Star Trek Federation Presidents: Aliens and Their Stories
Star Trek Federation Presidents: Aliens and Their Stories
Star Trek has a rich universe full of fascinating characters, including some who have held the highest office in the United Federation of Planets. Let's explore the names of the aliens who have been presidents of the Federation and whether they have appeared in any episodes.
Alien Presidents of the Federation
Jaresh-Inyo (2372)
One of the notable aliens to have served as president of the Federation is Jaresh-Inyo, a Grazerite who held office in the year 2372. He made his debut in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode titled “Homefront”.
Ra-ghoratreii (2293)
Ra-ghoratreii, an Efrosian, served as president around the year 2293. This humanoid species is known for their distinctive appearance: males have very white hair, long bushy eyebrows, and a Fu Manchu-like mustache and goatee. Although the male Efrosian president is mentioned in movies, Ra-ghoratreii is based on the Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country novelization. He was a controversial figure, as he plotted to assassinate other delegates at the Khitomer peace conference, a antics that ultimately led to his removal from office via a military coup.
Hiram Roth (2286) or Alistair Fergus (Updated Sourcebook)
Hiram Roth is another notable alien president, serving in 2286. Based on the Articles of the Federation, his name appears in the Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. However, the Star Trek IV Sourcebook update reveals that his real name is Alistair Fergus.
Jonathan Archer (2184)
Jonathan Archer was the first captain to serve aboard the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek: Enterprise series, and he also served as a president of the Federation in the year 2184. Although Archer is primarily known as a human captain, his presidential role is mentioned in the episode “In a Mirror, Darkly”.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the notable aliens who have served as presidents of the United Federation of Planets in the Star Trek universe. While the details of their presidencies may vary, each of these individuals brought their own unique perspective and challenges to the role.
Further Reading
For a comprehensive list of all Federation presidents, including those who are human and aliens, you can visit the Memory Alpha website under the section Presidents of the United Federation.