As a planet it was rich in voolium and madranite one-five, and the only place where they were known to naturally occur. This drew it to the attention of the crew of the pirate planet Zanak who needed the crystals to subdue the psychic Mentiads. However, Fibuli noted that it was "in an unexpected sector", and was hesitant in recommending the planet to the Captain, saying there was something "rather curious" about it.