Tor III was the third planet of the Tor star system, in the Alpha or the Beta Quadrant, in the same sector as Daros IV. It was the homeworld of the Torian species. It was a relatively primitive world, so much so that the Federation's Prime Directive would likely have forbidden contact with it, given the chance. However, by the late 23rd century, the world had already had extensive trade with the Orion Colony on Daros IV, and they imported advanced technology which permanently altered the native culture. In return, the Orions had a monopoly on trade with Tor III, which the Torians were apparently reluctant to break by risking dealing with unfamiliar independent and Federation merchants. Careful applications of bribery, intrigue, and violence by the Five Families may also have had something