Talk:Terra

I think that this entry is unnecessary. First, nothing suggests that the name Terra is commonly used by anyone in Star Trek and second, having two pages for the same object only leads to confusion. If it really has to exist (which I doubt, as all links should go directly to Earth instead), it should at least be a REDIRECT to that page.

I will change it to a redirect now. -- Cid Highwind 08:55, 14 Jan 2004 (PST)

I have no problem with it as a redirect -- but i think it's important to include it as a term (fine as it is in the Earth 'alternate names' entry)because it has been used in Trek, the mirror universe episodes of DS9 for example, Humans are referred to exclusively as Terrans, from Terra. This alone deserves an entry. However, I am content with it as a redirect as long as we are clear the alternate term exists (keep in mind that with all other planets, the provincial or native name might be considered second to the Federated English reference (and we are keeping this in English).. for example, the natives of Naples call their home Napoli, etc, etc.

Just for the record. -- Captain Mike Bartel


 * I stand corrected - completely forgot about the mirror universe. Harry already added that bit of information to the Earth article, I will create another redirect from Terrans to Humans... -- Cid Highwind 12:50, 14 Jan 2004 (PST)

Cool, glad we agree on this... -- Captain Mike Bartel