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Yridian Trader

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A Yridian trader (referred to as Yranac in some sources) operates in frontier systems like Ufandi, facilitating illicit commodity exchanges (e.g., stolen ore) and intelligence trading. He connects smuggling networks involving Klingon operators and Ferengi opportunists, navigating high-risk black market deals outside major powers' oversight. Independent and evasive, he interacts with Starfleet officers (e.g., Riker, Worf, Geordi, Data) who exploit his transactions to pursue larger threats. His roles include both illicit trade and informant activities, often motivated by greed and self-preservation.
11 appearances
Freelance Information Brokering and Interstellar Trade
Also known as: the Yridian, the Yridian trader, Yridian trader, YRIDIAN, Yranac, Yridian Informant

Yridian Trader's Journey

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12 moments
Season 6 (4) Season 7 (8)
S6E16 · Birthright, Part I
Worf's rage fractures under Troi's challenge

Not applicable (off-screen), but his actions are implied to be calculating and self-serving, exploiting Worf's vulnerabilities for profit.

The Yridian informant is mentioned briefly by Worf as the source of the distressing information about Mogh. His role in the event is purely referential, serving as the trigger for …

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S6E16 · Birthright, Part I
Worf’s Rage and Troi’s Challenge

N/A (but his actions are driven by self-interest, not empathy, making him a catalyst for Worf’s distress).

The Yridian informant is referenced only through Worf’s retelling of their encounter on the Promenade. His claim—that Mogh may be alive in a Romulan prison camp—is the inciting incident for …

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S6E17 · Birthright, Part II
Picard and Troi debate Worf’s divided loyalty

Not applicable

The Yridian trader is referenced as the last person to have seen Worf; Picard orders a search for him through Deep Space Nine in hopes of finding Worf.

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S6E17 · Birthright, Part II
Picard narrows Worf’s search to Romulan space

Focused and slightly tense, with a palpable sense of concern for Worf’s well-being and the crew’s ability to find him in time.

Geordi analyzes the Yridian’s flight plan at the aft science station, highlighting the three systems visited and noting that two border Romulan space. His technical precision and attention to detail …

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Affiliation

Romulan Relic Smuggling Network
representative
Frontier Criminal Smuggling and Relic Trafficking

Yranac has multiple shared events with Romulan relic smugglers, acting as an informant within this network. He's known for illicit commodity exchanges, suggesting he represents their interests in trade.

Across the Seasons

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Season 6 · planet

Yridian species; operates as a freelance information broker on Deep Space Nine, specializing in unverified intelligence for high-profile clients (e.g., Klingon officers). Distinct from Ferengi traders, who are a separate species with their own cultural and narrative roles.