Editing Mining 1 The edit could not be undone due to conflicting intermediate edits. CLICK HERE TO LOG IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT The edit could not be undone due to conflicting intermediate edits. {{disambiguation|the weapon|mine}} {{article quote|I'm a doctor, not a coal miner.|Leonard McCoy on ''not'' mining|2268|The Empath}} '''Mining''' was the process of extracting resources, usually [[mineral]], from bodies like [[planet]]s and [[asteroid]]s. Mining operations were an important part of the economy of civilizations throughout [[Milky Way Galaxy|the galaxy]]. ==Earth and United Earth== The [[United States of America|American]] town of [[Carbon Creek]] operated a mine in the [[1950s]]. ({{ENT|Carbon Creek}}) At some point a mine shaft was constructed near the [[Presidio]] in [[San Francisco]]. ({{TNG|Time's Arrow, Part II}}) By [[2024]] [[Human]]s had begun to mine the sea floor on [[Earth]]. ({{DS9|Past Tense, Part I}}) [[United Earth]] operated off-world mining [[colonies]], including the [[Orpheus Mining colony]] on the [[Luna|moon]], a private business set up by [[John Frederick Paxton]]'s father. These facilities often did not have [[artificial gravity]], as it was not practical. ({{ENT|Demons}}) In [[2154]], [[Starfleet]] briefly secured an alliance with [[Harrad-Sar]] for mining a planet rich in [[magnesite]], but this proved to be a scam. ({{ENT|Bound}}) ==Mining in the Federation== ===23rd century=== By the [[23rd century]], the [[Federation]] operated several large mining colonies. Some people even spent the majority of their lives underground in mines. For example, the mining operation on [[Janus VI]] discovered some of the richest deposits of many sought-after [[ore]]s in all of the Federation, including [[uranium]], [[cerium]], [[platinum]], and [[pergium]]. ({{TOS|The Empath|The Devil in the Dark}}) The Federation member world [[Ardana]] was the only known source of [[zenite]]. A [[lithium]] mine was located on [[Rigel XII]]. ({{TOS|The Cloud Minders|Mudd's Women}}) The Federation also mined non-member planets through concessions. In [[2267]], the Federation competed with the [[Klingon Empire]] for the right to mine recently discovered supplies of [[topaline]] on [[Capella IV]]. In the end, the mining rights went to the Federation. A request to mine the [[Halkan]] homeworld, however, was disapproved by the Halkans. ({{TOS|Friday's Child|Mirror, Mirror}}) {{bginfo|In the mirror universe the [[Terran Empire]] intended to mine the planet nonetheless.}} The [[Merchant Marine]] sometimes performed geological surveys for mining companies, for example on [[Alpha Carinae II]]. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}) [[Crime|Criminals]] could be sentenced to mining [[borite]] for the rest of their lives. ({{film|4}}) Despite the major role of mining in the Federation, founding member {{dis|Vulcan|planet}} had no mining interests in the [[2360s]]. Mining disputes were a major factor in the admission of [[Coridan]] to the Federation. [[Vulcan]] [[Ambassador]] [[Sarek]] accused the [[Tellarite]]s of conducting illegal mining operations on the planet. ({{TOS|Journey to Babel}}) ===24th century=== By the [[24th century]], Federation starships like the {{Class|Intrepid}} were often autonomous enough to extract materials they needed themselves. Nonetheless, mining continued to be important for the Federation. Among the diplomatic training scenarios on the {{USS|Voyager}} was a mining dispute. ({{VOY|Q2}}) In [[2364]], an accident devastated a mining operation on [[Quadra Sigma III]]. ({{TNG|Hide and Q}}). A mine on [[Dytallix B]], exploited by the [[Dytallix Mining Company]], was abandoned at some point before 2364.