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The '''Federation Science Council''' is a sub-group of the [[Federation Council]] which concerns itself with scientific research and policy within the [[United Federation of Planets]].
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The '''Federation Science Council''' is a sub-group of the [[Federation Council]] which concerns itself with [[science|scientific]] research and policy within the [[United Federation of Planets]].
   
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It consists of seven members. ({{n|DTI|Forgotten History}})
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Circa [[2267]], the Federation Science Council temporarily reclassified the planet [[Mestiko]] from [[class M]] to [[class L]]. ({{eb|TOS|sub=Mere Anarchy|The Centre Cannot Hold}})
  
   
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==Responsibilities==
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In [[2267]], the Federation Science Council completed [[Project Atlas]]. Council leader [[Lanugu]] developed [[biomagnetic recording]], a method of digitizing living beings and storing them within data modules. The technology was used to evacuate the planet [[Styra]], which was facing a world-threatening crisis. ({{c|TOS|The Hijacked Planet}})
  
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* It holds authority over scientific branches of [[Starfleet]] such as [[Starfleet Science Operations]] and [[UESPA]]. ({{n|DTI|Forgotten History}})
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* It offers needed resources and grants for projects that expand many aspects of scientific knowledge, ranging from particle [[physics]] to developing new alloys to [[Archeology|archeological]] expeditions. Fairly detailed proposals are expected before the Council allocates resources. ({{rpg|Decipher RPG|Aliens}}, {{n|TLE|Well of Souls}})
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* It appoints the [[director]] of [[Memory Alpha]]. ({{rpg|Decipher RPG|Worlds}})
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* It often conducts scientific and weapons prototype experiments aboard [[Federation]] [[starship]]s. ({{rpg|LUG|Star Trek: The Next Generation Core Game Book}})
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* It mandates certain Starfleet science missions, such as annual surveys of the [[Hobus Nebula]]. ({{n|STO|The Needs of the Many}})
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* It approves operational commands of certain science missions, such as [[Project Nexus]]. ({{n|TNG|The Stuff of Dreams}})
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* It finalizes planetary names. ({{n|ST|sub=Typhon Pact|Seize the Fire}})
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* It assigns letter designations to the [[technological/sociopolitical index]] of civilizations which are advanced ahead of the Federation. ({{rpg|FASA RPG|Game Operations Manual|The Basic Rule Book}})
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* It provides lawful oversight. ({{n|DTI|Watching the Clock}})
   
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==Particulars==
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In the [[2360s]], [[Hekaran]] scientists presented their claims that warp drive was damaging subspace to the Federation Science Council. The Council dismissed these claims until the Hekarans proved their theory in [[2370]] by creating a subspace rupture. This led to the Science Council's recommendation to the full Council that a Warp 5 "speed limit" be established. ({{e|TNG|Force of Nature}})
  
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===Councilors and members===
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====[[2260s]]====
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== Council Members ==
  
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=== 2260s ===
  
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There were at least 16 members of the Science Council during this period.
  
 
* [[Kleeg]]
  
* [[Kleeg]]
 
* [[Lanugu]]
  
* [[Lanugu]]
 
* [[D'vin Loctrill]]
  
* [[D'vin Loctrill]]
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* [[Sarah Roth]], junior member
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====[[2270s]]====
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* [[Vulcan]] - [[T’Nuri]] (chair)
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* [[Betelgeuse]] - [[Chuu’iik Hru’uith]]
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* [[Ithen]] - [[Danga Sitru]]
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* [[Makus III]] - [[Konahr Lutet]]
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* [[Mars]] - [[Chab jav Lorg]]
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* [[Regulus III]] - [[Maria Moi]]
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===Branches===
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* [[Department of Temporal Investigations]] ({{n|DTI|Watching the Clock}})
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===Subcommittees===
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* [[Federation Archaeology Council]] ({{rpg|FASA RPG|Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update}})
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* [[Chronal Assessment Committee]] ({{n|DTI|Watching the Clock}})
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:''The Council may also have some relationship to the [[Federation Science Bureau]].''
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===Facilities===
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* [[Paris]] ({{n|DTI|Forgotten History}})
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* [[Vandor IV]] research annex ({{n|DTI|Watching the Clock}})
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==History==
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In the [[23rd century]] the Council learned about the psychology behind [[Andorian]] hostility from work conducted by the [[Alpha Centauri Center for Psychological Studies]] on the [[planet]] [[Quarrel]]. ({{rpg|FASA RPG|The Federation}})
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It outfitted a [[mining]] facility on the [[Azha 7a]] [[asteroid]] with science labs full of advanced equipment to study indigenous microbial fossils found in subsurface frost. ({{n|TOS|sub=Vanguard|Declassified}})
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In [[2267]], the Federation Science Council completed [[Project Atlas]]. Council leader [[Lanugu]] developed [[biomagnetic recording]], a method of digitizing living beings and storing them within data modules. The technology was used to evacuate the planet [[Styra]], which was facing a world-threatening crisis. ({{c|TOS|The Hijacked Planet}})
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[[James T. Kirk]] believed that [[Doctor]] [[Jason Crandall]] behaved more like a politician than a [[scientist]], and likely aimed to have a seat on the Council. ({{n|TOS|Chain of Attack}})
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In [[2298]], the Council and the [[Vulcan Science Academy]] cosponsored a two-week scientific symposium on Vulcan that was attended by [[Spock]], [[Amanda Grayson]], [[Sarek]] as well as [[ambassador]] [[Alexandra Tremontaine]], [[Bolian]] ambassador [[Feliq]], [[Deltan]] quantum physicist [[Laujes]], [[Saurian]] temporal theorist [[Ziresk Chot]], and microbiology [[professor]] [[Senofsky]]. ({{n|TOS|sub=Crucible|The Fire and the Rose}})
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In [[2343]], it sent an expedition to [[Calder II]] to study [[Sakethan]] burial mounds, leading to a permanent [[outpost]] overseen by its subcommittee the [[Federation Archaeology Council]]. Even in [[2370]], visitors were permitted only with their authorization. ({{rpg|LUG|Planets of the UFP}}, {{e|TNG|Gambit}})
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In the [[2360s]], [[Hekaran]] scientists presented their claims that [[warp drive]] was damaging subspace to the Federation Science Council. The Council dismissed these claims until the Hekarans proved their theory in [[2370]] by creating a [[subspace]] rupture. This led to the Science Council's recommendation to the full Federation Council that a [[warp five]] "speed limit" be established. ({{e|TNG|Force of Nature}})
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In [[2381]], when [[William Riker]] named a dead planet [[Doornail]], [[Christine Vale]] pointed out that, while naming planets was the [[captain]]'s prerogative, that designation would only stand until the Council settled on a more "dignified" name. ({{n|ST|sub=Typhon Pact|Seize the Fire}})
   
