THE GORN CONFEDERATION is found spinward of the Federation, almost on the Galactic axis. A loose governmental Assembly that oversees the major issues faced by the Gorn citizenry. Each planet is autonomous but sends representatives to their Assembly to determine race wide issues. Actually the Gorn are three species, each originating on a different planet. When these races made contact, their similarities led them to examine their own fossil records. Federation technology has led them to the conclusion that all three were not native to their home planets, and this has helped cement the races into one.

The typical Gorn male stands 2 meters in height and masses 215 kilos. Their hide has a tough , rubbery consistancy that resembles (and serves as ) armor. their physical strength is even greater than their size suggests, as they have a high percentage of muscle mass. As impressive as the males are, the females are even more terrifying, averaging 2.5 meters and 250 kilos. The Gorn are not as dexterious as warm-blooded races, appearing almost sluggish next to non-Saurian humanoids, but they are quick of wit and extremely intelligent.

They share borders with the Romulans as well. This positions them squarely between two galactic arms. Having such a sparse region means that the Gorn have few habitable systems. First interstellar contact with the Gorn was with the Romulans, who immediately started to compete with hem for systems and resources. The resulting wars were vicious and bloody for both sides. To this day, the Gorn consider themselves at war with the Romulans. As a result of the wars, the Gorn leadership became xenophobic. As such, when a Federation colony was set up on an apparently empty world the Gorn considered 'theirs' the Gorn response was swift and aggressive. A Federation-Gorn war soon ensued. Fortunately, negotiations soon settled it, as the Gorn did not want a two-front war. The Romulans, worried about a Gorn-Federation alliance, tried to disrupt the negotiations. Their attempts only cemented an formal Alliance and Non-Aggression Defensive Alliance between the two.

Gorn Space Command is responsible for their small but powerful fleet. They fought with the Starfleet during the Dominion war. Even though their fleet is the smallest in the Alpha Quadrant, they are still one of the most feared opponents. Their officers and crews are all seasoned professionals, and their ship building philosophy is as straightforward and to the point as the people. Their ships tend to be less maneuverable than other races, but they make up for it with excellent, almost 360 degree firing arcs. Their shielding is as tough as the Gorn themselves, and can take a large amount of damage and still be battleworthy. Their weapon of choice is the Plasma Torpedo, and their ships typically carry far more firepower than other races.

CURRENT FEDERATION STATUS: ALLIED INDEPENDENT