Clan nest

A clan nest was a social unit of the Selay. Clan nests were located on the Selay homeworld in the Beta Renner star system. 

History
In the 24th century, the young Selay Ythiss was recruited by Starfleet right out of the Tech Clutch. He left and the clan nests to attend Starfleet Academy, which he graduated with honors from. By 2386, Lieutenant Ythiss was an engineer.