Sherman's Planet (ShermanyuQ) was an M Class world near the Federation-Klingon border. In Klingonese, it was known as SermanyuQ. (reference book: Klingon for the Galactic Traveler, novel: Forged in Fire)
In 2267, both powers attempted to demonstrate, per the requirement of the Organian Peace Treaty, that they were best able to develop the planet. The introduction of quadrotriticale to the planet helped to tip the balance in the Federation's favor (as the Klingon's covert attempt to poison the grain helped tip the decision against them). (TOS episode: "The Trouble with Tribbles", DS9 episode & novelization: "Trials and Tribble-ations")
By 2376, Sherman's Planet was relatively prosperous with a population of approximately three million, noted for its unique varieties of grapes and wines. That year, a mysterious epidemic was unleashed across the planet, causing Administrator Orosz to declare marital law and impose a planetary quarantine. The disease, dubbed "Sherman's Plague," was cured by a radical, gene-altering treatment devised by Doctor Elizabeth Lense. (SCE eBook: Oaths) The president of Sherman's Planet later presented Lense with a plaque to thank her for her help. (SCE eBooks: Wildfire)
Connections
- Sherman's Planet article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.