Merak II was the second planet of the Merak planetary system. Plant life on this planet was the source of the oxygen in the atmosphere. The atmosphere of this planet was capable of supporting humanoid life-forms. This was the homeworld for a warp capable humanoid species, the Merak II natives. Prior to 2269, Merak II was admitted to the Federation.
In 2269 the planet experienced a bacterial botanical plague. The plague was treated with a toxic ore, known as zenite, which was acquired by the USS Enterprise. (TOS: "The Cloud Minders")
In 2370, Quark claimed that Elim Garak had ordered a sizing scanner from Merak II from the Ferengi. (DS9: "The Wire")
Background
According to Startrek.com, the star Merak has been known since antiquity on Earth. This star system was located about 78 light years from the Sol system. The pronunciation for Merak was "MARE-ack". [1], [2]
Star Trek: Star Charts
- Merak II (Beta Ursae Majoris II): In 2378, Merak II was a Federation member. ("United Federation of Planets I")
- Merak system (Beta Ursae Majoris system): This was a binary star system. Merak A was an A class star with a magnitude of +3, which was ten times the brightness of Sol. Merak B was an A-class star. (pg. 47)
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