Athos V

Description of Site
Caverns beneath the planet are host to a form of parasite, winged insectoid creatures the size of a large dog. Phasers work poorly against them, but they are sensitive to resonances from the cavern's crystalline walls. The creatures nest in a great chamber that is a naturally occurring dilithium matrix, producing subspace disturbances the parasites have learned to harness.

Other Notes
Athos is most notable for being the sole joint Federation-Romulan research center and indeed the sole joint Federation-Romulan continuing operation in the Neutral Zone. Its minor value as a research center for biological/subspace interactions has been far eclipsed by its major value as a location for discreet diplomatic exchanges on neutral ground.