*The Tholians comprise a space-faring faction known as the Tholian Assembly. On stardate 5693.2, the Tholians were encountered by the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE during a rescue mission of its sister ship, the U.S.S. DEFIANT. The Tholians, while known for their punctuality, are not members of the United Federation of Planets, and continue to dispute spacial territories. *Source: Back of card