Naia VII

Naia VII

Naia VII was theseventhplanet inorbit of theNaiastarsystem, located somewhere in thespace ofthe galaxy'sAlpha orBeta Quadrants. Naia VII was thehomeworld of theDai-ai.

History and specifics[]

Geography[]

The planet was a predominantlyoceanic world, with onlymountain peaks standing above sea-level. However, it was also rich in valuable trace elements and minerals, such asdilithium,bilitrium,kelbonite and others.

History[]

The native Dai-ai made an agreement with theFederation to allow theStarfleet Corps of Engineers (SCE) to conduct mining operations on Naia VII, which were underway by2368 under the command ofCaptainOchoa. These operations were partially classified, butStarfleet gained raw materials vital to its defense while, in exchange, the Dai-ai were amply compensated with food and supplies.

However, the Dai-ai had firm environmental regulations that disallowedparticle beam– andtransporter-based mining technologies—essentially, not wishing anyone to fire on the planet. This necessitated traditional and dangerous excavation methods, tunnelling directly into the sunken mountains. The mining operations were an engineering achievement, but also quite difficult and dangerous, as the SCE miners had specific quotas to meet despite the dangers, which led to reduced safety standards. To guard against leaks and high pressure, they usedforce fields,sealants, interlocking pressure compartments, andanti-gravitytechnology.

Due to the dangers, Ochoa requested that another Starfleet vessel visit the world to provide technical assistance. TheUSSEnterprise-D was sent, and shortly beforestardate45635, Ochoa andLieutenantAmato met withCommanderWilliam Riker,Lieutenant CommanderData and LieutenantWorf of theEnterprise. Ochoa introduced them toSeelos, aDai-ai native to Naia VII, then showed the visitors around the mine works. When a burst pressure compartment flooded a mine, Worf rescued Ochoa and Amato, but eight people were killed and twenty-two more were injured.

Following the disaster, theEnterprise was able to request extra support for the Naia VII mining operation. TheUSSLexington was sent with additional personnel and equipment. (TNG -Assimilation²comic: "Issue 2")

Needinggold to combat theCyberman fleet, theEnterprise crew andthe Doctor beamed down to Naia VII, the Doctor managing to convince Seelos of the moral need for the otherwise embargoed resource and how providing it to the Federation could be of use to the Dai-ai in future negotiations. (TNG -Assimilation²comic: "Issue 6")

When equipment and excavated metals began vanishing from the facility, theEnterprise returned to the planet, setting them on the path to discovering that their counterparts from themirror universe were plundering their reality. (TNG -Through the Mirrorcomic: "Issue 1")

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References[]

• TNG -Assimilation²comic: "Issue 2"

External link[]

• Naia VII article atTardis Data Core, theDoctor Who wiki