Drema IV
Drema IV, also known as Benev Selec, is the inhabited fourth planet of the Selcundi Drema system. This planet is the homeworld of the Dremans, a humanoid species, whose civilization was classified as "pre-warp" by the Federation in 2365.
The USS Enterprise-D became the first manned Starfleet starship to survey the planet. An analysis regarding the cause of the planet's geologically unstable state was discovered to be the result of the largest-found deposit of dilithium ore recorded by Starfleet. The ore was laid in an unusual pattern, causing the crystals to amplify the natural radiant heat of the planet, increasing tectonic stresses.
Illegally communicating with an inhabitant of the planet, Lieutenant Data informed his Captain that Drema IV was on the verge of self-destruction. Sending a survey team to investigate, it was decided that harmonic vibrations emitted by class-1 probes fitted with harmonic resonators might shatter the planet's dilithium latticework, and calm the high level of tectonic stress. Firing modified probes into the planet, the plan was a success, and the planet saved from destruction.
