Vulcan (planet)

Vulcan is a planet in the 40 Eridani System and homeworld of the humanoid Vulcans, a founding member of the United Federation of Planets.

Location

 * 40 Eridani system
 * Vulcan is located 16 lightyears from Earth.

Name(s)

 * Vulcan
 * Vulcanis

Moon(s)
The Vulcan homeworld has no moons. However, it does appear to have close planetary companions.

Historical
In 2374, when Betazed fell to the Dominion, it was noted that the Dominion would be in a position to threaten Vulcan. Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed that the Dominion had been building up its forces on Betazed and that they would be able to launch an attack on Vulcan.

Political
As early as the late 21st century or early 22nd century, Vulcan had contact with the Cardassians, Humans, Klingons, Tholians, Tellarites, and Trill, among others.

Before co-founding the Federation in 2161, Vulcan was in conflict with Andoria. It controlled the Coridan government, and had exchanged ambassadors with Earth and Qo'noS, among others.

During the mid-22nd century, the death penalty was still common practice in Vulcan courts for a small number of offences, including treason.

Geographical
Vulcan's climate is generally harsh, with much of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges. Furthermore, it has a considerably higher gravity and thinner atmosphere than Earth. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and sand fire storms.

There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields.

Land features and formations:
 * Fire Plains
 * Lake Yuron
 * L-langon Mountains
 * Mount Tar'Hana
 * Mount Seleya
 * Osana caverns
 * Voroth Sea
 * Vulcan's Forge

Cities and regions:
 * Gol
 * Kir
 * Raal
 * Shi'Kahr
 * T'Paal
 * Vulcana Regar

Points of interest:
 * Temple of Amonak
 * Temple of T'Panit
 * T'Karath Sanctuary

Zoological
From Memory Alpha -- the free Star Trek reference
 * Le-matya
 * Sehlat
 * Vulcan marsupial
 * Vulcan sandworm

Star Trek Mirror Wars
During the final episode of the Star Trek Mirror Wars pilot episode ("The Mirror Shattered, Part 3), it was discovered that what Starfleet thought was the main Mirror Universe invasion fleet was actually a diversion fleet, while a cloaked fleet of warships headed towards the planet Vulcan. The USS Majestic plus all available ships headed to protect Vulcan. (Star Trek Mirror Wars, Approaching Dawn).

It was learned that Vulcan was home to a secret base which was The Emperor's main target in invading Vulcan. The base was supposed to be infiltrated by the Imperial Guard, under the command of Commander Blake, but they failed. It is unknown what the base hid, but it was very important and secret.

The Starfleet fleet that first engadged the Mirror Universe's fleet came to Vulcan after they finished the battle, and helped end the attack on Vulcan. (Star Trek Mirror Wars, Seeing in the Dark).