New Romulus

New Romulus

New Romulus from orbit

Class:

M

Type:

Planet

Status:

Alive

Moon(s):

Two (one destroyed)

System:

New Romulus System

Sector:

Nimbus Sector

Sector block:

Tau Dewa Sector Block

Quadrant:

Beta Quadrant

The surface

Mol'Rihan (also known as Dewa III, Vastam, and New Romulus) is the third planet in the New Romulus System and the capital of the Romulan Republic.

Due to the destruction of Romulus in 2387, and as a counter weight to the Tal Shiar and Sela's deceitful Star Empire governed from Rator III, Romulan and Reman fugitives under D'Tan and Obisek declared Mol'Rihan to be the new capital planet of a peaceful and honest Romulan civilization in 2409.

System description

Records indicate that the colony ships that left Vulcan after the Sundering spent several months on this planet. Mostly abandoned since then, this M-class world is now the home of New Romulus, a colony made of Romulans and Remans seeking to create a new society and a new homeworld.

Radiation levels and seismic instability on the planet indicate that there was a world-wide cataclysmic event in the world's distant past. It will take more study to determine exactly what happened.

History

The Iconian Empire

• 200,000 years ago, Dewa III was a colony world of the Iconian Empire. They ruled oppressively over the native Dewans, killing any who did not fall in line.
• When the Iconians' subject races rose up against them, Dewa was the first planet targeted. The rebels bombarded the planet from orbit, killing thousands and destroyed the geothermal taps that provided power to everything on the planet. The Iconians on Dewa III fled through their gateways, abandoning the Dewans, and the rebels moved on to other Iconian worlds.

The Dewan Civilization

• With the Iconians gone, the surviving Dewans formed their own civilization.
• Thousands of years later, as the Dewans were preparing to launch their first starships, an abandoned Iconian Gateway was found in a subterranean cavern. Tempted by the possibility of instantaneous travel, the space program was abandoned and all resources were thrown toward making the Gateway operational again.
• When the Gateway was ready, it was connected to geothermal power taps to provide the necessary energy. The Dewans failed to realize the bombardment millenia ago had made this dangerous.
• When the Dewans activated the Gateway, it triggered massive earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that wiped out most of the population and bathed the planet in a killing cloud of radiation.
• The surviving Dewans retreated to caves to escape the radiation and the nuclear winter, but ultimately their resources ran out and they died off.

The Vulcan Outcasts

• Around 2,000 years ago, the Time of Awakening occurred on Vulcan. Vulcan society suppressed its emotions to put an end to centuries of savage conflict. A group known as "those who march beneath the raptor's wings" opposed this solution, seeing it as a betrayal of their souls. They left Vulcan aboard huge generational ships and set off to find a new planet on which to settle.
• The outcast Vulcans eventually reached Dewa III, which they named Vastam. Some desired to settle there, not wanting to return to the cold and cramped ships, while others believed they could not make the necessary changes to live there.
• Eventually an open debate was organized to make the decision. Despite the good intentions, things quickly deteriorated and a massive riot began. By the time it ended, 247 people had been killed.
• The survivors unanimously decided to leave, which they did. They ultimately settled on the planet Romulus and became known as the Romulans.

The Romulan Republic

• In 2409, a splinter group of Romulans led by D'Tan decided to put aside their history of secrecy and deception and create a new Romulan society. Together with Obisek's Reman Resistance, they colonized Dewa III (renaming it Mol'Rihan, or New Romulus) and founded the Romulan Republic.

