Ardai is a star system in the Vega Sector on the side of the Kilrathi Empire and was controlled by the Kilrathi. In early 2654 the TCS Formidable jumped into the system to begin six months of system defense training. This statement is strange, considering that the system was controlled by the Kilrathi. In early Crusade the Terran Confederation HQ reported conflicts with the new Snakeir-class near Ardai.