Ionite Nebula Region

THe Ionite Nebula Region refers to an area of star systems covered by the massive Ionite Nebula, including Luria, homeworld of the Lurians, and the Federation also suspects the Lethean homeworld of being located here. Since the region is not controlled by a central government, the Ionite Nebula Region is often inhabited by criminals hiding with relative saftey. The Federation has given aid to some of the local governments to try and solve this problem, but their efforts have thuse far been met with little success.

(RPG Game Book: Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Core Game Book (LUG RPG))