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Class A - Geothermal

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AGE: 0-2 billion years old

DIAMETER: 1,000 - 10,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone/Ecosphere/Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Partially molten, very hot
ATMOSPHERE: Carbon dioxide, hydrogen
EVOLUTION: Cools to become Class Cv LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Gothos
Class A planets are very small, barren worlds rife with volcanic activity. This activity
traps carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and keeps temperatures on Class A planets very
hot, no matter the location in a star system. When the volcanic activity ceases, the planet "dies" and is then
considered a Class C planet.

Class B - Geomorteus

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AGE: 0-10 billion years old

DIAMETER: 1,000 - 10,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone
SUFRACE: Partially molten
ATMOSPHERE: Extremely tenuous
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Mercury, Nebhilum
Class B planets are generally small worlds located within a star system's Hot Zone.
Highly unsuited for humanoid life, Class B planets have thin atmospheres composed primarily of helium and
sodium. The surface is molten and highly unstable; temperatures range from 450 in the daylight, to nearly -200
at night. No life forms have ever been observed on Class B planetoids.

Class C - Geoinactive
AGE: 2-10 billion years old
DIAMETER: 1,000 - 10,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone/Ecosphere/Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Barren

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ATMOSPHERE: None
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Psi 2000
When all volcanic activity on a Class A planet ceases, it is considered Class C. Essentially dead, these small worlds
have cold, barren surfaces and possess no geological activity.

Class D - Dwarf
AGE: 2-10 billion years old
DIAMETER: 100 - 4,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone/Ecosphere/Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Barren and cratered
ATMOSPHERE: None or very tenuous
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Pluto, Ceres, Eredas-Il
Also known as Plutonian objects, these tiny worlds are composed primarily of ice and are
generally not considered true planets. Many moons and asteroids are considered Class D, as are the larger
objects in a star system's Kuiper Belt. Most are not suitable for humanoid life, though many can be colonized via
pressure domes.

Class E - Geoplastic
AGE: 0-2 billion years old
DIAMETER: 10,000 - 15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: Molten, high surface temp.
ATMOSPHERE: Hydrogen compounds
EVOLUTION: Cools to become Class F
LIFE FORMS: Carbon cycle
EXAMPLES: Excalbia
Class E planets represent the earliest stage in the evolution of a habitable planet. The
core and crust is completely molten, making the planets susceptible to solar winds and radiation and subject to
extremely high surface temperatures. The atmosphere is very thin, composed of hydrogen and helium. As the
surface cools, the core and crust begin to harden, and the planet evolves into a Class F world.

Class F - Geometallic
AGE: 1-3 billion years old
DIAMETER: 10,000 - 15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: Volcanic, barren
ATMOSPHERE: Carbon dioxide, ammonia, methane
EVOLUTION: Cools to become Class G
LIFE FORMS: Bacteria
EXAMPLES: Janus IV
A Class E planet makes the transition to Class F once the crust and core have begun to
harden. Volcanic activity is also commonplace on Class F worlds; the steam expelled from volcanic eruptions
eventually condenses into water, giving rise to shallow seas in which simple bacteria thrive. When the planet's
core is sufficiently cool, the volcanic activity ceases and the planet is considered Class G.

Class G - Geocrystalline
AGE: 3-4 billion years old
DIAMETER: 10,000 - 15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere

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SUFRACE: Rocky, mostly barren

ATMOSPHERE: Carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen
EVOLUTION: Cools to Class H, K, L, M, N O, P
LIFE FORMS: Vegetation, simple organisms
EXAMPLES: Delta Vega
After the core of a Class F planet is sufficiently cool, volcanic activity lessens and the
planet is considered Class G. Oxygen and nitrogen are present in some abundance in the atmosphere, giving rise
to increasingly complex organisms such as primitive vegetation like algae, and animals similar to sponges and
jellyfish. As the surface cools, a Class G planet can evolve into a Class H, K, L, M, N, O, or P class world.

