Olymbias

Olymbias is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. It first appeared in the episode "The Dauphin" in season two. Olymbias is depicted as a habitable world with a temperate climate and diverse ecosystems. Its native inhabitants, the Tarellians, are a humanoid species known for their passionate and often volatile nature.

The Tarellians of Olymbias are characterized by their complex social structures and a deep-seated fear of emotional attachments. This fear stems from a historical plague that caused intense, uncontrollable emotions, leading to widespread destruction. As a result, Tarellians have developed a culture that suppresses outward displays of affection and connection, often leading to misunderstandings with other species.

In "The Dauphin," the USS Enterprise-D encounters a Tarellian named Anya Sharma, who has been living in isolation on a planetoid. Anya is a skilled diplomat and has a unique ability to shift her appearance, a trait common among her people. The episode explores themes of love, prejudice, and the struggle to overcome ingrained societal fears. Olymbias itself is rarely seen directly but serves as the homeworld of the Tarellian species and the origin of their unique cultural traits. The planet's name and its inhabitants' characteristics are integral to the plot and thematic development of the episode in which they are featured.