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The planet [[taD]], conquered by the Empire in the mid 22nd century, was a key source of topaline. After the [[2220s]], however, the Klingons had discovered dozens of worlds rich in topaline, lessening taD's importance.({{n|TNG|Diplomatic Implausibility}}) |
The planet [[taD]], conquered by the Empire in the mid 22nd century, was a key source of topaline. After the [[2220s]], however, the Klingons had discovered dozens of worlds rich in topaline, lessening taD's importance.({{n|TNG|Diplomatic Implausibility}}) |
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In [[2355]], the planets and moons of the [[Maxia Zeta]] [[star system]] were discovered be richly endowed with many minerals including topaline. (''[[TNG]]'' novel: ''[[The Buried Age]]'') |
In [[2355]], the planets and moons of the [[Maxia Zeta]] [[star system]] were discovered be richly endowed with many minerals including topaline. (''[[TNG]]'' novel: ''[[The Buried Age]]'') |
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Topaline is a rare mineral which is used in life support systems, and has been known to disrupt sensors.
In the 22nd and 23rd centuries, topaline was a highly-prized mineral by the Klingon Empire and the acquisition of the mineral led to several tense engagements with the United Federation of Planets, including Capella IV. (TOS episode: "Friday's Child"; novel: First Strike)
The planet taD, conquered by the Empire in the mid 22nd century, was a key source of topaline. After the 2220s, however, the Klingons had discovered dozens of worlds rich in topaline, lessening taD's importance.(TNG novel: Diplomatic Implausibility)
In 2267, the United Federation of Planets main source of topaline on Altimara was running out, and Capella IV was viewed as the best replacement source. (TOS novelization: Friday's Child)
In 2355, the planets and moons of the Maxia Zeta star system were discovered be richly endowed with many minerals including topaline. (TNG novel: The Buried Age)
Connections
- Topaline article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.