House Cordonah was one of the Major Houses in the Jackson's Whole system. Cordonah Station controlled one of the five jump points into and out of Jacksonian local space; this wormhole served as a useful route to Earth. House Cordonah figured prominently in the events of Captain Vorpatril's Alliance. They provided intelligence to various Nexus governments and took part in hostage negotiation activities; they had a reputation for being good at both jobs.