Class H - Desert
AGE: 4-10 billion years old
DIAMETER: 8,000 - 15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: Hot, arid; >20% surface water
ATMOSPHERE: Oxygen, nitrogen, argon, metals
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Drought-resistant plants/animals
EXAMPLES: Dimovius, Nimbus III, Corneria, Ocampa
A planet is considered Class H if less than 20% of its surface is water. Though many
Class H worlds are covered in sand, it is not required to be considered a desert; it must, however, receive little
in the way of precipitation. Drought-resistant plants and animals are common on Class H worlds, and many are
inhabited by humanoid populations. Most Class H worlds are hot and arid, but conditions can vary greatly.

Class I - Ice Giant (Uranian)

AGE: 2-10 billion years old
DIAMETER: 30,000 - 100,000 km
LOCATION: Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Rock, ice, methane, ammonia
ATMOSPHERE: Hydrogen, helium
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Uranus, Neptune, Q'tahL
Also known as Uranian planets, these gaseous giants have vastly different compositions
from other giant worlds; the core is mostly rock and ice surrounded by a tenuous layers of methane, water, and
ammonia. Additionally, the magnetic field is sharply inclined to the axis of rotation. Class I planets typically form
on the fringe of a star system.

Class J - Gas Giant (Jovian)

AGE: 2-10 billion years old
DIAMETER: 50,000 - 500,000 km
LOCATION: Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Liquid metallic hydrogen
ATMOSPHERE: Hydrogen, helium
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Jupiter, Saturn
Class J planets are massive spheres of liquid and gaseous hydrogen, with small cores of
metallic hydrogen. Their atmospheres are extremely turbulent, with wind speeds in the most severe storms
reaching 600 kph. Many Class J planets also possess impressive ring systems, composed primarily of rock, dust,
and ice. They form in the Cold Zone of a star system, though typically much closer than Class I planets.

Class K - Adaptable

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AGE: 4-10 billion years old

DIAMETER: 5,000 - 10,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: Barren, little surface water
ATMOSPHERE: Thin, mostly carbon dioxide
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Primitive single-cell organisms
EXAMPLES: Mars, Mudd
Though similar in appearance to Class H worlds, Class K planets lack the robust
atmosphere of their desert counterparts. Though rare, primitive single-celled organisms have been known to
exist, though more complex life never evolves. Humanoid colonization is, however, possible through the use of
pressure domes and in some cases, terraforming.

Class L - Marginal
AGE: 4-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 10,000-15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: Rocky; little surface water
ATMOSPHERE: Argon, oxygen, trace elements
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Limited to vegetation
EXAMPLES: Alarin III, Ciden II, Indri VII
Class L planets are typically rocky, forested worlds devoid of animal life. They are,
however, well-suited for humanoid colonization and are prime candidates for terraforming. Water is typically
scarce, and if less than 20% of the surface is covered in water, the planet is considered Class H.

Class M - Terrestrial
AGE: 3-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 10,000-15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: Abundant surface water; temperate climate
ATMOSPHERE: Nitrogen, oxygen, argon
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Vegetation, animal, & humanoid
EXAMPLES: Earth, Cardassia, Kalidar, Vulcan
Class M planets are robust and varied worlds composed primarily of silicate rocks, and
are highly suited for humanoid life. To be considered Class M, between 20% and 80% of the surface must be
covered in water; it must have a breathable oxygen- nitrogen atmosphere and temperate climate.

Class N - Reducing
AGE: 3-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 10,000-15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: Barren; high temperatures
ATMOSPHERE: carbon dioxide and sulfides
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES:Venus
Though frequently found in the Ecosphere, Class N planets are not conducive to life.
The terrain is barren, with surface temperatures in excess of 500 and an atmospheric pressure more than 90
times that of a Class-M world. Additionally, the atmosphere is very dense and composed of carbon dioxide; water
exists only in the form of thick,vaporous clouds that shroud most of the planet.

Class O - Pelagic

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AGE: 3-10 billion years

DIAMETER: 10,000-15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: 80% water, archipelagos
ATMOSPHERE: Nitrogen, oxygen, argon
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Cetacean, humanoid, animal
EXAMPLES: Azati Prime, Ka'Tula Prime, Zirat
Any planet with more than 80% of the surface covered in water is considered Class O.
These worlds are usually very warm and possess vast cetacean populations in addition to tropical vegetation and
animal life. Though rare, humanoid populations have also formed on Class O planets.

