Zodian Empire

The Zodian Empire is an interstellar political entity in the Alpha or Beta Quadrant in the 23rd century.

History
The Zodian Empire was founded by the Zodian humanoid species and was antagonistic towards the Federation in the 2260s. Starfleet Intelligence monitored its military activities.

In 2265, intelligence reports suggested that the Empire had set up a military base on the planet. The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) was sent to investigate. The crew captured six Zodians, but their camp had been obliterated by massive indigenous dinosaurs. The Zodians gave their lives to the save the crew of a shuttlecraft trapped on the surface. James T. Kirk hoped that their sacrifice might form a bridge of understanding between the Federation and Zodian Empire, leading to improved relations.