Krola

Krola

Krola was Minister of Internal Security on Malcor III in the 2360s. Krola served in this capacity in 2367 when William Riker, on a mission to coordinate the final steps before the Federation made First Contact with the Malcorians, was injured and treated at a medical facility.

When he learned of Riker's alien nature Krola was deeply suspsicious. He became convinced that even if the intentions of the Federation were peaceful it would mean the end of the Malcorian's way of life. Krola believed that the Enterprise was attempting to infiltrate Malcorian society, after he discovered Riker had been disguised as a Malcorian. In an attempt to dissuade Chancellor Avel Durken from establishing relations with the Federation, Krola shot himself with Riker's phaser, placing it in Riker's hand to make it look like Riker did it. He was willing to committ suicide using Riker's phaser. Because the weapon was set on stun the attempt did not succeed, but Krola's actions convinced Durken that Malcorians were not ready to accept the existence of alien life. (TNG: "First Contact")

Krola was played by Michael Ensign.