Taurus meta-genome

The Taurus meta-genome, discoverd by the USS Constellation (NCC-1017) in the area of space known as the Taurus Reach in 2263.

The incredibly complex DNA, originally found in a simple mold, contained millions of chromosomes, on a small number of which were needed for a mold, or any known life-form. The rest of the information contained in the DNA was a huge amount raw technological data the full extent of which is currently unknown. What is known is that information gained from the Taurus meta-genome led to the invention of the Project Genesis technology, and medical brakthroughs such as dermal regenerators.

Upon realizing the full potential of the meta-genome, Starfleet fastracked the building of the Vanguard station in the Taurus Reach in order to study this new discovery.

The meta-genome was created unknown thousands of years ago by the race known as the Shedai, when they went into a state of extended hibernation. The Shedai expected to use the information contained in the meta-genome to rebuild their ancient civization upon their awakening.

The meta-genome has been known to have been found on the worlds, Ravanar IV, Erilon, Palgrenax, and Gamma Tauri IV.