Toron V
Toron V is a Marginal-class planet located in the Toron system in the Alpha quadrant. It is home to the H'Tarran Republic of Toron, a Federation member since 2407, and is the only H'Tarran colony in Federation space.
Habitability
Discovered during a geological survey mission by the U.S.S. Constitution in 2253, Toron V was originally considered uninhabitable by Federation standards due to its abnormally strong gravity well of 5.6G. While the planet was theoretically a candidate for terraforming, the scale of artificial gravity infrastructure necessary to make the surface hospitable to human life was deemed impractical, and the planet's gravity well presented a navigational hazard to ships without adequate thruster power attempting to achieve orbit. Even with advances in propulsion technology in the 25th century, landing procedures are not recommended, and civilian traffic is generally diverted away from the system.
After extensive terraforming efforts by H'Tarran refugees, with the aid of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers, the planet's atmosphere is comprised of 56% argon, 14% nitrogen, 25% oxygen, 2% carbon dioxide, and 3% assorted gasses.
Geography
Toron V is a seismically active planet with three major continents, the biggest of which spans nearly the entire western hemisphere. The largest continent features hilly coast lines that slope upward into mountainous ridges, which eventually plateau into large valley plains in the center of the land mass. Two major fault lines intersect the northwestern and eastern coasts. The tallest mountain on the planet resides on the second-largest continent and is 10,016 meters (32,864 feet) tall.
The planet is borderline Desert-class, with only 53% of the surface area being composed of water. Vast networks of rivers run across the primary land mass, with a smattering of lakes scattered throughout the continent.
Climate
Stretching almost the entire distance between both magnetic poles, the largest continent features tundras at its northern and southernmost points, with seasonal variances allowing for a peak temperature of -12° Celsius. The center of the continent rests on the equatorial line, and enjoys a year-round average temperature of 28° Celsius.
Population
A refugee convoy comprised of two million H'Tarrans spread over 161 ships colonized Toron V in 2384, taking advantage of the increased land mass to greatly expand their agricultural infrastructure and relax their population controls. They number almost four million as of 2419.