Barzan People
Interstellar Negotiation and Scientific Data Provision (remote/non-manned stakeholders)Description
A small, technologically limited humanoid polity that commissioned an unmanned probe whose wormhole data catalyzes interstellar diplomacy and contestation. They originate and provide the positional and scientific data about the Barzan wormhole, lack manned deep-space capability, and appear as a negotiating party seeking resources and alliances. Their probe's readings drive tactical caution aboard the Enterprise and become a focal point for Ferengi provocation and alleged Federation back-channel deals, positioning the Barzans as remote data providers and politically contested stakeholders rather than direct spacefaring power brokers.