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Riva was a deaf Federation mediator from the planet Ramatis III. He was well know for mediating several treaties between the Federation and Klingons. He was a member of the ruling family, which genetically lacked the gene for hearing. He used a Chorus--aides who telepathically linked with him and acted as interpreters--to "hear".

In 2365 he was to negotiate and end to hostilities on Solais V. During the first meeting his Chorus was killed by those who did not wish peace. With his normal means of communication gone, Riva felt he could not complete his mission. However, with the Enterprise's help, he decided to bring the warring sides together and teach them sign language, which would help bond the factions. He stayed on Solais V to begin the process of peace. (TNG: "Loud as a Whisper")

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