and at least two habitable planets, one of which is a Ba'ku settlement. Ships in the vicinity must travel at less than one-third impulse power to avoid overheating the vessel's impulse manifolds. The colloquial "Briar Patch" name used in the Federation was first coined by criminal geneticist Arik Soong in the 22nd century, a reference to the Br'er Rabbit of the 1880s Uncle Remus stories written by Joel Chandler Harris of Earth.
The area known as the Briar Patch contains the stars SNC 461206 and UFC 8177. In the surrounding area, SNR 093120, UFC 9364, NGC 2812 and QSR 390021 are all visible on star charts of sector 441.
In May of 2154, Soong suggested the cloud as a hiding place for himself and a group of Augments aboard a stolen Klingon Bird-of-Prey, but his suggestion was rejected by Malik,
Arik Soong shows the Augments the Briar Patch in 2154
the self-appointed leader of the Augments. (ENT: "The Augments")
A Son'a battle cruiser on the edge of a metreon gas explosion in the Briar Patch
In 2271, the region was the site of the celebrated Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt, where Dahar Master Kor led the Klingon Empire in a glorious victory over the Romulan Star Empire. Nearly a century later, Kor was still fond of re-playing the battle in holosuites. (DS9: "Blood Oath")
By the 24th century, the region was part of Federation space. In 2375, the Briar Patch was the scene of the Battle of the Briar Patch between the Federation starship USS Enterprise-E and Son'a ships, following the discovery of a plot to relocate the Ba'ku. (Star Trek: Insurrection")
Background
The names of the Briar Patch's stellar contents and neighbors originates from a computer displayed okudagram, which, while not clearly seen onscreen, was reproduced in The Secrets of Star Trek: Insurrection by Terry J. Erdmann.
According to the (non-canon) Star Trek: Star Charts, written by Geoffrey Mandel, the Briar Patch is located in the Beta Quadrant, near Risa and the Goren system. However, the Star Charts also depict Klach D'Kel Brakt as being a Klingon planet near the Romulan border, since the book was released before "The Augments" was aired.