Beta Cabrini IV was the name given to a planet, the fourth planet of the Beta Cabrini system, located in the space of the galaxy's Alpha or Beta Quadrants. It was home to a Federation mining colony which had a population of 284.
History and specifics[]
Beta Cabrini IV had deposits of dilithium, duranium, berynium and dolacite. It was located far from the Klingon and Romulan Empires, so security was minimal. It was also known for its beautiful sunsets.
In the year 2268, Beta Cabrini IV was invaded by a group of Merkaan raiders led by Hamesaad Dreen to acquire its mineral wealth. A distress call was secretly sent and the USS Enterprise was assigned to answer it. Upon arrival, Spock contacted Dreen, who recognized him from an encounter years earlier in which he was disgraced. Desiring revenge, he agreed not to harm the Enterprise or the colonists if Spock beamed down to the planet. There, Dreen revealed that he planned to transport Spock to the planet's hills so he could hunt him down and kill him. Despite suffering from an illness contracted on Octavius IV, Spock managed to elude Dreen long enough for the colonists to defeat the Merkaans, allowing the Enterprise to capture Dreen. (TOS novel: Legacy)
Residents[]
- Rumiel Green
- Ron Gross
- Johansson
- Piniella
- Santelli
- Bradford Wayne