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M-class planet(what does that mean?)
Posted: 2003-11-07 06:34pm
by FaxModem1
Ok, what exactly is an M-class planet and why is it called that?(I know that's what Earth is, but why Mensura class?)
Posted: 2003-11-07 06:36pm
by Spanky The Dolphin
It's part of an alphabetical classification system based on atmospheric and geological conditions of a planet.
Posted: 2003-11-07 06:53pm
by Jason von Evil
Maybe someone named Mensura came up with the definition of what an idle habitable planet is.
Posted: 2003-11-07 07:02pm
by neoolong
I'm pretty sure it's a Vulcan word. Maybe it means inhabitable by humanoids.
Posted: 2003-11-07 07:06pm
by TheDarkling
Minshara means suitable for humanoid life according to T'Pol.
Posted: 2003-11-08 01:38am
by Chris OFarrell
TheDarkling wrote:Minshara means suitable for humanoid life according to T'Pol.
Starfleet probably took it and shortened it to 'Class M' rather then 'Minshara class'
Posted: 2003-11-08 05:00am
by TheDarkling
Chris OFarrell wrote:TheDarkling wrote:Minshara means suitable for humanoid life according to T'Pol.
Starfleet probably took it and shortened it to 'Class M' rather then 'Minshara class'
That would be my guess.
Posted: 2003-11-08 07:42pm
by Eframepilot
Irrelevant Fun Fact: Dathomir in Star Wars is also a Class-M planet.
Posted: 2003-11-16 07:13pm
by PrinceofLowLight
I've seen M-class used to denote a livable planet in at least a bajillion video games. Never knew it all came from Trek.