Fromander IV was a planet near the Federation-Gorn border. Starfleet initially conducted long-range surveys of the planet in 2341 indicated the planet was class P (i.e. completely glaciated). However, these readings were later called into question, and a direct survey by the USS Enterprise-E in 2381 revealed Fromander IV, while in the midst of an ice age, did have a class M biosphere, and supported a number of lifeforms, including a green-haired animal similar to a bison.

Upon this discovery, Captain Jean-Luc Picard opined that Fromander IV would be a promising location to relocate refugees of the Borg Invasion of 2381. However, Admiral Robert DeSoto ordered the withdrawal from the planet following the news that the Gorn Hegemony had joined an alliance with five other powers called the Typhon Pact. (TNG novel: Losing the Peace)

planets visited by the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)

Earth • Elamin IX • Algenib II • Salva IV • Chiaros IV • Kendaray • Denobula • Galor IV • Gornar • Betazed • Raknal V • Ba'ku • Halka • Primus IV • Gemworld • TaD • Blossom IV • Terra Galan • Bajor • Narendra III • Pelleus V • Solosos III • Davlos VI • Cygnet IV • Myrmidon • Tezwa • Kolarus III • Romulus • Tolochon II • Dokalaan homeworld • Dokaalan colony • Carrea • Delta Sigma IV • Gorsach IX • Trophy World • Ramatis III • Fromander IV • Vulcan