NIBULON

NIBULON is a fictional planet mentioned in Douglas Adams's science fiction comedy series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It appears briefly and is primarily known for the NIBULON raiding fleet.

The NIBULON raiding fleet is referenced in the radio series, books, and television adaptation as being employed by Zaphod Beeblebrox to steal the Heart of Gold spaceship when he was President of the Galaxy. The fleet is described as having been hired under false pretenses, being told they were to raid a spice freighter. In reality, they were used as a distraction to allow Zaphod to abscond with the experimental Infinite Improbability Drive starship.

The details regarding the NIBULON fleet and its culture are minimal within the Hitchhiker's Guide universe. The planet NIBULON itself is not described in any detail, nor are the inhabitants or customs elaborated upon. Its significance lies almost entirely in its association with Zaphod's theft of the Heart of Gold. The NIBULON raiding fleet is presented in a humorous light, consistent with the overall tone of the series.