- People's Republic of Cordian
- Facial patterns that formed the impression of large scales
- A minority had much more extensive scalation
- Coridan was a dilithium-rich planet
- Required to wear elaborate masks in diplomatic situations
- Possessed vast dilithium deposits & the largest shipyards in their sector
- Had a long-standing trade relationship with the Orions
- 2150s: An internal conflict existed between the government & rebel forces
- 2268: Joined the United Federation of Planets
- 2374: Dilithium mines were attacked by the Jem'Hadar, during the war