({{TNG|Conspiracy}}) In [[2369]], [[Doctor]] [[Farallon]] was attempting to develop a radical new method of mining on [[Tyrus VII]] called the [[Particle Fountain Project]]. ({{TNG|The Quality of Life}}) In the [[2370s]], [[sulfur]] mines existed on one of [[Jupiter]]'s moons. ({{VOY|Life Line}}). By [[2378]], many [[EMH Mark I]]s were re-purposed for [[dilithium]] mining. ({{VOY|Author, Author}}) Between the discovery of the [[Bajoran Wormhole]] and the beginning of the [[Dominion War]], the Federation also started mining operations in the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. In [[2372]], a Vulcan expedition mining [[bakrinium]] in the Gamma Quadrant discovered remnants of the [[Hur'q]] [[civilization]]. ({{DS9|The Sword of Kahless}}) In early [[2373]], {{Captain}} [[Benjamin Sisko]] led a team to the Gamma Quadrant planet [[Torga IV]] to see if the [[cormaline]] was worth mining. ({{DS9|The Ship}}) [[Quatal Prime]] had a lucrative mining operation in 2373. ({{DS9|For the Uniform}}) The [[Reman]] homeworld of [[Remus]] had numerous dilithium mines. ({{film|10}}) ==Klingon Empire== The Federation believed over mining of [[Praxis]] was the cause of its spectacular destruction. The Empire also maintained dilithium mines on [[Rura Penthe]]. ({{film|6}}). Klingons were known to employ morally questionable practices from time to time. In the [[2150s]] a [[Unnamed Alpha and Beta Quadrant planets#Deuterium mining colony|deuterium mining colony]] operated by an [[Tessic's species|unknown species]] was intimidated by a Klingon crew into giving them part of its deuterium each year. ({{ENT|Marauders}}). In [[2370]], the [[Duras sisters]] illegally mined a rich [[Magnesite]] deposit in the [[Kalla system]], which was under [[Pakled]] control. ({{TNG|Firstborn}}) ==Cardassian Union== During the [[24th century]], the [[Cardassian Union]] devolved into fascism after resources on [[Cardassia Prime]] were depleted, and decided to [[Occupation of Bajor|occupy]] [[Bajor]] so that it could be intensively mined. They employed [[strip mining]] and changed the course of the [[Glyrhond River]] to assist their mining operations. Also, a mining accident at [[Gallitep]] fostered an outbreak of [[Kalla-Nohra Syndrome]] on the planet. ({{DS9|The Storyteller|Duet|Indiscretion}}) Mining rights were a talking point in peace treaty negotiations between the Cardassian Union and Bajor in [[2371]]. ({{DS9|Life Support}}) [[Volan III]], a Federation colony where mining occurred, was turned over to Cardassia under the [[Federation-Cardassian Treaty]]. The {{dis|Raymond Boone|Cardassian| Cardassian agent}} who assumed [[Raymond Boone]]'s identity operated a [[ladarium]] [[mining]] [[sluice]] on the planet. ({{DS9|Tribunal}}) In the [[mirror universe]], [[Dahkur Province]] was the site of a mining operation. ({{DS9|Resurrection}}) == Other mining operations == [[File:Malurian mining equipment.jpg|thumb|Malurian mining equipment]] [[File:Archer watches Malurian miner.jpg|thumb|The Malurian mining station]] The [[Malurian]]s were secretly mining the [[Akaali homeworld]] for [[veridium]] [[isotope]] using drilling equipment saturated with [[tetracyanate 622]]. The mining team was led by [[Garos]], who was disguised as an [[Akaali]] [[shopkeeper]] most of the time. The entrance to the mine was accessed through a secret [[stairwell]] in Garos' [[curio shop]]. ({{ENT|Civilization}}) By the [[22nd century]] the [[Tellarite Mining Consortium]] was engaged in mining [[firesalt]]. They operated [[freighter]]s to transport the mineral. In [[2153]] the freighter ''[[Tezra]]'' was captured while hauling a load of firesalt near Klingon [[space]]. ({{ENT|Bounty}}) Also during the 22nd century an [[Andorian Mining Consortium]] may or may not have existed. ({{ENT|Proving Ground}}) [[Vulcan]] had a mining agreement with Coridan in [[2151]]. ({{ENT|Shadows of P'Jem}}) The [[Paraagan]]s operated a mining colony at [[Paraagan II]]. ({{ENT|Shockwave}}) In [[2153]] the {{EnterpriseNX|Enterprise}} visited a [[Unnamed Alpha and Beta Quadrant planets#Trellium