Valerian
From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference.
The Valerians are a spacefaring humanoid species native to the Alpha Quadrant. Allies of the Cardassians, the Valerians supplied the Cardassians with weapons-grade dolamide during the Occupation of Bajor, and it was suspected that they continued to do so after the end of the occupation. Their typical route in conducting this type of trade included the planets Fahleena III, Mariah IV, and Ultima Thule. The Valerians were also trade partners with the United Federation of Planets.
The Valerian transport Sherval Das docked at Deep Space 9 in 2369. (DS9: "Dramatis Personae")
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The name "Valerian" may be derived from the strong-smelling herb, the Roman emperor, or the Star Wars character Valarian.
