The Elasians are natives to the planet Elas and were governed by the Elasian Council of Nobles. They were a primitive people by Federation standards.
They were a demanding race. The men were vicious and arrogant. The women are just as bad but they possess Elasian tears which will drive the men wild.
Their ships will driven by nuclear propulsion units. The also had nuclear weapons.
They had been at war for a number of centuries with their neighbors, Troyians. In 2268, the two planets had reached a point by destroying the other. In order to make peace, Elaan of Elas was to marry the ruler of Troyius.