As of Marissa III 's reign, the Velarian Confederation, a political entity on the other side of the galactic core from the Terran Empire, contains 26 intelligent species. Besides the Velarians themselves, other important Confederation species include the Catavalans, the Quagi, the Fassai, and the Donburil. All Confederation worlds have ATRI 10 or 11 technology; those still classified at level 10 are swiftly advancing toward 11 with help from their fellows.