The Quenno, whose name translates to "back-to-tradition," comprised a faction of Saurtons residing on the planet Essowyn. This group advocated for the departure of the mining conglomerates that dominated their world, seeking to restore authority to the Saurton Council of Elders. They stood in opposition to the Des'mar, who maintained that the presence of these companies, along with their associated trade and cultural influences, was essential for the homeworld's economic well-being.