Talosian

The Talos IV were the sentient humanoid natives of Talos IV people.

Over 100,000 years ago, the Talosians fought a nuclear war, leaving most of the planet's surface uninhabitable. They moved underground and developed their mental abilities to create realistic illusions, although their technological knowledge atrophied.

In 2236, the S.S. Columbia, a scientific survey ship from Earth, crashed on the planet. The Talosians retrieved the sole survivor, a human woman named Vina, and repaired her injuries, although their lack of knowledge of human anatomy hindered their efforts.

In 2254, the Talosians used a false distress signal to lure the USS Enterprise to Talos IV. They kidnapped Captain Christopher Pike in an effort to provide Vina with a mate. Pike and the Enterprise were eventually allowed to leave. Given the extreme threat of the Talosians' powers of illusion, Starfleet issued General Order 7, forbidding any travel to Talos IV, under penalty of death.

In 2267, Lieutenant Commander Spock kidnapped then-Fleet Captain Pike and hijacked the Enterprise to Talos IV. Given the specific circumstances, General Order 7 was rescinded, and Pike allowed to live the rest of his life with Vina and the Talosians. (TOS episodes: "The Cage", "The Menagerie")

By 2320, thanks to the efforts of Christopher Pike, Talos IV and Talosian culture were revitalized. Ambassador Spock was summoned again to witness this change. (TOS novel: Burning Dreams)