Caldwell 57

C 6822 (also known as Barnard's Galaxy, NGC 6822, or Caldwell 57) is a barred irregular galaxy approximately 1.6 million light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. Part of the Local Group of galaxies, it was discovered by E. E. Barnard in 1884 (hence its name), with a six-inch refractor telescope. It is one of the closer galaxies to the Milky Way. It is similar in structure and composition to the Small Magellanic Cloud. It is about 7,000 light-years in diameter.

In 5020 the Barnard Expedition reached C6822 and established an Union Outpost called Barnard Base at a planet in the first solar system they surveyed. So far no sentient life has been encountered, but the artifacts and ruins of an advanced civilization[1] (estimated TL 9) was found on several planets. An ancient gate (active) [2] was also discovered (TL 11) that does not conform to the other gates that belong to the Local group gate network. The gate is clearly of another culture and substantially smaller. The USS Berotogus, a Union cruiser with an all volunteer crew passed through the gate and has not returned as of yet.

A team of Xeno Tech experts including several Wurgus Xeno Experts and a Narth Researcher are on their way to further study the gate and the ruins.

[1] Currently designated Barnard's Civilization ( the Barnards)

[2] Currently known as Barnard Mystery Gate