Missions on New Romulus

• “Embassy Officer of the Watch (Daily)”: Assist in the operations of your fleet embassy on New Romulus.
• “Beginning of a New Future”: The player can earn extra marks by assisting in a random zone on New Romulus
• “New Romulus Aid”: The Romulan Ambassador asks the player to aid D'Tan and his people on New Romulus.
• “Lending a Hand”: The player must complete a "New Romulus" mission.
  • “New Romulus Transporter System”: The player records their transporter pattern into all New Romulus transporters as a security precaution.
  • “New Romulus: Staging Area”: The player helps the colonists out around the Staging Area.
  • “New Romulus: Vastam Peaks”: The player helps out at the Vastam Peaks.
  • “New Romulus: The Atlai”: The player helps the colonists out around the Atlai.
  • “New Romulus: Paehhos Crater”: The player helps the colonists out around the Paehhos Crater.
  • “New Romulus: Hwael Ruins”: The player helps the colonists out in the Hwael Ruins.
  • “New Romulus: Isha Forest Epohh Collection”: The player assists in preserving the local Epohh population.
  • 5 man-instances:
    • Tier I: “New Romulus: Warehouse”: The player attempts to settle a dispute between Madran and the New Romulans in a warehouse in the Staging Area.
    • Tier II: “New Romulus: Mountain Base”: The player is tasked with striking a Tal Shiar base in the Mountain Pass.
    • Tier III: “New Romulus: Overgrown Caves”: The player helps locate a missing scientist in the Paehhos Caves.
    • Tier IV: “New Romulus: The Power Source”: The player has to shut down a power source in Tholian-occupied volcanic caves under the Hwael Ruins.
• Cutscene missions
  • Tier I: “Hidden Camera”: Someone gives the player a recording of D'Tan sparring with Subcommander Khiana, a Tal Shiar officer.
  • Tier II: “Secret Shuttle Codes”: The aforementioned anonymous person leads the player to a Tal Shiar Shuttle that contains a recording of Commander Ruul discussing D'Tan with Khiana and a Hirogen Alpha.
  • Tier III: “Web Access”: The player watches a communications log showing the Tholian plans to exploit the ancient technology found beneath the surface of New Romulus.
  • Tier IV: “Latest Findings”: A Romulan archeologist explains D'Tan and the player her recent findings on the fate of the ancient Dewans.
  • Tier V: “Secrets of the Ancients”: The player discovers an Iconian gateway beneath the surface of New Romulus.

Locations

Staging Area

The Staging Area.

The Staging Area is where the player will arrive upon beaming down. This area contains the Fleet embassy, as well as access to the bank, mail, and exchange. A vendor selling consumable devices, personal shields, and body armor also conducts business here. Proconsul D'Tan Vice Admiral Valoth General K'vera Foreman Kylor Romulan Radiophysicist: This is the NPC that gives “Tau Dewa Radiation Scan”, and also exchanges Radiation Reports for Romulan Marks. Romulan Overseer Romulan Vendor Romulan Historian Romulan Researcher: This researcher can teach about the vihranen and the epohh. Romulan Civilian: This is the NPC that gives “New Romulus: Warehouse”.

Vastam Peaks

Vastam Peaks.

Located east of the Staging Area, the Vastam Peaks consists mostly of mountain ranges. The isolated area is prone to attacks from Tal Shiar agents, as well as imposing Dewan arthropods. Subcommander Avran Romulan Geologist: Rock samples may be turned in to this NPC when doing “New Romulus: Vastam Peaks”. Romulan Scientist: This scientist can teach about Dewan arthropods. Romulan Rock Analyst: Exchange 10 Resonating Rocks for one Romulan Mark.

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass.

In the north of Vastam Peaks lies the misty Mountain Pass. This area also has a transporter for fast access. Romulan Civilian: This is the NPC that gives “New Romulus: Mountain Base”. Romulan Geologist: Rock samples may be turned in to this NPC when doing “New Romulus: Vastam Peaks”.

The Atlai

The Atlai.

The Atlai river is home to dozens of nanov, including a massive "mother nanov" at the far east. Animals such as the Rihan sailback are not uncommon. Doctor Laraell Romulan Scientist: Water samples may be turned in to this NPC when doing “New Romulus: The Atlai”. Romulan Researcher: This researcher can teach about the nanov and the rihan sailback.

Isha Forest/Epohh Fields

Epohh Fields.

