Coridan

The Coridans, also known as Coridanites, are a humanoid species from the dilithium-rich planet Coridan III and part of the People's Republic of Coridan.

Physically, Coridanites are quite similar in appearance to other humanoid races. In diplomatic situations, Coridanites by tradition were required to wear elaborate masks that gave them a distinct appearance.

The Coridans traded with the Orions for centuries prior to 2155.

In 2151, Coridan had a population of three billion with the majority living in several cities in the equatorial region. The planet was known for having the largest shipyards in its sector building advanced warp-capable vessels, some of which were rumored to reach warp-7.

However, the planet was also embroiled in an internal conflict between the government, backed by the Confederacy of Vulcan, and rebel forces, secretly supported by the Andorian Empire. The Vulcan agenda was to keep the planet's chancellorship stable while the Tau Ceti Accords prohibited any Andorian presence on the planet, which in turn assured Coridan's dilithium exports to Vulcan.