Three-time Star Trek guest actor Albie Selznick was responsible for the Ventu movements and received credit as "Ventu" Choreographer in the end credits.
The idea of an unknown superior alien culture protecting a simpler, far more primitive culture with their technology first appeared in Star Trek: The Paradise Syndrome.
Ivar Brogger (Barus) previously played Orum in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Unity."