mining planet|trellium mining planet]] in the [[Delphic Expanse]] which was operated by thirty-one different species. ({{ENT|The Xindi}}) By the 24th century the [[Romulan Star Empire]] was dependent on dilithium mining on Remus. ({{film|10}}) They also used large [[mining vessel]]s such as the ''[[Narada]]'' for spacefaring operations. ({{film|11}}) There was a mining operation on [[Koralis III]] that had been abandoned by [[2375]]. ({{DS9|Chimera}}) The [[Tigan family]] ran a large pergium mining operation in the [[Sappora system|Sapporo]] [[star system|system]]. ({{DS9|Prodigal Daughter}}) [[Telfas Prime]] also had a mining community. ({{VOY|Alliances}}) ===Delta Quadrant=== Countless mining colonies were operated by many species across the [[Delta Quadrant]]. Often trade with these colonies proved invaluable for the {{USS|Voyager}} during its odyssey through the quadrant. For example, in [[2372]] ''Voyager'' acquired needed materials from a mining colony on [[Hemikek IV]], the rights to which were owned by a consortium of non-aggressive people. ({{VOY|Investigations}}) At the border of the [[Nekrit Expanse]] was a support outpost for mining and trading ships. A [[map]] dealer on the station sold coordinate charts for all the local mining colonies. ({{VOY|Fair Trade}}) The [[Talaxian]]s were also active in mining. [[Neelix]] worked at a mining colony for some time. The Talaxians also operated a mining colony on [[Prema II]]. Additionally, a group of aliens targeted a [[Talaxian asteroid colony]] for mining in [[2378]], forcing the residents to fight them off. ({{VOY|Blood Fever|Basics, Part II|Homestead}}) [[Automated Personnel Unit]]s created by the [[Pralor]] [[species]] used [[asteroid mining pod]]s to mine asteroids. ({{VOY|Prototype}}) A [[Sakari]] mining colony in the [[Nekrit Expanse]] was attacked by the [[Borg]] some point before [[2373]]. Afterward, the miners decided to retreat into the mines, hiding their society. ({{VOY|Blood Fever}}) A [[Garan]] mining colony was infected by [[macrovirus]]es in [[2373]]. ({{VOY|Macrocosm}}) A [[Telsius Prime mining colony|colony]] on [[Telsius Prime]] served as a [[bolomite]] mine. ({{VOY|Live Fast and Prosper}}) An unnamed [[class Y planet]] was governed by the [[Ord'mirit Mining Treaty]]. ({{VOY|Course: Oblivion}}) The [[Gammadan Mining Facility]] suffered an accident in [[2377]]. ({{VOY|Critical Care}}) A [[Nuu'Bari]] mining consortium made use of [[Hologram Nuu'Bari 000|holograms]], which brought them into conflict with [[Iden]] and his [[Iden's Rebellion|followers]]. ({{VOY|Flesh and Blood}}) On the Bronze Age planet of the [[Takarian]]s, trade in mining [[futures]] existed. ({{VOY|False Profits}}) [[The Waters]], an artificial [[planetoid]] composed entirely of [[water]], was at last report being gradually destroyed by the mining plants of its inhabitants, the [[Monean]]s. ({{VOY|Thirty Days}}) == Mined materials == *[[Bakrinium]] *[[Bolomite]] *[[Cerium]] *[[Cormaline]] *[[Deuterium]] *[[Dilithium]] *[[Firesalt]] *[[Gallicite]] *[[Iridium]] *[[Ladarium]] *[[Magnesite]] *[[Pergium]] *[[Platinum]] *[[Topaline]] *[[Uranium]] *[[Vokaya]] *[[Zenite]] == See also == *[[Miner]] *[[Mining rights]] *[[Mining colony]] *[[Mines of Mercury]] *[[Dytallix Mining Company]] *[[Fractioning tower]] *[[Gouge mining]] == External link == * {{wikipedia}} [[de:Mine (Bergbau)]] [[Category:Geology]] Loading editor Insert: – … ° à é ö ¼ ½ ¾ ← → ↑ ↓ • † ‡ Sign your name: – ~~~~ Wiki markup: [[Category:]] {{w|}} {{wikipedia|}} {{real world}} {{image paramount}} {{IMDb-link|type=name|page=|name=}} {{TOS|}} {{TAS|}} {{TNG|}} {{DS9|}} {{VOY|}} {{ENT|}} {{DIS|}} {{film|}} {{incite}} #redirect [[]] {{USS|}} {{USSr|}} <sup></sup> <sub></sub> <gallery> File: File: File: </gallery> {{dis||}} {{DEFAULTSORT:}} This field is a spam trap. DO NOT fill it in! 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