Class P - Glaciated
AGE: 3-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 10,000-15,000 km
LOCATION: Ecosphere
SUFRACE: 80% frozen water, cold
ATMOSPHERE: Nitrogen, oxygen
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Vegetation, animal, & humanoid
EXAMPLES:Andoria, Exo III, Rebena Te Ra, Rura Penthe
Any planet whose surface is more than 80% frozen is considered Class P. These
glaciated worlds are typically very cold, with temperatures rarely exceeding the freezing point. Though not
prime conditions for life, hearty plants and animals are not uncommon, and some species, such as the Aenar and
the Andorians, have evolved on Class P worlds.

Class Q - Variable
AGE: 2-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 4,000-15,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone/Ecosphere/Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Molten, frozen, jungle, etc
ATMOSPHERE: Very tenuous to very dense
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Genesis Planet
These rare planetoids typically develop with a highly eccentric orbit, or near stars with
a variable output. As such, conditions on the planet's surface are widely varied. Deserts and rain forests exist
within a few kilometers of each other, while glaciers can simultaneously lie very near the equator. Given the
constant instability, is virtually impossible for life to exist on Class-Q worlds

Class R - Rogue
AGE: 2-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 4,000-15,000 kmv LOCATION: Interstellar space
SUFRACE: Temperate
ATMOSPHERE: Primarily volcanic outgassing
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Non-photosynthetic plants, animals
EXAMPLES: Dakala, Veneihm, Founders' Homeworld (prior to 2371)
A Class R planet usually forms within a star system, but at some point in its evolution,
the planet is expelled, likely the result of a catastrophic asteroid impact. The shift
radically changes the planet's evolution; many planets merely die, but geologically active planets can sustain a
habitable surface via volcanic outgassing and geothermal venting.

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Class S - Gas Supergiant

AGE: 2-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 500,000-100,000,000 km
LOCATION: Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Liquid metallic hydrogen
ATMOSPHERE: Hydrogen and helium
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Tethe-Alla IV
Aside from their immense size, Class S planets are very similar to their Class J
counterparts, with liquid metallic hydrogen cores surrounded by a hydrogen and helium atmosphere.

Class T - Gas Ultragiant

AGE: 2-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 50,000,000 - 120,000,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone/Cold Zone
SUFRACE: Liquid hydrogen, deuterium
ATMOSPHERE: Hydrogen and helium
EVOLUTION: Can evolve into red dwarf stars
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Diadem, Tethe-Alla V
Class T planets represent the upper limits of planetary masses. Most exist within a star
system's Cold Zone and are very similar to Class S and J planets. However, Class T planets occasionally form
within a star system's Hot Zone. If they are sufficiently massive (13 times more massive than Jupiter),
deuterium ignites nuclear fusion within the core, and the planet becomes a red dwarf star, creating a binary star
system.

Class X - Chthonian
AGE: 2-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 1,000-10,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone
SUFRACE: Barren, extremely hot
ATMOSPHERE: None
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: None
EXAMPLES: Osirus
Class X planets are the result of a failed Class T planet in a star system's Hot Zone.
Instead of becoming a gas giant or red dwarf star, a Class X planet was stripped of its hydrogen/ helium
atmosphere. The result is a small, barren world similar to a Class B planet, but with no atmosphere and an
extremely dense, metal-rich core

Class Y - Demon
AGE: 2-10 billion years
DIAMETER: 10,000-15,000 km
LOCATION: Hot Zone
SUFRACE: Barren; extremely hot
ATMOSPHERE: Turbulent, with toxic radiation
EVOLUTION: N/A
LIFE FORMS: Mimetic
EXAMPLES: Planet Hell (Delta Quadrant)
Perhaps the most environmentally unfriendly planets in the galaxy, Class Y planets are
toxic to life in every way imaginable. The atmosphere is saturated with toxic radiation, temperatures are

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