Ida III was the only Idarian colony in existence. Consisting mainly of farming and mining settlements, the planet was hardly developed, but showed promise. Ida III had a population of 17 million, all Idarian. Most worked in the mining or farming industry. The planet was ruled by Planetary Governor Count Elric Holz, an Idarian noble assigned the position as Viceroy by Queen Arnvara. He was liked by the people.