Editing Bolian (section)

==History==

The Bolians, early in 24th century, were invited to join the Federation on the condition that they could establish a planetary government. During the negotiations for its formation, though, the ancient rivalries flared up again and the talks broke down almost before they'd begun. The UFP withdrew its offer after seeing the infighting, but many of the moderate Bolian leaders still sought membership. The most vocal proponent for world unity was an aged Bolian diplomat called Vaxx. He felt that until the Bolians overcame their ancient prejudices, Bolarus IX would never be able truly to take its place in he growing interstellar community.

Wiser Bolians from all three nations realized that the benefits of Federation membership were too great to pass up, and after several years of campaigning, Vaxx received the support necessary from each state. The World Council was formed shortly thereafter, and although the early years appeared shaky, the natural Bolian synergistic qualities and affinity for cooperation allowed a relatively smooth transition.

The UFP, however, still had its doubts. It took an act of great bravery and heroism for the Bolians to convince the Federation. A group of local scientists and researchers established by the World Council was able to predict the collapse of the star of Uzor, which would have extinguished the civilization that had almost done the same to Bolarus decades earlier. Determined to prevent this tragedy, the Bolians mobilized their limited space forces and managed to evacuate over 80 percent of the population of Uzor IV before the planet was destroyed.

After this demonstration of solidarity, the World Council was deemed an acceptable world government, and Federation membership was granted in 2320. Today the Bolian World Council stands as a testament to the will, unity, and cooperative nature of the Bolian people.

Since joining the Federation, the Bolians have contributed a great deal in a short time. Some of their accomplishments include the ongoing development of advanced antigravity technology, the invention of new metallurgical and alloy processing techniques, and the creation of a new dilithium crystallization process. perhaps even more important are the large numbers of Bolian recruits in Starfleet, who have proven themselves to be fiercely loyal and devoted to the Federation and its ideals. Although Bolarus IX has only been a UFP member for fifty years, few Federation member worlds have become such valued contributors in such a brief period of time.

During the 2360s, Bolarus IX shared an uneasy cease fire with the Moropa.

In 2373, the Bolian government authorized the Ferengi Gaming Commission to manage their gambling emporiums.

During the Dominion War a front was maintained by the Sixth Fleet to prevent Dominion Forces taking the Bolarus system and outlying colonies. Furthermore, one major engagement during the war was called the Bolian Operation in 2374.