Pak'ma, also known as Melat, was the homeworld of the pak'ma'ra, former members of the League and later members of the Interstellar Alliance. Pak'ma is covered by dense atmosphere and features large salt water seas, a rugged terrain, massive plains and supports a significant variation in biodiversity. The landscape is dotted with organic caves and grottoes that are used by the pak'ma'ra as communal habitats. The planet's substantial ground defenses which combined with the planet's atmosphere and terrain makes invasion unlikely for any but the most powerful races.