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=== 2270s ===
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==Appendices==
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===References===
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* Vulcan- [[T'Nuri]] (Chairwoman)
  
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* {{e|TNG|Gambit}}
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* Betelguse- [[Chuu'iik Hru'uith]]
  
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* {{e|TNG|Force of Nature}}
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* Ithen- [[Danga Sitru]]
  
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* {{n|TOS|Chain of Attack}}
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* Makus III- [[Konahr Lutet]]
  
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* {{n|TOS|Deep Domain}}
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* Regulus III- [[Maria Moi]]
  
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* {{n|TOS|Inception}}
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* {{n|TOS|sub=Vanguard|Declassified}}
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* {{n|TOS|sub=Crucible|The Fire and the Rose}}
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* {{c|TOS|The Hijacked Planet}}
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* {{n|TNG|{{nd|Imzadi}}}}
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* {{n|TNG|The Stuff of Dreams}}
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* {{n|ST|sub=Typhon Pact|Seize the Fire}}
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* {{n|TLE|Well of Souls}}
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* {{n|DTI|Watching the Clock}}
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* {{n|DTI|Forgotten History}}
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* {{n|STO|The Needs of the Many}}
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* {{rpg|FASA RPG|The Federation}}
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* {{rpg|FASA RPG|Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update}}
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* {{rpg|Decipher RPG|Aliens}}
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* {{rpg|Decipher RPG|Worlds}}
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* {{rpg|LUG|Star Trek: The Next Generation Core Game Book}}
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* {{rpg|LUG|Planets of the UFP}}
   
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==External link==
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===External link===
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* {{memoryalpha}}
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[[Category:Federation agencies]]
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[[category:Federation agencies]]

Revision as of 13:03, 2 May 2020

The Federation Science Council is a sub-group of the Federation Council which concerns itself with scientific research and policy within the United Federation of Planets.

It consists of seven members. (DTI novel: Forgotten History)

Responsibilities

Particulars

Councilors and members

2260s

2270s

Branches

Subcommittees

The Council may also have some relationship to the Federation Science Bureau.

Facilities

History

In the 23rd century the Council learned about the psychology behind Andorian hostility from work conducted by the Alpha Centauri Center for Psychological Studies on the planet Quarrel. (FASA RPG module: The Federation)

It outfitted a mining facility on the Azha 7a asteroid with science labs full of advanced equipment to study indigenous microbial fossils found in subsurface frost. (TOS - Vanguard novel: Declassified)

In 2267, the Federation Science Council completed Project Atlas. Council leader Lanugu developed biomagnetic recording, a method of digitizing living beings and storing them within data modules. The technology was used to evacuate the planet Styra, which was facing a world-threatening crisis. (TOS comic: "The Hijacked Planet")

James T. Kirk believed that Doctor Jason Crandall behaved more like a politician than a scientist, and likely aimed to have a seat on the Council. (TOS novel: Chain of Attack)

In 2298, the Council and the Vulcan Science Academy cosponsored a two-week scientific symposium on Vulcan that was attended by Spock, Amanda Grayson, Sarek as well as ambassador Alexandra Tremontaine, Bolian ambassador Feliq, Deltan quantum physicist Laujes, Saurian temporal theorist Ziresk Chot, and microbiology professor Senofsky. (TOS - Crucible novel: The Fire and the Rose)

In 2343, it sent an expedition to Calder II to study Sakethan burial mounds, leading to a permanent outpost overseen by its subcommittee the Federation Archaeology Council. Even in 2370, visitors were permitted only with their authorization. (LUG module: Planets of the UFP, TNG episode: "Gambit")

In the 2360s, Hekaran scientists presented their claims that warp drive was damaging subspace to the Federation Science Council. The Council dismissed these claims until the Hekarans proved their theory in 2370 by creating a subspace rupture. This led to the Science Council's recommendation to the full Federation Council that a warp five "speed limit" be established. (TNG episode: "Force of Nature")

In 2381, when William Riker named a dead planet Doornail, Christine Vale pointed out that, while naming planets was the captain's prerogative, that designation would only stand until the Council settled on a more "dignified" name. (ST - Typhon Pact novel: Seize the Fire)

Appendices

References

External link

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