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Marata, Brittany Deceased Starfleet officer with the rank Lieutenant Commander. Dr. Marata was previously Chief Psychiatrist of the USS Republic, she was one of the foremost experts in the study of the psychology of starship crews. Dr. Marata was killed in the Vardaine attack on the Republic in 2268. ("Vengeance" [25A]) Brittany Marata survives in the disk version of 25A, but she dies in the CD-ROM version.

Marcus, Carol The current chief of research on Station ARK-7, Carol Marcus is an expert in molecular biology, bio-protein development, cell mutation science. Dr. Marcus has been offered many posts in the Federation, but refuses to be involved in any project which may have a direct military application. ("Love Labor's Jeopardized" [25A])

Martine, Angela Starfleet officer, Field Ensign Specialist 2nd Class. Currently assigned to the USS Enterprise. Ensign Martine only appeared in "Balance of Terror" (TOS) and "Shore Leave" (TOS) and managed to get her entry in both disk and CD-ROM versions of JR.

Masada, USS A Federation tug/tender, registry NCC-293391, currently under the command of Captain Kevin Keeler. Crew compliment of 17. Primary mission: Tow/repair of disabled ships. Its input override code is 293391-197736-3829. In 2268, the Masada was hijacked by Elasi pirates, but the vessel was later recovered by the crew of the USS Enterprise. ("Hijacked" [25A]) The name "Masada" could be a reference to the name of the unseen (dead) Science Officer of the USS Constellation from "The Doomsday Machine" (TOS).

McCoy, Leonard H. Current Chief Surgeon of the Federation starship USS Enterprise. Dr. McCoy is considered one of the finest medical researchers in the Federation, but his techniques have caused him to be branded as a maverick in the medical community.

Medical Scanner A hand-held unit used by Starfleet medical personnel for evaluating patients. The medical scanner can provide cursory information when used alone, or can assess life-signs with greater detail when used in conjunction with a tricorder or medical diagnostic bed. Cross-reference entry: Tricorder.

Memory Alpha The planetoid upon which the Federation placed its central library. It contained the total cultural history and scientific knowledge of all Federation members. The facility was heavily damaged by the Zetars in 2269. Memory Alpha is currently being restored by Commissioner Mira Romaine from backup files on the Federation member planets. ("The Lights of Zetar" [TOS])

Menalvagor The only inhabited planet of the Elasi Prime system; it was colonized by the Andorians before their entry to the Federation, and their relations with the native population has been a major problem with the Federation in recent years.

Mind Meld An ancient Vulcan practice in which two persons are telepathically linked. Vulcans consider it a very personal and intimate experience. The mind meld can be used to assist a mentally distressed person or less frequently, in covert attempts to distract, coerce or obtain information from an individual.

Mniki'rr, SS A Denebian transport. In 2269, the SS Mniki'rr disappeared in the Delphi system along with two other Federation starships. It was later discovered that the entity known as Trelane was responsible for their disappearance, and all three starships were recovered by the USS Enterprise. ("No Man's Land" [JR])

Molecular Synth Fully referred to as molecular synthesizer. A device which replicates and bonds molecules to form complex molecular patterns, often used in medicine and engineering. Cross-reference entry: Ardak.

Montaya, Ulysses Starfleet Captain, in command of the USS Zimbabwe since Stardate 5621.3. Graduated fifth in his Starfleet Academy class, Captain Montaya served as Ensign and later Lieutenant aboard the USS Jersey, as Lieutenant Commander aboard the USS Centurix, and as First Officer and later Commander on the USS Regulus. Captain Montaya has been decorated nine times by Starfleet for various feats of bravery and valor. ("No Man's Land" [JR])

Mudd, Harcourt Fenton Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd is one of the most infamous criminals at large in the Federation, a notorious con artist and trouble-maker. Mudd has ben imprisoned numerous times for petty crimes. While Mudd is not considered physically dangerous, he is quite devious and often uses dangerous means to ensure the success of his schemes. Starfleet captains who encounter Harry Mudd should be extremely wary. ("Another Fine Mess" [25A])

Munroe, James Whittaker Administrator of Espoir Station. Graduated Stardate 2251.9 from Princeton University, Earth, with a doctorate in theoretical physics. His doctoral thesis was "Temporal Anomalies in Type B Warp Fields. In 2269, Dr. Munroe was found to have illegally provided Vardaine scientist Dr. Ies Breddell sanctuary and allowed him to build his Big Bang Weapon at Espoir Station. ("Federation" [JR]) Munroe's middle name "Whittaker" was removed in the CD-ROM version of JR.

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Nauians Alien race indigenous to Pollux V. Thousands of years ago, meteor impacts on their planet caused an ice age, and the Nauians built undergound shelters where they kept themselves in suspended animation until the ice age was over. The security measures of these shelters led to the appearances of demons to intruders, in particular the Acolytes of the Stars sect, which had established a colony on the planet. The stasis machinery failed to awaken the Nauians, and it was through the efforts of the crew of the USS Enterprise that the Nauians were finally revived in 2268. Subsequently, the Nauians expressed a willingness to share their planet with the colonists and apply for membership in the Federation. ("Demon World" [25A]) Conversations with the Nauians reveal that they are aware of the race known as the Ferengi.

Navigation The bridge duty station of the starship's Navigator. It is the bridge control station used for course selection and trajectory. The navigation system also allows for determining the starship's actual position, velocity and direction of travel.

Neutral Zone There are two Federation neutral zones, one with the Klingon Empire and one with the Romulans. By treaty, no ship is allowed to enter the Romulan Neutral Zone, while the Federation and the Klingon Empire may compete to develop planets in the Klingon Neutral Zone, as specified in the Organian Peace Treaty.

