Tamaran

Tamaran is a fictional planet in the DC Comics universe, the homeworld of the Tamaranean species, including the superhero Starfire, whose birth name is Koriand'r. It is located in the Tamaran system and is often depicted as a technologically advanced world with a strong warrior tradition and a royal political structure.

Tamaraneans gain abilities by absorbing solar energy, enabling powers such as flight, energy projection, and enhanced vitality. The society is described in various continuities as monarchic, with a royal line of queens, and it emphasizes honor and family while also featuring periods of military conflict in its history.

Key storylines center on Koriand'r and her sister Komand'r, whose rivalry leads to civil strife on Tamaran. Fleeing a political crisis, Koriand'r is sent to Earth, where she becomes a longtime member of the Teen Titans and later a member of the Justice League. The planet and its people have appeared in multiple DC media adaptations, including animated series such as Teen Titans and Young Justice, which depict Tamaran's culture and Starfire’s origins.

Tamaran has appeared in various comic book arcs and adaptations, serving as the origin for Starfire and offering exploration of Tamaranean culture, politics, and the consequences of interplanetary conflict on its people and their alliances.