Devaronians are a horned humanoid species from the world of Devaron in the Colonies, a planet of low mountains and deep valleys linked by thousands of rivers. It was believed that they were descended from a race of primates that lived in the mountains of Devaron, and that their horns were a genetic mutation that proved useful in fending off predatory birds. They live in a matriarchal society where men, despite being allowed to attain powerful positions, are often looked down upon as inferior. Most males of the race do not care about the sexism, however.