Groone

Groone is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Last Starfighter". It is depicted as a desolate and arid world, primarily inhabited by a nomadic species known as the Ko-dan. The Ko-dan are a technologically advanced race who have established a vast empire across numerous star systems. Groone serves as their homeworld and a central hub for their civilization. The planet's harsh environment has shaped the Ko-dan into a resilient and resourceful people. In the narrative, Groone is a significant location as it is where the Ko-dan seek to expand their dominion and where the conflict with humanity originates. The planet's surface is characterized by vast deserts, rugged mountains, and a sky often filled with dust storms. Despite its inhospitable nature, Groone is depicted as a world of great strategic importance within the Ko-dan empire.