Comet Icarus IV (SNW10)
| Astrometrics | Romulan Neutral Zone, Sector Z-6, Beta Quadrant |
| First Appearance | TOS09 (15 Dec 1966) |
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Located along the Romulan Neutral Zone in Sector Z-6[1] of the Beta Quadrant,[2] Comet Icarus IV was used by the commander of a Romulan Bird of Prey for an ambush of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 and the U.S.S. Farragut NCC-1647. The two Starfleet vessels were pursuing the Romulans after the Bird of Prey destroyed three outposts on the Federation side of the Neutral Zone on Stardate 1709.2. During the engagement, the Farragut, commanded by Captain James T. Kirk, was nearly destroyed, while the Enterprise, commanded by Captain Christopher Pike, and the Bird of Prey were heavily damaged, leading to a confrontation that resulted in a second war between the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire.[3] The comet was named for Icarus, son of Daedalus, who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death.[4]
Notes and References
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Balance of Terror". Star Trek, season 1, episode 14 (Production number 09). Directed by Vincent McEveety. Written by Paul Schneider. Desilu Productions. 15 December 1966.
- ↑ Mandel, Geoffrey. Star Trek: Star Charts. Pocket Books, 2002.
- ↑ "A Quality of Mercy." Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 1, Episode 10 (Production 10). 7 Jul 2022.
- ↑ Trimble, Bjo (Author). Star Trek Concordance. Star Trek. Book , revised and updated edition. Citadel Press. 1995.