The Epohh Fields are, as the name suggests, home to a variety of epohh species. Toreth Evolved Epohh Researcher Ruin Epohh Researcher Mountain Epohh Researcher Forest Epohh Researcher River Epohh Researcher Romulan Researcher: This researcher can teach about the armored hatham, vivver cat and driclae.

Paehhos Crater

Paehhos Crater.

The Paehhos Crater is a region located south of Vastam and east of Hwael. It is home to many species including Armored hatham, Vivver cats, and driclae. Hirogen hunters also stalk the area, looking for worthy prey. Nael Romulan Plant Analyst: Exchange 10 Glowing Plants for one Romulan Mark. Romulan Civilian: This is the NPC that gives “New Romulus: Overgrown Caves”.

Hwael Ruins

Hwael Ruins.

The Hwael Ruins are all that remains of an extinct civilization that dominated the planet long before the ancient Romulans arrived. Tholian raiding parties frequent the area, so players should be on their guard when traveling through Hwael. Lieutenant Ethara

Underground Ruins

Underground Ruins.

In the south of Hwael Ruins lies the mysterious Underground Ruins. This area also has a transporter for fast access. Romulan Civilian: This is the NPC that gives “New Romulus: The Power Source”.

Map

A map of New Romulus. - Click to Enlarge

Accolades

Numerous accolades can be obtained on New Romulus:

• Exploration Accolades - New Romulus
• Lore Accolades - History of New Romulus
• Lore Accolades - Last Days of the Dewans

General New Romulus Accolades:

Icon	Name	Requirements	Points	Notes
	Welcome to New Romulus	You have taken the very first step toward helping the Romulans and Remans rebuild their civilization.	10
	Lay of the Land	Have Foreman Kylor show you around New Romulus.	5
	Romulan Star Empire (Tier 1)	You have completed the first tier of Reputation with the Romulan Star Empire.	10
	Romulan Star Empire (Tier 2)	You have completed the second tier of Reputation with the Romulan Star Empire.	10
	Romulan Star Empire (Tier 3)	You have completed the third tier of Reputation with the Romulan Star Empire.	10
	Romulan Star Empire (Tier 4)	You have completed the fourth tier of Reputation with the Romulan Star Empire.	10
	Romulan Star Empire (Tier 5)	You have completed the fifth tier of Reputation with the Romulan Star Empire.	10
	Epohh Whisperer	You were able to collect one hundred epohhs on New Romulus.	10

Gallery

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  Time lapse animation of building the New Romulus map - Click to play.

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  New Romulus and its twin suns.

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  The planet's moons.

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  New Romulus is located close to the Azure Nebula.

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  A Tholian Captain wearing an Environmental Suit on New Romulus.

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  An Epohh.

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  D'Tan in the Staging Area.

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  Foreman Kylor.

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  Subcommander Avran.

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  Doctor Laraell.

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  A "baby" Nanov.

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  Toreth.

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  Nael.

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  Ethara.

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  Romulan Civilian.

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  Lieutenant Tanenga.

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  D'Tan in EV Suit.

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  The U.S.S. Huxley surveying the planet for colonization.

Notes

• New Romulus and its resident sector block were added to the game in Season Seven: New Romulus. It is intended to continue the story of Cloaked Intentions, and as such it is only accessible to Level 50 players.
• New Romulus is the largest adventure zone, and the largest map in general, in the game.
• The planet's eerie blue glow from orbit is due to its proximity to the Azure Nebula.
• "Mol'Rihan" is also an informal name for Empress Sela's capital city on Rator III.
• A player-made project, started from December, 2012, created a special chat channel, "Public Service", which allows Players to ask for invites to the various Fleet Embassies. It is intended to allow players quick access to New Romulus. You can join this channel by entering /channel_join "Public Service" in your chat bar.
• With the launch of Legacy of Romulus, New Romulus (along with the Romulan Flotilla) became the primary social hub for Romulan Republic players, just as Earth Spacedock and Qo'noS are for Federation and KDF players, respectively.

External link

• DiWahn (planet) at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek Wiki.
• New Romulus at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek Wiki.

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