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| − | + | | Name = Sigma Iotia II |
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| − | | Name= ''Horizon'' |
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| + | | OrbitalCap = USS Enterprise in orbit of Sigma Iotia II |
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| − | | Status= Destroyed |
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| − | | Datestatus= 2168 |
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| + | | Type = [[Planet]] |
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| + | | Native Species = [[Iotian]]s |
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| + | | Location = [[Sigma Iotia system]] |
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| − | + | '''Sigma Iotia II''' was the [[second planets|second]] [[planet]] in the [[Sigma Iotia system]], [[homeworld]] of the [[Iotian]]s. |
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| + | The [[Earth]] vessel ''[[Horizon (starship)|Horizon]]'' visited the planet and left behind a book called ''[[Chicago Mobs of the Twenties]]'' in [[2168]]. This book became so influential among the population that they completely mimicked the criminal underworld society of Prohibition-era [[Chicago]] on Earth. |
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| − | While there, the crew of the ''Horizon'' made [[first contact]] with the planets inhabitants, the [[Iotian]]s; a civilization that was in the beginning stages of industrialization. It was also reported that the Iotians were an extremely intelligent and somewhat imitative species. |
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| + | {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} came to visit Sigma Iotia II in [[2268]] in an effort to investigate the missing ''Horizon'' and undo the [[cultural contamination]] caused by its visit. ({{TOS|A Piece of the Action}}) |
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| − | The ''Horizon''{{'}}s contact came before the [[Prime Directive|Non-Interference Directive]] went into effect, and the ship inadvertently interfered with the normal evolution of the planet. The source of [[cultural contamination|contamination]] was a number of textbooks and technical manuals on how to make [[radio]] sets. The most damning was a text published in [[1992]], called "[[Chicago Mobs of the Twenties]]". This text would serve as the "[[Bible]]" of the Iotian culture for the decades to come. |
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| + | == Background == |
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| − | The ''Horizon'' was only equipped with conventional radio, in the days when only certain vessels had [[subspace communication]]. The ''Horizon'' was lost shortly after leaving Sigma Iotia II and [[Starfleet]] would only manage to receive her radio reports nearly a century later, in early [[2268]]. |
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| + | The original idea for celebrating ''Star Trek''{{'}}s [[anniversary#1996 (30th)|30th anniversary]] on [[DS9]] was to have the crew return to Sigma Iotia to find the Iotians imitating the [[TOS|original series]] crew. It would have been a tongue-in-cheek to the "typical" ''Star Trek'' fan. The idea was dropped in favor of what became {{e|Trials and Tribble-ations}}. The scenario was depicted in with the 1998 story "[[A Piece of Reaction]]" in the final issue of ''[[Star Trek Unlimited]]''. |
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| + | For the {{y|2007}} remastered edition of "A Piece of the Action", Sigma Iotia II was recreated with computer-generated imagery, making it a more realistic and Earth-like planet. |
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| − | A month later, the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} was dispatched to investigate the ''Horizon''{{'}}s reports, only to discover the break down of Iotian society that had occurred as a result of the ''Horizon''{{'}}s influence. Because the breakdown of Iotian society was the fault of a member of the Federation, the crew of the ''Enterprise'' was obligated to correct the ''Horizon''{{'}}s mistake. ({{TOS|A Piece of the Action}}) |
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| + | ==Apocrypha== |
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| − | {{bginfo|Several semi-official references, including the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'', refer to this vessel as the {{ShipClass|Daedalus}}, {{USS|Horizon}}, which was later seen as a [[model]] in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''. The dialog from "A Piece of the Action", however gives no clear evidence if the ship was that vessel or the [[freighter]] {{ECS|Horizon}} mentioned throughout ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''.}} |
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| + | According to the ''[[Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers]]'' short story "[[Fables of the Prime Directive]]", Sigma Iotia eventually joined the [[Federation]] after years of work behind the scenes by cultural specialists. |
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Revision as of 05:30, 8 September 2011
Sigma Iotia II was the second planet in the Sigma Iotia system, homeworld of the Iotians.
The Earth vessel Horizon visited the planet and left behind a book called Chicago Mobs of the Twenties in 2168. This book became so influential among the population that they completely mimicked the criminal underworld society of Prohibition-era Chicago on Earth.
USS Enterprise came to visit Sigma Iotia II in 2268 in an effort to investigate the missing Horizon and undo the cultural contamination caused by its visit. (TOS: "A Piece of the Action")
Background
The original idea for celebrating Star Trek's 30th anniversary on DS9 was to have the crew return to Sigma Iotia to find the Iotians imitating the original series crew. It would have been a tongue-in-cheek to the "typical" Star Trek fan. The idea was dropped in favor of what became "Trials and Tribble-ations". The scenario was depicted in with the 1998 story "A Piece of Reaction" in the final issue of Star Trek Unlimited.
For the 2007 remastered edition of "A Piece of the Action", Sigma Iotia II was recreated with computer-generated imagery, making it a more realistic and Earth-like planet.
Apocrypha
According to the Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers short story "Fables of the Prime Directive", Sigma Iotia eventually joined the Federation after years of work behind the scenes by cultural specialists.