Veridian is a star with an orbiting star system containing six planets located in the Beta Quadrant. In 2371, Dr. Tolian Soran attempted to collapse Veridian using a trilithium weapon in order change the region's gravitational constant, which would change the course of the Nexus energy ribbon so it would pass through Veridian III and allow Soran to re-enter. Fortunately, his plan was thwarted by Captains' Jean-Luc Picard and James T. Kirk. (TNG movie, novelization & comic adaptation: Generations)