Koltaari (planet)

Koltaari is a planet that was in disputed space between the United Federation of Planets and the Romulan Star Empire prior to the Tomed Incident. It was of strategic value to both groups due to its location and also its vast untapped resources of dilithium, pergium, cormaline, and bilitrium.

The most advanced life forms on the planet was a group of humanoids reffered to as The Koltaari. They were a technologicaly advanced species, but had yet to discover warp drive.

The Occupation
In 2311, Koltaari was briefly occupied by the Romulan Star Empire, who hoped to use Koltaari's resources for an imminent war with the Federation. The Koltaari were used as slave labor in order to mine the resources.

The invasion fleet consisted of three D'Vorix class starships and the Ivarix class flagship, Tomed. The invasion was led by Admiral Aventeer Vokar. Tomed descended into the atmosphere in order to shock the Koltaari, who were previously unaware of the existence of extra-terrestrial life.

Later in 2311, following the Tomed Incident, the Romulans retreated back into their borders and abandoned the Koltaari system. The Koltaari later began recieving Federation aid.

(TLE novel: Serpents Among the Ruins)