Murasaki 312 (FASA)
| Coordinates | -66.5, 47.4, 8.1 |
| First Appearance | TOS 13 (5 Jan 1967) |
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The Murasaki objects, first observed in the early 21st century, were quasar-like phenomena that were thought to be rarified gas clouds illuminated by synchotron radiation.[1] Murasaki 312 was first explored in 2207 by the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701. A shuttle with a science team aboard, sent to study the so-called "Murasaki Effect," was forced to crash-land on Taurus II, a planet in one of the several star systems within the phenomenon, by unexpected interference with the shuttle's systems caused by the nebula's radiation,[2] which peaked at unpredictable intervals, the most intense of which was at a wavelength of 485nm.[1] There, they discovered a hostile, indigenous hominid population, and only escaped the planet after suffering heavy losses.[2] Murasaki phenomena were noted to have a Warning of W-176: the phenomena were known to interfere with the electronic sensor and guidance equipment of nearby spacecraft, with the peak effect lasting as long as twenty-four hours.[1]
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Maynard, Jeff (Author). Star Trek Maps. Star Trek. Book. Bantam Books. August 1980.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Conscience of the King." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 13 (Production 13). Directed by Gerd Oswald. Written by Barry Trivers. Desilu Productions, 8 December 1966.
