Selar and Soleta watched in utter astonishment (which is Vulcanian for horror) as wave upon wave of Tholian IL-216 corvettes filled the red skies above them. The Tholians were determined to wipe out the Vulcans and as a result and in reward for this action; obtain exclusive rights to the dilithium of Andoria, Elaas and Corridan. Vulcans, centuries ago, had been scattered throughout the galaxy after having been attacked by the Romulan Empire, which at that time ruled most of the galaxy. In the absence of the Vulcanians: Andorians, Elaasians and Corridians had colonized Vulcan. After the Klingon/Romulan War, and as part of the terms of a peace agreement, the Vulcanians returned to their home planet. The Andorians, Elaasians and Corridians who were displaced by this action, determined to destroy the Vulcanians. At this point enter the Tholians, who realized they could take advantage of this situation, since they were militarily unable to conquer The United Federation of Planets. The Tholians could pull off (by attacking Vulcan) an economic upheaval and therefore gain control of the Alpha Quadrant by denying The Federation access to dilithium. The attack failed as a force ten ion storm, mixed with hail and fire wiped out their entire fleet and the Tholian home world and Elaas and Corridan. Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops -- many people are with you. Ezek 38:1-6 NKJV Credits: Tholian corvettes = Bakiri Tashkat by F.Passaro + Romulan workbee by Andrew J Hodges Raven class from StarTrekAustralia.com