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Vulcan Renamed Ni'Var: A New Era for Spock's Homeworld
4 Aug
Summary
- Spock's homeworld, Vulcan, is now known as Ni'Var in the 32nd century.
- The name change occurred as Romulans, formerly enemies, now reside there.
- Romulans resettled after their homeworld was destroyed in 2387.
In the 32nd century, the planet historically known as Vulcan, the homeworld of Spock, has been renamed Ni'Var. This significant change reflects a new era where Vulcans are no longer the sole inhabitants.
The planet received its new name, Ni'Var, when "Star Trek: Discovery" visited in the year 3069. This future timeline deals with the aftermath of the Burn, a catastrophic event that rendered warp drive components inert across the galaxy.
During "Discovery's" search for information on the Burn, they learned of the name change. The planet now hosts many Romulans, a species that once shared a bitter rivalry with Vulcans. The Romulans sought refuge on Ni'Var after their own homeworld, Romulus, was destroyed by a supernova in 2387, an event seen in the 2009 "Star Trek" film.
