Mariposa

Mariposa was a class M planet in or near the Ficus sector of the Alpha Quadrant, and the site of a Human colony world founded in the early 22nd century. It was presumably named for the settlers' ship, the SS, and the settlers became known as Mariposans.

The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) visited Mariposa in 2365, having been told of the colony's existence by the survivors of Bringloid V. After learning that the Mariposans were at risk of dying out soon, it was agreed that the Bringloidi would be resettled on Mariposa as well. 

The USS Tubman paid a follow-up visit to Mariposa the following year, but the new joint government, now called the United Ficus Colony, dismissed them.

In 2376, the Bringloidi Prime Minister, Brenna Odell, contacted the Federation, demanding the removal of all advanced technology from Mariposa. The Starfleet Corps of Engineers vessel USS da Vinci was dispatched, and her crew was able to convince the United Ficus Colony leaders to avoid such a drastic change to their way of life. Shortly after, the USS Hammarskjöld was ordered to Mariposa on a mission for the Federation Diplomatic Corps.