Newton, Issac (1642-1727) Human genius, founder of modern Earth physics and mathematics. Born in Lincolnshire, England, died in Kensington, England. Sir Issac Newton is credited with the development of calculus, the principle of heterogeneity of light, and the three laws of moving bodies. Newton was known for being secretive of his research and hostile towards colleagues. Nonetheless, Newton is, along with Einstein and Hawking, one of the foremost physicists in Earth history. This entry appeared in the disk version of JR, but has been removed from the CD-ROM version. The computer entry erroneously says that Newton was born in 1643.

Nikolasi Chief colony of the Acolytes of the Stars religious sect, with over one thousand members. It is led by Robert Angiven. Nikolasi is isolationist by Federation standards, but has assisted disaster relief teams and geologic surveys. ("Demon World" [25A])

Nimbus III A barely habitable Class M planet in the Neutral Zone. Dubbed the "Planet of Galactic Peace", Nimbus III was the site of an experiment by the Romulan, Klingon, and Federation governments to bridge the gap between them. A colony of Klingons, Romulans and Federation civilians was established there in 2267, but the experiment was a dismal failure because each government had instead sent their criminals and other social undesirables to the planet. (ST5)

Nizra, IKS Klingon battle cruiser commanded by Commander Taraz. In 2268, the Nizra arrived at the planet Zamphor in Federation space in pursuit of the being known as Quetzecoatl who was accused of causing a genocide on the Klingon world Hrakkour IV. ("The Feathered Serpent" [25A])

Nome A Vulcan term that can roughly be translated as the word "all". To a Vulcan it means that an infinite variety of things combine to make existence worthwhile, and to delight in one's own nature does not mean denigration of those who are different.

Nova Atar A Federation system whose third planet, Nova Atar III, is the home of the Smithsonian Annex for this sector of the galaxy. Nova Atar is renowned for its rich collection of artifacts. ("Museum Piece" [JR])

Nuigaireyn Disease A rare illness caused by the infection of mutated harmless alien bacteria brought aboard a tug seventy years ago (in 2198). The infection, first isolated by Dr. Tomo Nuigaireyn, manifests symptoms including muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, and nausea. The infection is often fatal if not treated within a week. ("Demon World" [25A])

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Olympus Mons, USS A Constitution-class starship, named after the Martian volcano, Olympus Mons, flagship of the Martian colonists during the Declaration Crisis, defended Mars from imperial Earth interests. The current Captain of the Olympus Mons is Garth Tyler, a descendent of one of the Martian colony founders. The Olympus Mons is currently assigned to Alpha Quadrant near Omega Corvus; its unclassified missions include defending outpost Sigma III against the Elasi, and escorting the famed poet Virchan on her tour of Symphony Alpha. The Olympus Mons' prefix code is A37-654SKT-8ENM1-36E. The references to Virchan and the prefix code have been removed in the CD-Rom version of JR. Furthermore, the removed section referred to Virchan as "...on his tour...", which is wrong since Virchan was established to be a female Vulcan in her entry.

Omega Corvus A Federation system located near the Galactic Barrier. The Omega Corvus system contains a small colony of several hundred scientists who study the Galactic Barrier and some of its more mysterious phenomena.

Omega Maelstrom An uninhabited system with proto-planetary debris scattered throughout the plane of the elliptic. While some of the asteroids are large enough to support mining operations, all early attempts at developing the system were abandoned as uneconomical. Last report indicates that certain Menalvagorean revolutionaries and pirates may be using abandoned industrial sites as hideouts.

Omegans Single-celled organisms which live on Onyius II. They have a healthy metabolism and long life span, but an extremely low rate of reproduction. They were enemies of the Alphans, another form of single-celled organisms who also live on the planet. In 2269, at Captain Kirk's suggestion, the Omegans agreed to overcome their differences with the Alphans by joining with the Alphans to form a new species, the Gammans. ("Light and Darkness" [JR])

Onacan A Lachian family which has been at odds with the ruling Seransi family. In 2269, members of the Onacan family seized control of the Smithsonian Annex on Nova Atar III, and claimed ownership of the Quelque probe, the probe which discovered the planet Lachian generations ago and led to the successful relocation of the Lachian people. The Onacans agreed to surrender peacefully when the Federation agreed to halt the return of the probe to the Seransi family, and send observers to mediate between the Onacans and the Seransi on the fate of the probe. ("Museum Piece" [JR])

Onyius II A Class M planet in a system consisting of three unformed planets. Because of the high level of micro-meteorite activity in the system, it is unusual for a Class M planet to exist. The planet is not inhabited and is not scheduled for colonization. ("Light and Darkness" [JR])

Organian Peace Treaty A peace treaty between the Klingons and the Federation inspired by the Organians. (The Organians have enough power to stop all starships everywhere, so the peace will be maintained de facto whether anyone wants it or not.) ("Errand of Mercy" [TOS])

Organians A race of transhumanoid beings that can manifest themselves in many forms; the Organians are a race of extraordinary power and wisdom. Organian intervention in the Klingon-Federation War resulted in the Organian Peace Treaty, which settles border disputes between the two cultures. ("Errand of Mercy" [TOS])

Oroborus Virus A virus deadly to Romulo-Vulcan physiology. The Oroborus virus was named after the mythic worldsnake that swallows its own tail. It was accidentally created on Station ARK-7. Shortly after the creation of the virus, ARK-7 was raided by the Romulans, who were subsequently infected with the virus themselves. The crew of the USS Enterprise were able to synthesize a cure to the virus, and used the cure to treat the Romulans. Following the peaceful withdrawal of the Romulans from ARK-7, all samples of the Oroborus virus were destroyed and all data relating to the virus were erased from the station's computers. ("Love's Labor Jeopardized" [25A]).

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